Vietnam · Trekking

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

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 2-day Sapa trekking experience from Hanoi
02 Overnight stay in Ta Van Homestay
03 Trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai
04 Walk among rice terraces, mountain scenery, and bamboo forest
05 Enjoy local Vietnamese meals during the trip
06 Travel by sleeper bus or limousine van from Hanoi and return
07 Experience the culture of local ethnic communities
08 Small-group tour with personalized attention

Discover the landscapes and village life of Sapa on this 2-day journey from Hanoi, combining scenic trekking with an overnight stay in Ta Van Homestay. Travel through northern Vietnam’s mountain scenery, passing rice terraces, streams, bamboo forest, and ethnic minority villages including Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai.

Along the way, enjoy local Vietnamese meals, learn more about rural culture, and spend the evening with a local family in Ta Van. With transport from Hanoi included and a small-group setting, this experience is a comfortable way to explore Sapa’s natural beauty and traditional communities.

Discover the landscapes and village life of Sapa on this 2-day journey from Hanoi, combining scenic trekking with an overnight stay in Ta Van Homestay.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

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, get on big 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 Sapa 13.00: Arrive our office with colourful traditional costumes of H’Mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. Welcome drink and itinerary briefing Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 3.5 hours
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 Zay Ethnic People inhabits in late afternoon.

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 homestay.

Overnight at homestay.

Medium trek Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai village - Sapa - Ha Noi (B, L)

Day 02

Medium trek Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai village - Sapa - Ha Noi (B, L)

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, bus picks you up to come back Sapa Town. 12.00 -12.30 : Have a shower at hotel, check out. 12.30 - 13.30: Have lunch. 13.30 - 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: We say goodbye to you at your hotel/stay. 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
Dinner
Breakfast
Big Sleeper Bus/Limousine Van from Hanoi – Sapa and return
Private Room at Homestay Village
All entrance fees, local guide & minivan transfer in Sapa
Ethnic Villages Trekking: Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van & Giang Ta Chai

What's Not Included

Beverages, Travel Insurance, Personal Expenses & Tips
Holiday Surcharge

Know before you go

Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Not stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
We pick up at your hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter Area, if stay outside, please come to meeting point: Hanoi Opera House for pick up point.

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