The 6-day tour is a combination of Sapa villages trek and Halong bay cruise tour. You meet up with different ethnic groups as you hike from village to village. Spending the night at local home (homestay) also offers a real life experience. The trek is a medium difficulty that is recommended to parents, children travelling in dry season. The overnight cruise tour to Halong bay is most beautiful in summer time when it is hot and sunny. The multi activity tour can be extended with other breaks such as spa package, homestay, Tam Coc sampan cruise tour, cooking class or rock climbing vacations…Contact your Lotussia Travel consultant for more details.


Day 1: Overnight train to Lao Cai.

In the evening, transfer to Hanoi Railways Station to take the night train to Laocai. Departure at???. Overnight on the train.

 Day 2: Arrive Lao Cai. Travel to Sapa. Trekking Sapa hilltribe villages (Tram Ton – Sin Chai).

Arrive Lao Cai Railway Station early this morning. You will be picked up by Lotussia Travel local team and transferred to Sapa.

Breaffast will be provided in a local restaurant in town.

Transfer to Silver Waterfall where you will be able to take a short walk to the waterfall. You will then drive further to Heaven Gate, the highest peak of roads in Vietnam. From there you can see Fansipan, the highest peak of Indochina mountains as well as enjoy stunning views. We start descending nearby the waterfall. The trail takes you all the way downhill through bamboo forest, which belongs to Hoang Lien National Park.

Your lunch will be served at a nice spot nearby a river.

After lunch, you continue the trek to Sin Chai village of Black Hmong minority, where Community Based Tourism in Sapa takes place. You will have opportunity to explore daily life of one of the largest group ethnic minorities in Sapa area.

Homestay in a local house.

Day 3: Continue hiking Sapa (Sin Chai – Cat Cat – Y Linh Ho)

After having breakfast, you start heading up the mountain. Once you get to the top, you will trek on a small trail with spectacular view and then gradually descend to Cat Cat village, where you will have lunch nearby a waterfall.

In the afternoon, you take a trail sneaking through mountain. You also will enjoy spectacular scenery while walking along a narrow river. Eventually you will arrive in Y Linh Ho village of Black Hmong minority, where you can take a rest in a nice spot nearby the beautiful river.

The night will be spent in a local house in Y Linh Ho village.

Day 4: Continue Sapa valley trek (Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van)

Today’s trek will continue along Hoang Lien mountain range, which offers you many opportunities to enjoy view over huge rice paddy terraces in Muong Hoa valley, the largest one in the area.

After lunch at a nice spot, you descend into the bottom of the valley. You will pass through Lao Chai village of Black Hmong minority and then Tavan village of Giay minority by following a very popular trekking route. 

You spend the night in a traditional house of Giay minority. You will be able to take a walk to enjoy the valley view as well as swim in the river nearby.

Day 5: Trekking Ta Van – Su Pan. Return Sapa town. Travel to Lao Cai. Overnight train back to Hanoi.

Today’s trek is short, but still the landscape is beautiful. Once you get energy for your last day trek after having breakfast, you leave for Giang Ta Chai village where you can take a rest nearby a waterfall for lunch.

After passing trough the bamboo forest we will find a nice place to enjoy lunch. After lunch we continue towards Giang Ta Chai, a Red Dao ethnic minority village. After taking a rest nearby a waterfall to refresh, you start climbing uphill to a road where the car is ready for your journey back to Sapa, then down to Lao Cai Railways Station.

Take the night train back to Hanoi. Departure ??? Overnight on the train.

Day 6: Arrive Hanoi. Travel to Halong bay. Boat junk cruise and sea kayaking tour.

Arrive early this morning in Hanoi. You will be picked up again by Lotussia Travel guide, driver and transferred to a local restaurant in town for breakfast.

At 8:30, depart to Halong Bay. Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong and board the Bai Tho traditional sailing junk (or similar junk). Whilst cruising the exquisite waters sample the regions fresh seafood. Visit the recently discovered Surprise Grotto with its great views, and on the next island see the yawning mouth of Bo Nau Cave. Alternatively journey to Dau Go Cave and nearby see the famous stalagmites and stalactites of Thien Cung Cave. Enjoy a swim in the emerald waters of Halong Bay at any spot that you wish to visit (if weather permits). Watch the sun set over the bay whilst enjoying a delicious dinner.

Overnight on board junk.

Day 7: Halong bay – Hanoi.

Wake up to fresh coffee and a wholesome breakfast before cruising back to Halong City.

At 11:00, disembark at the dock at Halong City. Transfer back to Hanoi.

Contact Lotussia Travel for more details.

This overnight tour includes both trekking and biking activities making your trip is more fun and enjoyable. Both day trips start from Sapa town and takes you to different hill tribe villages such as H’mong village, Red Dzao village, Tay village. There you meet up with local villagers. Chatting with them will help to understand the local life. The tour is provided with English-speaking tour guide, private vehicle with driver and can be extended with other optional day tours.

 

Day 1: Sapa hiking tour one day.

The day walking tour takes you to two villages are inhabited by the Red Dzao and the Black H’mong people in the south-western Sapa. This is an easy hiking trail having a fews up and downhill treks. There is about 5 hours walking. You will trek through local villages and paddy fields.

8:30: You will be met up at your hotel in Sapa by Lotussia Travel team (Please advise your hotel name upon confirmation).

Transfer 15 km to the Mong Sen Bridge with stops along the way for enjoying spectacular landscapes.

Upon our arrival in Mong Sen village, we start trekking uphill along large dirt road  for nearly an hour, then following a narrow dirt trail winding its way on steep hill-sides along the western bank of the upstream part of Ngoi Dum River for 2 hours to an isolated hamlet of the Black H’mong people, explore these isolated hamlets of the Black H’mong, then lunch break.

After lunch, we continue trekking along the same trail for nearly 1,5 hours up and downhill towards Ta Phin Valley and arrive at the center of Ta Phin Commune in mid afternoon. Take a walk around this stunning valley, paying visit to some Red Zao families, then we will be picked up again by our vehicle for our drive back to Sapa.

Day 2: Sapa biking tour one day.

The one-day bicycle tour is arranged in Muong Hoa valley, the most beautiful valley in Sapa. There is about 40 km to bike. This is flexible since you can bike more or less. Both uphill and downhill biking is available for this option. If you travel with your kids, taking a support vehicle is recommended. You will cycle through H’mong and Giay villages, paddy fields. Optional single dirt track cycling can be available upon request.

8:30: You will be met up at your hotel in Sapa by Lotussia Travel guide (Please advise your hotel name upon confirmation). Start the trip from Sapa, 10 minutes road ride southwards of Sapa.

 Turn left and follow a large dirt and rocky track 1 hour uphill to Hang Da Village of the H’mong neat the top of Den Thang Mountain. Enjoy great view of Muong Hoa Valley and a short walk to explore this isolated village.

We continue biking for 15 minutes on high elevation of the mountain side and then the track become narrow and tough for 1 hour downhill. Some part of the trail are really tough with loosed rocks. Passing several hamlets of the Black H’mong of Hau Thao Commune with some short stops for meeting peopes. Continue to Hoa Su Pan Village, enjoy lunch break.

After lunch, we cycle downhill and cross the river to other bank, and then uphill to Giang Tu Chai Village of the Red Zao. Explore this village and then passing through the bamboo forest, terraced rice field to Ta Van Village of the Giay. Cycle around this large village and stop biking in mid afternoon at Ta Van Bridge.

Picked up and transfer back to Sapa.

Sapa is home to many ethnic minority groups, each wearing their traditional and colorful attire. This cultural trip includes a 6-day trek through the hills and valleys of the Sapa region, encountering several minority villages along the way. This trip provides an authentic experience of local traditions and culture.

Night 1: Hanoi - Lao Cai
08: 30pm Lotussia Travel tour guide will pick you up at hotel lobby to escort you to the Hanoi railway station for night train to Sapa. The train conditions are very basic however we will travel in soft sleeper class which is compartment for 4 passengers. Stay overnight on the train.

Day 1: Sapa - Ylinh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van (15km) (B/L/D)
Train arrives Lao Cai railway station aroung 06: 00. Pick up and transfer to Sapa town. Relax for a while at local restaurant then begin trekking down the valley to the Muong Hoa River and from here to the Black H'mong village Lao Chai San, Lao Chai. We then continue to Ta Van village to visit Zay people. We'll stay overnight with a local family in Ta Van. Accommodation is basic but a unique and special experience.

 Day 2: Ta Van- Giang Ta Chai - Seo Trung Ho (15 km) (B/L/D)
After the breakfast we'll continue to the Red Dao people at Giang Ta Chai. The scenery is breathtaking on the trekking way. Overnight in the Seo Trung Ho village of Red Dzao.

Day 3: Seo Trung Ho  Ta Trung Ho  Ban Ho (15 km) (B/L/D)
Continue along small paths and trek up to the hill with good views of Ta Trung Ho village the Red Dao ethnic group. On the way we have lunch and trek to Ma Quy Ho village, Red Dzao ethnic people also. Then we continue trekking to Ban Ho village where is the home to Tay ethnic group. We stay overnight in a wooden Tay stilt house.

Day 4: Thanh Phu - Nam Sai - Nam Ken - Ban Ho (15 km) (B/L/D)
After breakfast we'll hike to Nam Sai Village to visit the Tay People, and then we'll trek up to the Red Dzao Village the village of Xa Pho tribe - the smallest group in Sapa who have very little contact with modern Vietnam. Overnight in the Ban Ho Village.

Day 5: Ban Ho  Nam Toong Nam Ken  My Son - Thanh Phu (15 km) (B/L/D)
After breakfast we'll hike to Nam Sai Village to visit the Tay People, and then we'll trek up to the Red Dzao Village the village of Xa Pho tribe - the smallest group in Sapa who have very little contact with modern Vietnam in My Son village. Then we trek one hour to trek up to hills to Thanh Phu village a Tay ethnic group. We arrive Thanh Phu and stay overnight on Bamboo's hut.

Day 6: Thanh Phu - Sapa (B)
After breakfast, we;ll trek to Ban Den place. From here, we are collected by our vehicle and transferred back to Sapa. In the afternoon you will have time to experience the colourful Sapa before driving to Lao Cai for the night train back to Hanoi. Stay overnight on train .Arrival Hanoi at 5:00AM in next day, clients arrangement taxi from train station to hotel. End of service.

Inclusive

English or French speaking guide

Black Hmong porters (to carry food and luggage)

Road transfer by good vehicle and mountain experienced driver.

Cook (for group sizes of 8 pax)

All necessary transport

All indicated meals, plus snacks (B as breakfast; L as lunch; D as dinner)

Water for the whole trip

Sleeping bags and mattresses
Waterproof bluebag for luggage

Tents if needed

Mosquito nets

All entrance fees and permits

Overnight in local houses or tents

Train Tickets from Hanoi-Lao Cai - Hanoi

Exclusive
Personal Pocket Money
Soft drinks (beer, coca cola)
Insurance
All other services not indicated above

Definitely one of the best things we did in Vietnam. We did the 2 day one night homestay trek. Our guide Ker was awesome. She took us off the usual tourist path and had some great stories about her experiences, the local way of life and the different tribes. She even took us to her home and made us lunch on the second day. I think the guide made all the difference as some of the people we met at the home stay didn't enjoy their trek as much because their guide wasn't as interested

We hired Lotussia Travel for two different day treks during our visit to Sapa. I wish we'd had time for more. Lang was a magnificent guide--fun, interesting, impeccable English and absolutely wonderful with both my young daughter and my out-of-shape husband. We rarely saw any other trekkers on our journey--the places we went to were off-the-beaten-track. She provided lots of context about the areas, how people live, her own life. I just can't say enough good things. Our treks with Lang were the highlight of our trip to Vietnam for sure.

On an added note, hiring Lotussia Travel means that all your money is going directly to the locals. While larger companies and hotels may hire Hmong guides, they don't pay them well and the companies are owned by ethnic Vietnamese or outsiders. Sapa is changing fast and the people who have lived there for centuries have much to adapt to, both good and challenging. They deserve to have the largest hand in their future, and to be the foremost beneficiaries of change.

“Excellent tour, best part of Sapa”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2012

We really wanted to do a tour with the local Hmong women around Sapa and they did not disappoint. Lang, our tour guide, spoke perfect English and was very enlightening about the culture of the Hmong people. The trekking was fantastic and so were the sites. Thanks!

“Great trekking experience!”

We asked for a moderate non-tourist route and that is what Mao gave us. Well, maybe not moderate to us but we definitely didn't see any other tourists until lunch! We visited several villages up on the mountain and luckily Mao suggested that her Uncle/Aunt made us some bamboo sticks for the trek down - and it was very lucky we did. It was a strenuous trek down - muddy and very slippery. At least it was for us - Mao seem to breeze down with her baby Son on her back! Mao was very informative about the way of life of the Hmong people and the different tribes in Sapa. It was great to meet her family who were very welcoming. The only negative point I would say is that most tourist tours stop for lunch at the same restaurant therefore losing that 'local' feel. We got there late so wasn't so much of an issue but would have been nice to keep that unique local experience a while longer.
Thanks Lotussia Travel so much

How are we Trek

A normal day trek would start at 9am in the morning. We come and meet you at your hotel and together we plan how you want to spend your day. It's your private trek and we will try our best to arrange it after your wishes.
Most trails goes down the valley. We will walk on the edges of the rice fields, pass over the river, through bamboo forest and visit some villages. If you are coming in the summer, bring bathing clothes and ask us to take you swimming!

 After trekking down hill over the day we either stop at a local restaurant for lunch or we can prepare food in a Hmong house. At the end of the trek, walking or going by motorbike back to Sapa is optional but most people take the easy way out. If you want, you can always start walking up hill by the main road and get on someone who stops to give you a ride for a cheap price. The treks normally end at 3pm.
We can also arrange two day or three day treks with real home stays. If you want, we can also do day tours to some of the bigger markets in the area; Coc Ly market on Tuesdays, Can Cao market on Saturdays and Bac Ha market on Sundays. Get in touch with us and we'll settle a reasonable price.
Furthermore we can provide you with beautiful original handicrafts and custom made Hmong clothes made after your own desires and measures.

So far we have no possibility to arrange train tickets or hotel bookings.
Contact Lotussia Travel for more details.