Journey from Authentic Villages to Majestic Landscapes

Tour Code: R8
Duration: 3 days - 2 nights
Level: Medium-Hard

   

Journey from Authentic Villages to Majestic Landscapes

Day 1: Sapa – Suoi Ho – Giang Cha – Lu Khau – Saxeng

Distance: ~12 km • Duration: 5–6 hours

After breakfast, your guide will meet you at your hotel for the start of your adventure. You begin trekking along small scenic trails leading to remote villages of the Black Hmong ethnic group, where you’ll be warmly welcomed into a local home. This is a unique opportunity to learn about their daily life, traditions, and fascinating culture.

Along the way, admire the magnificent rice terraces carefully crafted by generations of Hmong people.

Lunch will be served either in a local house or a family-run restaurant.

In the afternoon, the trek continues downhill to a Red Dao village, passing through lush rice and corn fields in the picturesque Ta Phin Valley. Take time to enjoy the fresh mountain air, capture photos, and connect with local villagers.

By late afternoon, you’ll arrive at a local Red Dao family home. Relax, or join a cooking class to prepare a traditional meal with your hosts.
Dinner and overnight stay with the Red Dao family.

Day 2: Suoi Thau – Phin Ho – San Sa Ho

Distance: ~12 km • Duration: ~6 hours

After a hearty breakfast, your trek continues uphill with multiple stops to enjoy panoramic mountain views. Along the way, you’ll visit traditional homes and experience the authentic lifestyle of ethnic communities.

Lunch will be served by the riverbank – with the possibility of a refreshing swim if weather allows – or in a local family home/restaurant.

In the afternoon, visit a local salmon farm, then continue trekking through stunning rice terraces on hidden trails. By evening, arrive at a cozy Hmong homestay, where you can relax with a hot shower or wander around the peaceful village.

Dinner and overnight stay with a Hmong family.

Day 3: Chai San – Hang Chai – Sapa

Distance: ~12 km • Duration: 6 hours

Enjoy breakfast with your hosts before setting off for your final day of trekking. Today’s route takes you through the legendary Muong Hoa Valley, considered one of the most beautiful in Sapa. The trail passes through bamboo forests, endless rice terraces, and vibrant ethnic villages.

Along the way, meet friendly locals and gain deeper insights into their rich traditions and culture.

Lunch will be taken in a local restaurant or family home.

In the afternoon, continue trekking through picturesque villages until you reach the end point, where your driver awaits. Transfer back to Sapa town, where you’ll have free time to enjoy a hot shower and perhaps explore the Sapa market before concluding your tour.

✨ End of services.

✅ Inclusions:

• Experienced English-speaking guide
• Meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
• Drinking water: 1.5 liters per person per day
• Transportation as mentioned in the program
• Free hot shower & luggage storage in Sapa

❌ Exclusions:

• Personal expenses & soft drinks
• Tips for guide and driver
• Travel & personal insurance