Village Life & Homestay Experience

Service Description

Experience the unspoiled natural beauty of Sapa on this 2-day, 1-night trek, staying overnight with a local family in Ta Van village and getting a real taste of daily life in the highlands. QUICK INFORMATION Duration: 2 days / 1 night Group Size: 1-8 guests Meeting Point: Sa Pa Stone Church, Sa Pa Town Difficulty: Moderate ITINERARY Day 1 - Sa Pa, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van We meet at 8:30am at the stone church in Sa Pa town to begin the trek, with stunning views over the rice terraces and villages from the start. We walk on to Y Linh Ho (about 2 hours), stopping for photos of the rice paddies and lunch with local people. After lunch we continue to Lao Chai (about 1 hour) to see local trades such as indigo dyeing and hand weaving, then on to Ta Van (about 1 hour) to reach my homestay. You can take a hot shower, explore the village, and join my family for dinner - with local food, beer and rice wine - before a good night's sleep. Day 2 - Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, Su Pan, Hau Thao After a fresh breakfast, we set off around 9am toward the bamboo forest, with its tall, striking trees, then on to a waterfall where you're welcome to swim in the cool mountain water. We finish the day in a Dzao village, meeting another ethnic minority and learning about the differences between our cultures. Good to know: bring raincoats, trekking shoes and mosquito spray. WHAT'S INCLUDED - English-speaking local guide - 1 night homestay accommodation - 1 breakfast - 2 lunches - 1 dinner - Water - Village entrance fees - Transfer back WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Additional drinks - Tips (optional)