Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi to Moc Chau
Hanoi to Moc Chau- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer from Hanoi to Moc Chau via Hoa Binh and limestone mountains (190 km)
- Visit ethnic Thai village near Moc Chau to experience culture and hospitality
Landmarks Hoa Binh Province Mai Chau - Day 2
Moc Chau to Nghia Lo
Moc Chau to Nghia Lo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Moc Chau to Nghia Lo via Moc Chau Plateau and ethnic communities (240 km)
- Possible stop at local tea plantation
Landmarks Moc Chau Plateau - Day 3
Nghia Lo to Mu Cang Chai
Nghia Lo to Mu Cang Chai- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Hmong village), Dinner
Included Activities
- 1.5-hour hike to Hmong village
- Short afternoon walk to Thai village
- Transfer from Nghia Lo to Mu Cang Chai through terraced landscapes (100 km)
Landmarks Mu Cang Chai - Day 4
Mu Cang Chai to Sapa
Mu Cang Chai to Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Transfer from Mu Cang Chai to Sapa via Than Uyen and Tram Ton Pass (170 km)
- Two-hour trek including local village visit
- Free time to explore Sapa
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Sapa
Landmarks Than Uyen Tram Ton Pass Sapa - Day 5
Sapa to Ta Phin
Sapa to Ta Phin- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch during trek), Dinner (Ethnic-style dinner with Red Dao host family)
Included Activities
- Morning free time to walk around Sapa
- Transfer to Ta Phin trek starting point
- 14 km Ta Phin trek with entry fees (4-5 hours, difficulty 4/5)
- Local field conversations and community interactions
- Picnic lunch during trek
- Ta Phin Red Dao village visit and host family welcome
- Ethnic-style dinner with Dao host family
Landmarks Ta Phin - Day 6
Ta Phin to Hanoi
Ta Phin to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Morning village experience with optional animal feeding, house cleaning, gardening, or breakfast preparation
- Short village walk or time enjoying views and host family company
- Transfer from Ta Phin to Sapa (30 minutes)
- Afternoon free time in Sapa to shower, relax, and explore
- Transfer from Sapa to Lao Cai train station at 5:30 PM
- Overnight AC soft-sleeper train to Hanoi, departing 8:15 PM, arriving 5:00 AM
Landmarks Lao Cai train station
