Step Into Sapa - 3 Days Off the Beaten Path (3Days,2Nights)

2 Nights in Ta Van Village Homestay
For nature lovers, culture seekers & trekking junkies!

This Sapa tour is tailor-made for travelers who want a deep, local experience: hiking through rice terraces, staying in an ethnic minority village, and sharing stories over home-cooked meals. It’s a beautiful budget-friendly adventure that delivers the real Sapa — without sacrificing the fun (or your wallet 💸).

• 👣 Day 1: Hanoi → Y Linh Ho → Lao Chai → Ta Van Village

  Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
  Trekking Distance: ~9km | Duration: 3.5 hours

  
  Start your journey bright and early!

  • 06:00–06:30 – Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

  • 13:30 – Arrive in Sapa Town. The air is cooler, the mountains taller, and the colors brighter — thanks to the H’mong, Dzao, and Tay traditional attire.

  • 14:30 – Begin your hike through Y Linh Ho and follow the rice terrace trails along the Muong Hoa Stream to Lao Chai Village.

  • End up in Ta Van, home of the Dzay people, just in time for sunset.

  Check into your homestay, meet your host family, and enjoy a cozy evening cooking and dining together. Or swing by the local bar for a little nightlife in the mountains.
  Overnight: Ta Van Village bungalow

• 🎋 Day 2: Ta Van → Giang Ta Chai → Sapa

  Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Trekking Distance: ~3km | Duration: 3.5 hours

  • 07:00 – Optional Vietnamese cooking class (yes, you’ll learn to make pho or fresh spring rolls!).

  • 08:45 – Begin your scenic trek through rice paddies, into the bamboo forest, and out to the panoramic viewpoint above Giang Ta Chai Village, home of the Red Dzao people.

  • Cross the Giang Ta Chai Bridge and return to your homestay for a well-earned lunch and rest.

• 🏞️ Day 3: Ta Van Mong → Hang Cung → Sam 2 → Lao Chai → Hanoi

  Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
  Trekking Distance: ~6km | Duration: 2+ hours

  • 08:30 – A final hike through Ta Van Mong and onto the stunning Hang Cung Village, surrounded by terraced rice fields and home to the Black H’mong people.

  • Continue to Sam 2 Village, loop back to Lao Chai, and enjoy a farewell lunch before heading back to Sapa Town.

  • 13:30 – 15:30 – Board the bus for the journey back to Hanoi with two scenic rest stops along the way.

  • 21:30 – 21:45 – Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends — but memories last forever.

• 👥 Group Size

  Expect a small, friendly group of around 12 travelers (give or take a few). It’s the perfect size to meet new friends without feeling like you're part of a tour herd 🐑.

• ✅ Trip Includes

  • Modern A/C bus Hanoi ↔ Sapa

  • All transfers within Sapa

  • English-speaking guide

  • 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts

  • Entrance fees to all sites

  • Basic travel insurance while on the bus

• ❌ Not Included

  • Beverages & personal expenses

  • Full travel insurance

  • VAT

  • Public holiday surcharge (if applicable)

• 🧳 What to Bring

  Warm clothes 🧣

  Trekking shoes 👟

  Sunscreen ☀️

  Insect repellent 🦟,

  Vietnamese Dong 💵 (ATMs in Sapa can be flaky).

  Bonus: A curious spirit and a good pair of lungs!

• 💰 Pricing

  Includes round-trip transport from Hanoi, all meals, local guide, trekking, entrance fees, and cozy homestay vibes.
  (Optional cooking class + unbeatable views included for free )

  • 🎒 Dorm Accommodation:
    2.05 million VND (≈ 78 USD)

  • 🛏️ Private Room Upgrade:
    2.95 million VND (≈ 113 USD)

🥾 Ready to Trek?
Lace up and leave the city behind — this is Sapa like you’ve never seen it. Misty mountains, local life, and stories you'll bring home forever. Let’s walk the wild side! 🌾