Trekking Vietnam Sapa in January

Sapa is the most popular place for trekking in Vietnam since the area offers the wild beauty, beautiful landscapes, terraced rice fields and rich in ethnic traditions. Most of travelers coming to Sapa for a trek, for the fresh, cool temperature and also for spending a night at a local house (homestay). Those who don’t have much time can do a day trek taking them to nearby villages such as Cat Cat village, Ta Phi village, Ta Van village, Lao Chai village, Su Pan village.

Those who have more time can do a multi-day trek that take them to other remote ethnic villages such as Seo My Ty, Thanh Phu, Sin Chai. These hilltribe villages are located far from the Sapa town. They are less infected by the modernization. Doing these longer trekking tours, travelers have the opportunity to see the real Vietnam as they will meet up with different ethnic groups such as the H’mong, the Xa Pho, the Red Dzao…

Located about 350km Northwest of Hanoi, Sapa is a town in Lao Cai Province in Northwest Vietnam. This small, quiet town is home to different ethnic groups such as the Hmong, Dao, Tay, Giay and Xa Pho.

The most popular mean of transport people used to take to get to Sapa is the overnight train leaving daily from Hanoi train station at about 20:00pm and arriving in Laocai train station at about 6:00 am the following day. Arriving in Laocai, they can either take a public bus or hire a car to get to Sapa town. The alternative option is to hire a car from Hanoi and travel through Thai Nguyen, Yen Bai to Sapa. The road transfer from Hanoi to Sapa taking about 8 hours offering you the opportunity to discover beautiful scenery along the way. Those who are on budget can book a public bus ticket at My Dinh bus station. These are big bus where soft sleepers are available.

January may not be a good time to do a trek in Sapa area since it is cool, and foggy. January may be the coldest month of the year. The average temperature is around 7 – 10 degree C. It can be lower when the monsoon comes. It used to be cloudy but not too wet. The rainfall is around 140mm.

If you already plan a trekking tour in Sapa in January then try to find out your trek and have it booked as soon as possible especially when you travel to Sapa during the Vietnamese Lunar New Year which usually falls into either January and February. There are many Vietnamese tourists traveling to Sapa during this period. Besides most of hotels, tourist sites, restaurants, trains are closed during the Tet festival. They can be closed three and four days before and after the TET festival. As an experienced tour guide at Lotussia Travel I do not recommend you planning a Sapa trek during this event which may fall into January.

There are different trekking tours are arranged by Lotussia Travel in Sapa in January including from half day easy walks to multi-day challenging treks. We highly recommend some short treks and day tours in Sapa in January. The longest Sapa treks we recommend you doing in January are the 3-day treks which can also be divided into two different trekking tours – Easy treks and challenging treks. Please ask your travel consultant to propose the one which fit your needs the best.

As it is usually foggy in January in Sapa, we have some alternative options you may consider if your travel frame is already fixed - visit an ethnic highland market Coc Ly market on Tuesday, Cao Son market on Wednesday, Can Cau market on Saturday, Bac Ha market on Sunday…A two-hour boat trip on Chay river also offers a good experience. Sapa mountain bike tours. Cycling to Lai Chau; Tam Duong village treks. These optional tours can be a very good choice if there is rain or fog during your trip in January.

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Trek Fansipan Vietnam

At 3143m Mt. Fansipan is the highest peak in Vietnam and the entire Indochina peninsula. To successfully conquer the highest peak, mountaineers need to be in good shape and properly equipped with such things as sleeping bags, waterproof tents, food, stove, raincoat, compass and other miscellaneous survival gear. Fansipan Mountain has long been the destination for those who is fond of exploring.

Trekking to Fansipan mountain can be arranged in two days, three days or four days or even longer since this is up to your trip length and the place you begin your trekking adventures.

The overnight trek starts with a car transfer from Sapa town up to the Tram Ton, Heaven’s Gate. The uphill drive takes about one hour before you get in the Hoang Lien Nature Reserve. After the first hiking day, you almost reach the top. The following day you arrive to the top of the Fansipan mountain where you will spend some time to celebrate to victory before going downhill to your departure point. You will be picked up by your vehicle again and transferred back to Sapa town.

The three-day hiking tour is more challenging. There is no support  vehicle. You begin your adventure from Sapa town, hiking through H’mong villages before entering the Hoang Lien National Park. You will reach the summit on the second day. After reaching the top, you trek back towards Sapa town taking another hiking trail. You arrive back Sapa town on third day.

The four-day tour is arranged with another hiking trails sneaking through local Black H’mong and Red Dzao villages. You also spend two night in camping tent before you get to the summit of the Indochina. 

The best time to conquer the Fansipan mountain is the dry season starting from October until April the following year. January is therefore foggy in Sapa. 

Trekking Fansipan mountain is not a easy activity. The Fansipan trekking tours are not recommended for everyone. Trekkers are required to have a good health, training. People who have heart problems are not encouraged to take part in the tour. When you book the Fansipan tours, you should tell your Travel Consultant (Lotussia Travel) your health conditions and your personal requirements.

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Trek Fansipan Vietnam

At 3143m Mt. Fansipan is the highest peak in Vietnam and the entire Indochina peninsula. To successfully conquer the highest peak, mountaineers need to be in good shape and properly equipped with such things as sleeping bags, waterproof tents, food, stove, raincoat, compass and other miscellaneous survival gear. Fansipan Mountain has long been the destination for those who is fond of exploring.

Trekking to Fansipan mountain can be arranged in two days, three days or four days or even longer since this is up to your trip length and the place you begin your trekking adventures.

The overnight trek starts with a car transfer from Sapa town up to the Tram Ton, Heaven’s Gate. The uphill drive takes about one hour before you get in the Hoang Lien Nature Reserve. After the first hiking day, you almost reach the top. The following day you arrive to the top of the Fansipan mountain where you will spend some time to celebrate to victory before going downhill to your departure point. You will be picked up by your vehicle again and transferred back to Sapa town.

The three-day hiking tour is more challenging. There is no support  vehicle. You begin your adventure from Sapa town, hiking through H’mong villages before entering the Hoang Lien National Park. You will reach the summit on the second day. After reaching the top, you trek back towards Sapa town taking another hiking trail. You arrive back Sapa town on third day.

The four-day tour is arranged with another hiking trails sneaking through local Black H’mong and Red Dzao villages. You also spend two night in camping tent before you get to the summit of the Indochina. 

The best time to conquer the Fansipan mountain is the dry season starting from October until April the following year. January is therefore foggy in Sapa. 

Trekking Fansipan mountain is not a easy activity. The Fansipan trekking tours are not recommended for everyone. Trekkers are required to have a good health, training. People who have heart problems are not encouraged to take part in the tour. When you book the Fansipan tours, you should tell your Travel Consultant (Lotussia Travel) your health conditions and your personal requirements.

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Mai Chau Outdoor Treks 7 Days

Day 1: Ha Noi - Hoa Binh Province.

7:00 AM: You will be met up with Lotussia Travel team at your hotel in Hanoi. Depart by road to Hoa Binh Province, 75 km. North West of Ha Noi and home to a number of hill tribes and other ethnic minorities including Thai and Muong. 4-hour trekking along Hoa Binh reservoir to visit the Muong villages. Dinner and enjoy a traditional Muong and Drum concert. Overnight in Hoa Binh. ( 4 hours trekking)

Day 2: Mai Chau Trek

Drive to Xa Linh ( 90 km). 1-hour jungles trek before lunch. Afternoon trek to Hang Kia and overnight in a H’Mong village. ( 5 hours trekking)

Day 3: Mai Chau Trek

Continue trekking to Tau Na and stop for picnic lunch. In the afternoon climb a high pass to Cun Pheo and overnight in a Muong village. (7- 8 hours trekking)

Day 4: Mai Chau Trek

In the morning trek to Sam Khoe village and after lunch trek around villages to discover ordinary day life of white Thai people. In the evening enjoy lovely songs perform by Thai children. Overnight in Thai village. ( 7 hours trekking)

Day 5: Trekking and bamboo rafting

Continue trek to Van Mai . In the afternoon take 2-hours bamboo rafting on Suoi Sia stream. Overnight in a Thai village. ( 5 hours trekking)

Day 6: Mai Chau trek

In the morning trek to Pom Coong village. After lunch trek around villages to discover how local people weaving materials. Overnight in Thai village.

Day 7: Mai Chau - Ha Noi.

In the morning transfer to Ha Noi. End the tour. 

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Mai Chau Hiking Tour 6 Days

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi.

Upon arrival at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi via Flight???, you will be greeted by Lotussia Travel guide, driver then escorted to your hotel in town. 

The rest of the day is free at leisure. 

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Hang Kia village.

We leave Hanoi heading west to Hoa Binh Province. We climb towards the Mai Chau valley another two hours away stopping to take in the spectacular scenery. 

Following lunch in Mai Chau town we drive to the White Thai village of Xa Linh where we start a 2-hour trek to Hang Kia village. Our hosts this evening will be the H’mong people. Whilst enjoying their hospitality we learn a little about their way of life. 

Tonight’s accommodation will be basic although mattresses, bedding and mosquito nets are provided.

Day 3: Hang Kia – Van village.

This morning we have a 4-5 hour trek to Van village is home of the White Thai people. The trek takes us through unforgettable scenery and provides us with an opportunity to witness the authentic rural life. 

Arriving in Van village by mid to late afternoon there will be time to take a short walk around the village. 

Our hosts for this evening will treat us to a fine meal and stories of life in Van village.

Day 4: Van village – Xo village.

We spend the morning strolling around the surrounding villages. We then return to Van for lunch. After lunch, stroll down to the river (if weather permit) before embarking on a 3hour walk to the village of Xo. 

Dinner and overnight in Xo village.

Day 5: Xo village – Poong Coong village – Hanoi.

Bidding farewell to our hosts we have a five-hour trek to Poong Cong village. Lunch will be provided in a local stilt house.

After lunch, we will drive back to Hanoi. 

Arrive Hanoi around late afternoon. Check-in hotel and overnight in Hanoi.

Day 6: Departure.

Free at leisure until transfer to Hanoi airport for your onward flight back home. Flight???. End trip.

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Hiking Mai Chau Nature Place 4 Days

Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Hang Kia village.

7:00 AM: you will be met up with Lotussia Travel team at your hotel in Hanoi. We leave Hanoi heading west to Hoa Binh Province. We climb towards the Mai Chau valley another two hours away stopping to take in the spectacular scenery. 

Following lunch in Mai Chau town we drive to the White Thai village of Xa Linh where we start a 2-hour trek to the village of Hang Kia. Our hosts this evening will be the H’mong people. Whilst enjoying their hospitality we learn a little about their way of life. 

Tonight’s accommodation will be basic although mattresses, bedding and mosquito nets are provided.

Day 2: Hang Kia – Van village.

This morning we have a 4-5 hour trek to Van village is home of the White Thai people. The Mai Chau trek takes us through unforgettable scenery and provides us with an opportunity to witness the authentic rural life. 

Arriving in Van village by mid to late afternoon there will be time to take a short hike around the village. 

Our hosts for this evening will treat us to a fine meal and stories of life in Van village.

Day 3: Van village – Xo village.

We spend the morning strolling around the surrounding villages. We then return to Van for lunch. After lunch, stroll down to the river (if weather permit) before embarking on a 3hour trek to the village of Xo. 

Dinner and overnight in Xo village.

Day 4: Xo village – Poong Coong village – Hanoi.

Bidding farewell to our hosts we have a five-hour trek to Poong Cong village. Lunch will be provided in a local stilt house.

After lunch, we will drive back to Hanoi. 

Arrive Hanoi around late afternoon. Check-in hotel and overnight in Hanoi.

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Hanoi Mai Chau Valley Trek 3 Days

Day 1: Ha Noi - Hoa Binh - Mai Chau (150km)

Depart from Hanoi to Mai Chau at 7h 30 via Hoa Binh Hydro-electricity. Arrive in Mai Chau about 12.00. Have lunch. After lunch start to trek Mai Chau discovering Lac village, Pom Coong village - the typical ethnic people of Mai Chau. Dinner at 19h00. Overnight in Lac village.

Day 2: Mai Chau - Ma River (20 km)

Breakfast at 7.30 AM. Trekking to Van Mai village. Lunch in Van Mai. Afternoon transfer to Co Luong ( 20 km) and go for a row on the river by motor - boat with stop-over at En village (Thai people). Return to Co Luong at 18:00 PM. Bus back to Mai Chau. Dinner at 19.00 and enjoy traditional music show. Overnight in Ban Lac village.

Day 3: Mai Chau - Xa Linh - Ha Noi

AM: Have breakfast at 7.00 AM then go to Xa Linh (35 km from Mai Chau) where H'Mong people stay. Trek to Pa Co village to visit black H'Mong. Back to Mai Chau at 12.00PM. Lunch. Return to Ha Noi at 14.00. Arrive in Ha Noi at 18.00. 

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Mai Chau Adventures Tour Hiking Hang Kia Van Khoe Villages

Day 1: Hanoi - Hoa Binh - Mai Chau – Hang Kia Village (L,D)

7:00: You will be met up with Lotussia Travel team at your hotel in Hanoi. Depart Hanoi for Hoa Binh province and the town of Mai Chau. This scenic drive takes around three hours. Along the way we pass fields of tapioca and sugar cane as well as rice paddies. After lunch in a traditional stilt house of the Thai people, we drive for one hour to Sa Linh Village where we start the Mai Chau trek. Today we walk along gravel tracks and small paths, used by the locals. Our destination for this evening is Hang Kia village, home of the H’mong Minority people. Here we stay overnight as the guests of an H'mong family in a traditional long house, situated in a picturesque valley of peach orchards.

Day 2: Hang Kia Village – Van Village (B,L,D)

Today we trek through tropical rain forest, using the local tracks and passing through cornfields as we descend in to Mai Chau Valley. The trek usually takes around 7 hours and is quite steep in places. Lunch will be provided en route. We arrive at Van village by late afternoon and will have time to walk around this charming little village, enabling us to understand a little more about how the people live. The village is home to the White Thai people, and tonight we will be their guests in one of their traditional stilt houses. There, we will be toasted as honored guests and will be able to sample some of their homemade rice wine!

Day 3: Van Village - Khoe Village – Hanoi (B,L)

This morning we trek for a couple of hours passing through several Thai hamlets. We hike Mai Chau valley is surrounded by rice paddies and beautiful scenery. At the small village of Khoe we meet up with our waiting vehicle and drive back towards Mai Chau. Lunch is again provided in Mai Chau and there is also the chance to do a little souvenir shopping before we return to Hanoi. End tour.

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Mai Chau Valley Treks 2 Days

Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau valley (L,D).

You will be met up at your hotel by Lotussia Travel guide and driver. Then depart Hanoi for Hoa Binh province and the town of Mai Chau. This scenic drive takes around three hours and a half. Along the way we pass fields of tapioca and sugar cane as well as rice paddies. Following lunch in a Thai village in Maichau we spend the afternoon hiking through Mai Chau ethnic minority villages in this area. 

After dinner, we will assist to the traditional music and dance show which is performed by The Thai young girls and boys. They all come from this village. Try also some rice alcohol made of traditional plants and local sticky rice. 

We spend the night with a local Thai family.

Day 2: Mai Chau valley – Hanoi (B,L).

After breakfast, we have the opportunity to enjoy one more half day hiking in Mai Chau this area before heading back to Hanoi. We will hike through many different Thai hamlets, rice fields, hill sides…We will stop by some local houses to talk with local people to understand their customs and culture. 

After lunch, we will join our vehicle again for the journey back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi around late afternoon. End tour.

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Sapa Vietnam Adventures Hiking Seomity Ta Trung Ho Thanh Phu Sin Chai Ben Den Lao Cai

Day 1: Sapa- Tram Ton – Sin Chai (L,D)

Met  up  with Lotussia Travel team at  your  hotel  in  Sapa  then  transferred  to the  Silver Waterfall where you will be able to take a hike to the waterfall. 

You will then drive further to Heaven Gate, the highest peak of roads in Vietnam. From there you can see Fansipan, the highest peak  of  Indochina  mountains  as  well  as  enjoy  stunning  views. We  start  descending  nearby  the waterfall. The trail takes you all the way downhill through bamboo forest, which belongs to Hoang Lien National Park. 

Your lunch will be served at a nice spot nearby a river.

After lunch, you continue  the  trek  to Sin Chai village of Black H’mong minority, where Community Based Tourism  in  Sapa  takes  place.  You will  have  opportunity  to  explore  daily  life  of  one  of  the largest group ethnic minorities in Sapa area. Here you spend the night in local house.

Day 2: Sin Chai – Cat Cat – Y Linh Ho (B,L,D)

After having breakfast, you start heading up the mountain. Once you get to the top, you will trek on a small trail with spectacular view and then gradually descend to Cat Cat village, where you will have lunch nearby a waterfall. 

In the after noon, you take a trail sneaking through mountain. You also will enjoy  spectacular  scenery while walking  along  a  narrow  river  You  eventually  arrive  in  Y  Linh Ho village of Black Hmong minority, where you can take a rest in a nice spot nearby the beautiful river before climbing toward a road, where you return Sapa by car. 

Day 3: Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai – Tavan (B,L,D)

Today we trek Hoang Lien mountain range, which offers you many opportunities to enjoy view over huge rice paddy terraces in Muong Hoa valley, the largest one in the area.

After lunch at a nice spot, you descend into the bottom of the valley. You will pass through Lao Chai village of Black Hmong minority and then Tavan village of Giay minority by following a very popular trekking route.  

You spend the night in a traditional house of Giay minority. You will be able to take a walk to enjoy the valley view as well as swim in the river nearby. 

Day 4: Tavan - Seomity (B,L,D)

After having breakfast, you continue your Sapa village treks, which is mostly uphill until lunchtime. Whenever you stop for a rest, you will be able to enjoy valley view. Before noon, you stop again at a nice spot for lunch.

The Sapa villages trek will be softer in the afternoon. But the scenery becomes even more beautiful. You pass by Seomity  village of Black Hmong minority before  you arrive  in  a  campsite, which  locates  nearby  a river outside the village. While porters put up tents and cook dinner, you can take a walk to stretch the legs. 

Day 5: Seomity – Den Thang - Ta Trung Ho (B,L,D)

The  trek  today  takes you  through beautiful  rice paddies and over old suspension bridges. You will trek on small trail sneaking  through  rainforest. You arrive in Den Thang village of Black Hmong by noon. Here you stop for lunch either nearby a river or in a local school according to the weather.

After lunch, the trek will becomes tough on tinny footpath going up and down, which requires a lot of concentration. 

You will  reach  to Ta Trung Ho village of Red Dao minority where you spend  the night in local house. Both the valley and the village have just received foreign visitors. 

The night will be even more interesting when you are in the wonderful hospitable atmosphere of the Red Dao.

Day 6: Ta Trung Ho - Nam Toong – My Son – Thanh Phu (B,L,D)

You are now at the fringe of the rain forest by the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina with its 3143 m, is located in this mountain range. You will start the Sapa trek today by ascending to Nam Toong village of Red Dao minority. Here your lunch will be prepared in a local school.

After lunchtime, you descend to the valley where locates My Son village of Xa Pho minority, one of the  smallest  groups  ethnic  in Northern Vietnam. From  there  you  take  a  short walk  to Thanh  Phu village of Tay minority. Here you  spend  the night  in  traditional house of  the Tay. You  can  take a walk to explore local daily life while your dinner will be served with Vietnamese dishes.

Day 7: Thanh Phu - Nam Cum – Sin Chai (B,L,D)

Today’s trek will be relatively short and soft. Once leaving Thanh Phu, you follow the trekking route built in the bottom of the valley, which offers the best view to the surrounding mountains. 

You stop at a nice spot for lunch. 

After lunchtime, you continue your Sapa hike toward Sin Chai village of Red Dao minority where the night will be spent in Red Dao village. 

Day 8: Sin Chai - Nam Ket –Ben Den – Lao Cai (B,L)

You wake up for an early breakfast and repack your luggage for the long trek heading toward Lao Cai.  Once  you  leave  Sin  Chai,  the  adventures trip  takes  you  into  a  fabulously mountainous  area,  the  most remote part of Sapa. En route you meet children’ curious eyes as you are very first tourists passing by. Red Dao ethnic minority inhabits the entire area. 

You will enjoy the fresh of bamboo forest and jungle until you make a stop at Nam Ket for lunch. 

After lunch, your trek will be mostly downhill. After about half an hour, you will have a opportunity to enjoy one of the most beautiful view of days over a green valley lying along the Red River. You eventually arrive in Ta Thang village of Tay minority. Here you will be transferred by car to Lao Cai.

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Sapa Vietnam Adventures Vacations Trekking Tram Ton Y Linh Ho Seomity Ta Trung Ho Ban Sai Sin Chai Lao Cai

Day 1: Sapa – Tram Ton “Heaven Gates” – Sin Chai village (L,D)

09:00: You will be met up with Lotussia Travel team at your hotel in Sapa and transferred to the Tram Ton Pass. Stop at the Silver Waterfall for a short walk (optional). 

We begin our trip by trekking to the Heaven Gate. Enjoy magnificent view over the other side of Hoang Lien Son range.

We trek mostly downhill following a narrow trail sneaking on mountain sides. We hike through the thick rain forest of the Hoang Lien Nature Reserve. After 3 hours trek, we reach the upstream part of the Muong Hoa River. 

In the afternoon, we hike to Sin Chai village of the H’mong. 

We may have time for a short walk before checking into a local house for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Sin Chai village – Cat Cat Hmong village – Y Linh Ho (B,L,D)

After breakfast at home stay, we will leave Sin Chai village at about 09.00 am. We walk for 1 hour along good path to Cat Cat waterfall. Have a short rest at this nature wonders and continue hiking up and downhill along the Vang stream. We trek for over 4 hours through part of Hoang Lien National Park covered by thick bamboo and rain forest. 

We will pass by several isolated hamlets of the Black H’mong before we arrive at Y Linh Ho village in mid afternoon.

Check into a local house for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Y Linh Ho village – Lao Hang Chai village – Seo Mi Ty village (B,L,D)

After breakfast, we will leave the Y Linh Ho village at about 09.00. We trek on a large path for an hour to Lao Hang Chai Village of the H’mong. We hike through several hamlets along the way. Enjoy spectacular scenery of the Muong Hoa Valley.

The trail becomes narrow and tough as we hike uphill through bamboo forest and then thick rain the Hoang Lien National Park. We trek for nearly 5 hours in the rich nature of the park. This trekking route offers stunning panorama of the long and large valley below.

We arrive in Seo Mi Ty village in late afternoon. This village is located in a charming valley at the height 1567 m above sea level. 

Check into a local house for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Seo Mi Ty village – Den Thang – Ta Trung Ho (B,L,D) 

After breakfast, we will leave Seo Mi Ty village and begin the Sapa hike with an easy walk. After about 20 minutes walk, the gets tougher. We trek downhill through thick rain forest to Den Thang village, isolately located  in a remote valley. We visit this village then have lunch.

After lunch, we leave Seo Mi Ty village. We trek on a small trail that continuously goes up and downhill through the wildest land of Sapa. After about 4 hours trek, we will arrive the Ta Trung Ho Village of the Red Zao. 

We may have time to visit the village before checking into a local village houser for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Ta Trung Ho - Nam Ngan – Nam Sang – Ban Sai (B,L,D) 

After breakfast in the homestay we will Ta Trung Ho village at 08.30 am. We begin the day with a challenging trek along a narrow dirt trail sneaking on steep hill sides. We hike through narrow & sharp canyon from the height of 950 m up to nearly 1,500m for the whole morning. 

Lunch will be provided at the top of the mountain in the forest.

After lunch, we continue our Sapa hike following the same trail for 1,5 hour. We trek through the forest to Nam Ngan Village of the Red Zao. We have a short walk to explore this quiet and charming village. Then We continue our trek following a larger dirt path. We rek for 1 hour downhill until we arrive in Nam Sang Village of the Xa Pho peoples. The Xa Pho is a sub group of the Phu La ethnic whose population is just about 4,000 in Vietnam and still live a primary way.

We continue walking through Nam Sai Valley. After about 1 or 2 hours trek, we arrive Nam Sai village. We may have time for a short walk before checking into a local house for dinner & overnight.

Day 6: Ban Sai – Nam Nhiu – Nam Than – Sin Chai B village (B,L,D) 

After breakfast,we will leave Ban Sai at about 09.00 am. We will trek to Nam Nhiu Village of the Red Zao. After having a short visit of this village, we continue hiking along a dirt path for 1,5 hour to Nam Than Village of the Red Zao and Black H’mong. This portion of the trek offers stunning view of Nam Sai and Nam Cang Valleys. 

Leaving Nam Than village, we continue trekking for an hour through wild land dotting with terraced fields, bamboo forest…

Lunch will be provided en route.

After lunch, we continue trekking for 2, 5 hours along the same trail passing through the land of Suoi Thau Commune to Sin Chai B Village of the Red Zao. 

Check into a local house for dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Sin Chai B village – Nam Lang A village – Nam Lang B village – Ta Thang – Lao Cai (B,L) 

After breakfast, we trek along a narrow dirt trail for ½ hour to the bottom of the valley. Then we gradually hike uphill for nearly 2 hours to Nam Lang A and then Nam Lang B, the 2 village of the Red Zao. We will stop by and visit somes local houses to understand the local life of the ethnic groups living in these remote areas. 

Lunch break at Nam Lang B village.

After lunch, we continue our Sapa trek following a large and rocky road for ½ hour going to the top of the mountain range. Then the trek gradually gets downhill to Nam Ket village of the Red Zao and the Tay.

We continue hiking along the same trail downhill for nearly 2 hours to Ta Thang village. This villaage offers wide view of the Red River Valley which runs through the Bao Yen District.

We will be picked up by our vehicle at Ta Thang village and transferred to Lao Cai. Trip ends.

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Sapa Vietnam Adventures Hiking Tram Ton Pass Sin Chai Y Linh Ho Seomity Ta Trung Ho Ban Sai Ethnic villages

Day 1: Sapa – Tram Ton – Sin Chai village (L,D)

09:00: You will be met up with Lotussia Travel team at your hotel in Sapa and transferred to the Tram Ton Pass. Stop at the Silver Waterfall for a short walk (optional). 

We begin our trip by hiking to the Heaven Gate. Enjoy magnificent view over the other side of Hoang Lien Son range.

We trek mostly downhill following a narrow trail sneaking on mountain sides. We hike through the thick rain forest of the Hoang Lien Nature Reserve. After 3 hours trek, we reach the upstream part of the Muong Hoa River. 

In the afternoon, we hike to Sin Chai village of the H’mong. 

We may have time for a short walk before checking into a local house for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Sin Chai village – Cat Cat village – Y Linh Ho village (B,L,D)

After breakfast at home stay, we will leave Sin Chai village at about 09.00 am. We walk for 1 hour along good path to Cat Cat waterfall. Have a short rest at this nature wonders and continue hiking Sapa up and downhill along the Vang stream. We trek for over 4 hours through part of Hoang Lien National Park covered by thick bamboo and rain forest. 

We will pass by several isolated hamlets of the Black H’mong before we arrive at Y Linh Ho village in mid afternoon.

Check into a local house for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Y Linh Ho village – Lao Hang Chai village – Seo Mi Ty village (B,L,D)

After breakfast, we will leave the Y Linh Ho village at about 09.00. We trek on a large path for an hour to Lao Hang Chai Village of the H’mong. We continues our Sapa hike tour through several hamlets along the way. Enjoy spectacular scenery of the Muong Hoa Valley.

The trail becomes narrow and tough as we hike uphill through bamboo forest and then thick rain the Hoang Lien National Park. We trek for nearly 5 hours in the rich nature of the park. This trekking route offers stunning panorama of the long and large valley below.

We arrive in Seo Mi Ty village in late afternoon. This village is located in a charming valley at the height 1567 m above sea level. 

Check into a local house for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Seo Mi Ty village – Den Thang village – Ta Trung Ho village (B,L,D) 

After breakfast, we will leave Seo Mi Ty village and begin the hike with an easy walk. After about 20 minutes walk, the gets tougher. We trek downhill through thick rain forest to Den Thang village, isolately located  in a remote valley. We visit this village then have lunch.

After lunch, we leave Seo Mi Ty village. We trek on a small trail that continuously goes up and downhill through the wildest land of Sapa. After about 4 hours trek, we will arrive the Ta Trung Ho Village of the Red Zao. 

We may have time to visit the village before checking into a local village houser for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Ta Trung Ho village - Nam Ngan village – Nam Sang village – Ban Sai village (B,L,D) 

After breakfast in the homestay we will Ta Trung Ho village at 08.30 am. We begin the day with a challenging trek along a narrow dirt trail sneaking on steep hill sides. We hike Sapa going through narrow & sharp canyon from the height of 950 m up to nearly 1,500m for the whole morning. 

Lunch will be provided at the top of the mountain in the forest.

After lunch, we continue our hike following the same trail for 1,5 hour. We trek through the forest to Nam Ngan Village of the Red Zao. We have a short walk to explore this quiet and charming village. Then We continue our Sapa trek following a larger dirt path. We rek for 1 hour downhill until we arrive in Nam Sang Village of the Xa Pho peoples. The Xa Pho is a sub group of the Phu La ethnic whose population is just about 4,000 in Vietnam and still live a primary way.

We continue walking through Nam Sai Valley. After about 1 or 2 hours trek, we arrive Nam Sai village. We may have time for a short walk before checking into a local house for dinner & overnight.

Day 6: Ban Sai village – My Son - Nam Toong – Thanh Phu Bridge – Sapa (B,L) 

We leave Ban Sai village at 09.00 am. We walk along the large rocky path for an hour to My Son, a newly formed village of the Xa Pho peoples aftera terrible landslide in 2000. 

Then we continue our Sapa trekking tour on a long narrow dirt trail to the other side of the valley. After one hour trek, we arrive the Nam Keeng villages. You can still see traces of the many landslides along the way which can help to know more about the very hard life of the local peoples.

We arrive the Nam Toong village of the Red Zao at noon. Lunch break and then we have a short walk around the village to get in touch with local villagers.

We continue trekking for two more hours to Thanh Phu Bridge where will be picked up by our vehicle and transferred back to Sapa. Trip ends.

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