Lao Cai
2 days, 1 night
AH-LC30
4/10
$84 USD
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WHY THIS TOUR?

This tour is a great choice for travelers who want a balanced Sapa trekking experience with both beautiful mountain scenery and meaningful cultural encounters. The route takes you through terraced rice fields, corn fields, and mountain trails before reaching Ta Phin Village, where you can meet the Red Dao and Black H’mong communities and stay overnight in the village. On the second day, the trek continues through more ethnic villages and scenic countryside before returning to Sapa through Ma Tra Village, making this a rewarding short adventure with authentic local experiences.

Highlights

  • Trek through beautiful mountain landscapes near Sapa
  • Enjoy views of rice terraces and corn fields
  • Visit Ta Phin Village
  • Meet the Red Dao and Black H’mong people
  • Stay overnight in a local village
  • Learn about local customs and daily life through house visits
  • Continue trekking through minority villages to Ma Tra
  • A great 2-day trek with both nature and culture
SUMMARY

  • Departure Point: Lao Cai

  • Duration: 2 days, 1 night

  • Destination: Lao Cai

  • Activities: Hiking / Trekking

  • Min : 2 people

  • Best time: Year-round

  • Max : 20 people

  • Difficulty level: 4/10

ITINERARY
Day 1: Sapa – Mong Sen – Taphin

Meet your local guide at your hotel in Sapa, then transfer downhill to Mong Sen, where the trek begins.

From here, start trekking uphill through the mountainous area. Along the route, enjoy spectacular views over rice terraces and corn fields. A picnic lunch will be served on the way.

After lunch, continue trekking downhill toward Ta Phin Village, where you will meet the Red Dao and Black H’mong people, two of the best-known ethnic communities in the Sapa area. Stop at a local house to talk with villagers and learn more about their daily life, customs, and traditions.

Have dinner and stay overnight in the village.

* Approximate duration: Driving: 1 hour/ Walking: 4 hours/ Lunch: 1 hour

* Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Taphin - Matra - Sapa

After breakfast, begin trekking back toward Sapa.

Along the way, pass through several minority villages and beautiful rice terraces. Upon arriving at Ma Tra Village, inhabited by the Black H’mong people, stop for lunch.

After lunch, continue walking back to Sapa. End of the tour.

* Approximate duration: Walking: 4 hours/ Lunch: 1 hour

* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion:

  • English speaking guide 
  • Black Hmong porters (to carry food and luggage)
  • Cook (from group sizes of 6 pax)
  • All needed transportation
  • All indicated meals, plus snacks 
  • Water on the whole trip
  • Sleeping bag and mattresses
  • Waterproof bluebag for luggage
  • Tents if needed
  • Mosquito net
  • All entrance fees and permit
  • Overnight in local house or tent (if any)

Exclusion:

  • Tips
  • Soft drink (beer, coca cola…)
  • Medical Insurance
  • All other services not indicated above