Local - Real Sapa Experience 2D Trekking 1N Homestay | Start & End in Sapa

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Overview Local - Local - Real Sapa Experience 2D Trekking 1N Homestay | Start & End in Sapa

Enjoy a very warm welcome from our local (Hmong or Red Dzao) tour guide who will guide you through this stunning piece of Vietnam. From the lush terraced rice paddies to the rustic charm of the native dwellings, Sapa is a place you’re sure to fall in love with! Many diverse groups like the Dzay, Dzao, Tay, Xa Pho or Hmong populate this richly cultural northern territory.

You’ll sample their unique delights as you pass through each village, trek 2 days and overnight with the local Hmong minority in a traditional homestay, enjoy cooking with locals & lovely 30 min herbal foot massage.
We hope you are ready for our unique non-touristic trekking.

It will be a memorable trip!

Itinerary

tinerary day by day

  • Day 01: Sapa - Ma Tra - Ta Phin Village (L,D).
  • Day 02: Ta Phin - Trung Trai - Sapa (B, L).
  • The information below is intended to assist you to have a clear view in expectations as you consider your travel options for Vietnam with us. In addition to the detailed itinerary each tour has been supported with some useful information to provide you with an overview of your accommodation & meals, all things money, passports, visas, vaccinations, insurance, clothing, personal equipment and much more to help you with your travel preparations.

Day 01: Sapa - Ta Phin Village(L, D)

  • Route 1st Day trekking: Sapa - Ta Phin Village, unique route non-touristic mountain area & on the rice paddy fields and buffalo tracks, 15KM+/-.
  • Meeting point: We will inform you upon booking confirmed.
  • Meeting time: Around 08:00.
  • After meeting the local guide, then we begin the day with a 3km trek through the breathtaking landscape to the village of Suoi Ho, home to the Hmong minority. From here you can enjoy views over endless rice terraces, and you will have the opportunity to see some of the animals used by the locals.
  • Arriving at Ma Tra Village you will come across the impressive ruins of a church dating back to the French occupation in the early 1900s. Take a minute to explore this intriguing sight and take some photos.
  • Lunch will be served on the way. After lunch, trekking to the village of Ta Phin you will be able to meet both Black Hmong and Red Dao minorities. The Red Dao are known for their expertise in herbal medicine as well as usage of plants from the land to treat many illnesses. Your guide will be able to introduce you to some Red Dao women who can tell you more about their many remedies.
  • We will end up at our local homestay with our guide family. Dinner with family and a Red Dao herbal medicine bath will be arranged for you to experience.

Day 02: Ta Phin - Ma Tra - Sapa (B, L)

  • Trekking Route: Ta Phin - Ma Tra - Sapa, unique route non-tourist on the rice paddy fields and buffalo tracks, 10KM+/-.
  • After breakfast, you will begin your trek to Trung Chai Village, with a choice of routes depending on the weather and your preferences. Trung Chai is home to Red Dzao and Hmong minorities, and they have chosen a location with an exceptional landscape! You will be provided with a picnic lunch on route to the village and upon arrival to Trung Chai, you will be transferred back to Sapa Town +/- 15:00.

Know before you go

Itinerary Disclaimer

This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Occasionally our itineraries are updated during the year to incorporate improvements stemming from past travelers' comments and our own research.

The information given in your itinerary may be slightly different on the day of your departure. It's very important that you print and review a final copy of your Itinerary & Trip Notes a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans, we always handover before your departure our latest updated itinerary. If you have any queries, please contact us directly and we are here to help you!

While we operate different options for all our “Real Sapa Experience” trips in this region throughout the year, some changes may occur in our itineraries. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather to timetables and transport routes or other reasons could force us to make changes to this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing.

This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities in each location may also vary from time to time.

Is this trip right for you?

  • Our basic trips include one night or more in simple homestay accommodation with local families, and there are a few ways to better understand a country and its people. You might sleep on mattresses on the floor in a mixed-gender dormitory style. If this is not your cup of tea we will advise you to book the hotel option. All our private experiences will have a private room with a shared bathroom.
  • This trip includes a moderate level of hiking in the hills and mountains during this trip, ranging from 6 to 8+ hours. Although this hiking is possible for most travelers, a good level of fitness will help increase your enjoyment of this experience.
  • Weather conditions might affect the level of hiking into challenging to difficult level tracking. We strictly advise to be prepared for the weather conditions with the right gear, our tracks can be on muddy roads where it might be slippery where in some situations the track can be classified as dangerous.
  • In very bad weather conditions such as thunderstorms, storms or typhoons we have the right to cancel a part or the whole tour, with heavy rain or rainfall we might delay the trip and adjust the road depending on the weather forecast.
  • Pregnant women will be advised not to join this trip, people with heart diseases or heart problems or weak fit level are not advised to join this trip.
  • Please note many of our Adventures tours operate with a minimum of 1 person, so there may be instances where you are the only person on the trip.
  • The average group size for our trekking is limited to 6-8 persons who join in our group tour, this all to create a unique experience. For private group tour bookings it will be only you and your own group.
  • This experience is a ‘join in’ group departure, which means for some portions of this trip, such as at the homestay, you may join-in with other travelers who have booked on a different style of trip, or through other companies we work with. If you booked a complete private tour with a private homestay this will not be applicable.

Important Notes

We found expectations of our travelers very important, therefore we daily monitor all our travel services to guarantee the expectations in quality & service. If we are not sure about our set standards we will have the right to amend your booked travel services to similar service on last-minute notification without any extra cost for the traveler. There will be no refund for amending the booking in the same price category.

  • Programs & itinerary schedules might be subject to change without prior notice, alternative refunds are not applicable.
  • No shown or belated arrivals are subject under our terms & conditions policy.
  • The cancellation decision made by local authorities or by us when safety is an issue on the day of the trip in case of bad weather conditions as strong wind or storm might occur on last minute notification. In such a case, we will make alternative travel arrangements for you on request or offer a refund in accordance with our policy.

Trip Notes

We recommend that you take a moment to read through this information before traveling, and would appreciate any feedback on how well it's being implemented in the field.

  • What's included?

    • All Meals mentioned tour program: B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
    • 2 Days Trekking Tour.
    • Accommodation at Local Homestay.
    • English local speaking host/ supporter
    • Vietnamese Cuisine.
    • Cooking with a local family.
    • Herbal Medicine Bath.
    • All Entrance fees, tickets, and more.
    • All indicated in the tour itinerary.
  • Exclusions

    • Drinks (available to purchase).
    • Gratuities (optional).
    • Personal expenses.
  • Children Policy

    • Child(ren) from 12 years old will be considered adults.
    • Child(ren) from 7 to 11 years of age are charged 80% of adult price, sharing a twin/ double room.
    • Child(ren) from 4 to 6 years of age are charged 50% of adult price, sharing a room & cabin with parent(s).
    • Infant(s) & Toddler(s) under 4 years old are FOC (Free of Charge), sharing a room & cabin with parent(s).
    • As our advice is that children under 7 years are not advisable to join the length of this trekking, we advise you to request to tailor this trip with us to shorten the length of the trekking. As we know not all children are the same in interest, fitness and being challenged therefore we love to hear who they are to help you to tailor and customize your trip to suit the expectations. For parents with infant(s)or toddlers(s) we advise you to take your back baby carrier with you, suitable for trekking! Be sure that your child is used to sitting in a baby carrier before you attend the tour and your fitness. Please feel free to contact us.
  • Cancellation due to bad weather

    • Cancellation due to bad weather Few times a year we might need to cancel a particular part of your trip on a last minute notification by the local authorities or ours when safety is in order. We always inform our travelers personally & directly in case of cancellation, where it may be a cancellation announcement or on last minute notification it might be sometimes hard to reach you directly. Please feel free to contact us directly on our hotline in case we didn't have the chance to contact you. Our team is here to assist you further with your amended travel plan, please be patient as we try to find direct solutions for all our travelers at that moment. Of course those kinds of situations we regret, but please remember it's a decision made by the local authorities or ours for safety matters, we would like to thank you for understanding in advance. In any case your trip is particularly canceled, we offer a refund in accordance with our terms & conditions policy.
    • Direct transportation or planned transportation might be delayed in this situation, we will do everything where possible to assist you to continue your trip further for the day or days after.
    • Enjoy our Friends Travel Vietnam free services as an Experienced: Free lounge area & use our baggage storage. It’s possible to store your luggage safely with us at our storage-room during your trip or stay in Hanoi.
  • Activities on Request

    • To inspire your own Activities on request please contact us as the following options are able to organize for you for an unforgettable experience:
    • Birthday / Wedding anniversary/ Honeymoon.
    • Corporate Party.
    • Wedding ceremony.
  • Special Food Request

    Please Note: While we take the utmost care in ensuring that your Special Food Request (SFR) is carried out, we cannot guarantee that this will be achieved 100% of the time. Given the challenges that the language barrier presents, as well as the cultural differences misunderstandings can and do happen. Therefore the responsibility of ensuring that a dish is prepared in accordance with your SFR remains your own. Please check and recheck with the guide before each and every dish.

  • Free Services

    Enjoy our Local Guide Sapa free services as an Experienced:

    • Free lounge area & use our baggage storage. It’s possible to store your luggage safely with us at our storage-room during your trip or stay in Hanoi.
    • Complimentary drinks service in the office.
    • Free luggage storage facilities & free luggage transport to any Hotel or Hostel in the Old Quarter Access.
    • The use of our lounge area.
    • Wifi, computer access and printing services.
    • Ticket booking services.
  • How can I book my trip & pay?

    Very easy- Just select & book directly your day you would like to join us and the departing time! Make a choice on how to pay? You will receive an instant booking confirmation from us!

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