Discover rice fields and nature of Sapa – 1 day

In this tour, you will see the most beautiful of the natural landscape, streams, cardamom plants, terraced fields, and experience the ethnic minority culture of Sapa. This route is not a lot of people know. You can’t do this trek by used GPS navigation like maps, but by leading with our local expert guide, you will no worry about the trail- you will love this tour and enjoy it. We will show you as much as the tour provides and more. At the scenic stops, you will be able to see the whole Muong Hoa valley from the grasslands. You can admire the landscape of the valley, and the villages at the bottom of the mountain as well as Sapa town This is an excellent tour for those who want to explore nature, learn about the flora of Hoang Lien National Park, and experience the national culture from housing, dining, traditional costumes, and daily life activities of the local’s people.

1. 1

   Cat Cat village

   1 hour

   Meeting at your hotel or Notre Dame Cathedral (Sapa’s Church). And start your tour. We will trek down 2km to Cat Cat village. On the way, you can see the whole Cat Cat village at the foot of the mountain and terraced fields with Hmong houses in the distance. Arrive Cat Cat village. You will admire their traditional houses, costumes, and dances. Under the homes of the Hmong people is a small stream that is the headwaters of the Muong Hoa River. Here you will see Tien Sa waterfall and Sapa power plant built during the French colonial period.

2. 2

   Y Linh Ho

   2 hours

   After 30 minutes visit, we will trek uphill to Y Linh Ho village. On the way, we can see the cardamom forest and flora of Hoang Lien National Park. There are many fruit trees on both sides of the road; you will be surprised. We will go to the meadow at the top of the mountain, where you can see all Sapa town and Muong Hoa valley where there are villages of Black Hmong and Giay people. We can take some pictures and then follow the trail of local people to get to the village.

3. 3

   Ta Van Village

   1 hour

   We will reach in Ta Van, a village of Giay ethnic minorities. Here you will learn two different cultures of the Back Hmong and Giay people. You will see the design of those houses is different as well. Ta Van is also the last village of this tour.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.