Embark on a 2-day, 3-night adventure to explore the hill tribe villages, rice terraces, and stunning mountain landscapes of Sapa. Begin with an overnight train from Hanoi, and spend nearly two full days trekking through villages home to the Black Hmong, Red Dao, and Giay ethnic groups. This is a join-in tour, co-organized with our partner, where you'll have the chance to meet like-minded people, stay in a local homestay, immerse yourself in their culture and traditions, and enjoy breathtaking scenery.
8:30 - 9:30 PM: Board the overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai. The journey lasts around 8 hours, with an expected arrival at Lao Cai train station at approximately 5:00 AM the next morning.
Notes: Transportation from your hotel to Hanoi train station is not included.
Our driver will meet you at Lao Cai train station and transfer you to Sapa in a shared bus. The journey takes about an hour, giving you the opportunity to take in the stunning natural scenery, including picturesque rice terraces along the way.
At 9:30 AM, our local guide will meet you at the departure point in Sapa town, and we’ll begin our trek. Today’s hike will cover approximately 12 km, passing through the villages of Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai, where you’ll encounter the Black H’mong ethnic group.
We’ll stop for lunch in Lao Chai, either with a local family or at a small riverside restaurant.
After lunch, we’ll continue walking to Ta Van village, home to the Giay ethnic group. Here, we’ll check into a local homestay, enjoy dinner, and spend the night.
Breakfast will be served at the homestay around 8:00 AM. Afterward, we'll begin our trek at approximately 9:30 AM.
This morning’s walk covers about 8 km, taking us through the picturesque villages of Giang Ta Chai and Su Pan, home to the Red Dzao and H’mong ethnic groups. Along the way, we'll discover a stunning waterfall, cross a rattan bridge, and soak in the breathtaking natural scenery.
After passing through a bamboo forest, we’ll reach the main road where a bus will be waiting to take us back to Sapa town. We expect to arrive in Sapa around 3:00 PM.
Hop on our bus at the Sapa bus stop, and our driver will take you to Lao Cai in a shared bus. The journey lasts about an hour, and you’ll be dropped off either at the Lao Cai train station or a location of your choice in the city center.
Board the overnight train from Lao Cai to Hanoi. The journey lasts around 8 hours, with an expected arrival at Hanoi train station at approximately 5:00 AM the next morning.
Notes: Transportation from Hanoi train station to your hotel is not included.