Sapa 2 Days / 1 Night – Village Homestay

Overnight in a local homestay in Ta Van village

A short, active escape to the Sapa highlands. Trek through the Muong Hoa Valley to H'mong and Dao villages, learn to cook spring rolls with a local family and spend the night in a village homestay.

Itinerary

Day 1 · Hanoi – Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (L/D)

1. 06:00 – 06:15

   Pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter and board the sleeper bus to Sapa via the Noi Bai – Lao Cai expressway. Enjoy mountain views and terraced fields along the way, with a 30-minute rest stop.

2. 12:30 – 13:00

   Arrive in Sapa and have lunch.

3. 14:00

   Start the afternoon trek: about 6 km along the slopes of the Muong Hoa Valley to Y Linh Ho, a Black H'mong village, then about 3 km more to Lao Chai, crossing a small bridge into the valley.

4. 16:00

   Reach Ta Van, a village around 8 km from Sapa town, home to Giay and H'mong communities and known for its ancient carved rocks and stilt houses.

5. 17:00

   Check in at the homestay. Join an optional cooking class and learn to make Vietnamese spring rolls.

6. 18:30

   Dinner with local dishes. Overnight at the homestay.

Day 2 · Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Sapa – Hanoi (B/L)

1. 07:00 – 08:00

   Breakfast at the homestay.

2. Morning

   Trek about 8 km to Giang Ta Chai and Su Pan, two Red Dao villages known for their colourful dress and traditional customs.

3. 12:00

   Lunch and a rest at the homestay.

4. 14:00

   Transfer by car back to Sapa town.

5. 15:00 – 15:30

   Board the bus back to Hanoi.

6. 21:00 – 21:30

   Arrive in Hanoi. Tour ends.

Good to know

• The order of activities may change depending on weather and trail conditions.
• Treks are moderate; comfortable walking shoes and a light rain jacket are recommended.
• Children under 5 travel free when sharing a bed with parents; ages 5–8 pay 75% of the adult price; ages 9 and over pay the adult price.