Hanoi to Sapa by bus 2 days – 1 night (overnight in Ban Ho village)

Come to Ban Ho, you get chance not only to view wonderful spots, enjoy fresh air but also to see natural beauty. You will have opportunity to see water fall, go swimming in hot water pool or cold water stream, find out traditional weave fabric, make brocade… and take part in community activities. you will be alive and living in the cozy ambiance and friendly family. Because the climate in Ban Ho is warmer than Sapa (between 18-25''C), in the afternoon, tourists can enjoy yourself in the stream Lave, sight Da Nhay waterfall... 

Duration: 2 days 1 night
Destinations: Su Pan, Ban Ho Village, Nam Toong, Thanh Phu

Price from: $100/pax 

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Ha Noi – Sapa by bus with a long trek Su Pan – Ban Ho village (L, D)

6.30 – 7.00: Pick up from your hotel/accommodation, get on big bus and depart for Sapa Town.

9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break

11.00: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa

13.00: Arrive Sapa Town with colourful traditional costumes of H’Mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.

Welcome drink and itinerary briefing

Enjoy the lunch with locally delicious Vietnamese dishes

14.15: A 45 minute drive to Su Pan village – home of H’Mong and Dzao Ethnic People; start the long trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream with the spectacular scenery. It is hard to see any tourists there. You approach Ban Ho village in the afternoon.

Trekking distance is about 6 kms and it lasts for 3 hours

17.30: Check in homestay; get to know the family of Tay People. You may attend farming or fishing or cooking local dishes with the family, enjoy dinner in peace and overnight at homestay.

Day 2: Short trek Ban Ho – Nam Toong – Thanh Phu - Sapa - Ha Noi (B, L)

7.30: Watch sunrise and have breakfast prepared by the family

8.30: Prepare luggage, say goodbye to the host and trek to you have a nice photo session of the amazing surrounding landscapes. You trek through Nam Toong village – home of Tay and red Dzao People.

Trekking distance is about 4 kms and it lasts for 2 hours

10.30: Trek to Thanh Phu Bridge, bus picks you up to come back Sapa Town. 12.00 – 15.00: Have a shower at hotel, have lunch, time at leisure on your own.

15.00: Meet all group members at hotel to get ready for Hanoi.

15.15: Get on bus to go back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks.

21.15: We say goodbye to you at your hotel/stay. Trip ends.

Trip includes

Modern air – conditioning bus with comfortable seats from Hanoi – Sapa and return
2 bottles of water, tissues, 2 snacks/2 ways/person on bus Ha Noi - Sapa - Ha Noi
Modern bus in Sapa with experienced drivers
English speaking tour leader escorted during the bus trip Hanoi – Sapa - Hanoi, local guide escorted in Sapa, Ban Ho
Meals as 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast with local dishes
All entrance tickets to indicated sites
Single basic bed with mosquito net in homestay
Insurance during time using the bus

Trip excludes

Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, personal expenses
Others not clearly mentioned above

Note

Old people should not attend the long trek (6 kms) due to its challenge and danger in case of rain
Handicapped people and children under 6 years old should not attend this tour
Homestay is totally different from hotel due to its basic and simple facilities    

Thing to bring

Warm clothes, scarf, hat, cap because the weather in Sapa is pretty unpredictable. It is normally cold in September, October, November, December, January, February and March
Due to altitude of Sapa, it is sometimes foggy in December, January, February and March.
Trekking shoes, sun glasses, sun cream, insect repellent are also necessary. You should take cash with you in Vietnam Dong because banking system in Sapa sometimes doesn’t function well. US Dollar, Euro, Australia Dollar are accepted in Sapa.
You should take medicine with you although there are some chemist’s shops in Sapa in case you get sick.