Sapa Sapa Terraced Fields Excursion & Mountain Journey

Trip Description/ Itinerary

Distance:

Day 1: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai San – Lao Chai – Ta Van (L, D, homestay)

8:30 am: Meet our local guide at the meeting point and depart the trek to Y Linh Ho village

Y Linh Ho Village is located about 7 km southwest of Sa Pa town, along the Muong Hoa Valley. We will walk along an interesting path with stretches of terraced fields and traditional houses, some of which are built from bamboo taken from mountains over 1500 meters high.

10:30 am: Arrive at Lao Chai San village

Lao Chai San is about 8 km from SaPa center and is home to the Black Hmong people. This village still retains its pristine beauty along with stunning terraced fields, creating a majestic and poetic natural landscape.

11:30 am: Lunch time 

1:00 pm: Depart for Lao Chai

Located about 7-12 km from Sa Pa town center, Lao Chai is one of the villages with a large population of Black Hmong people in Sa Pa. 

The Black Hmong is one of the largest ethnic minority groups in the Sa Pa area. They take pride in their culture and maintain their traditions and way of life. They have their own language and wear traditional indigo clothing. The locals still preserve ethnic decorations in their homes, such as wooden bells for buffalo necks or ancient horns. Additionally, you will stroll through the winding and expansive terraced fields, capturing beautiful photographs.

3:30 pm: Arrive at Ta Van village

Ta Van village, located in the Muong Hoa Valley, 8 km from SaPa center, is famous for its unique terraced fields along the Muong Hoa stream. Here, you can participate in making herbal incense, design your own scarf at a traditional Giay house, and experience the art of Hmong beeswax painting (Batik). You also have the opportunity to learn about cultural heritage sites such as the Ancient Rock and Rattan Bridge of Sa Pa.

5:00 pm : Arrive at a local homestay where you will stay overnight.

6:00 pm : Dinner and end of day 1

Day 2: Tavan – Seo My Ty ( B, L,D, homestay)

8:30 am: Depart for Seo My Ty village 

Seo My Ty is home to the Hmong community, located deep within the Hoang Lien mountain range, about 11 km from Ta Van village and 20 km from Sa Pa. The scenery in Seo My Ty is incredibly poetic, and the climate is cool as it is situated at an altitude of about 2000 meters above sea level.

11:30 am: Arrive at Seo My Ty and have lunch at the local homestay

Upon arrival, you will see a hydropower lake on the mountain, with a picturesque landscape nestled between two mountain ranges. The traditional houses of the local people are both charming and simple. Here, you can engage in activities such as fishing at the lake, kayaking, walking along the stream, catching salmon and sturgeon, and then grilling and enjoying them by the stream or lake.

In the afternoon: You can take a walk around the village, admire the lake and relax, enjoy the fresh air and immerse yourself in the scenery like a “Little Switzerland” in Sa Pa

6:00 pm: Dinner and end of day 2

Day 3: Dragon Waterfall – Sapa (B, L )

8:30 am: Visit Dragon Waterfall

Walking along the trail into the forest, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature at the clear waterfall, enjoying a relaxing and refreshing experience amidst the beautiful scenery.

11:30 am: Picnic Lunch

1:00 pm: The driver will come to the homestay and pick you back to Sa Pa

3:00 pm: Depart for Hanoi and end of the 3-day, 2-night itinerary in Sapa

PRICE FOR PRIVATE TOUR