2-Day Sapa Trek from Hanoi with Dzay Homestay and Village Trails

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Experience a unique homestay with a Dzay family in a hill tribe village
• 02 Trek through scenic rice terraces and the villages of Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai
• 03 Discover the beautiful landscapes and culture of Giang Ta Chai and the Red Dzao people
• 04 Enjoy traditional Vietnamese meals and participate in local cooking

Embark on a 2-day adventure from Hanoi to Sapa, where you will explore stunning mountain landscapes and local culture. Trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van villages, pass rice terraces and Muong Hoa Stream, and visit Giang Ta Chai, home of the Red Dzao people. Experience life in a traditional Dzay homestay, enjoy local Vietnamese dishes, and take in beautiful valley and bamboo forest scenery before returning to Hanoi.

Trek through the bamboo forest and stop for a panoramic view of Giang Ta Chai village, home of the Red Dzao people.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Hanoi, Sa Pa, Lào Cai

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Hanoi to Sapa and Trek to Lao Chai and Ta Van

• 6:00 - 6:30: Welcome at the bus station, board the sleeping bus, and depart for Sapa.
• 7:30 - 11:45: Travel along the highway to Lao Cai city with a comfort break.
• 11:45 - 13:00: Continue by bus on the mountain road approaching Sapa Town. Along the way, enjoy beautiful views of the valley and terraced fields.
• 13:00: Arrive in Sapa Town, where you can see the colorful traditional costumes of the H'mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people.
• Enjoy a welcome drink and an itinerary briefing.
• Have lunch with local Vietnamese dishes and complete the check-in procedures.
• 14:15: Take 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, where you can admire the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. In the late afternoon, continue to Ta Van village, where the Zay ethnic people live.
• The trekking distance is about 9 km and lasts around 3.5 hours.
• 17:45: Check in at the homestay and get to know the family of the Dzay people. Spend time enjoying mountain life at sunset. You may join the family in cooking local dishes and enjoy dinner in a peaceful setting. In the evening, you can visit a nearby local bar with music and socialize with other tourists before staying overnight at the homestay.

2

Day 02

Giang Ta Chai Trek and Return to Hanoi

• 8:00: Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with another interesting trek.
• 8:45: Continue walking to the rice paddies, where you will have a great opportunity for photos of the amazing surrounding landscapes. Trek through the bamboo forest and stop for a panoramic view of Giang Ta Chai village, home of the Red Dzao people.
• The trekking distance is about 4 km and lasts around 2 hours.
• 11:00: Trek across Giang Ta Chai Bridge to the main road, where the bus will pick you up for the return to Sapa Town.
• 12:00 - 13:00: Have a shower at the hotel, enjoy lunch, and spend some leisure time on your own.
• 13:30: Meet all group members at the hotel to prepare for the journey back to Hanoi.
• 14:00: Board the bus back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks.
• 20:30 - 21:00: Say goodbye at the bus stop. Trip ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Sleeping bus from Hanoi - Sapa and return (tour guide not available on the bus)
• English-speaking tour guide during the trip in Sapa
• Meals: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, and 1 breakfast with local dishes
• All entrance tickets to the indicated sites
• Single basic bed with mosquito net at the homestay
• Insurance during the time using the bus

What's Not Included

• Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, and personal expenses
• Others not clearly mentioned above
• Surcharge for sleeper bus cabin: single cabin 300.000 VND/pax/2 round trip; sharing cabin 200.000 VND/pax/round trip
• Surcharge for Dcar limousine VIP seat: 500.000 VND/pax/round trip
• Surcharge for Luxury Limousine 28-seat Nouble: 400.000 VND/pax/round trip

Know before you go

• Older people should not join the long trek (9 km) due to its difficulty and the danger in case of rain.
• Handicapped people and children under 6 years old should not join this tour.
• The homestay is totally different from a hotel due to its basic and simple facilities.
• Due to the altitude of Sapa, it is sometimes foggy in December, January, February, and March.
• Trekking shoes, sunglasses, sun cream, and insect repellent are necessary. You should carry cash in Vietnam Dong because the banking system in Sapa sometimes does not function well. US Dollar, Euro, and Australia Dollar are accepted in Sapa.
• You should bring medicine with you, although there are some chemist's shops in Sapa, in case you get sick.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hanoi, Vietnam

Tour start

038A muong hoa road, Sapa town, Lao cai provine, TT. Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Lào Cai 31706, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.