2-Day 1-Night Trek & Homestay – Sapa Authentic Experience

✅ Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night

✅ Distance: ~16–20 km trekking total

✅ Level: Moderate – Good fitness recommended

✅ Language: English

Perfect for:

• Adventurous travelers seeking authentic village life

• Couples, friends, or families who enjoy hiking & culture

• Guests looking for immersive, off-the-beaten-path experiences

• Anyone who wants to sleep in a traditional ethnic homestay

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – Lao Chai, Ta Van & Giang Ta Chai Trek

1️⃣ 08:30 – 09:00 | Hotel Pick-up & Introduction

Meet your English-speaking guide at your hotel in Sapa.

Receive a short briefing about the route, cultural do’s & don’ts, and safety notes.

Trekking poles available if needed.

2️⃣ 09:00 – 12:00 | Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van Villages

Walk downhill through rice terraces, vegetable gardens & traditional hamlets.

Visit a Black H’mong home:

• Learn about indigo dyeing and weaving

• Explore traditional wooden stilt houses

• Take part in cultural exchange & photo time

3️⃣ 12:00 – 13:00 | Picnic Lunch in the Valley

Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch surrounded by mountains and rice fields.

4️⃣ 13:00 – 15:30 | Trek to Giang Ta Chai (Red Dao Village)

Cross suspension bridges and bamboo forests.

Reach the Red Dao village of Giang Ta Chai, meet locals, and explore.

5️⃣ 16:00 – 17:00 | Check-in at Ethnic Homestay

Stay in a clean and comfortable stilt-house homestay.

Help the host family prepare dinner if you’d like.

6️⃣ 18:30 – 20:30 | Traditional Dinner & Cultural Exchange

Enjoy a hearty home-cooked meal and tea with your host family.

Sleep in a shared room with clean bedding, mosquito net, and warm blankets.

Day 2 – Light Trek & Return

1️⃣ 07:30 – 08:30 | Breakfast at the Homestay

Simple breakfast (pancakes, eggs, tea or coffee) served by the host.

2️⃣ 09:00 – 11:30 | Easy Trek through Local Trails

Walk along forest paths and riverside tracks.

Optional stop at a small waterfall or to dip your feet in a cool stream.

3️⃣ 11:30 – 12:00 | Pick-up & Drive Back to Sapa

Private vehicle picks you up at the trail-end.

Drop-off at your hotel or town center around noon.

Included Services

• English-speaking local guide

• 1 night at clean ethnic homestay (shared room, bedding provided)

• 1 picnic lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast (vegetarian option available)

• Private car return on Day 2

• All entrance & village fees

• Trekking poles (if needed)

• Drinking water (2 bottles/day)

• Basic travel insurance