Sapa village cultural exchange tour Experience staying at homestay

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❇️ 2days 1night experience

❇️ Moderate to challenging

❇️ Cultural immersion & active adventure

❇️ Rice fields, valley & villages

❇️ Private tours

On this trip, an awesome guide from Sapa Local Guide will take you on an adventure to visit four villages where people from three different groups live: Hmong, Giay, and Red Dao!

Get ready for breathtaking mountain views and a chance to see Sapa’s biggest river and valley. You’ll also marvel at the famous rice terraces that look like giant staircases carved into the mountains!

But this tour is more than just amazing sights. You’ll dive into the fascinating way of life of these three groups. Imagine learning about the special way Hmong people get married, how they grow rice on the steep mountains, and even how they build their unique houses! It’s going to be an epic adventure!

Reasons to book this experience from Sapa Local Guide

1. A local private guided tour focuses on your learning and has enough time to answer all your questions. And helps you to take those all important selfies!

2. Three different ethnic minority villages in the valley below Sapa.

3. Village landscapes, traditional houses and cultural life

5. Ideal photographic opertunities shooting scenery and people and a chance to rest in cool green bamboo forests.

4. Casading streams, birds, domesticated farm animals and the ubiquitous water buffalo grazing in the late afternoon.

6. Trekking along pathways not normally found in busy Sapa “tourist” routes.

Detailed itinerary of local Sapa tour guide

Sapa Adventure: Villages, Mountains, and Rice Terraces (Day 1)

Get ready for an amazing adventure! Our tour starts at 9:00 am. Your friendly local guide will meet you at your hotel in Sapa Town, or you can meet in front of the main church if that’s easier.

After a quick hello, we’ll hop on a ride for 2 kilometers to Cat Cat village, a famous spot where the Hmong people live. From there, we’ll cross a cool hanging bridge over the Muong Hoa River and then start climbing up into the mountains. Keep your eyes peeled for a beautiful bamboo forest along the way!

Get ready for breathtaking views! We’ll reach a high point where you can see some of the biggest and most stunning rice terraces in all of Vietnam. The majestic Hoang Lien Son mountains will also be there to impress you.

Feeling a bit hungry after all that exploring? We’ll head down to Y Linh Ho village for lunch at a cozy, traditional restaurant run by a local Hmong family. Yum!

After lunch, we’ll continue our adventure to Lao Chai village. This is a big deal – it’s one of the oldest and biggest Hmong communities around!

Next, we’ll walk to Ta Van village, where we’ll be staying overnight. Here, you’ll meet people from the Giay and Hmong ethnic groups. Depending on the season, you might even see them planting or harvesting rice in the fields! Our guide will explain the cool differences between these unique cultures.

After checking in, you’ll have some free time to relax, take a refreshing hot shower, and get ready for dinner. Feeling adventurous? You can even join an optional cooking class with your host to learn how to make a delicious local meal!

Day 2: Explore Giang Ta Chai and Head Back to Sapa (9 or 10 km, around 5 hours)

Start your day with a refreshing cup of coffee or tea! After breakfast, get ready for a scenic walk uphill. We’ll follow a trail leading us to the cool waterfalls of Giang Ta Chai.

Next, we’ll enter the village of the Red Dzao people. Your local guide will be there to share interesting facts about their unique culture and daily life. You’ll even get to visit a Red Dzao family’s home!

After our visit, we’ll take a different path back to the waterfalls, crossing another exciting hanging bridge!

Ready for lunch? We’ll enjoy a delicious meal at a small, local restaurant run by a Hmong family right in Giang Ta Chai village.

After lunch, it’s time to head back to Sapa Town. Our bus will be waiting to take you comfortably back.

The adventure ends around 3 pm in Sapa. This gives you plenty of time to book a bus ticket back to Hanoi or explore Sapa a bit more before your departure.

Pick Up

From your hotel in Sa Pa or in front of Sapa Church

Drop Off

In your hotel in Sapa or Sapa center

Included

+ All lunches, dinners and breakfasts
+ English speaking guide
+ Village entry fees
+ 1x bottle of water
+ Transport back to Sapa

Excluded

– Personal travel insurance
– Extra drinks during hiking (e.g., bottled water or beer)
– Any extra transportation other than what is included in your chosen tour will be charged for.
– Tips

Price for a private tour

200 USD: One person
360 USD: 2 people(180 USD/per person)
525 USD: 3 people(175 USD/per person)
680 USD: 4 people(170 USD/per person)
5 to 10 people only (160 USD/per person)

Price for a group tour

This tour is for groups of 2 to 6 people. The price is 80 USD per person.

Here’s how it works:

– We will tell you a day before your tour how many other people will be joining you.

– If nobody else joins your tour, you will have a private tour (just you) for an extra 10 USD (which you will need to pay then).

– If there are other people joining you, but there are fewer than 2 people total, there will be no extra charge.

Sapa Local Guide cancellation policy

6+ days prior tour start date: 100% reimbursement of the tour price (no cancellation charges)
2 to 5-days prior tour start date: 50% reimbursement of the tour price
1 day before or same day of tour start date: no reimbursement

The bus ride to Sapa takes about 6 hours. If you get to Sapa earlier than planned, you can wait at the bus station or on the bus itself until 5:00 am.

We have three bus options:

Sleeper Bus: This is a good choice if you’re on a budget and don’t mind sharing some space. Plus, the beds can be adjusted if you’re a bit taller.
Cabin Sleeper Bus: This is a more private option with a private cabin.
Single Cabin Sleeper Bus: This is also a private cabin, but for just one person.

Whichever option you choose, once we receive your booking, we’ll confirm it and send you your bus tickets!

Bus Price

Cabin Sleeper Bus (30 USD each way): This option has a private room with 2 bunk beds, perfect for couples or anyone who wants privacy.

Single Cabin Sleeper Bus (20 USD each way): This is a private room with just one bed, ideal for solo travelers who want some peace and quiet.

Sleeper Bus (15 USD each way): This is the most affordable option. You’ll have a single bed in a shared space.

Hanoi to Sapa 6-hour
06:30, 13:30, 21:30 (At My Dinh Office: No. 7, Pham Van Dong, Hanoi (Opposite National University) To Sapa: No. 571, Dien Bien Phu Street, Sapa Town
Sapa Hanoi 6-hour
13:30, 16:00, 22:00 (At Sapa: No. 571, Dien Bien Phu Street, Sapa Town to (My Dinh Office: No. 7, Pham Van Dong, Hanoi (Opposite National University)

What makes us your best option?

Sapa Local Guide is run by a passionate team of Hmong people who call Sapa home! Growing up here has given us an intimate knowledge of the best spots to explore. We offer hiking, trekking, and motorbike adventures that reveal the hidden beauty of Sapa, ensuring you experience sights most tourists miss!

Here’s what sets us apart:

Locally & Minority Owned: As Sapa natives, our tours directly support our community and neighbors.

Authentic Sapa Experience: Say goodbye to tourist traps! We’ll immerse you in the real Sapa.

Respectful Encounters: We introduce you to the Hmong and other ethnic minorities in a way that deeply respects their culture.

Eco-Friendly Adventures: Our love for Sapa’s nature drives us to keep it pristine for future generations to enjoy.

Join us to discover the heart and soul of Sapa, guided by those who know it best!

FAQ

Things you should bring
– Waterproof Jacket – Prepare in case of bad weather.
– Comfortable clothes
– Use while trekking, especially in summer
– Mosquito repellent
– Cash for additional purchases
– You might want to buy some local traditional products or your drink.
– Trekking shoes – Good shoes are OK, but trekking is the best.
– A Jacket – Use when you do this tour in winter (The temperature is about 6 -10 °C in winter)
– Don’t forget to bring sunscreen in the summer.
How Private Tour Works?
Flexible Meal Plan
Tickle your taste buds
Adjust the physical activity
We can adjust the difficulty of all of our hikes to your wishes and abilities.
Handpicked Accommodation (Homestay)
Best location & price
Private Guide and Car
Hassle-free tour experience
How A Group Tour Works?
Singles can safely join a group tour
It’s a great way to meet people. The tour offers the chance to meet new friends and acquaintances, in some cases, from all over the globe.
All of the details are sorted for you and at a discounted price!
Whether you are travelling alone, or simply prefer the convenience of not having to spend an age online deciding where to stay and which route to take, group travel tours can be a complete lifesaver
We make it FUN and SAFE
Travelling alone can be a little daunting. There are many people who feel the pull of last-minute solo holidays. With new friends, you will feel happier.

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From Hanoi: 2-Day Sapa Local, Cultural Exchange Tour with Homestay

Sapa village cultural exchange tour Experience staying at homestay.

Category: Trekking Tour Tag: 2 Days

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On this trip, a super cool guide from Sapa Local Guide will take you on an adventure to visit 4 villages where people from 3 different groups live: Hmong, Giay, and Red Dao!

Get ready for amazing mountain views and to see Sapa’s biggest river and valley. You’ll also see the famous rice terraces that look like giant staircases carved into the mountains!

This tour is more than just pretty sights, though. You’ll learn all about the way of life for these 3 groups. Imagine – you might discover how the Hmong people get married in a special way, how they grow rice in the mountains, and even how they build their awesome houses! It’s gonna be epic!

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Sapa village cultural exchange tour Experience staying at homestay.

Category: Trekking Tour Tag: 2 Days

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On this trip, a super cool guide from Sapa Local Guide will take you on an adventure to visit 4 villages where people from 3 different groups live: Hmong, Giay, and Red Dao!

Get ready for amazing mountain views and to see Sapa’s biggest river and valley. You’ll also see the famous rice terraces that look like giant staircases carved into the mountains!

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Sapa village cultural exchange tour Experience staying at homestay.

Category: Trekking Tour Tag: 2 Days

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Reviews (0)

On this trip, a super cool guide from Sapa Local Guide will take you on an adventure to visit 4 villages where people from 3 different groups live: Hmong, Giay, and Red Dao!

Get ready for amazing mountain views and to see Sapa’s biggest river and valley. You’ll also see the famous rice terraces that look like giant staircases carved into the mountains!