Sapa Adventure: Medium Trekking 4 days

Upon your early arrival at Lao Cai Station, a dedicated transport service will be provided for an approximately one-hour drive uphill in a shared minivan to Sapa. Following a refreshing break and breakfast at a local restaurant, you will be transferred 6 kilometers along the main road to a picturesque location where your village trek will commence.

This segment unveils breathtaking landscapes of the upper part of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, with the possibility of spotting Fansipan Peak on clear days. Crossing the river via a suspension bridge, you will embark on a challenging ascent to Y Linh Ho village. Here, you'll have the opportunity to visit H'mong families and observe their daily activities. After a picnic lunch, the trail meanders up and down hills for approximately 2 hours, leading you to Lao Chai, a sizable H'mong village. Continuing along the riverbank to Ta Van, inhabited by the Zay people, you'll visit local homes and village schools, immersing yourself in the cultural richness of the indigenous ethnic communities and savoring the breathtaking scenery of the Muong Hoa Valley. Tonight, you'll enjoy a unique life experience with a homestay in Ta Van Village.

• Accommodation: Homestay in Ta Van Village

Rise and shine in the morning, and if you find yourself a bit fatigued, step outside to the river, inhale the fresh air, engage in some exercises, freshen up, and relish in a delightful breakfast – the flavors are sure to be even more enticing!

As you bid farewell to Ta Van Village, your trek unfolds alongside the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, traversing captivating terraced rice fields and quaint hamlets of the H'mong community. Venturing through a bamboo forest to a waterfall, take a pause to admire the magnificent scenery before continuing your walk for approximately half an hour to reach Giang Ta Chai village of the Red Zao people. Perched atop a hill, the village offers a splendid view of the Muong Hoa River. After exploring the village, making connections with the Zao community, and experiencing their warm hospitality, cross the river via a suspension bridge. Ascend uphill to visit Su Pan village on the opposite side of the valley before returning to the road for the transfer back to Sapa. Check into your hotel and unwind.

Before embarking on a stroll to Cat Cat village, nestled near the base of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. The breathtaking scenery of mountains and terraced rice paddies unfolds with every step downhill. Traverse through Cat Cat village, inhabited by the H'mong people, where you'll have the chance to visit local homes, observe their daily routines, and immerse yourself in their warm hospitality. Descend to the valley bottom, where a picturesque waterfall, housing a historical French-built hydraulic power station, provides a serene spot for a break. Following lunch, ascend uphill and complete a loop around the valley to explore another village of the Black H'mong community before returning to Sapa in the mid-afternoon.

At 4 p.m., the bus will transport you back to Hanoi, with an anticipated arrival in the capital city at 10 p.m.