Vietnam · Trekking

From Hanoi: 2-Day Sa Pa Homestay Trekking Tour by Cabin Bus

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel roundtrip between Hanoi and Sa Pa by cabin bus
  • 02 Trek through rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream
  • 03 Visit Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai villages
  • 04 Stay overnight at a homestay in Ta Van Village
  • 05 Experience local life with a Dzay family
  • 06 Enjoy included breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • 07 Walk through bamboo forest scenery with mountain views

Escape the pace of Hanoi and head into the mountains on this 2-day Sa Pa trekking experience. Travel by cabin bus to Sa Pa, then explore rice terraces, streams, bamboo forest paths, and ethnic minority villages set against the scenery of the Hoang Lien Son Mountains.

Along the way, visit Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai, and spend the night in a homestay in Ta Van Village with a local Dzay family. With meals, local guiding, and transport included, this tour offers a simple and immersive way to experience rural life in northern Vietnam.

Escape the pace of Hanoi and head into the mountains on this 2-day Sa Pa trekking 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

1
Day 01

Hanoi – Sapa And Trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai – Ta Van village.

6:00-6:30AM. Pick-up from Hanoi Old Quarter (if customer book our transfer) on the way driver will take short break about 20-30 minutes then keep going to Sapa:

13.00: Arrive Sapa Town with colourful traditional costumes of H’Mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. Get some welcome drink and our tour guide will inform about itinerary briefing. Also enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese foods

14: 00. Transfer 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.

Overnight in homestay

2
Day 02

Trek Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai village - Sapa - Ha Noi

Trek Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai village - Sapa - Ha Noi
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 – 13.00: Have a shower at hotel, have lunch, time at leisure on your own. 13.30: Meet all group members at hotel to get ready for Hanoi. 14.00: Get on bus to go back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks. 20.30 – 21.00: We say goodbye to you at bus stop. Trip ends.

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

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi - Sapa - Hanoi by Cabin Bus
  • Pick Up at Hotels/Stays in Old Quarter Area Only
  • Minivan Transfer during the tour in Sapa (Small Group)
  • Entrance Fees & Local English Speaking Guide in Sapa
  • Dorm Room with Sharing Bathroom at Homestay in Ta Van Village
  • Trek & Visit Ethnic Villages: Y Linh Ho,Lao Chai,Ta Van & Giang Ta Chai

What's Not Included

  • Private Room/Bungalow at Homestay on request (Extra Pay)
  • Beverages, Personal Expenses and 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
  • We only pick up the guests at hotels/stays in Hanoi Old Quarter Area between 6h00 AM to 6h15 AM. If you stay outside, please come to bus Office at 160 Tran Quang Khai Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi for pick up point before 7h00 AM.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, VN
Tour start
Hanoi, VN
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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