4 Days :Ha Noi - Lao Cai – Muong Hum – Ta Giang Phinh - Sapa – Ha Noi

Tour overview:

Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere and observe the colourful diversity of local products and crafts. The 4 days tour you will explore the bustling market, a true melting pot of minority ethnic communities including Hmong, Dao, Giay, and Ha Nhi. You will be surrounded by mountains and terraced rice fields. Begin your hike from Lao Chai to Ta Van village, inhabited by Hmong, Giay, and Dao ethnic groups.

Day 1 - Ha Noi – Lao Cai

Transfer to Ha Noi train station to board an overnight train to Lao Cai.

Overnight on the train.

Day 2 - Lao Cai – Muong Hum – Sang Ma Sao – Ta Giang Phinh

Arrival at Lao Cai train station. Enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant and take a short rest. Embark on a scenic journey to Muong Hum Sunday market. Take your time to explore this bustling market, a true melting pot of minority ethnic communities including Hmong, Dao, Giay, and Ha Nhi. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere and observe the colourful diversity of local products and crafts.

Transfer by car to Sang Ma Sao village. Embark on a 2-hour hike through the vast terraced rice fields of Sang Ma Sao, passing through ethnic villages surrounded by majestic mountains and forests. Return by car to Muong Hum for lunch.Transfer by car to Ta Giang Phinh village, home to a vibrant Hmong ethnic community and the magnificent surrounding terraced rice fields. Walk along the village trail connecting Hmong hamlets, enjoying beautiful views of the terraced rice fields (4km-2h-2/5).Transfer to the farm-stay to relax and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Ngu Chi Son Mountain. Experience the tranquillity of this mountainous region while being captivated by the breathtaking landscapes.(B,L,D)

Day 3 - Ta Giang Phinh – Sapa – Lao Cai – Ha Noi

Check-out and proceed to Sapa. Arrival at Lao Chai, a Black Hmong village surrounded by mountains and terraced rice fields. Begin your hike from Lao Chai to Ta Van village, inhabited by Hmong, Giay, and Dao ethnic groups. Explore their daily life and immerse yourself in their culture. While rice cultivation is their main activity, they are also known for bamboo instrument making and intricate silver engravings. (4km-2h-2/5). Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon free to explore Sapa at your leisure. Late afternoon, transfer to Lao Cai train station. Dinner at a local restaurant in Sapa or in Lao Cai. Board the overnight train to Ha Noi.

* OPTIONAL: Excursion to Fansipan by mountain train and cable car (to be paid on-site)

Embark on an unforgettable adventure by taking a scenic cable car ride to the summit of Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina at 3,143 meters. Step out of the cable car and be amazed by the beauty that awaits you. After enjoying the views and exploring the summit, descend on foot and take the cable car back to the base station, then proceed to the town of Sapa . (B,L,D)

Day 4 - Ha Noi

Arrival in Ha Noi, transfer to your hotel or next destination. End of the tour.