Mao tour guide is a local person from the tribe of Hau Thao. She speaks English very well thus making foreign tourists much more excited during their Sapa tours. Also, she is extremely humorous and caring so she will take you to different amazing places in Sapa with a high enthusiasm. Sound interesting, right? However, you should know some tips below to ensure to get a meaningful trip on this cloudy land.
1/ Informing your health conditions to the tour guide
After you have met Mao tour guide and got to know one another over breakfast, she will guide you to discover the striking beauty of Sapa and lead you to her village. There are numerous means of transportation and a lot of different routes to go but you should consider your health before departing. All in all, you should inform your tour guide in a clear way so that they can arrange the most suitable route for you.
2/ Preparing necessary things
Going trekking in Sapa with Mao tour guide, as mentioned above, you will have a chance to experience a lot in different kinds of terrain. Therefore, let’s be well-prepared to get a perfect trip without any problems. To be specific, you should tell your tour guide about what you would prefer during your trip like food, drink and some accessories. Especially, the tour guide has to make sure that you have enough water for all day long in your Sapa tours.
3/ Staying at Mao’s house
If taking a trip to Mao tours Sapa, you will stay with Mao’s family. As soon as visiting their house, all members of the family will warmly welcome you with a friendly smile. They are always willing to help you discover their unique cultures as well as Sapa cultures in general. Despite the cold weather outside, you will always feel cozy because of the stories and the great laughs together with their family. However, living in Mao’s house will not be comfortable for some tourists. The reason is that most local houses usually lack both showers or water toilets. Therefore, if you do not get accustomed to this issue, you will be quickly unpleasant.
4/ Having lunch
If you do not have an intention to stay overnight, then just stay for lunch! Commonly, your lunch will be cooked by either your guide or the hosting family. In case your guide directly cooks, it is advised to buy a few raw materials together along the way to her house. Usually, she will invite you to enjoy some specialties of her ethnic group including food and drink. In particular, you are always welcome to take part in the cooking if you desire to learn how to make ethnic foods. Certainly, it will be an unforgettable experience in your Sapa tours.
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