Day 1: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (9-11km, ~5.5 hours) • The tour starts at 9:00 AM. I will meet you at your hotel in Sapa Town or in front of the local main church. • After a brief introduction, we’ll leave Sapa and trek down to Y Linh Ho village, passing beautiful landscapes along the way. • We will stop for lunch at a small, traditional restaurant run by a local Hmong family.

• After lunch, we continue to Lao Chai, one of the oldest and largest Hmong villages in the area. Lao Chai Village is a peaceful and picturesque village nestled in the stunning Muong Hoa Valley. Home to the Black Hmong ethnic minority, Lao Chai offers you a chance to experience authentic Hmong culture and breathtaking views of terraced rice fields stretching across the mountains. The village is surrounded by lush green hills, bamboo forests, and winding streams. Here, you can learn about traditional weaving, join in daily activities with local families, and enjoy homestay experiences that bring them closer to the unique way of life in the mountains of northern Vietnam.

• From there, we trek to Ta Van Village, home to the Giay and Hmong ethnic minorities. Depending on the season, you may see locals planting or harvesting rice. Along the way, I will share insights into the cultural differences between ethnic groups. • Upon arriving at my family’s homestay, you’ll have time to rest, take a hot shower, and relax. • In the evening, you can join an informal cooking class with my family to prepare a traditional dinner. • During dinner, I will share my storey about supporting 10 local children’s education, and my students will perform a traditional dance to welcome you! You’ll also get to play with the kids, enjoy some fun drinking games with “Happy Water” (local rice wine), and experience an authentic Hmong-style evening