Day 1: Hanoi - Sapa - Trek to rural Hau Thao village (Meal: L,D )
06:00 - 06:45am: You will be picked up at your accommodation in Hanoi's Old Town in a shuttle bus and transfer to an air-conditioned sleeper bus. Depending on your hotel's location in Hanoi Old Quarter, the pick-up time will be from 6:00-6:45am. We will confirm again for more exact pick-up time via email or WhatsApp after receiving your booking.
Relax on the scenic drive to the town of Sapa. Stop along the way to stretch your legs and take in the stunning natural landscapes.
12:30 - 13:00: Upon arrival in the bus office in Sapa town, your local tourguide will meet you and going to the local restaurant for Lunch.
Begin a 12-kilometer guided hike through terraced rice fields, corn fields, and potato fields. Pass through the charming rural villages of Ylinh Ho, San Seng, and Hau Thao village. Meet some of the local H'Mong people and find out about their customs and daily life. Trekking path might be slippery somewhere. The trekking shoes is best to explore the beauty of Sapa.
Have time to take a break at a breathtaking waterfall along the way. Reach your local guide's house and be welcomed like a member of the family. If you want, you can talk to the host to help cooking dinner to learn how to cook the local dishes while sharing stories.
Soak up the evening atmosphere and learn more about the local culture before staying overnight at the house.
Please note: Sharing the bathroom with each other as the locals do every day. As you are experiencing the real local ethnic's life and this is also a great experience in your life.
Day 2: Giang Ta Chai - Ta Van - Lao Chai village – Sapa – Hanoi (Meals: B, L)
Start the day early by cooking breakfast with your host. Pick between hiking to further villages and a bamboo forest, you may have the chance on the field where you can try harvesting, planting, or caring for plants.
After Lunch at the local restaurant, get back to Sapa town by shuttle bus. You might have the free time to visit local market in Sapa town, and discover Sapa town by your own before come back to Hanoi.
15:00: Get on the sleeper bus and come back Hanoi city.
21:30 - 22:00: Arrive in Hanoi Old Quarter and disembark. Trip ends.
