Trekking Lao Chai – Ta Van Sapa Tour is a three-day soft trek into the heart of northern Vietnam’s breathtaking landscapes and colorful culture. Situated in the “City in the Clouds," Sapa is famous for its terraced rice fields, cool mountainous atmosphere, and diverse ethnic communities. This tour will take you to some tranquil valleys, quaint villages, and breathtaking Muong Hoa Valley, giving you real insights into the lives of the Black H’Mong and Giay peoples. This makes the tour very enriching for nature lovers, adventurers, and culture enthusiasts with the help of comfortable homestays, delicious local food, and expert guides. Allow us to guide you through this perfect blend of adventure and discovery!
A dream for every trekker! Get ready to go through varied terrains of emerald-green terraced fields, tranquil streams, and curvy mountain paths. Move around iconic villages like Lao Chai, home for the Black H’Mong people; Ta Van home of the Giay ethnic group, and Ban Ho quiet village of the Tay community. Every step on this Trekking Lao Chai – Ta Van Sapa tour gives valuable insight into breathtaking landscapes and cultural richness.
Immerse yourself in Sapa’s rich cultural tapestry, where you will have the exceptional opportunity to learn traditional craftsmanship, such as intricate patterns of weaving and silver carving. But that does not end here! Join locals in farming, cooking with traditional recipes, or the tales by the fire and much more. These all combine to make the moments spent in Sapa Tours an unforgettable experience.
Lao Chai (Sours: https://www.tripadvisor)
Sapa’s landscapes are those of a fantasy, and this tour takes you right to the middle of its most picturesque hotspots. The Muong Hoa Valley just dazzles with cascaded rice terraces interwoven with ancient stone carvings and always-cloudy peaks. And do not forget your camera-there will be countless possibilities for stunning postcard-like snapshots while you are on this enchanting Trekking Lao Chai – Ta Van Sapa tour.
What’s a tour without delicious food? Relish authentic local cuisine that brings out the peculiar flavor of the region in this Sapa tour. Smoked buffalo meat, sticky rice, and fresh vegetables directly from the fields will treat your taste buds to a festival. Every meal is an adventure in itself it is at a homestay or a village gathering-complementing your trek perfectly.
Morning: Scenic Journey to Sapa
Cat Cat Village (Sours: expatolife)
Your adventure begins with a comfortable ride from Hanoi via the modern Noi Bai-Lao Cai highway. As we drive through the Vietnamese countryside, you will enjoy stunning landscapes of lush fields, distant mountains, and tranquil villages. Halfway through, we will stop for a short rest, giving you the chance to stretch your legs and grab some refreshments.
We reach Sapa, a very picturesque mountain city; this serves as a gateway for your tour to Trekking Lao Chai-Ta Van-Sapa. Check into a cozy hotel in the center of the town and take time off relaxing in the cool atmosphere of the mountains with a mix of local flavors for lunch.
Afternoon: Discover Cat Cat Village
Afternoon: Visit Cat Cat Village, the residence of the Black H’Mong people, and one of the iconic stops on all Sapa Tours. While walking through this village, you will see the following:
This visit opens a window into the daily life of the Black H’Mong, where one sees their incredible craftsmanship in weaving and silver carving. You will be able to speak with the locals; your guide will help translate for you to get to know these warm and welcoming hosts.
Evening: Sapa’s Nightlife
After an exploratory day, sit down to a fine dinner featuring local delicacies such as grilled pork skewers, fresh mountain vegetables, and sticky rice. Later, you could go to Sapa Night Market for handmade souvenirs, and colorful textiles, and to the street food market. Cool mountain air and bustling atmosphere, perfect ending on the first day of your Trekking Lao Chai – Ta Van Sapa tour.
Ta Van Villages (Sours: www.booking)
Morning: Begin the Trek
Get ready for the most exhilarating day of your journey 10-kilometer trek through the mesmerizing Muong Hoa Valley. As we descend from Sapa town, the scenery transforms into a sea of terraced rice fields, winding trails, and gentle streams.
First, we pay a visit to Lao Chai Village, a beautiful cultural village of Black H’Mong people. You will see their wooden and stone houses, learn about traditional farming methods that have sculpted the valley’s famous rice terraces, and listen as your guide relates interesting information about their traditions and customs-from clothing to culinary preparation.
From Lao Chai, we continue further in the direction of Ta Van Village belonging to the Giay ethnic group. The route cuts through breathtaking landscapes with unlimited good views for taking photos and moments of quiet reflection amidst nature.
Afternoon: Immersive Cultural Experiences in Ta Van
We arrive at Ta Van, where we have lunch at a homestay in the local village. Lunch is served with fresh ingredients taken from the garden. Free time to discover afterward:
Evening: Traditional Homestay Experience
Later in the day, group up for a warm, home-cooked dinner at your homestay. You will be able to take part in cultural activities such as traditional dances, storytelling, or just gazing up at the stars in the mountain night. This is one of the highlights of the Trekking Lao Chai – Ta Van Sapa tour for having real experiences with the people and traditions of the region.
Muong Hoa Valley (Sours: originvietnam)
Morning: Trekking Through Muong Hoa Valley and Visit to Ban Ho
This last morning, as on all the others, this adventure takes you deeper into the Muong Hoa Valley, a place of both ancient mystery and natural splendor. While trekking through it, you will notice carvings in stone, believed to date back centuries, sometimes even thought to have religious undertones.
Continuing our journey, we visited Ban Ho Village, which is the home of the Tay ethnic group. Ban Ho is famous for its stilt houses and tranquil lifestyle, offering a tranquil retreat set amidst lush greenery and trickling streams. This visit is the perfect conclusion to the trekking portion of the tour, allowing you to experience yet another facet of Sapa’s rich cultural mosaic.
Afternoon: Farewell to Sapa
After trekking, we’ll go back to Sapa town for a farewell lunch at a local restaurant. Savor a last mouthful of flavors in Sapa Town Restaurant before free time to explore or do whatever is desired. Get yourself to visit the iconic Sapa Stone Church, or try to buy locally hand-made souvenirs for memory.
Evening: Return to Hanoi
We start driving back to Hanoi in the late afternoon, watching the sunset while recollecting the great memories from today’s Trekking Lao Chai-Ta Van Sapa tour. By the time we reach bustling Hanoi, the sights, sounds, and stories of Sapa will be a truly unforgettable experience!
Ban Ho Village (Sours: https://www.tripadvisor)
Packing smart can make all the difference in the world on your Trekking Lao Chai – Ta Van Sapa tour. Here are the things one should not forget:
The best times to take in the Trekking Lao Chai – Ta Van Sapa tour are during Sapa’s most vibrant and picturesque seasons:
Below are some answers to a few questions that you might have when contemplating making an online booking for your trip on the Trekking Lao Chai – Ta Van Sapa tour:
This is a moderate trek, well-suited for many novices and the average fitness level of those who may not require the most extensive level of fitness. Yet, the trails include hills and rough paths, hence a little training is in order.
Begin short treks to get yourself prepared and increase stamina before the tour. Light packing is essential, with comfortable trekking clothes on to make the tour smooth.
Of course – Because the Sapa Tours Itinerary is family-friendly based on cultural activities, and does not miss homestay excursions, appeals to both older members and young travelers.
Are you prepared for the most fantastic adventure? Take in breathtaking views, absorb the rich culture, and have everything planned out to the finest detail on the Trekking Lao Chai – Ta Van Sapa tour. From trekking in Muong Hoa Valley to communicating with residents, this is one of those Sapa Tours that simply cannot be missed. book now with Impress Travel and embark on a journey through marvels. Your adventure is waiting!
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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.
The tour was fantastic, Tommy's arrangements were to the"T".
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.
Sulaiman Pochee
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
An amazing sapa tour to admire the dramatic scenery of Sapa Hill Station in the northwest of Vietnam such as imposing rice terraces, stunning green valleys, hills row on hills, mountains of mountains.
Three days of Sapa easy trekking to explore the most iconic attractiveness of Sapa such as rice terraces, lush-green valleys, imposing mountains rows of mountains, the cultural diversity.
To do the athletic activities as easy trekking to visit the rustic hill tribe villages via the stunning rice terraces, to meet at the friendly communication with local ethnic people, enjoy local foods.
The tour bring you to Sapa easy trekking tour to ethnic villages & O Quy Ho Glass bridge where travelers floating experience by the imposing scenery around and the deep smoking bottom.
