Vietnam · Homestay Experiences

From Hanoi: 2-Day Homestay Overnight Sapa Tour by Limousine Van

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by limousine van
02 Trek through rice terraces, streams, and mountain scenery
03 Visit Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai
04 Overnight in a homestay village in Ta Van
05 Enjoy included breakfast, lunch, and dinner
06 Experience local culture in ethnic minority villages

Escape Hanoi for a 2-day journey into the mountain landscapes of Sapa, where terraced rice fields, village trails, and local culture come together in one memorable experience. Travel by limousine van, trek through scenic valleys and ethnic minority villages, and take in sweeping views of the Hoang Lien Son mountains along the way.

Overnight in Ta Van homestay village and enjoy included meals as you experience a slower pace of life in northern Vietnam. With guided trekking to Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai, this tour is a great fit for travellers who want an active, small-group introduction to Sapa’s rural beauty and culture.

Escape Hanoi for a 2-day journey into the mountain landscapes of Sapa, where terraced rice fields, village trails, and local culture come together in one memorable experience.

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hanoi – Sa Pa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van (Lunch / Dinner)

06:45AM: Pick up from your hotel in Old Quarter, get on sleeping bus and depart for Sapa.

01.15PM: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H'mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.

The tour guide will be waiting for you to welcome you.

Then, please follow him to come to our hotel.

• Welcome drink and itinerary briefing

• Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures

2:30PM: Trek from Sapa 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.

Heading to Ta Van village - home of Dzay ethnic people.

Trekking distance is about 10 kms and it lasts for 4.5 hours

Dinner and overnight at homestay.

Day 02

Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan - Sa Pa – Hanoi (Breakfast / Lunch)

7.00 - 7.45AM: Have breakfast at homestay and prepare light pack for trekking.

9.30AM: Trek from Ta Van village and see the terraced rice fields, small hamlets and bamboo forests of the Hoang Lien Son mountains.

Continue to the Red Zao village of Giang Ta Chai and get beautiful views of the Muong Hoa River.

Continue uphill to visit a handicraft center in Hau Thao village, where the H’mong and Zao women gather to exchange skills.

Meet the children and teachers of a local school before driving back to Sa Pa.

Get some free time to explore the market and town center before taking the bus back to Hanoi.

Trekking distance is about 8 kms and it lasts for 4 hours

4:00PM: Sleeping bus leaves Sapa, arrive back Hanoi at about 9:30pm

Finish the trip

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Limousine Transfer from Hanoi – Sapa and return
Pick-up and drop-off at hotel in Old Quarter only
Entrance fees, Local Guide & Land Transfer in Sapa
1 Night Room at Dorm/Bungalow in Ta Van Homestay Village
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

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 back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area between 06h30 am to 07h00 am, Please be ready at lobby from 06.30 am. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House at 6.30 am.

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