Sapa Trekking Adventure

Sapa Trekking Adventure

Sapa - the Northern Hill Station is a must-visit when in Vietnam, known for its stunning vistas, evergreen rice fields, and unique tribal culture. Experience all this and more on this adventure trekking tour with Onetrip. You will be joined by a member of the Red Zhao tribe who will guide you through the trek, teaching you all about their culture and way of life as you step over stones, wade through little streams, and walk amid lush rice fields to a beautiful backdrop endless mountains.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Sapa Market, Dien Bien Phu Road, Sapa Vietnam

Be ready at your hotel lobby at 7:30 AM. Here you will meet your guide for the adventure, a member of the Red Zhao minority tribe holding a welcome board with your name on. You will be able to spot them thanks to their beautiful and colorful traditional costumes. Once all introductions are done, we will take a quick ride to Ban Khoang village

Pass By: Thac Bac Waterfall (Silver Falls), Sapa Vietnam

We will have breakfast (Instant noddle or sticky rice) at Red Zhao house in Ban Khoang village where is located near the Thac Bac Waterfall. Then, the trekking begins.

The Red Zhao tribe is one of many that have called Sapa "home" for over 100 years. As you journey around on foot, your guide will tell you stories of their ancient culture. As you step over streams and walk through rice terraces you will get to know more about their daily lives in the mountains, far away from big cities. These tribespeople grow and catch their own food, collect herbs for medicinal purposes, and live a very humble life in this part of the world.

Not to mention the views! You'll be passing through valleys of terraced rice fields dotted with tribal villages and surrounded by mountains on all sides. The sceneries are extremely picturesque and will take your breath away - but that could also be because you're a little bit tired from the trekking. No worries, you will stop and enjoy a picnic lunch spread with bread, cheese, fruits and special sticky rice cooked in bamboo stick while basking in the stunning views.

NOTE: You have the option of choosing one of two routes when trekking your way from Ban Khoang to Ta Phin village. The easier option is 9 km and you will arrive at your homestay in Ta Phin village at about 2:30 PM. If you're up for a longer adventure, opt for the 14 km route. You will reach your homestay a little later, at around 3:30 PM.


Pass By: Ta Phin Village, Ta Phin, Sapa Vietnam

Once we've checked-in to our homestay and have had some time to rest our legs, it'll be time to get them walking again! Next on the itinerary is a cave nearby and the group will be led by some special guests: children of the Red Zhao tribe! They are curious to meet travelers from around the world and this will be an opportunity for some cultural exchange.

Afterward, we will sit down and learn how to embroider beautiful patterns from some of the skilled tribal members. You will get to make your own bracelet and of course, keep it as a special memory. Then, to welcome the evening, we will prepare a traditional herbal bath for you. You will get to immerse yourself into a tub of carefully selected herbs - an experience that will calm your mind, body, and soul. Take the time to relax, breathe in the aromas and enjoy the warm water.

After that, we will join hands and prepare dinner with the family. While cutting and chopping the ingredients, you'll get to learn about the local cuisine and the dishes you are preparing. You can save the recipe to try and replicate it back home. Once dinner is prepared, we will eat together and spend some time enjoying the cool night breeze before we tuck into our beds.

NOTE: If you choose the 1-day tour option, your adventure ends after dinner. We will head back to Sapa town in a private car and say our goodbyes.

Pass By: Ta Phin Village, Ta Phin, Sapa Vietnam

Day 2 starts with breakfast with the lovely host family, and then it's time to pack up and carry on with the rest of the adventure on foot. We will make our way to a nearby village called Trung Chai (6 - 8km easy trek), a place where you can delve deeper into the Black H'Mong culture, a tribe that has been living next door to the Red Zhao for over a 100 years. There will be no shortage of spectacular sceneries on the way.

Once we reach Trung Chai village, we will take a quick rest before heading to Sapa by private car. For lunch, we will have Salmon hotpot and then spend the next few hours exploring Sapa town and checking out various famous tourist attractions around the square, and also the local market. You may want to buy some lovely souvenirs to take home. The beautiful colors and intricate patterns of the handicrafts will remind you of your adventures in Vietnam. Towards the end of the adventure, we will enjoy a delicious cup of local coffee at a cafe that offers beautiful views of Fansipan mountain, the tallest peak in Vietnam. And then we end our journey and say our farewells, but with a lot of memories and photographs.