2 Days · Villages · Waterfalls · Tay Homestay
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Lao Chai · Ta Van · Ban Ho · Thanh Phu
Explore the nearby indigenous settlements, including Lao Chai Village, Ta Van Village, two major villages in the Sapa area, and the lovely Supan Village:
- Lao Chai village is located in the lovely Muong Hoa valley, which is surrounded by the magnificent Hoang Lien Son range. The spot is approximately 7 kilometers from Sapa town and is one of the most popular community ecotourism attractions in the Sapa area.
- When you visit Ta Van village, you will be transported to another beyond with terraced fields twisting around the mountain slopes, trickling streams, little birds singing among the branches,...all as if creating a picture of a serene town.
- Supan village is an isolated community due to the tiny number of residents that live there. With its tranquil settings and gorgeous terraced fields, visiting the town will seem like entering a fairy tale.
Take a motorbike ride in Ban Ho village, a little village with raw beauty near the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Wander around the lovely Ban Ho Village and witness a quiet moment as the Black H'Mong go about their daily lives.
At the end of the morning trip, you will visit the spectacular Lavie Waterfall to take in the amazing natural scenery.
Start your journey in the direction of Thanh Phu, a village inhabited by the Tay people. We will have a chance to stay in one of the Tay people's traditional stilt houses.
For dinner, we will get to try some of the region's most famous specialties.
After that, we will hit the town with some thrilling activities in the village of Thanh Phu and get to know the locals.
Thanh Phu · Sin Chai · Ta Thang · Sapa
Start your day with a tasty prepared breakfast, then you will ride to the Sin Chai village which is located more than 2 kilometers from the heart of Sa Pa and is surrounded by enormous hills. We can witness the ethnic people here carefully farming rice on tiered fields like a wonderful labor picture.
After that, you will visit Ta Thang villages to observe traditional structures and learn about the friendly ethnic minority's unique culture.
Hop back on your motorcycle and cruise down the main road to Sapa town.
Programs & schedules subject to change without prior notice.
What's Included & Excluded
✅ Inclusions
- ✓Meals: 1 Breakfast, 2 Picnic Lunch, 1 Dinner
- ✓Transport: Motorcycle
- ✓Accommodation: Homestay in Thanh Phu (1 night)
- ✓Accommodation in TWN/ DBL sharing
- ✓All transport as per itinerary
- ✓English speaking guide
- ✓All entrance tickets to indicated sites
- ✓Meals as indicated in the program (2 Breakfast; 1 Lunch; 2 Dinner)
Practical Information
| Pickup Hanoi | Morning hotel lobby — exact time confirmed by WhatsApp the evening before |
| Return Hanoi | Evening on Day 2 (bus departs Sapa afternoon) |
| Day 1 trekking | 10km total — 6km Y Linh Ho + 2km Lao Chai + 2km to bus stop · Level 6/10 Steep descents, uneven sections — trekking shoes essential |
| Day 2 trekking | 7km total — 4km Cat Cat + 3km Sin Chai · Level 4/10 Easier gradient, well-maintained paths |
| Group size | Small group — max 12 travelers (or Private Tour option) |
| Homestay | Genuine Black Hmong or Dzay family home · twin sharing · blankets & mosquito nets provided |
| Best season | Sep–Nov (golden rice harvest) · Mar–May (spring green) · Year-round with weather check |
| What to bring | Trekking shoes, layers, rain jacket, sunscreen, cash in Vietnamese Dong |
| Cancellation | Free 72h+ before departure · 50% refund 48–72h · Non-refundable <48h |
Frequently Asked Questions
What Travelers Are Saying
Travelers from:
"Our guide led us through 13km on Day 1 and 10km on Day 2 — thanks to his narration, we never felt the distance. He had a remarkable ability to highlight things in the landscape we would have walked straight past. His photography skills were a bonus — I have photos from this trip that look professional."
"The homestay experience was exceptional. Our guide and the local family made our time in Sapa genuinely unforgettable. Their warmth and knowledge enriched every moment. This was the best decision we made for our entire Vietnam trip."
"First time trekking in Southeast Asia. The routes were manageable — we crossed villages and countryside with views that photographs simply don't prepare you for. The homestay was cozy and real. Nothing was staged for tourists."
"Sin Chai Village was the unexpected highlight — barely any tourists, just us and the mountain. My partner and I agreed it was the most beautiful place we visited in all of Vietnam. The guide's knowledge of local farming and Hmong customs made every step feel educational."
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