Lao Chai - Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai Full Day Trek Adventure

Tour Code: SAP-08 Duration: Approx 8 hours

An exciting trip for adventure lovers to ethnic villages of Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai to uncover the beauty of Sapa and more.

Highlights:

• Descend Muong Hoa Valley to Lao Chai Village to meet the Friendly Black HMong People, and Enjoy the Picturesque view of Rice Terraces
• Come to Ta Van Village and gain more Insights into the Cultural Activities of the Giay People
• Enjoy a Delightful, hot and Steamy meal with the Locals
• Giang Ta Chai Offers Visitors a Simple yet Breathtaking, Colorful view of the rich Vegetation and Thick Forests

Tour Description:

Get on the car and drive from Sapa to Lao Cai to start on your trekking adventure. Walk along Muong Hoa slope, through the meandering mountainous path of Hoang Lien Mountain range and arrive at Lao Chai village. Similar to the road leading to the village itself, Lao Chai is surrounded by mountains: the Hoang Lien Mountain and the Ham Rong Mountain range. Lying in the peach-shaped valley, the first thing of Lao Chai that will catch your attention is going to be the endless lush rice terraces. Watching the rice terrace from afar, you will feel like they are extending to the very doorstep of each villager’s house. Visit Lao Chai and come across the daily routine of the locals, the hard working Black Hmong at the rice fields as well as their meticulous hand-made colourful brocades.

Then, continue on your adventure to Ta Van village. The trail to Ta Van is narrow and small. To enter Ta Van, you need to go past thick bushes, colourful flowers on the side of the roads and across a suspension bridge. Ta Van is situated close to Lao Chai, thus, it is also surrounded by tall proud mountains, and the vast rice terrace seems like the staircase leading up to the peak of the mountains. Stumble upon the unending corn fields when strolling around the village. Ta Van is one of the few places you can meet the Giay people. Therefore, take a break and enjoy lunch at a local traditional house. Enjoy the delightful steamy food while talking to the villagers, gaining more insight into their culture and everyday life. Have a short rest after the meal to fully recharge yourself.

Leaving Ta Van behind, continue on your adventure to Giang Ta Chai village. On your way there, you will come across a magnificent waterfall. Stop to appreciate the beauty of it or maybe take some pictures as a remembrance. Have another short rest at the waterfall before carrying on the adventure through the bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai. Unlike the two previous destinations, this village is enveloped in dense green forests. This is where you will encounter the Red Dao. Dao people, like their fellow ethnic group, they do sophisticated brocades, carve beautiful silver jewellery, knit bags and farming work for their living. Moreover, the Red Dao at Ta Chai is well-known for their herbal baths, which is known to bring numerous benefits to the skin and health in general. Giang Ta Chai will also be your last stop as you will be walking back to the main road, where a vehicle is waiting to take you back after the exciting adventure.

Cancellation Policy:

Please refer to our refunds policy under Terms of Use section

Pick-Up Time:

• 7:00 am - 7:30 am

What's Included:

• Return transfers
• Fruit (at the farms)
• Lunch
• Bottled water
• English-speaking Guide
• Entrance fee

What's Not Included:

• Any Items Not Mentioned

Additional Information:

• It is advisable to wear shorts, long pants, tights and t-shirts; strap sandals or shoes. No white clothing.
• Do take note that the locals peddling their items for sale is common in these areas
• Children below the age of 10 years old are not allowed for tour as the walking might be too strenuous for young children
• This tour is subject to availability. Please check with Adventoro Concierge (Call / Whatsapp +6010 468 8011) to inquire about the availability of this tour
• Prices shown are based on minimum of 2 pax. For solo travellers please check in with Adventoro Concierge
• Transfer duration above are estimated and subject to traffic and weather condition, and not inclusive of any sightseeing tours
• Please adhere to strict pick-up time punctuality. Tour operators may forfeit tours for travellers if no-show during stipulated time
• Registered name of the traveller must be corresponding with photograph documentation (Example: Passport). Tour operators reserve the right to reject if registered traveller fails to provide photographed documentation of their own

Pick-Up Location(s)

Refer to the map below to see a list of pick up location(s) that are available for you to choose from. You can select your desired pick up location when you book the tour.

List of Location(s):

Pick up is also available for other location(s) under the vicinity of Sa Pa. For more information, please contact Adventoro's concierge service.