Sapa Hiking Tour 5 Days Itinerary will take you to such hill-tribe villages as Sin Chai village, Cat Cat village, Y Linh Ho village, Lao Hang Chai village, Seomity village, Den Thang village, Ta Trung Ho village, Nam Toong village, Thanh Phu village.
Overview
Sapa Hiking Tour 5 Days Itinerary will take you to such hill-tribe villages as Sin Chai village, Cat Cat village, Y Linh Ho village, Lao Hang Chai village, Seomity village, Den Thang village, Ta Trung Ho village, Nam Toong village, Thanh Phu village. You meet up with different ethnic groups including the Black H’mong, the Tay, the Xa Pho, the Red Dzao. Enjoy magnificent views of the Hoang Lien Mountain Range, wild nature of Hoang Lien nature reserve, beautiful Muong Hoa and Nam Sai Valleys with impressive terraced rice paddies. Experience the unique culture, custom and way of life of tribal ethnic peoples including Black Hmong, Red Zao and Tay ethnic groups. Four nights home stay in villages with memorable experience of local life.
Private-guided walking holidays
Golden Trail Travel Hiking Vietnam specializes in tailor-making trekking and hiking vacations in Vietnam. We offer the widest selection of day walks, jungle trekking, mountain climb, trekking home-stay, camping and wild life discovery in the northern Vietnam. With a dedicated team of senior travel consultants, hiking tour specialists, experienced English-speaking tour leaders, local H’mong, Thai, Tay guides, cooks, porters we can design any trekking, hiking, walking option for any age and budget.
The itinerary above is only a sample that can be further customized to better fit your personal requirements. Just follow it or contact us for designing your own adventure.
Day 1: Sapa – Sin Chai Village.
09:00: You will be met up with Hiking Vietnam team at your hotel in Sapa and transferred to the Tram Ton Pass. Stop at the Silver Waterfall for a short walk (optional). We begin our trip by walking to the Heaven Gate. Enjoy magnificent view over the other side of Hoang Lien Son range. We trek mostly downhill following a narrow trail sneaking on mountain sides. We hike through the thick rain forest of the Hoang Lien Nature Reserve. After 3 hours trek, we reach the upstream part of the Muong Hoa River. In the afternoon, we hike to Sin Chai village of the H’mong. We may have time for a short walk before checking into a local house for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Sin Chai Village – Y Linh Ho Village.
After breakfast at home stay, we will leave Sin Chai village at about 09.00 am. We walk for 1 hour along good path to Cat Cat waterfall. Have a short rest at this nature wonders and continue hiking up and downhill along the Vang stream. We trek for over 4 hours through part of Hoang Lien National Park covered by thick bamboo and rain forest. We will pass by several isolated hamlets of the Black H’mong before we arrive at Y Linh Ho village in mid afternoon. Check into a local house for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Y Linh Ho Village – Seo Mi Ty Village.
After breakfast, we will leave the Y Linh Ho village at about 09.00. We trek on a large path for an hour to Lao Hang Chai Village of the H’mong. We hike through several hamlets along the way. Enjoy spectacular scenery of the Muong Hoa Valley. The trail becomes narrow and tough as we hike uphill through bamboo forest and then thick rain the Hoang Lien National Park. We trek for nearly 5 hours in the rich nature of the park. This trekking route offers stunning panorama of the long and large valley below. We arrive in Seo Mi Ty village in late afternoon. This village is located in a charming valley at the height 1567 m above sea level. Check into a local house for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Seo Mi Ty Village – Ta Trung Ho Village.
After breakfast, we will leave Seo Mi Ty village and begin the hike with an easy walk. After about 20 minutes walk, the gets tougher. We trek downhill through thick rain forest to Den Thang village, located in a remote valley. We visit this village then have lunch. After lunch, we leave Seo Mi Ty village. We trek on a small trail that continuously goes up and downhill through the wildest land of Sapa. After about 4 hours trek, we will arrive the Ta Trung Ho Village of the Red Zao. We may have time to visit the village before checking into a local village house for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Ta Trung Ho Village – Sapa.
After breakfast, we will leave the Ta Trung Ho village following a narrow dirt trail which winds its way on steep mountain sides. We hike through narrow sharp passages amidst mountains and forest for the whole morning to Nam Toong where we will have a short visit before lunch. In the afternoon, our trek becomes easier as the path gets larger. We hike downhill through a large valley to Thanh Phu Commune. Visit some local houses of the Tay ethnic who live in stilt houses and very good at organizing their life. We will be picked up by our vehicle at Thanh Phu Bridge and transferred back to Sapa. End of tour.
HOTELS
Homestay
Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels
Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian speaking guide can be arranged with on request.
What’s included
English speaking Trekking guide ( other languages upon requests)
Accommodations are based on double/ twin occupancy
Private Eco homestay village based on size of group
Meals details in itineraries ( 13 breakfast, 14lunches, 13 dinners)
Van or bus transfer And supported and carry luggage to homestay each day.
Sightseeing excursions as outlined itineraries
First aid kit
Cold water box, small fresh towel.
Mineral water for drinking
Permission paper entrance to visit frontier region or restricted areas
Support crew to supply picnic lunches and water on trekking day, prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner in trekking.
Local trekking guide
What is not included
International airfare
Travel insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks in meals
Mineral water beyond that supplied
Optional excursions
Additional transport required due to any emergency situation
Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry bills.
Visa fee
Departure tax
Tip for team and guide
The following brings are essential suggested for trekking days only:
Backpack specialized for trekking.
Trekking shoes (extra light sandal suggested).
Light and comfortable trousers (02 pcs)
Cotton long sleeve: (01pc for each day)
Long socks (01 pair for each day)
Water proof jacket: 01
Pullover: 01
Coat to keep warm at night and waypoint: 01
Durable flash light.
Hat, Sun glasses and other manddatory
Camera (compact camera is suggested)