Day trips · 2 DAYS
Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van
Meals: lunch, dinner
6:00 AM — Bus and tour guide pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter
Depart for Sapa via the Noi Bai – Lao Cai highway, enjoying the northwest mountains and terraced fields along the way, with a 30-minute rest stop halfway.
12:30 PM — Arrive in Sapa and have lunch at the hotel
2:00 PM — Trek to Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages
Walk about 6 km southeast of Sapa along the slopes of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho, a Black H'mong village, then about 3 km more to Lao Chai, a H'mong village, crossing a small tunnel/bridge into Muong Hoa valley.
4:00 PM — Arrive at Ta Van village
A commune of Sa Pa 8 km from the town centre, home to several ethnic groups, with landmarks such as Ancient Rock Beach, Cau May and Nha San.
5:00 PM — Check in at the homestay
You can join a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Vietnamese spring rolls.
6:30 PM — Dinner of local dishes
Day 2: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Supan – Sapa – Hanoi
Meals: breakfast, lunch
7:00 AM — Breakfast at the homestay
Trek to Giang Ta Chai and Supan villages
An 8 km morning walk to visit these two Red Dao villages. Giang Ta Chai is popular with travellers who want to experience colourful traditions and customs.
12:00 PM — Lunch, then rest at the homestay
2:00 PM — Car back to Sapa town
3:00 PM — Bus back to Hanoi
9:00 PM — Arrive in Hanoi, end of tour
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