About this tour

Sapa – Trekking Tour 2D1N

Duration: 2 days 1 night | Transportation: Trekking & Cars

Best Places to visit: Lao Chai Village → Ta Van Village → La Dao Spa → Giang Ta Chai Village

Itinerary

Day 1: Sapa – Lao Chai Village – Ta Van Village (L/D)

08:00 – 08:30: Local tour guide and car pick-up at the hotel or Sapa town center.

08:30: You will board the car and depart for Lao Chai village. On the way, you will stop at scenic viewpoints to admire the Muong Hoa Valley from above and capture the most beautiful morning moments of Sapa.

09:00: Upon arriving at Lao Chai village, you will get off the car and walk about 1.6 km into the village. Along the way, you will pass by winding terraced rice fields stretching along the mountain slopes and a gentle stream at the foot of the majestic Hoang Lien Son range.

09:30 – 10:00: As you enter the village, you will stop at a traditional H’mong house, which preserves unique cultural values, to listen to stories about the local customs, traditions, and daily life of the ethnic people here.

10:00 – 10:45: Experience wearing traditional H’mong clothing. When dressed in colorful brocade outfits, you will feel the distinct beauty and unique culture of the local people. You can also take part in activities such as grinding corn and rice with stone mills, learning natural dyeing techniques, and practicing traditional beeswax painting of the Black H’mong in Sapa. 

10:45 – 11:30: You will walk about 2 km to Ta Van village, home of the Giay people, to explore their impressive culture, unique customs, and rich traditions.

11:30 – 13:30: You will join in preparing and enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, followed by free time to relax.

13:30 – 14:00: Walk to La Dao Spa. On the way, you will stop to learn about the architecture and traditional culture of the Giay people in Ta Van village.

14:00 – 15:30: You will experience the traditional herbal bath of the Red Dao people and enjoy the stunning scenery from one of the most beautiful spas with the best view and atmosphere in Sapa.

15:30 – 17:00: Guests will be picked up at Ta Van village and taken back to the hotel in Sapa.

18:00: Guests will have dinner at the Sapa central restaurant and are free to enjoy leisure activities in the evening.

Free time to explore Sapa at night

Day 2: Ta Van Village – Giang Ta Chai Village – Sapa (B/L)

07:00 – 08:00: Guests wake up, freshen up, have breakfast, and check out (luggage can be left at the reception desk).

08:00 – 11:00: Guests begin their trek of approximately 4.5 km to explore Giang Ta Chai village – a journey into the nature and life of Vietnam’s Northwest region.

Along the way, guests will admire winding terraced rice fields, refreshing bamboo forests, and cascading white waterfalls deep in the mountains. The route also leads through the village of the Red Dao people, where their traditional culture is carefully preserved.

Here, guests will have the opportunity to visit a typical Red Dao house, learn about their daily lifestyle, and take part in traditional embroidery—creating their own handcrafted bracelet reflecting the local cultural identity.

11:00 – 12:00: Guests will join in preparing and enjoying traditional dishes rich in the flavors of Sapa’s Red Dao highland cuisine, followed by free time to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

12:30 – 13:00: Guests will continue walking along a 1.5 km trail to visit the ancient May Bridge – a famous suspension bridge nestled amid Sapa’s majestic nature, an ideal spot to capture memorable moments.

13:00: The vehicle and tour guide will take guests back to their hotel in central Sapa.

Afternoon options: Choose your preferred activity and suitable departure plan.

Option 1: Early afternoon departure for Hanoi (around 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM):
For guests traveling back to Hanoi by bus or limousine in the afternoon, the guide will assist you in transferring to the bus station, concluding the tour there.

Option 2: Visit Sapa Market (evening departure/extended stay):
If you plan to return to Hanoi in the evening by bus or train or wish to stay longer in Sapa, join the guide for a visit to Sapa’s vibrant local market before the tour ends.

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