Hanoi – Sapa by bus with a long trek to 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 Sapa Town with colourful traditional costumes of H’Mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.
- 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 Zay 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 homestay
Y Linh Ho Village: The Pristine Beauty of Sapa
Y Linh Ho Village: The Pristine Beauty of Sapa, Lao Cai
Y Linh Ho Village is the home to many small population ethnic groups scattered on the mountain slopes, and 2 of the most crowded minorities here are the Black H’Mong and the Dao individuals
Lao Chai and Ta Van villages
Lao Chai and Ta Van villages are two large villages in Sapa, Vietnam.
The villages are located in Muong Hoa valley, between the majestic Hoang Lien Son mountain range and Ham Rong mountain.
Overnight in homestay
Homestay in the village of Ta Van will bring you an unforgettable experience. You will discover not only the authenticity of the valley but also the lifestyle of friendly host who welcome you warmly. Besides, the view from these houses is simply stunning. What could be better than waking up in the morning with such an amazing scene, enjoying the rustic beauty of the village with gurgling streams and birdsong?