SAPA'S HIDDEN TRAILS

Full day tour: Topas Ecolodge - Sin Chai - Nam Nhiu - Nam Cang - Topas Ecolodge

On this trip, you will go to the most remote part of Sapa area to explore the natural life of ethnic minority groups living in the mountains. Have lunch in a remote but beautiful village of Red Dao minority.

Reference: SW1A | Grade: Moderate | Approx: 8.6km/ 3 – 3.5 hours & 2 hours driving & 1 hour for lunch | Meal: Lunch

PRICE FROM: US $84 / PERSON

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Itinerary

You will commence the tour with a transfer deeper into Hoang Lien National Park to the trek starting point near Sin Chai village. You are now “off the beaten track”. Enjoy beautiful views of high mountains, waterfalls and the deep valleys. The trails will soon lead you to the Red Dao village of Nam Nhiu, here you will meet the villagers, visit their home, and learn about their daily life as mostly farmers. Leaving the village behind, you will turn into a small dirt trail and soon note the marvelous views of the valley dotted with bamboo huts, which are used by local farmers as overnight lodge during harvest season. After passing the rice terraces and a river you will walk on a quiet road for a while before arriving at the charming Nam Cang village. Your lunch is served at local house.

Nam Cang village locates at the far end of Sapa valley and the Red Dao women wear some of the most colorful and diverse costumes of all Vietnam’s ethnic groups. They are also famous for herbal bath, local medicine and embroidery. Accompanied by your guide, you will explore the village and learn how the local villagers make writing paper, silver jewelry and colorful embroidery.

You then meet your vehicle for the journey back.

Nature

Culture

Adventure

Inclusion

English speaking guide
All needed transport
Water and fruit
Entrance fees
Lunch

Note

Group tour is available for a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 10 people.

What to wear and bring:

It is recommended to wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, trekking shoes, and to bring insect repellent, sunglasses, sun hat, and sunscreen.

Attention:

Please note that during the tour, you may be followed by ethnic women who are eager to sell their handcrafted items. They may follow you throughout your journey. If you are not interested in purchasing, just decline nicely. We are very sorry for this inconvenience.
As described on the program, you will visit a local house, and interact with local people. However, during the seasonal days, they all may not be at home but work in the fields, this experience may be lacking.
Visiting a local school is also subject to availability of the school calendar.
The course’s difficulty is assessed on average across the program, meaning that even an “easy” rating could include sections of moderate or hard difficulty due to the uneven, mountainous terrain with varying elevations.
Lunch is intended to be provided at local restaurants; however, should unexpected situations arise, a picnic lunch will serve as the fallback option.
Due to wet condition, the trekking route will be slippery, so the itinerary is subject to change based on that.