Giay & Black Hmong Homestay - 3 Day

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Description/Itinerary

Sapa -> Sa Seng -> Hang Da -> Hau Thao -> Giang Ta Chai -> Ta Van -> Lao Chai -> Y Linh Ho -> Cat Cat -> Sin Chai --> Silver Waterfall -> Sapa
Distance45km ~ 50km
GradeMedium ~ Challenging

Homestay included:  

  • Mrs Má Thị Trú - Giang Ta Chai village
  • Mr Bình - Cat Cat village

Day 1: Sapa - Sa Seng - Hang Da - Hau Thao - Giang Ta Chai (L, D)
The tour will start at Sapa O'Chau cafe in the morning with a short drive out of Sapa town to the walking path.

Follow a small trail, that will take you up the hill for 2 hours to the Den Thang range. Reach the top to enjoy the great view of the Fansipan Peak and the stunning Muong Hoa Valley as the trek approaches Hang Da Village - the home of Hmong which is at 1,800m above sea level and look over the Muong Hoa Valley. Discover the village and have a picnic lunch.

After a short break, we will continue walking to Hau Thao village. You will see the stunning view of Muong Hoa valley. In Hau Thao Commune, you will have a chance to discover the daily life of Black Hmong minority and their traditional customs.

Continue trekking down the hill to Giang Ta Chai village where you will sleep in a homestay of Hmong people. Your homestay is near the hanging bridge. Have dinner and relax.

Day 2: Giang Ta Chai - Ta Van - Lao Chai - Y Linh Ho - Cat Cat Village (B, L, D)
Enjoy the dawn and fresh air in the village, have breakfast which is served by the house owner.

Start the trek by climbing the mountain on a small trail near the waterfall. Stop for a while to take photos on the top of the waterfall. The trek will lead you through the bamboo forest to Ta Van village of the Giay people. Have lunch in a local house near the Muong Hoa river bank.

In the afternoon, you keep going to Lao Chai village for lunch - the home of Black Hmong people. Enjoy the view of the largest rice terrace fields in Sapa. You will continue trekking in a small trail through the rice field, mountain slope, go along the Muong Hoa river bank towards Y Linh Ho village and Cat Cat village. After arriving in Cat Cat village, you will see the hanging bridge, Golden stream, Fairy waterfall and Hydro Electric Station that was built by the French. Take a rest at our authentic homestay at Cat Cat village. Have dinner and sleep there. This homestay is truly authentic without a western toilet and bathroom. A hot water bath is possible by boiling water over a stove fire only. 

Day 3: Cat Cat - Sin Chai - Silver Waterfall - Sapa (B, L)
Today you will trek to Sin Chai village to see authentic local houses built completely with Pumu wood. Continue up the buffalo path to Silver Waterfall and have a picnic lunch and enjoy the nature view of Hoang Lien Son National Park. Explore the park around Silver Waterfall. Hop on to our car back to Sapa O'Chau cafe. 

Book Giay & Black Hmong Homestay - 3 Day Now

Price per person in group: USD97 for 6-10 pax, USD117 for 4-5 pax, USD127 for 2-3 pax, USD182 for 1 pax

Included

Entrance fee, Transport on the whole trip, Meals (2 breakfast, 3 lunch and 2 dinner), English speaking guide, Homestay fee

Not Included

Drinks, Personal fee, Travel Insurance

You Should Bring

Comfortable trekking shoes, sunscreen, a hat, mosquito repellent.