Lao Cai
2 days, 1 night
AH-LC28
4/10
$115 USD
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WHY THIS TOUR?

This tour is a great choice for travelers who want to explore a quieter and more authentic side of Sapa through a longer trekking route and meaningful village experiences. The journey takes you through beautiful valleys, rice terraces, and mountain trails while connecting several ethnic communities, including the Red Dao, Xa Pho, and Tay people. It is especially appealing for guests who want more than a scenic walk, with local homestays, village visits, and a deeper look into daily life in the highlands. Sapa is widely known for its ethnic diversity, including the H’mong, Dao, Tay, Giay, and Xa Pho communities, and Ban Ho is one of the notable trekking destinations in the area.

Highlights

  • Trek through beautiful valleys and mountain villages in Sapa
  • Visit Ban Lech, a village of the Red Dao people
  • Walk through Thanh Phu and stay overnight in Sin Chai B
  • Discover My Son, home to the Xa Pho ethnic group
  • Continue to Nam Toong, a Red Dao village
  • End the trek in Ban Ho, one of Sapa’s well-known village destinations
  • Enjoy homestay experiences and authentic local life
  • A rewarding 2-day trek with both scenery and cultural encounters
SUMMARY

  • Departure Point: Lao Cai

  • Duration: 2 days, 1 night

  • Destination: Lao Cai

  • Activities: Hiking / Trekking

  • Min : 2 people

  • Best time: Year-round

  • Max : 20 people

  • Difficulty level: 4/10

ITINERARY
Day 1: Sapa – Ban Lech - Thanh Phu - Sin Chai B

Meet your local guide and driver at your hotel in Sapa, then transfer about 18 km to Ban Lech Village, home to the Red Dao people.

From Ban Lech, begin trekking downhill along a narrow valley for around 2 hours to the Ngoi Bo River, then continue uphill for about 1 hour to Muong Bo Village in the center of Thanh Phu Commune, where lunch will be served in a local house.

After lunch, continue trekking gradually uphill to Nam Cum Village, then head on to Sin Chai B Village, another village of the Red Dao people, where the night will be spent in a local house.

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

* Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Sin Chai B - Nam Nhiu - My Son - Nam Toong – Sapa  

After breakfast, start the day by walking downhill toward My Son Village, inhabited by the Xa Pho people, one of the smaller ethnic groups in northern Vietnam. The Xa Pho are also recognized among Sapa’s ethnic communities by Vietnam’s tourism board and local Sapa tourism sources.

After around 1.5 hours of walking, continue to Nam Toong Village, a Red Dao village, where you will stop for lunch. Tourism materials for Sapa also describe Nam Toong and Ban Ho as part of trekking routes that combine Red Dao villages with scenic valley walks.

In the afternoon, continue trekking toward Ban Ho Village, where swimming may be possible depending on the conditions. Please follow your guide’s advice before entering the water.

From Ban Ho, the vehicle will transfer you back to Sapa. End of the tour.

* Approximate duration: Driving: 1 hour/ Walking: 5 hours

* 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