From Hanoi: Sa Pa Homestay 2-Day Tour by Sleeper Bus

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Highlights

Explore the Sa Pa Valley with English-speaking guides
Admire the traditional costumes of the ethnic peoples
Trek through the lush green rice paddies and terraces
Experience life in the mountains and spend the night at a homestay

Description

Reconnect with a more simple way of life on an amazing 2-day tour of Sa Pa from Hanoi. Spend the night at a homestay of the ethnic minority people and learn more about their way of life in the mountains. Day 1: Depart Hanoi in the early morning and travel by bus via Lao Cai. Continue to Sa Pa and see the colorful costumes of the H’mong, Dzao and Tay ethnic people. Get a welcome drink and enjoy a lunch of local dishes. Trek through the rice terraces and along the Muong Hoa Stream. Arrive in the Black H'mong village of Lao Chai surrounded by Hoang Lien Son Mountain. Continue to the ethnic village of Ta Van to check into your homestay and get to know the Dzay people. Get the chance to meet other travelers at a nearby bar. Day 2: Enjoy breakfast prepared by the family before your morning trek through the rice paddies and bamboo forest. Get a panoramic view of Giang Ta Chai village before crossing the Giang Ta Chai Bridge, where a bus will take you back to Sa Pa for lunch and a shower before the return trip to Hanoi.

Includes

Transportation by modern air-conditioned bus (Hanoi – Sa Pa – Hanoi)
2 bottles of water
Tissues
Transportation by modern bus in Sa Pa with experienced drivers
English-speaking tour leader
Local guide in Sa Pa
Local meals (2 x lunch, 1 x dinner and 1 x breakfast)
All entrance tickets to indicated sites
Single basic bed with mosquito net at a homestay
Insurance during the time on the bus
Beverages
Travel insurance
VAT
Personal expenses

Important Information

The 9-kilometer trek is not recommended for senior citizens
Handicapped people and children under 6 years old should not take part on this tour
The homestay is basic with simple facilities
Bring warm clothes, a scarf, hat and a cap
Trekking shoes, sun glasses, sunscren and insect repellent are also necessary
It can be foggy in Sa Pa from December through March
Bring cash in the local currency (Vietnamese Dong) as the banking system in Sa Pa can be unreliable. US Dollars, Euros and Australia Dollars are accepted
Although there are some pharmacies in Sa Pa, you should bring any medicines with you