From Hanoi: Sa Pa Homestay 2-Day Tour by Sleeper Bus
ID: GYG55913-77787
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Country: Vietnam
Description
Discover a former hill station established by the French on this amazing 2-day tour of Sa Pa from Hanoi. Spend the night at a homestay to get a taste of the life of the ethnic minority people and trek through the valley to find unspoiled villages.
Reconnect with a more simple way of life on an amazing 2-day tour of Sa Pa from Hanoi. Spend the night at a homestay of the ethnic minority people and learn more about their way of life in the mountains.
Day 1:
Depart Hanoi in the early morning and travel by bus via Lao Cai. Continue to Sa Pa and see the colorful costumes of the H’mong, Dzao and Tay ethnic people. Get a welcome drink and enjoy a lunch of local dishes.
Trek through the rice terraces and along the Muong Hoa Stream. Arrive in the Black H'mong village of Lao Chai surrounded by Hoang Lien Son Mountain. Continue to the ethnic village of Ta Van to check into your homestay and get to know the Dzay people. Get the chance to meet other travelers at a nearby bar.
Day 2:
Enjoy breakfast prepared by the family before your morning trek through the rice paddies and bamboo forest. Get a panoramic view of Giang Ta Chai village before crossing the Giang Ta Chai Bridge, where a bus will take you back to Sa Pa for lunch and a shower before the return trip to Hanoi.
Highlights
- Explore the Sa Pa Valley with English-speaking guides
- Admire the traditional costumes of the ethnic peoples
- Trek through the lush green rice paddies and terraces
- Experience life in the mountains and spend the night at a homestay
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The 9-kilometer trek is not recommended for senior citizens
• Handicapped people and children under 6 years old should not take part on this tour
• The homestay is basic with simple facilities
• Bring warm clothes, a scarf, hat and a cap
• Trekking shoes, sun glasses, sunscren and insect repellent are also necessary
• It can be foggy in Sa Pa from December through March
• Bring cash in the local currency (Vietnamese Dong) as the banking system in Sa Pa can be unreliable. US Dollars, Euros and Australia Dollars are accepted
• Although there are some pharmacies in Sa Pa, you should bring any medicines with you
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
