Easy Sapa Ethnic Tour | by Shuttle Bus from Hanoi – 03 Days

To Sin Chai Village and Meet the H'mong People
Morning:
Begin your day at 6:30 AM with a shuttle bus pick-up from your hotel, heading to Sapa, a charming mountain town built by French colonists.
The six-hour drive on the new highway offers breathtaking views of the countryside, mountains, and rivers.

Noon: Arrive in Sapa around 1:00 PM, check into your hotel, and have lunch at your leisure.

Afternoon:
Meet your private guide in the hotel lobby at 2:00 PM to start your tour to Sin Chai village, where over 60 Black H’mong families reside.
Enjoy the natural beauty of the area, with its flowers, vegetable farms, medicinal plant farms, and picturesque rice terraces.
Walk along the path to Sin Chai village and explore the history of the Black H’mong people who settled in these mountains centuries ago.
Their unique culture, language, and way of life are truly fascinating. Visit a primary school and an authentic H’mong house before returning to town.

Included:
Shuttle bus from Hanoi to Sapa
English speaking guide
Private transportation
Two bottles of mineral water (500 ml) per person per day

Explore the spectacular Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van Hiking Route

Morning:
Begin at 8:00 AM with a scenic 5 km drive west of town. The trek starts from Y Linh Ho village, descending a path where you'll meet friendly H’mong women and children living in valley houses.
Enjoy a moment of relaxation at the cable bridge amidst the natural beauty.
Adventurous hikers can take an uphill trek along a buffalo path with stunning views and fewer tourists.
For an easier trek, take a leisurely walk along the Muong Hoa River.

Mid-Morning:
Head to Lao Chai village via a path winding through rice fields to a quaint hamlet.
Here, you can meet a grandmother, the last artisan using beeswax to traditionally decorate the Hmong indigo clothing.
This is a wonderful opportunity to experience their daily life and vibrant culture.

Late Morning to Early Afternoon:
Proceed to Ta Van village, home to the Dzay people, located on a hill with spectacular views of the river, rice terraces, and the Hoang Lien Son Mountain range.
Enjoy a leisurely walk and meet villagers who may invite you into their homes.

Late Afternoon: Return to Sapa.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: Breakfast
Private transportation
Entrance fees
Two bottles of mineral water (500 ml) per person per day

Exploring the Beautiful Valley and Ma Tra, Ta Phin Villages

Morning:
Embark on a gentle trek from Ma Tra hamlet to Ta Phin village, passing through stunning rice terrace valleys.
You'll have the opportunity to meet the Black Hmong and Red Dao people, who originally migrated from Southern China in the 11th century.
Living at high altitudes, they have preserved their traditional ways, languages, and ancestral lifestyles.
Along the way, visit a Hmong family and a school in Ma Tra Village.

Midday:
After a 3-hour trek, arrive at Ta Phin village, home to the Red Dao community. Engage with locals to learn about their culture and daily life.

Afternoon: Return to your hotel lobby at 2:30 PM for a shuttle bus transfer to Hanoi, arriving around 8:00 PM.
Included:
Shuttle bus from Sapa to Hanoi
English speaking guide
Meal: Breakfast
Private transportation
Entrance fees
Two bottles of mineral water (500 ml) per person per day