Lao Cai
1 day
Walking
$40 USD
DESCRIBE

Trekking through beautiful landscape and rice paddy fields; Visiting Black Hmong and Red Dao ethnic minority people who live in the same village; Talking with them to know about their typical culture.

SUMMARY
  • Duration: 1 day

  • Destination: Lao Cai

  • Activities: Walking

ITINERARY

Met up at your hotel in Sapa by local guide and driver then travel by car downhill to Mong Sen where we starting a dirt trail through rice fields and villages. Enjoy spectacular view along the way. Your picnic lunch will be provided on spot.

After lunch, we continue our trek downhill towards Taphin village inhabited by ed Dao and Black Hmong minorities. These are two largest ethnic groups living in Sapa area. Stop by some house to meet local people and talk with them to understand their culture, customs and traditions. Late afternoon, we will trek back to to main road to get on our vehicle for the journey back to Sapa. End tour.

Approx: 1-hour driving/ 4-5 hours walking/ 1-hour lunch.

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion:

  • English speaking guide 
  • All needed transport
  • Water, snack and fruit
  • Entrance fees
  • (Lunch on full day walk)

Exclusion:

  • Tips
  • Soft drink (beer, coca cola…)
  • Medical Insurance
  • All other services not indicated above