GS1: SAPA TREKKING: BY BUS 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT ( OVERNIGHT IN HOTEL)
ITINERARY
Day 2: Sapa – Hanoi by Bus with a Long Trek Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B/L)
7:00 – 8:00: Start your day with breakfast at the hotel. Check out of your room and prepare a light pack for the day’s Sapa Trekking. (Big luggage can be stored at the hotel.)
8:00: Take a short drive to Y Linh Ho and begin your Sapa Trekking journey through the lush rice terraces and along the Muong Hoa Stream. Visit the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to admire the spectacular landscape of the Hoang Lien Son Mountains. Continue trekking to Ta Van Village, home to the Dzay ethnic people.
- Trekking Distance: Approximately 9 km, lasting about 3.5 hours.
11:30: The bus will pick you up at Ta Van Bridge to return to Sapa.
12:30 – 13:30: Enjoy lunch at the hotel.
13:30 – 14:45: Relax and enjoy leisure time on your own. Feel free to shower in the public bathroom at the hotel if you wish.
14:45 – 15:00: Gather with all group members at the hotel, preparing for the journey back to Hanoi.
15:30: Board the bus to return to Hanoi, with two comfort breaks during the trip.
21:15: Arrive in Hanoi and say goodbye at your hotel/stay. The trip ends here.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
PRICE INFORMATION:
- For Sunny Mountain Hotel (4 star) or in similar hotel: Single supplement is 25 USD/nigh
- For Sapa View Hotel (3 star) or in similar hotel: Single supplement is 15 USD/night
EXCLUSIONS:
- Beverages, personal expenses
- Travel insurance, VAT
- Items not clearly mentioned above
NOTE:
- On Day 2, if you prefer not to join the long trek from Y Linh Ho to Ta Van, the tour leader can suggest alternative activities (additional fees apply).
- The long trek (9 km) is not recommended for elderly participants or those with mobility challenges, especially in rainy conditions.
- Trekking is not suitable for handicapped people or children under 6 years old.
THINGS TO BRING:
- Clothing: Warm clothes, scarf, hat, and cap (Sapa’s weather is unpredictable and can be cold from September to March).
- Trekking Gear: Trekking shoes, sunglasses, sun cream, and insect repellent.
- Money: Bring cash in Vietnam Dong, as banking services in Sapa can be unreliable. US Dollars, Euros, and Australian Dollars are also accepted.
- Health Supplies: Bring personal medication, although pharmacies are available in Sapa.