Hanoi – Sapa By Big Bus - Villages Trekking - Overnight Homestay (L/D)
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Old Quarter
6:00 - 6:30 : Get picked up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Area to depart for Sapa via the new highway with a comfortable short break (It takes about 5h30 hours to 6 hours drive to Sapa)
Duration: 30 minutes
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Sapa
13:00 – Arrive at Sapa town and be amazed by the colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic people. Enjoy welcome drinks and itinerary briefing. Then, have lunch with local Vietnamese dishes before start trekking down to homestay village.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Y Linh Ho
Y Linh Ho village is famous for its absolutely poetic and wild beauty. Being covered by Hoang Lien Son Mountain range, along with many terraced fields and streams, and the primitive, simple bamboo houses of local people, Y Linh Ho Village is one of must-visit attractions in Sapa and definitely worth your time to discover.
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Lao Chai
Then hiking through the rice terraces along Muong Hoa Stream to Lao Chai, the village of Black H’mong minority. Here you will enjoy the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain ranges.
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Ta Van Village
In the late afternoon, continue trekking to visit Ta Van village, which is the home of Tay minority.
17:45 – It’s time to check into the homestay. Experience the rustic lifestyle of the local and watch the sun setting in the mountainous region. In the evening, enjoy the local bar nearby or socialize with other tourists then overnight at homestay.
Duration: 4 hours
Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Cat Cat – Sapa Hotel Overnight (B-L-D)
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Ta Van Village
8.00: Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with more interesting trek. 8.45: Keep walking to the rice paddies where you have a nice photo session of the amazing surrounding landscapes; a trek through the bamboo forest; stop to have a panorama view of Giang Ta Chai village – home of red Dzao People.
Duration: 2 hours
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Giang Ta Chai Village
11.00: Trek through the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to main road, bus picks you up to come back Sapa Town.
Giang Ta Chai shares a border with Ta Van village – It’s a very special trekking route. Lao Chai – Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai. Giang Ta Chai village is home to the Red Dao who wear plain black trousers and a long black tunic with embroidered cuffs and lapels.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Sapa
12.00 – 14.00: Back to Sapa Town then have lunch with delicious Vietnamese dishes and check in procedures. Time for relaxing.
14.30: A short drive to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak.
16.30: Come back to Sapa Town. We recommend good local restaurants for your dinner on your own, overnight in hotel with night activities.
Duration: 6 hours
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Cat Cat village
Nestled in a valley surrounded by lush green mountains, Cat Cat Village is home to the H’mong ethnic group, who have lived here for generations. Coming here, you can explore the traditional stilt houses, experience the local culture, and marvel at the stunning scenery. The charm of this village will surely leave you with unforgettable memories.
Duration: 2 hours
Sapa - Free Time to explore the town - Big Bus to Ha Noi (B, L)
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Sapa
7.30 – 12.00: Have breakfast at hotel and free times to discover Sapa town by yourself.
12.00: Check out and clear all the bills.
12.30 – 15.00: Have lunch with local dishes and enjoy more free times to take photos or souvenir collections. 15.00: Meet all group members at hotel to get everything ready for Hanoi.
Duration: 8 hours
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15:00: Get on bus to back to Hanoi. 5.5-hour direct drive included breaks on the way.
21:00 – 21:30 Arrival at Hanoi, our bus will stop at 166 Tran Quang Khai Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi near Old Quarter Area. All guests will get off there. Tour finish
Duration: 30 minutes
