[GS5]: Sapa Trekking Tour  SAPA – LAO CHAI – TA VAN – GIANG TA CHAI

ITINERARY

Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa by Bus with a Long Trek to Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van Village

(Meals: L, D)

6:00 – 6:30 AM:

• Start your Sapa Trekking Tour with a pick-up from your hotel in the Old Quarter or at the bus station.
• Board the sleeper bus and depart for Sapa.

7:30 – 11:45 AM:

• Travel along the highway to Lao Cai City, with a comfort break along the way.

11:45 AM – 1:15 PM:

• Continue on the mountain road to Sapa Town.
• Enjoy beautiful views of the valley and terraced fields.

1:15 – 1:30 PM:

• Arrive in Sapa Town, where you’ll see the colorful traditional costumes of the H’Mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people.
• Enjoy a welcome drink and receive a briefing on your itinerary.
• Lunch with local Vietnamese dishes.

2:15 PM:

• Take a short drive to Y Linh Ho, then trek through rice terraces and along the Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai.
• Marvel at the spectacular landscape of the Hoang Lien Son Mountains.
• Arrive in Ta Van Village in the late afternoon, where the Dzay ethnic people reside.

Trekking Distance: About 9 km, lasting approximately 3.5 hours.

5:45 PM:

• Check in at the homestay and meet the Dzay family.
• Spend time enjoying mountain life at sunset.
• Participate in cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy dinner in peace.
• In the evening, join the local bar nearby with music and socialize with other tourists, then overnight at the homestay.

Day 2: Medium Trek from Ta Van to Giang Ta Chai Village

(Meals: B, L, D)

8:00 AM:

• Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with an interesting trek.

8:45 AM:

• Walk through the rice paddies, capturing stunning photos of the surrounding landscapes.
• Trek through the bamboo forest and stop for a panoramic view of Giang Ta Chai village, home to the Red Dzao people.

11:00 AM:

• Cross the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to the main road, where the bus will pick you up to return to Sapa Town.

Trekking Distance: About 4 km, lasting approximately 2 hours.

12:00 – 2:00 PM:

• Enjoy a welcome drink at the hotel, have lunch with delicious Vietnamese dishes, and complete check-in procedures.

2:30 PM:

• Take a short walk to the gate of Cat Cat Village, home of the Black H’mong ethnic people.
• Located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak, the village offers a glimpse into local daily life.
• Trek down to the valley bottom to see the waterfall and the French-built Hydraulic Power Station.
• Take photos at the bridge and waterfall, then walk uphill to catch the bus back to Sapa Town.

4:30 PM:

• Return to Sapa Town for dinner and overnight at a hotel, with time for night activities.

Day 3: Sapa – Hanoi

(Meals: B, L)

7:30 AM – 12:00 PM:

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and free time to explore Sapa Town on your own.
• Check out of the hotel.

12:30 – 1:00 PM:

• Have lunch and leisure time at your own pace.

1:30 PM:

• Meet all group members at May Hotel to prepare for the journey back to Hanoi.

2:00 PM:

• Board the bus to return to Hanoi, with two comfort breaks along the way.

8:30 – 9:00 PM:

• Arrive in Hanoi and say goodbye at the bus stop, concluding your Sapa Trekking Tour.
• End of the trip.

Price Information

Inclusions:

• Transportation:
  • Modern air-conditioned bus with comfortable berths from Hanoi to Sapa and return (tour guide not available on the bus).
  • Modern bus in Sapa with experienced drivers.
• Guided Tours:
  • English-speaking tour guide escorted in Sapa.
• Meals:
  • 3 lunches, 2 dinners, and 2 breakfasts with local dishes.
• Entrance Tickets:
  • Admission to all indicated sites.
• Accommodation:
  • 1 night in a double/twin room in a hotel based on twin sharing.
  • 1 night at a homestay with a basic single bed (including hot water, mosquito net, and blanket).
• Insurance:
  • Coverage during bus travel.

Exclusions:

• Additional Costs:
  • Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, and personal expenses.
  • Anything not clearly mentioned above.
• Surcharge Options:
  • Dcar Limousine VIP Seat: 20$.
  • Luxury Limousine 28-Seat Nouble: 16$.

Children Policy:

• Children Under 5 Years Old (or under 1 meter high):
  • Free of charge, based on one child sharing a bed/berth/bus seat with two adults.
• Children Aged 5 – 8 Years Old:
  • Charged at 75% of the adult price, sharing a bed with an adult.

• Children Aged 9 Years and Above:

  • Charged at the full adult price.