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Although you can catch a glimpse of the scenery from a comfortable chair in Sapa town, it's only when you explore further afield that you really get to experience and appreciate all that this region has to offer. A trek through the surrounding rice fields, forest and ethnic minority villages can create memories that last a lifetime, not to mention an overworked camera.
HIGHLIGHTS
9:00 pm - Mini bus pick you up from hotel and transfer you to Tran Quy Cap train station
10:00pm - Train depart. You will sleep on train to Lao Cai. Travel time approx 9 hrs
(15km trekking, 5 – 5,5 hour trekking)
Up on arrival in Lao Cai Railway station early in the morning, we will be met up and transfer to Sapa. Breakfast at hotel in Sapa. Relax little bit then.
08:30am - Private transport will take you to Silver Waterfall, the highest in Vietnam with a 300m drop. An ascent to the base of the waterfall will enable you to explore the surrounding landscape. This is a famous spot and is regularly visited by monks to pray. Continuing our journey, we will drive a further 3km to Tram Ton Pass, the highest road in Vietnam at approximately 2000m above sea level. At this height you will feel a drop in temperature but the views are truly stunning, and you will have the opportunity to stretch your legs, explore and take photographs. A further 3km drive will take you to the start point of your next walk, a descent through the jungle to the Love Waterfall & Golden Stream. This area is known for cardamom crops, used for medicine, cooking and a significant source of income for the minority people.
Our journey will depart with a car riding along a road get to Ban Khoan. After that, you descend on foot through a valley and cross a river. Heading and climbing to village of Ban Khoan of Red Dao minority. You have great opportunities to discover the traditional life and daily activities of local people there. After lunch, our trek will be taken through the corn-farm and the rainy forests in order to get to Ta Phin village of Red Dzao and Black Hmong tribe. There is more chance for you to get to know more about local hill-tribes as visit their home, communicate with them, experience some of their daily activities.
Tonight, you stay overnight at the local house.
13km trekking, 4 – 5 hour trekking
After having breakfast in Taphin village, we follow untouched trails through Red Dzao of Ta Seng and Mong Sen villages which is about 10km from Taphin. You will have picnic lunch next to beautiful stream in the jungle. And then we keep walking along the beautiful landscape of the mountain . We will reach Tacko at noon where we meet the car for transfer for to Sapa . You will be free in the rest of afternoon to discover the beautiful town in your own.
You stay overnight at Sapa hotel.
12km trekking, 4-4,5 hour trekking
After breakfast at the hotel, we drive about 30 minutes to cross Sapa town and then we walk about 2 hours to visit Hau Thao and Sao Chua villages which are the home to Red Dzao and Hmong people. Difference from other Hmong villages, these villages are not ruined by tourist, everything seems to be preserve here. Meeting driver at the end of the village and we are transferred to Sapa for showering and dinner and then you are transferred to Lao Cai to catch the night train to Hanoi.
Upon your arrival, you are picked up and transferred to your hotel. Ends the tour.
Australia
Our Sapa tour was absolutely incredible from start to finish. The breathtaking landscapes of terraced rice fields, misty mountains, and charming ethnic villages exceeded all our expectations. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and always eager to share the rich culture and traditions of the local people. The itinerary was well-organized, balancing sightseeing, cultural experiences, and relaxing moments perfectly. We especially loved the trek through the Muong Hoa Valley and the visits to the Hmong and Dao villages. The accommodations were cozy and comfortable, and the food was delicious — a true taste of Northern Vietnam! Every moment felt special and authentic. We highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a unique and memorable adventure in Vietnam. Thank you for giving us such an amazing experience!
11 April , 2025
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