Day 1: Sapa Trek to Y Linh Ho Village from Hanoi.
At 06:00, be ready in the lobby of your hotel and we will pick you up between 06:00 and 06:30. The bus will depart for Sapa at 07:00. Enjoy the stunning countryside views along the way, and the bus will make two short breaks.
When you arrive in Sapa at around 13:30, you will be transported to the Andy Travels’ hotel where you will have lunch and time to relax. Our guide will meet you there and provide additional details about the trek.
At 15:00, the trek begins. You will walk through the fields and make your way to Y Linh Ho village, which is home to the Black H’mong people. The Black H’mong have their unique language and wear traditional indigo blue clothing. Throughout the two-hour trek, you will have the opportunity to appreciate the breathtaking nature, capture photographs of the ancestral terraces dating back to 100 years ago, and see the people’ everyday activities.
After the trek, you will reach the stunning Y Linh Ho village, situated in a picturesque location by the Muong Hoa River.
Upon arrival at the homestay, you will have time to explore the area before having dinner. Your overnight stay will be in a traditional stilted house in Y Linh Ho village.
Day 2: Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai Trek, and Return to Hanoi.
You will begin your morning with a delicious breakfast before bidding farewell to your hosts at 08:00. Your trek will take you to Lao Chai village, where you will immerse yourself in the local culture and customs. Walking along the narrow paths through the fields is a great way to observe and connect with local life.
After some relaxing time, you will continue your journey to Ta Van village to visit the Giay people, who have a unique way of life and culture. They live in mountain valleys close to their fields, where they grow wet rice.
Next up is the mesmerizing bamboo forest and a waterfall on your way to Giang Ta Chai village, where you will get to witness the Red Dao people. The women of the Red Dao have a very distinct appearance, including colorful red embroidery, coins on their clothing, and red scarves on their heads. You might also see some Red Dao women with shaved eyebrows, as they believe it is beautiful.
You will stop for lunch before leaving Giang Ta Chai and driving to Sapa. Here, you will have some time to relax at the Symphony Hotel before getting picked up for your afternoon bus back to Hanoi.
The bus will arrive in Hanoi at night and drop you off at the bus stop on Tran Quang Khai Street, near the Old Quarter. The tour ends.
