From Den Thang mountain range to Muong Hoa valley, ref. W1H
(Sau Chua – Sa Seng – Hang Da – Hau Thao)
Highlights:
Locating just at the south-eastern side of Ham Rong mountain and just close to Sapa town but this valley seems to be unknown by most of the tour operators as well as visitors. Inhabited by the Hmong peoples, this narrow valley is quiet.
Itinerary:
Met up at your hotel in Sapa by local guide and driver for a short road transfer along the national road 4D northeastwards to the trekking point. Trekking uphill on a large and rocky path for 2 hours along the narrow valley which runs between two high mountains passing two hamlets of the Black H’mong of Sa Pa Commune: Sau Chua and Sa Seng. The H’mong peoples here have just recently change their living way from sifting style into the sedentary one. So there are still a lot traces of the past time can be seen: rudimentary houses, stone wall around homes… Lunch break in the village.
After Lunch, continue along the same trail gradually uphill the Den Thang mountain for an hour to Hang Da Village of the H’mong which sits at 1,800m height and over looking down the Muong Hoa Valley. Paying visit to several local homes.
Leaving Hang Da and enjoy easy walk on high elevation for half an hour which offers great view of Muong Hoa Valley until arriving to Thao Hong Den, another village of the Black H’mong. Paying visiting to several local homes. This portion of the trek offers chances for taking the best photos of landscapes.
Getting downhill for another hour along a dirt track to Pho Village at the center of Hau Thao Commune. Picked up and transfer back to Sapa.
Approx: 1-hour driving/ 6 hours walking/ 1-hour lunch.
This is private tour
Cost: US$ 30 per person
Inclusive
• English speaking guide
• All needed transport
• Water, snack and fruit
• Entrance fees
• (Lunch on full day walk)
Exclusive
• Personal Pocket Money
• Soft drink (beer, coca cola…)
• Insurance
• All other services not indicated above
Ban Khoang – Ta Giang Phing- Silver water fall- Love waterfall – Haven gate W1I
Highlights:
Leave the busy life behind to enjoy a nice walk in an quiet area. Inhabited by the Red Dao and Hmong peoples. This valley is quiet and non touristic which is quite different from Ta Phin or Muong Hoa valleys where the local peoples have changed much because of the strong influence of tourism.
Itinerary:
Met up at your hotel in Sapa by local guide and driver for a short road transfer heading northwards of Sapa along national road 4C to O Quy Ho with several stops for magnificent landscapes of Fansipan, Sin Chai valley and especially amazing flower and vegetable farms . Then turn right to follow a narrow road for half an hour getting through the wild region with thick rain forest covering walled-up mountains, passing several waterfalls before arriving to Ban Khoang, a village of the Red Zao ethnic peoples who live their unique way of life and well maintain their traditional values. The village looks prosperous thanks to the combination of wet rice cultivation on the terraced fields with cardamom farming under the shade of trees in thick forest. Spend over an hour walking to explore this remote village for a brief understanding of local life. Leaving Ban Khoang and process along the road for about 10km to Ta Giang Phin valley inhabited by the Black Hmong who live in some small villages scattering along a peaceful stream.
Enjoy an hour lunch break on the bank of a stream before walking along village path which connects village to village to witness daily activities of local life such as plough and harrow the fields, growing, harvesting or doing some house work. In leisure months men often gather to built new houses or repair parts of old ones while women stay home making their traditional costumes. The walk ends in mid afternoon, picked up for the road ride to silverwater fall- laove waterfall- haven gate
The Silver Waterfall is located about a half hour from Sapa town which offers stunning views over surrounding mountains and lush forests belonging to Hoang Lien National Park. You are advised to stop by a farm for a cup of tea and talk with people to understand their local life. Then we continue our drive uphill take a walk throught the jungle to love water fall then Heavens Gate the highest stretch of road in Vietnam as well as the provincial border of Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces then take a walk to love waterfall . Enjoy fantastic view over the valley!
Approx: 2-hour driving/ 4 hours walking/ 1-hour lunch.
This is private tour
Cost: US$ 40 per person
Inclusive
• English speaking guide
• All needed transport
• Water, snack and fruit
• Entrance fees
• (Lunch on full day walk)
Exclusive
• Personal Pocket Money
• Soft drink (beer, coca cola…)
• Insurance
• All other services not indicated above