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Sapa have been changed a lot over the last 20 years, and if you have been to Sapa about five years or ten years ago and now you come back to Sapa, the beauty in the past it’s might not be found again.

As an indigenous people living and growing up in Sapa, we want to take you to the places that few tourists visit, where you will enjoy nature’s natural beauty and the fresh air without worries. And very few tourists will know about it.

We designed this tour to help you have an excellent experience, get out of the noisy place of the Sapa tourist area to discover the nature and unspoiled Sapa.

This tour will take you to remote villages that still retain the national identity and traditions of the family. During that time, you will see very few tourists going to where you are.

Reasons to book this experience

01. Off the beaten path – There’s not much tourism doing this path.

02. Chance to see and connect with 3 different ethnic minorities – You will see the Kinh, Black Hmong, and Red Dao people.

03. Chance to enjoy the Red Dao herbal bath – It is the traditional healing bath of the Red Dao people in Sapa.

04. Genuine homestay experience with authentic, local foods.

05. A local private guide: A Local guide in a private tour only get your needs focused, and has enough time to answer all your questions.

06. Meet good people and eat good foods.

07. Get to see the famous and biggest rice terrace fields in Vietnam, the biggest river and valley in Sapa – ideal photo shooting scenery.

08. Meeting the country’s most representative animals such as the water buffalo.

Itinerary

Day 1: Sapa – Suoi Ho – Ma Tra – Ta Phin (about 14 Km, 5 hours)

The tour begins at 9 am. Trekkingtoursapa’s guide will meet you at your hotel in Sapa town or in front of Sapa’s main church.

After a short introduction, we will walk 5 minutes to a small trail where you will get to see the cardamom trees in the small valleys (one of the most precious fruit in Sapa) and then hiking down to Suoi Ho, a small village of Black Hmong minority (the houses are old and small).

You are meeting some animals used by local people, such as the water buffalo, chickens, dogs, pigs, etc. You will see the beautiful landscape of rice terrace fields and mountains.

We will then continue the trekking on a small road (inside the rice paddies) to Ma Tra village, where we will have lunch at a small restaurant run by a traditional Hmong family with an outdoor patio with amazing views.

After lunch, we will go to Ta Phin village, where you will see both Black Hmong and Red Dao minorities.

The Hmong have unique marriage traditions; the Red Dao are known for their expertise in herbal medicine and for using plants from the land to treat many illnesses.

You will also get to see Ta Phin Cave Cave which goes very deep into the mountains, as well as see the women make brocade products to sell.

Day 2: Ta Phin – Phin Ho – Lu Khau – Suoi Thau (about 15 Km, 5.3 hours)

After having breakfast at the homestay. We will continue on our way.

You will see nearby individuals’ genuine way of life as you stroll along the trails. You will likewise get to partake in the excellence of the environmental elements.

After a half-hour, you will start your tough climb to get up and close with the regular marvels of Sapa. This 2.5 hours excursion will take you to exhaustive mountains, valleys, woods, and terraced rice fields.

You will arrive at Phin Ho town, situated on Ta Phin and Ban Khoang cooperative line.

This area offers you an all-encompassing perspective on Ban Khoang valley. You can partake in the environmental factors while savoring a flavorful lunch with a neighborhood family.

After completing lunch, you will walk downhill through the paddy fields to Lu Khau town, where you will be energetically invited by the Red Dao and Blue Hmong individuals.

There is a salmon homestead where you will encounter the salmon very close.

Your journey will progress with a trail to Suoi Thau town in the late evening.

You will check in with your Red Dao for a night’s visit.

You might connect with your Red Dao, partake in cooking, and value the delicious nearby food. You might rest for the night after supper.

Day 3: Suoi Thau – Gia Thau – Kim Ngan – Ta Giang Phinh – Sapa (about 12 Km, 3 hours)

In the first part of the day, you will awaken to some tea and breakfast, giving you enough energy to begin your trip. Toward the beginning of the day, you will take a short journey around Suoi Thau village, where you might notice the everyday existence of the Red Dao individuals.

Next, we will pass by Gia Thau town to see huge terraced rice fields. You will then, at that point, arrive at Kim Ngan town. Here, you will partake in an excursion with a nearby family and the awesome normal magnificence of the setting.

After lunch, you will follow a short, rugged trail to Ta Giang Phinh town to see rice fields and the Buddha’s Hand mountain. You will arrive at the focal point of Ta Giang Phinh village after one more hour’s journey. Here you will visit the place of a neighborhood Blue Hmong to learn about the distinctions between the time-honored traditions and outfits of the Red Dao and Black Hmong individuals.

A vehicle will return you to Sapa town. On the way, you will get to take pictures of the Cold Waterfall, and you will arrive in Sapa at around 3 pm. End of the tour.

(The tour will end at about 15:30 in Sapa town, so you can book a bus back to Hanoi or somewhere after that)

Bus from Hanoi <=> Sapa, It takes about 6 hours. If you arrive at Sapa early, the bus will let you sleep until 5 AM.

The Cabin Sleeper Bus and Single Cabin Sleeper Bus are private, but if you are taller than 1m7, you might consider the Sleeper Bus because you can adjust the bed, making you more comfortable. However, if you want private, the other 2 options would be best.

Once we receive your booking, we will confirm and send you the bus tickets.

You can see the little Badge Text on the image below for more details about which bus to choose.

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A Cabin Sleeper Bus/42USD/way: This is a cabin with 2 small beds that you can sleep 2 people. If you are a couple or want to make it private, this is the best choice (you can see it in the image).

A single cabin sleeper bus/22USD/way: This is a single cabin with 1 bed that you can sleep with 1 person (Meaning: 1 person/ 1 single cabin). If you are one person and want to make your bus trip private, nothing is better than this option (you can see it in the image).

Sleeper bus/17USD/way: This is a single bed (not private) that you can sleep with 1 person (you can see it in the image).

The times below apply to all bus types.

Pick Up Ha Noi <=6hours=> Arrive Sapa	Pick Up Sapa <=6hours=> Arrive Hanoi
06:30, 13:30, 21:30 (at 5 P. Trần Nguyên Hãn) ⇔ Arive (at 436 Đường Điện Biên Phủ)	13:30, 16:00, 22:00 (at 436 Đường Điện Biên Phủ) ⇔ Arive (at 5 P. Trần Nguyên Hãn)

Good to know

Price for a group tour

(In case you have 1 - 3 people)
USD153/person: A group of 2 - 6 people
How it works?
* We will let you know a day before the tour starts about 'how many people will join you on the day.'
* Extra charge USD16 (pay later), if nobody joins you on the departure day, then your tour will be one private (only one person)
*But if you are above 2 people and you still want to make a group tour, there will NOT extra charge if nobody joins you on departure the day.

Things you should bring

♦️ Waterproof Jacket - Prepare in case of bad weather.
♦️ Comfortable clothes - Use while trekking, especially in summer
♦️ Mosquito repellent
♦️ Cash for additional purchases - You might want to buy some local traditional products or your drink at homestays.
♦️ Trekking shoes - Good shoes are OK, but trekking is the best.
♦️ A Jacket - Use when you do this tour in winter (The temperature is about 6 -10 °C in winter)
♦️ Sunscreen

How Private Tour Works

Personal Travel Specialist Dedicated travel specialist

Handpicked Accommodation (Homestay)
Best location & price

Flexible Meal Plan
Tickle your taste buds

Private Guide and Car
Hassle-free tour experience

Adjust the physical activity
We can adjust the difficulty of all of our hikes to your wishes and abilities.

Responsive Customer Service
24/7 care

How A Group Tour Works

It’s a great way to meet people The tour offers the chance to meet new friends and acquaintances, in some cases, from all over the globe

Lower price and FUN
If you are looking to save money, a group tour is definitely the best way to choose

We make it FUN and SAFE
Travelling alone can be a little daunting. There are many people who feel the pull of last-minute solo holidays. With new friends, you will feel happier and time will pass faster.

All of the details are sorted out for you!
Whether you are travelling alone, or simply prefer the convenience of not having to spend an age online deciding where to stay and which route to take, group travel tours can be a complete lifesaver

Cancellation Policy

7+ days prior tour start date: 100% reimbursement of the tour price (no cancellation charges)

6 to 2-days prior tour start date: 25% reimbursement of the tour price

1 day prior or same day of tour start date: no reimbursement

Why Us?

Trekking Tour Sapa owned by a team of Hmong ethnic minorities in Sapa. We use our local knowledge to create hiking, trekking, and motorbike tours for those wanting to discover the best and most beautiful areas of Sapa. We were born and raised in this region which helps us to show you places that many companies else may not be able to provide.

Locally & Minority Owned
Benefiting the local Black H’mong and neighboring ethnic tribal people.

Authentic
Get the real Sa Pa Experience.

Ethical Tribal Visits
Preserving the culture of the H’mong and other ethnic minority peoples.

Ecological
See the beauty of Sapa and help to preserve its beauty for generations to come.