Lao Cai
4 days, 3 nights
AH-LC35
6/10
$246 USD
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WHY THIS TOUR?

This tour is a perfect choice for travelers who want a deeper and more adventurous trekking experience in Sapa. Over four days, the route takes you through remote valleys, rice terraces, rainforest trails, suspension bridges, and ethnic minority villages that still feel untouched by mass tourism. It combines overnight stays in local homes, spectacular mountain scenery, and meaningful encounters with the Black H’mong, Red Dao, Xa Pho, and Tay communities, making it an ideal journey for guests who want both natural beauty and authentic cultural immersion.

Highlights

  • Trek through remote mountain landscapes around Sapa
  • Stay overnight in Seo My Ty, Ta Trung Ho, and Thanh Phu
  • Walk through rice terraces, rainforest trails, and bamboo forest
  • Cross old suspension bridges and follow scenic mountain paths
  • Visit villages of the Black H’mong, Red Dao, Xa Pho, and Tay people
  • Enjoy panoramic views of valleys and the Hoang Lien Son range
  • Experience local hospitality in traditional village homes
  • Finish the journey in Ban Lech Village of the Red Dao people
SUMMARY

  • Departure Point: Lao Cai

  • Duration: 4 days, 3 nights

  • Destination: Lao Cai

  • Activities: Hiking / Trekking

  • Min : 2 people

  • Best time: Year-round

  • Max : 20 people

  • Difficulty level: 6/10

ITINERARY
Day 1: Sapa - Tavan - Seo My Ty

Meet your local guide and driver at your hotel in Sapa, then travel south by car toward Muong Hoa Valley. The trek begins from Ta Van Village, home to the Giay people.

The first day’s trek is mostly uphill. Along the way, every rest stop offers beautiful views over the valley. Before noon, stop at a pleasant spot for lunch.

After lunch, the route becomes easier in the afternoon, while the scenery grows even more beautiful. Arrive at Seo My Ty Village, home to the Black H’mong people, in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at a local homestay.

* Approximate duration: Driving: 30 minutes/ Walking: 4–5 hours/ Lunch: 1 hour

* Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Seo My Ty – Den Thang - Ta Trung Ho

Today’s trek takes you through beautiful rice paddies and across old suspension bridges. Follow small trails winding through the rainforest.

Arrive at Den Thang Village of the Black H’mong around midday. Lunch will be served either near a river or at a local school, depending on the weather.

After lunch, the trek becomes more challenging, with narrow footpaths going up and down through the mountains and requiring more concentration. Arrive at Ta Trung Ho Village, home to the Red Dao people, where the night will be spent in a local house. The experience becomes even more special thanks to the warm hospitality of the Red Dao community.

* Approximate duration: Walking: 6 hours/ Lunch: 1 hour

* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Ta Trung Ho - Nam Toong – Thanh Phu

Today you are trekking along the edge of the rainforest beneath the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, where Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina, is located.

Begin the day by climbing to Nam Toong Village, a village of the Red Dao people. Lunch will be prepared at a local school.

After lunch, descend into the valley to My Son Village, home to the Xa Pho people, one of the smaller ethnic groups in northern Vietnam. From there, continue on a short walk to Thanh Phu Village, a village of the Tay people.

Tonight, stay overnight in a traditional Tay house. In the late afternoon, you may take a short walk around the village to observe local daily life before dinner is served.

* Approximate duration: Walking: 6 hours/ Lunch: 1 hour

* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Thanh Phu – Ban Lech - Sapa (B, L, -)

Today’s trek is shorter compared to the previous days. After breakfast, leave Thanh Phu and walk downhill for about 2 hours to the Muong Bo River. Cross the river to the opposite bank, then continue on a more challenging uphill trail for around 2.5 hours along a narrow path to Ban Lech Village, home to the Red Dao people.

Spend some time exploring this beautiful village before meeting the vehicle for the road transfer back to Sapa.

* Approximate duration: Driving: 1 hour/ Walking: 4.5 hours/ Lunch: 1 hour

* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion:

  • English speaking guide 
  • Black Hmong porters (to carry food and luggage)
  • Cook (from group sizes of 6 pax)
  • All needed transportation
  • All indicated meals, plus snacks 
  • Water on the whole trip
  • Sleeping bag and mattresses
  • Waterproof bluebag for luggage
  • Tents if needed
  • Mosquito net
  • All entrance fees and permit
  • Overnight in local house or tent (if any)

Exclusion:

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