Vietnam · Trekking

Sapa 2 Days 1 Night From Hanoi - Overnight in Ta Van Village

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Trekking Tour From Hanoi - Overnight in Hotel

Sapa 2 Days 1 Night From Hanoi - Overnight in Bungalow

Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Hotel, 1 Night In Bungalow)

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by bus with comfort breaks
02 Trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai
03 Walk among rice terraces, bamboo forest, and Muong Hoa Stream scenery
04 Overnight in Ta Van Village in a bungalow or stilt house
05 Enjoy local Vietnamese meals during the trip
06 Join a cooking session with the local family
07 Discover Black Hmong, Giay, and Red Dzao village life

Experience the landscapes and village life of Sapa on this 2-day journey from Hanoi, combining scenic bus travel, guided trekking, local meals, and an overnight stay in Ta Van Village. Designed for travellers who want more time in the countryside, the tour takes you through rice terraces, mountain scenery, and ethnic minority communities including Black Hmong, Giay, and Red Dzao villages.

On day one, travel from Hanoi to Sapa before setting out on a longer trek through Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai to Ta Van. After checking into your bungalow or stilt house accommodation, enjoy dinner and time with a local family. On day two, continue trekking through bamboo forest and rice paddies toward Giang Ta Chai village, with time to relax in Sapa before returning to Hanoi.

Experience the landscapes and village life of Sapa on this 2-day journey from Hanoi, combining scenic bus travel, guided trekking, local meals, and an overnight stay in Ta Van Village.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Hanoi, Sa Pa, Lào Cai

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hanoi – Sapa by bus with a long trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai – Ta Van village (L, D)6.30–7.00: Pick up from your hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter, get on sleeper bus and depart for Sapa Town.

9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break

11.00: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa13.00: Arrive Sapa Town with colourful traditional costumes of H’Mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. And the tour guide & driver pick up you at the bus station to Hotel. • Welcome drink and itinerary briefing. • Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes.14.15: A short drive to 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 inhabits in late afternoon.

Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 3.5 hours

17.45: Check in homestay; get to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time to enjoy 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 then overnight at Bungalow.Bungalow.

Day 02

Medium trek Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai village - Sapa - Ha Noi (B, L)7.00: You can join to the our class cooking and lear how to make a some Vietnam foods like: Pho (Phở), Nem Cuốn, etc,... 8.00: Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with 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 stop to have a panorama view of Giang Ta Chai village – home of red Dzao People.

Trekking distance is about 4 kms and it lasts for 2 hours

11.00: Trek through the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to main road, 12.00 - 12.30: Have lunch. 12:45 -13.00 : Bus picks you up to come back Sapa Town, Have a shower at hotel, check out. 13.45 - 14.45: Relax and leisure on your own.14.45 - 15.00: Meet all group members at hotel to get ready for Hanoi.

15.30: Get on bus to go back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks.

21.15: Arrive Hanoi.

Trip ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Hanoi 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
2 bottles of water /2 ways/person on bus Ha Noi - Sapa - Ha Noi
Modern bus in Sapa with experienced drivers if you depart from hanoi
English speaking local guide escorted in Sapa
Bungalow/Stilt house (Dorm)
Insurance during the time using the bus
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board

What's Not Included

Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, personal expenses
Others not clearly mentioned above

Know before you go

STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
PASSPORT REQUIRED
Not wheelchair accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Please note, the itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice, depending on the weather and operating conditions.
The itinerary above is corresponding to the transferring option from Hanoi - Sapa & return by sleeper morning bus. You can choose other options suitable for you by the way transfer and location pickup/drop off
NO WORRY ABOUT YOUR BOOKING IF WE DO NOT REPLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU FINISH YOUR BOOKING, WE WILL SEND YOU PICK UP TIME/ITINERARY BEFORE YOUR TRIP 1-2 DAYS OR EARLIER
Customers should provide their hotel name and address in the Hoan Kiem district for pick-up arrangements.
All passengers should provide mobile phone or email address to the tour operator. The company will contact you directly after you make your reservation.
If you are vegetarian or have any special food requirements, please advise the local operator in advance.
You can also finish your trip in Sapa
You can bring your luggage & leave them on the bus. And we also have a car to transfer them to the Village during time you trek.
Room policy: Standard 2-3 people per room
Thing to bring: Warm clothes, scarf, hat, cap because the weather in Sapa is pretty unpredictable. It is normally cold in September, October, November, December, January, February and March
Thing to bring: Due to altitude of Sapa, it is sometimes foggy in December, January, February and March.
Thing to bring: Trekking shoes, sun glasses, sun cream, insect repellent are also necessary. You should take cash with you in Vietnam Dong because banking system in Sapa sometimes doesn’t function well. US Dollar, Euro, Australia Dollar are accepted in Sapa.
Thing to bring: You should take medicine with you although there are some chemist’s shops in Sapa in case you get sick.
6:00 - 6:30 Get picked up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quater or the meeting point to depart to Sapa.