Lao Cai
1 day
AH-LC13
4/10
$30 USD
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DESCRIBE

You will have a trek through beautiful landscape surrounded by rice paddy terraces and mountains covered by rain forest under the protection of Hoang Lien National Park. Also you will hear about the life style and tradition of Back Hmong and Giay minorities.

Highlight

  • Trekking through scenic landscapes with rice terraces and rainforest-covered mountains

  • Exploring areas protected by Hoang Lien National Park

  • Learning about the lifestyle and traditions of the Black Hmong and Giay ethnic minorities

SUMMARY

  • Departure Point: Lao Cai

  • Duration: 1 day

  • Destination: Lao Cai

  • Activities: Culture Exploration

  • Min : 2 people

  • Best time: Year-round

  • Max : 20 people

  • Difficulty level: 4/10

ITINERARY

Met up at your hotel in Sapa by local guide and driver for a short transfer to Cat Cat village. After a couple of minutes, you follow steps going downhill to Cat Cat village. You will stop by a waterfall and a hydroelectric station for a while before continuing the trek on a dirt trail through rice paddy terraces. 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 while you are served lunch nearby the river.

After lunch, you head toward Muong Hoa 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 will return Sapa from Tavan by car.

Approx: 0,5 hour driving / 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