Through all the turbulence of Sapa’s history, from French occupation to Chinese invasion, the local people of this incredible hill region in Vietnam’s North-West retain an infectious smile when greeting visitors to their homes. The Sapa Trekking 2 Days tour, operated by Incredible Asia Journeys, shows you the real people of Sapa, the way they work, eat, sleep, and enjoy life to the full.
This 2-day tour departing from Lao Cai train station takes you through Sapa’s lively presence via your own two feet. We trek the quaint village paths along the sides of Sapa’s famous rice paddies, stretching like warped steps from the valley floor to the sky.
We take you through the local villages that dot the hillsides of the Muong Hoa Valley, as well as speaking to the hospitable people who live here. We stay in a traditional homestay in Ta Van Village with our host family, learning of the various aspects of their lives in Sapa.
Incredible Asia Journeys welcomes you to the Sapa Trekking 2 Days Tour; join us for a very memorable experience of ethereal Sapa.
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Activities: Do trekking to Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai & Ta Van Village and stay overnight in homestay in Ta Van
Morning: Starting in Sapa Town, we trek the 6km along the Muong Hoa Valley with its stunning views to one of the homes of the Black H’mong tribe, Y Linh Ho Village.
3km further on down the road, we head to Lao Chai Village, another bastion of Black H’mong culture. A rope bridge over the river connects the village with the trekking path, providing a traditional feel along with the bamboo stilt houses of about 100 families that dot the hillside village.
Afternoon: We will stop for a picnic lunch hosted by a very friendly Black H’mong family, sampling their everyday foods in the beautiful surrounds of Lao Chai.
Continuing our hike to Ta Van Village, we skirt the sides of more undulating rice paddies in the Muong Hoa Valley, gazing across the vast expanse as flecks of mist drift in front of the mountains.
We will reach the rural village of Ta Van, where life remains unchanged in the face of tourism. We will relax here in the evening, playing with the village kids and helping our Giay minority host to cook our gorgeous dinner at our traditional homestay. Gaze up at a sky full of stars as the night rolls in and the evening activities of Ta Van wind down for another day.
Trekking distance: 12km
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Continue trekking to Giang Ta Chai Village, the home of the Red Dao tribe and visit Su Pan Village before night train back to Hanoi
Morning: Wake up to the fresh air and a delicious breakfast in Ta Van before we wave goodbye to our friendly Giay hosts and begin our trek.
We start along rocky paths, gazing down at the ripples of rice paddies that descend to the valley floor like lava beneath our feet. 8km away lies Giang Ta Chai Village, the home of the Red Dao tribe, distinguishable from other tribes by the red bandanas they wear on their heads.
Through jungle and up to the higher stretches of Sapa, we stop for a picnic lunch, waving to the local farmers of different ethnic groups who pass by.
Afternoon: Su Pan Village is our final stop, a tiny commune of H’mong villagers living high above the valley floor. We can speak to some of the local people here about life in Sapa and how tourism has transformed the region in which they live.
We will head back to Sapa by Jeep, 10km away along the main road. We reach Sapa at about 15.30 or 16.00, giving you time in the late afternoon to relax back in the hill region’s activity hub or getting the bus to Lao Cai train station for your night train back to Hanoi.
Your Sapa Trekking 2 Days tour will finish here. Many thanks for joining Incredible Asia Journeys for this magical trek across Sapa, we very much hope to see you again soon.
Trekking distance: 8 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Notes: Return train tickets between Hanoi and Lao Cai, and the bus between Lao Cai Station and Sapa, can be booked with Incredible Asia Journeys on request.
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The glorious, skyscraping peaks of Sapa’s many mountains contain a majesty only matched in architectural equivalence by the Amazing Hotel Sapa. This 4-star hotel in beautiful Sapa town is located with one eye towards the mountains and steeped rice paddies, and another eye towards the bustling town. Our many mountain-view rooms offer perfect luxury accommodation, with contemporary amenities and comfortable furnishings, all placed to enhance your enjoyment of the stunning views around you. You will find a local flavour amongst the hill-tribe textiles employed in our rooms, but enjoy the convenience of modernity through sleek bathrooms with elaborate showers.Just a few minutes’ walk from Ham Rong Mountain and Gardens, Notre Dame Cathedral and central Sapa Lake, the Amazing Hotel Sapa is perfectly located for your total convenience. Restaurants and shops abound around the hotel, giving you the perfect chance to prepare for your hike or a fantastic excuse to relax after it.Aside from 81 stylish guest rooms and suites, the Amazing Hotel Sapa boasts a heated indoor swimming pool, beauty and spa services, fitness centre, an elegant restaurant and an exquisite bar, offering uninterrupted views of one of Vietnam’s greatest natural assets.
Set outside of the general bustle of Sapa town, Pao’s Sapa Leisure Hotel takes up an advantageous position atop the Muong Hoa Valley, offering stunning views to one of Vietnam’s most majestic natural scenes. Throughout our range of rooms, we ensure that your view of Sapa’s forest-clad limestone mountains, as well as the golden rice paddies that descend through the valley, is at the forefront of each well-appointed room’s design.From the Deluxe Room to Sapa’s most luxurious offering, Red Dao Suite, you will find comfortable furnishings in a modern room, with a focus through the wall-length windows and universal balconies to the scenery outside. 223 rooms in Pao’s Sapa Leisure Hotel are some of the most comfortable accommodation options throughout the town, and here you can discover the Sapa that suits you, through TVs, working desks, large bathrooms and palatial seating arrangements.The convenience of Sapa town lies just under 2km away and contains attractions such as Sapa Lake, Ham Rong Mountain and Notre Dame Cathedral. Stock up for your trek here before returning to Pao’s Sapa Leisure Hotel to ease into Sapa’s most magisterial accommodation.
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