Red Dao Herbal Bath & Wellness

Service Description

Walk through the Sapa countryside and stay overnight with a Red Dao family, ending the day with an authentic traditional herbal bath using herbs picked earlier that day. QUICK INFORMATION Duration: 2 days Group Size: 1-6 guests Meeting Point: Ta Van Village, Sa Pa Difficulty: Easy to Moderate ITINERARY Day 1: We walk through the countryside, meeting villagers and learning about local culture along the way, with lunch at a homestay and breathtaking views throughout. After a few more hours of walking, we arrive in the afternoon at a Red Dao homestay, where we pick herbs together for your bath. After supper, you'll get to relax and experience an authentic Red Dao herbal bath. Day 2: After breakfast at the homestay, we head out along the rice paddies into more beautiful scenery, talking with locals about their culture along the way. Lunch is at a small family restaurant in a local village, before we continue on to meet the road about an hour later and take a taxi back to Sa Pa, where you can pick up souvenirs and a good coffee. Good to know: bring good walking shoes, sun cream, mosquito spray and a sunhat. Homestay houses have electricity for recharging phones. Bring warm clothes if travelling November-February. WHAT'S INCLUDED - English-speaking local guide - Traditional Red Dao herbal bath - Water - Transfer back WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Additional drinks - Tips (optional)