Full-Day Trekking to Remote Villages (Lao Chai, Ta Van, Ban Ho)
 

Duration: 1 Day (~7–8 hours)

Distance: ~15–18 km trekking

Level: Moderate – Requires good fitness

Language: English

Detailed Itinerary

1️⃣ Sapa Town – Departure (8:30 AM)

• Meet your guide at your hotel or the designated meeting point in Sapa town.

• Receive a short briefing about the route, safety, and the local cultures you will encounter.

• Start walking downhill along small paths with panoramic views of Muong Hoa Valley.

2️⃣ Lao Chai Village – Black H’mong Culture

• Arrive at Lao Chai, a traditional Black H’mong village famous for its rice terraces and indigo-dyed clothes.

• Visit a local family to learn about their traditional houses, customs, and textile weaving.

• Enjoy a short break to take photos and chat with villagers.

3️⃣ Ta Van Village – Home of the Giay Ethnic Minority

• Continue trekking along narrow trails through spectacular terraced fields and bamboo forests.

• Reach Ta Van, a charming village of the Giay people.

• Visit a small community school and see how different ethnic groups live side by side.

• Optional: Enjoy a simple tea break at a homestay overlooking the valley.

4️⃣ Lunch in Ta Van (12:30 – 1:30 PM)

• Enjoy a local lunch at a family-run restaurant or homestay (vegetarian options available).

• Rest before continuing your trek to Ban Ho.

5️⃣ Trek to Ban Ho Village – Tay Ethnic Culture

• Cross a suspension bridge over the river and walk deeper into remote valleys.

• Arrive at Ban Ho, inhabited by the Tay people, known for their stilt houses and lush scenery.

• Explore traditional wooden houses and learn about Tay customs.

• Optional: Dip your feet in the nearby stream or visit a small waterfall.

6️⃣ Return to Sapa (Approx. 4:30 – 5:00 PM)

• Your vehicle will pick you up in Ban Ho village.

• Drive back to Sapa town (about 45 minutes).

• Drop off at your hotel or the town center.