5 days Trekking through Hoang Lien National Park to Lao Cai

Day 1 · Sapa - Tavan - Seomity

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   Muong Hoa Valley

   3 hours Admission included

   You will be impressed by the stunning sceneries of abundant rice field terraces in Muong Hoa valley which is the largest one the Sapa. Don’t forget to keep your camera handy to capture these fabulous images. You will start trekking from Tavan village where Giay ethnic minority people are living. Your trekking journey in the first day will be mostly uphill. You will enjoy the trekking adventure with stunning natural landscape around. Whenever you stop for a rest, you will be able to feel the magnificent views of the valley.

   After the lunch time, you will start the afternoon program. The trekking route will be easier, but the sceneries will be even more fantastic. You will pay a visit to the Seomity village where the Black Hmong ethnic people are living. You will spend time walking around the village and observing their daily life activities. Then, you will head to the campsite located on a river bank which is outside the village. You will spend a night in the tents.

Overnight at homestay in the village

Day 2 · Seomity – Den Thang - Ta Trung Ho

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   Sapa

   2 hours

   From Seomitry village, you will start your trekking on a small trail and through a rainforest.

   By noon, you will arrive at Den Thang village inhabited by Black Hmong people. Here, you will stop for lunch. You can choose the place for lunch, either by a river or in a local school according to the weather.

   After lunch and a short break, you will continue trekking on a tougher route with small footpath. You will have to be very attentive on the way to ensure your safety.

   Then, you will reach Ta Trung Ho village where Red Dao ethnic minority people are living. You will spend time strolling around the village, talking and playing with the locals in the village. You will spend a night in the cosy and hospitable atmosphere of the Red Dao people there.

Overnight at homestay in the village

Day 3 · Ta Trung Ho - Nam Toong – Thanh Phu

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   Sapa

   2 hours

   On the day 3, you will have an early breakfast at Ta Trung Ho village before starting the other trekking adventure. You will start from the fringe of the rain forest situated by the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. And for your information, Fansipan, which is considered the roof of Indochina with its height of 3140m, is local on this mountain range as well.

   You will trek uphill to reach Nam Toong village where the Red Dao ethnic minority people are living. Coming here, you will be shown around the village by the locals. Your lunch will be prepared and serve in a local school in the village.

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   Sapa

   2 hours

   After lunchtime, you will continue the afternoon program by trekking downhill to the valley where the My Son village of Xa Pho minority is situated. This is regarded as one of the smallest ethnic groups in Northern Vietnam.

   Leaving this village, you will walk to Thanh Phu village inhabited by the Tay ethnic people. Here, you will spend a night in a traditional house of Tay people. You can walk around and explore the village, observe the everyday activities of the locals; and then, enjoy a delicious meal served with typical and tasty Vietnamese dishes.

Overnight at homestay in the village

Day 4 · Thanh Phu - Nam Cum – Sin Chai

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   Terraced Rice Fields in Shin Chai Village

   2 hours Admission included

   You will go on a trail built on the bottom of the valley. Here, you will enjoy the most fantastic view over the surrounding mountains.

   You will find a nice spot and stop there for lunch.

   After lunch, you start the afternoon program by walking toward Sin Chai village where the Red Dao ethnic minority group are living.

   Once you come here, you will spend time walking around the village, observing, participating in and learning about the daily activities of the locals here.

Overnight at homestay in the village

Day 5 · Sin Chai - Nam Ket –Ben Den – Lao Cai

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   Terraced Rice Fields in Shin Chai Village

   2 hours Admission included

   On the way, you will not only enjoy the beauty of nature with mountains, bamboo forests and jungles but also have fun with children looking at strange tourists curiously. Most of them are Red Dao ethnic minority people who are the main residents of this area.

   Then, you will stop at Nam Ket for lunch.

   After lunch and a short rest, you will trek down the hill for half an hour to reach a green valley lying along the Red River. You will have the chance to enjoy one of the most magnificent views of stunning natural landscape here. Don’t forget to keep your camera handy to capture these beautiful images.

   In the end, you will arrive at Ta Thang village where Tay ethnic minority people are living. Once your arrival here, you will be welcomed by a driver who will drive you back to Lao Cai station. You catch a train to back to Hanoi. The tour ends.

   Note: The trek is tough. The itinerary can be changed due to high water level in the river between Seomity and Ta Trung Ho.