The train arrives at around 6:00 am. Look for the “Trekking Sapa’s Logo & Your Name” sign when you exit the train station, as our guide will pick you up there and transfer to the former hill station of Sapa. In the terraced hills and mountains of this area, the expansive green landscape is enlivened by the colors of its hill tribe population – flashes of shining silver jewelry from the necks and wrists of indigo-clad H’mong and the scarlet hues of the turbans worn by the Red Dao can be seen. It is here you will find hands stained with color from fabric dyes and shades of blue, red and green intricately embroidered and stitched into jackets, waistcoats, pants, skirts, caps, purses and leggings.

After having breakfast at local restaurant, a short rest and some last preparations before our Sapa trip. Your guide will show you around for a brief introduction of this charming town. Joining our Sapa tours will take you from green lands to the end via paddy fields, maize field, fresh cool water from a waterfall that runs throughout the ravines.

Starting with cycle from Sapa go downhill of Hoang Lien Son mountain, you will come to the Muong Hoa, to a bridge that crosses the stream to Ta Van village, via waterfalls, Cau May in the village of Giang Ta Chai.

Crossing the Muong Hoa River and exploring ethnic villages Ta Van & Lao Chai (Zay people) and Su Pan (Black H’mong people). Continue on to 12 km further south, you will see another large valley in oval shape. As you cycle along the road winding on the left side of the valley at high elevation great view of the Ban Ho Valley dominated by green fields and stilt houses stretching far away under your wheels. Stop over at Thanh Phu Village for lunch.

Then continue on to up and down hills and valleys (around 20km) to Sin Chai, is a village of Red Zao peoples. On the way you will explore the life of ethnic minorities, admire the spectacular natural scenery with the terraced rice fields. Arrive in Village, enjoy a coffee or tea then you can walk to visit the ethnic peoples and enjoy beautiful sunset. After check in the room then you have 1 hour party for dinner ( listening to music, enjoy a little wine & soft drinks).

Following a breakfast with local people, enjoy marvel at the breathtaking scenery morning, then you continue cycle along the narrow and dusty road around 2hours to Ban Ho Valley where you enjoy a short walk to explore this large village of the Tay people, is built in a beautiful nature setting by the side of the Nam Sai River.

After your meal, follow your guide on a walk through this village where ethnic people reside. You’ll visit with some local families and learn about their daily lifestyle and fascinating culture, before departing to the main road to return to Sapa.

A shower is available at our office, followed by an afternoon free to explore the town on your own. The car will pick you up for the night train back to Hanoi. Arrive at Lao Cai railways station and take the night train back to Hanoi.

Upon arrival at Hanoi train Station your time with us comes to an end. Here you can catch a taxi back to your hotel by yourself. Everyone at Trekking Sapa, hopes that you have enjoyed this amazing trip into the ethnic lifestyle that is a way of life in the wonderful region of Sapa.

We are here to assist you in any way that we can, and should you wish to tailor a tour to your specific needs, we can of course accommodate this. We hope we see you again in the future.