Hanoi – Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai

Useful information

Sapa tour is designed for travelers who want to experience an authentic stay at a basic hill-tribe homestay, trek through the most beautiful ethnic villages in Sapa, and enjoy a lower cost than night-train packages while still receiving friendly and attentive services.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

06:00 – 06:30

Meet at the bus station, board the sleeper bus, and depart for Sapa.

07:30 – 11:45

Travel along the highway toward Lao Cai City with a comfort break.

11:45 – 13:00

Continue along the mountain road to Sapa Town while enjoying views of deep valleys and terraced rice fields.

13:00

Arrive in Sapa Town where H’Mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic groups wear their colorful traditional costumes.

• Welcome drink and itinerary briefing

• Lunch with local Vietnamese dishes

• Hotel check-in

14:15

Take a short drive to Y Linh Ho, then begin trekking through rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream toward the Black H’Mong village of Lao Chai. Enjoy breathtaking scenery of the Hoang Lien Son Mountain range before continuing to Ta Van Village, home of the Zay ethnic people.

Trekking distance: 9 km (approx. 3.5 hours)

17:45

Check in at Ta Van homestay and meet the Dzay host family. Enjoy a peaceful sunset over the mountains. You may join the family in cooking traditional dishes before dinner.

In the evening, you can visit a local bar for music and meet other travelers. Overnight at the homestay.

Day 2: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Sapa – Hanoi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

08:00

Enjoy breakfast prepared by the host family before starting another scenic trek.

08:45

Walk through rice fields for great photo opportunities, then continue through a bamboo forest to reach the panoramic viewpoint of Giang Ta Chai Village, home of the Red Dzao ethnic people.

Trekking distance: 4 km (approx. 2 hours)

11:00

Cross Giang Ta Chai Bridge to reach the main road, where the bus will pick you up and take you back to Sapa.

12:00 – 13:00

Return to the hotel for a shower, lunch, and free time.

13:30

Meet the group at the hotel and prepare for departure.

14:00

Board the bus back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks on the way.

20:30 – 21:00

Arrive at Hanoi bus station. The trip ends.

Trip Includes

• Sleeper bus Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi (tour guide not available on the bus)

• English-speaking tour guide during the tour in Sapa

• Meals: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast

• All entrance tickets to indicated sites

• Single basic bed with mosquito net at Ta Van homestay

• Insurance during bus transport

Trip Excludes

• Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, personal expenses

• Services not mentioned

• Sleeper bus cabin surcharge:

  • Single cabin: 12 USD/person (round trip)

  • Sharing cabin: 8 USD/person (round trip)

• Dcar Limousine VIP seat: 25 USD/person (round trip)

• Luxury Limousine 28-seat Nouble: 16 USD/person (round trip)

Children Policy

• Under 5 years old (or under 1m): Free of charge (2 adults + 1 child sharing bed/berth/bus)

• 5 – 8 years old: 75% of adult price, sharing bed with adult

• 9 years old and above: Charged as adult

Notes

• Seniors should not join the 9 km long trek due to its difficulty, especially in rainy weather.

• Children under 6 years old and people with mobility impairment should not join this tour.

• Homestay accommodations are basic and different from hotels in facilities and comfort.

Surcharge Policy

• Additional charges apply during national holidays

What to Bring

• Warm clothes, scarf, hat, cap (Sapa is cold from September to March)

• Fog is common from December to March

• Trekking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent

• Cash in Vietnam Dong (ATMs in Sapa may not work reliably; USD, EUR, AUD accepted)

• Personal medicine (although pharmacies exist in Sapa)

Tour Price per Person 

72 USD per person