Vietnam · Trekking

Hanoi to Sapa: 3-Day Adventure with 2 Nights in Ta Van Village

3 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel from Hanoi to Sapa and stay 2 nights in Ta Van Village
  • 02 Trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Giang Ta Chai, and Hang Cung Village
  • 03 Walk among terraced rice fields, bamboo forest, and Muong Hoa Stream scenery
  • 04 Experience local life with a homestay bungalow stay
  • 05 Enjoy Vietnamese meals during the trip
  • 06 Meet ethnic communities including H’mong, Giay, and Red Dzao people
  • 07 Join a cooking class and learn to make Vietnamese dishes
  • 08 Free time to explore the area at your own pace

Escape the bustle of Hanoi and head into the mountain landscapes of Sapa on this 3-day adventure with two nights in Ta Van Village. Trek through rice terraces, bamboo forest paths, and scenic valleys while discovering the traditions and daily life of local ethnic communities including H’mong, Giay, and Red Dzao people.

With guided walks, local meals, and a bungalow stay in Ta Van, this experience blends culture, nature, and time to slow down in one of northern Vietnam’s most beautiful regions. It’s a great choice for travellers looking for an immersive village stay and rewarding trekking in Muong Hoa Valley.

Escape the bustle of Hanoi and head into the mountain landscapes of Sapa on this 3-day adventure with two nights in Ta Van Village.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hanoi, Sa Pa, Lào Cai
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa by bus with a long trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai – Ta Van village (L, D)6.00: Support pick up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, transfer to a big bus and depart for Sapa Town. 9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city and have the first rest stop. 11.00: Second rest stop at Lao Cai city before heading to Sapa.13.00: Arrive at Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people. And wait about 30 minutes at the bus station for the tour guide and driver to pick you up to the hotel. Welcome beverage and itinerary overview. Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes.14:30: Start hiking through Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. You approach Ta Van village where Giay Ethnic People inhabit in late afternoon. The trekking distance is about 9km and it lasts for 3.5 hours Check in homestay and relax or discover the Ta Van Village by yourself to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time enjoying the mountain life on Sunset. You may attend cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy dinner in peace. In the evening, you can join the local bar nearby with music and socialize with other tourists. Overnight at the Bungalow in Ta Van Village.Overnight at the Bungalow in Ta Van Village

2
Day 02

Day 2: Medium trek Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai village (B, L, D)7.00: You can join our cooking class and learn how to make some Vietnamese foods like Pho (Phở), Nem Cuốn, etc,... 8.00: Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with a 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 and a stop to have a panorama view of Giang Ta Chai village – home of red Dzao People. The trekking distance is about 4km and it lasts for 2 hours 11.00: Trek through the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to the main road.12:00: Back to the bungalow to shower and prepare for lunch 12.30 - 13.30: Have lunch. Afternoon: You have free time to explore the town by yourself Overnight in the bungalow.Overnight at the Bungalow in Ta Van Village

3
Day 03

Day 3: Medium trek Ta Van Mong Village- Hang Cung Village – Hanoi (B, L)7.30: Have breakfast at homestay 8:30-8:45: Trekking distance is about 6 kms and it lasts for over 2 hours Trek through the Ta Van Mong village and then walk to Hang Cung Village for break taking view of terraced rice fields which is home of Black H’mong people then keep heading to Sam 2 11: 45-12:00: Go back to homestay for lunch After that van transfer you go back to Sapa town for meet all group member15:00: Get on the bus to back to Hanoi 21:30: Arrive in Hanoi and back to hotel by yourself. Trip ends.Not included

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Modern air – conditioning bus with comfortable seats from Hanoi – Sapa and return
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Meals as 3 lunches, 2 dinner and 3 breakfast with local dishes
  • 2 nights in bungalow

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses & Beverage
  • Holiday Surcharge & Other services are not listed above

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • We will pick up guests at hotels/stays in Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Please ready at your hotel lobby, our guide will come and check your name at receptionist for transfer to Sapa between 6h00 AM to 06h30 AM

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hanoi..

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