It is fully regarded as one of the beautiful destinations in the north of Vietnam and, therefore, a fateful destination in Sapa Trekking Photo Tours: green tea plantations spread on the hillsides, and magnificent mountains of Hoàng Liên Sơn. This tranquil oasis holds allure for all lovers of nature and photography alike. While Sapa Tours are getting more and more popular, O Quy Ho Tea Hill continues to be a destination for any trekking lover who desires to catch spectacular moments for your photo album. Now, get ready to shoot Sapa through your camera!
O Quy Ho Tea Hill
O Quy Ho Tea Hill is the most awesome destination at the famous O Quy Ho mountain pass, completing the Hoàng Liên Sơn mountainous range. At an elevation of 2,000 meters above sea level, the hill observes broad views of rolling green hills, terraced fields, and distant mountains. The cool-misty climate maintains the mystique atmosphere and thus is ideal for trekking. Such altitude and natural beauty highly recommend the hill for a visit by each guest joining Sapa Trekking Photo Tours to combine ideally nature and adventure.
The tea fields of O Quy Ho are a photographer’s dream come true. Lined in neat rows, the tea bushes form natural lines and patterns, creating some breathtaking visual compositions that make for ideal photography. Its bright green tea leaves change color with the seasons, affording different photography opportunities throughout the year. In spring, the cherry blossoms bloom and give a hue of bright pink colors to the scenery. Light and shadow play in the morning or late afternoon provides dramatic and unforgettable images – a true highlight of Sapa Trekking Photo Tours.
O Quy Ho Tea Hill is not only a thrill for the eyes but also a culturally commanding entity. Teas grown here are part of the local economy and a sign of the Region’s rich agricultural heritage. Sapa Tours trekking through the Tea Fields allows visitors to experience the perfect blend of culture and nature. This tour will make you come across the local farmers and learn about the traditional production of tea, as well as various flora and fauna that may be found in this mountainous area. In a word, nature lovers will find amazing scenery and an instructive experience in the greens of Tea Hill.
06:00 AM – Depart from Hanoi: Start your tour by early morning pickup by our comfortable bus or private vehicle from your hotel in Hanoi. You would be traveling along scenic paths through peaceful countryside and dramatic mountain scenery.
11:30 AM – Arrival in Sapa: Upon arrival in Sapa, after driving through the most spectacular scenery for about 5-6 hours, join this mountain town noted for its cool climate and breathtaking views.
12:00 PM – Check-in at Hotel & Lunch: Check into the Sapa Hotel and have a scrumptious local lunch at a restaurant. Take this time to recharge for the day ahead
02:00 PM – Visit Cat Cat Village: After a short rest, go out to visit the Cat Cat village of the Hmong ethnic. This is a good chance to take some pictures of the terracing fields, watermills, and very special architecture of the local people.
05:30 PM – Return to Sapa Town: After an afternoon full of photo shootings and exploring activities, drive back to your hotel for relaxation.
07:00 PM – Dinner & Free Time: Dinner at a local restaurant. Free time to explore the Sapa town, visit the stone church or enter the night market.
Cat Cat Village
05:30 AM – Early Wake Up & Breakfast: Morning meets you at the hotel. Get ready with cameras, as today all is about photography and nature.
06:30 AM – Depart for O Quy Ho Tea Hill: Start an upward trek to O Quy Ho Tea Hill. At some points through mountain paths, it will take you with panoramic views of Sapa’s green landscape.
08:00 AM – Arrival at O Quy Ho Tea Hill: Being at the top of O Quy Ho Tea Hill with endless rows of green tea bushes stretching down the hills will be an unforgettable greeting for you. Hence, this is the perfect place to shoot the sunrise with misty tea fields.
Majestic beauty
08:30 AM – Photography Session: The morning is spent capturing the beauty of the tea fields. Lined rows of tea bushes, rich greenery, and faraway mountain peaks ensure splendid photo opportunities. And if you are here in spring, this is a chance not to be missed to shoot the cherry blossoms!
11:30 AM – Picnic Lunch on the Hill: After a very, very productive morning taking photographs, it is time to break for a picnic lunch right on the hill. Non-stop relaxation while taking in breathtaking views.
01:00 PM – Continue Trekking & Photography: Soft hues of afternoon light provide an opportunity for further photography. The Tea Hill offers multiple perspectives one can play with using natural lighting to capture the landform from various perspectives.
03:00 PM – Return to Sapa Town: After an exciting day of trekking and photography return to Sapa Town. You will have some time to rest and freshness at the hotel.
06:30 PM – Dinner & Evening Free Time: Have a relaxed dinner at a local restaurant. Later in the evening, take a cool mountain breeze to walk around the town or go through amazing shots clicked during the day.
Silver Waterfall
07:00 AM – Breakfast & Departure for Silver Waterfall: After breakfast at the hotel, take a nearby drive to the Silver Waterfall, 200 meters high, a beauty of nature, and an excellent photography subject.
08:00 AM – Visit Silver Waterfall: Enjoy the breathtaking view of the waterfall falling down the mountainside. If the angles are right, you can get some perfect snaps of the water falling through the verdant background.
09:30 AM – Depart for Fansipan Mountain: Right after that, transfer to the cable car station to ascend Fansipan the highest mountain in Indochina.
10:00 AM – Fansipan Cable Car Ride: will provide us with a chance to see this panoramic view of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range while riding on a cable car. The ride provides ample time for photo-capture opportunities in sprawling valleys and forests that lie beneath.
11:00 AM – Reach Fansipan Summit: Arrive at the top of Fansipan Mountain It’s time to reach the summit for panoramic views down toward Sapa and beyond. Sometimes, the clouds just roll in, creating dramatic, otherworldly landscapes that are perfect for photography. If you are lucky, you might snap some amazing sights of the surrounding peaks rising through the clouds.
12:30 PM – Lunch at Fansipan Base: Have lunch at the restaurant nearby from the base station of Fansipan on the way down from the summit.
02:00 PM – Return to Sapa & Check out: Head back to your hotel in Sapa to get your things organized and check out. You still have time to shoot the last of what you think you might have missed around the town and the environment that surrounds it.
03:00 PM – Departure for Hanoi: After an amazing photo and memory collection in the Sapa Trekking Photo Tour, start your trip back to Hanoi.
08:30 PM – Arrival in Hanoi: Arrive back in Hanoi, which will mark the end of your unforgettable adventure in Sapa.
First things first, timing is everything when you are planning your adventure. Visiting O Quy Ho Tea Hill is highly recommended during spring – namely, March -April – during the autumn, or in other words, September- November.
Remember, each season has its charm. Be it cherry blossoms or panView stunning views, the Sapa Trekking Photo Tours promise something spectacular throughout the year. And, of course, don’t forget that during early morning and late afternoon, when the climate is cool and misty, your cameras get to witness magical lighting conditions!
Fansipan peak
Packing the right gear will pretty much guarantee that you get the most out of your Sapa Tours experience. Let’s break it down :
In order to make sure that one can have a problem-free Sapa Trekking Photo Tour, preparation is paramount check and pack wisely!
Now, allow me to give some tips on how to stay safe and healthy during your adventure: speaking generally, the trek to O Quy Ho Tea Hill is considered moderate. It needs a pretty good level of physical fitness because pathways in certain areas can be steep-make sure you pace yourself and are aware of the altitude.
Safety means you will enjoy more and see the beauty and excitement of Sapa Trekking Photo Tours!
Lastly, we want to be responsible travelers and make sure we show respect for the local environment and communities.
O Quy Ho Tea Hill is a trekker’s dream destination and a photographer’s haven that comprises scenic landscapes, misty green hills, and vibrant cherry blossoms, defining the perfect setting for an unforgettable Sapa Trekking Photo Tour. Combine adventure with the discovery of culture, and there you have it: the travel experience. Don’t forget to regularly follow our Impress Travel for more interesting information about traveling Sapa to and to book Sapa Tours at the best prices.
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Homestay in Sapa
We went on a private trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, the whole trip plan was organized for us by the Impress Travel Company from Vietnam, the company did an amazing job, the whole trip was organized in a wonderful way with an amazing match between the various parties, their choices were correct and the quality of the hotels chosen were very high quality and it is important to note that the price was low in comparison To other agencies, thanks to Impress Travel and especially to Daniel who was tolerant and open to changes and organized the route for us.
Impress travel were amazing. Did my bookings with Daniel for our tour of Vietnam and I must say Daniel was very professional and prompt with his services. All the arrangement, plans, pick-up & drop-off services, hotels, vehicles, sightseeing tours and guides were spot on and excellent. Did 4 nights Hanoi, 1 night Hà Long Bay cruise, 3 nights Hoian, 4 nights Saigon and 1 night in Can Tho. It was totally awesome. Every part of the journey was superbly arranged and planned. I will highly recommend Impress Travel for anyone interested in visiting Vietnam. Very organized and reliable!
I booked with Impress Travel in July. My contact person was Tommy Thang. He is an amazing person. He was very helpful. He changed my program twice for me. Very accommodating!
We started our holiday in the north (Sapa)of Vietnam and travelled down to HCMC.
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I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all.
Thank you once again Mr.Tommy and the Impress Team.
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Great value for money with 4 stars hotel accommodation for 4 couples. The tour guide has been very helpful and brought us to amazing places in Sapa. We want to thanks Thuy the tour guide and especially Mark from Impress Travel for his great service and assurance throughout our trip. We’ll definitely use his service for other tour packages in other parts of Vietnam.
This is the second time we travel to Vietnam with IMPRESS Travel. First time, we booked our holiday to Hanoi, Halong Bay & Sapa during Dec 2018 with Impress.
Second time, we travel to Hoi An, Hue & Danang (Central Vietnam) during Jan 2019.
My friends & I are very glad & happy with all the hotels stay in Central Vietnam, the meals provided are delicious. We are greatly appreciated with all the tour arrangement by Tommy & his team (tour guide).
Especially, Mr. NHAT C.V. He is helpful, cheerful, knowledgeable and very professional. He always volunteer to take a nice pictures for six of us (group) .
We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel. We will definitely come back to Vietnam again with Impress
Inclusion: Night train tickets, Tour guide, Transfer from Hanoi to Lao Cai station
Inclusion: Breakfast; lunch; dinner, Homestay in Ta Van, Entrance fee; Tour guide, Private air-conditioned vehicle pick up from Lao Cai train station to Sapa town
After breakfast, we keep the easy trekking through the rice terrace track to Giang Ta Chai village where is home of Red Dao people, and then to Su Pan village where the vehicle is awaiting for transferring back to Sapa town.
The afternoon time is free at leisure and explore Sapa town by self
Hotel overnight in Sapa town
Inclusion: Breakfast; Entrance fee; Tour guide, Private air-conditioned vehicle pick up from Su Phan village back to Sapa town, Hotel in Sapa
Inclusion: Breakfast; Entrance fee; Tour guide, Private air-conditioned vehicle pick up from Cat Cat village back to Sapa town and transfer to Lao Cai station and Night train tickets to Hanoi.
Impress Travel – Sapa tours offers classic and easy tours, trekking tours (easy trek, medium trek & hard trek) to discover the remote ethnic minority villages & adventurous tours to conquer Fansipan’s highest mountain peak or motorbike to travel around and mountain biking, market day tours, homestay with an ethnic family. For the most trusted and most saving for North Vietnam Tour Packages to explore Sapa Vietnam. Email: Sapatours@impresstravel.com & call to Mr. Alex Impress Travel Manager at his cell phone (+84) 9123 79 189
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