Ta Phin Half Day Biking Adventure

Tour Code: SAP-17 Duration: Approx 5 Hours

Combine mountain biking, trekking and sightseeing on a single cycling trip around the stunning Ta Phin.

Highlights:

• Uncover the rich Tradition and Custom of the Black Hmong and Red Dao Tribes with a Visit to Sapa’s Local Village
• Strike up a Conversation and Enrich Yourself with folk Stories and Personal Accounts of Local Villagers on how they go About Their Daily Lives Revolving Around Their Livelihood
• Marvel the Magnificent Sight of Sapa’s Valley at its Fullest Including the Verdant rice Fields, Breathtaking Rural view and Locals Going About Their Daily Routine

Tour Description:

Grab on to your bicycle and start pedalling straight through the town of Sapa. Say goodbye to the busy city and chaotic traffic before turning your wheels and pedalling your way straight to the outskirts of Sapa. Cycle downhill through the green grass, scattered bushes, and tall trees on the roadside as you feel the breeze touching your cheeks. Before long, the famous Ta Phin village will come into sight and you will see just how lively it is when compared to the other villages near Sapa. This village is also home to the Black Hmong and Red Dao and is famous for its local agricultural products and practices.

Living side by side still allows the cultures of Black Hmong and Red Dao to remain original to each of their ancestral values. The members of the Black Hmong tribe usually don themselves in traditional attire and dark-coloured headscarf. The Red Dao people don a brighter coloured costume, most notable of all is their red headscarf. The Hmong members are well-known for dyeing their pieces of cloth in dark deep indigo color so it is not weird to see a tint of indigo ink on the fingers of Hmong women.. Dao women are famous for their meticulous brocade products, which people often buy as a souvenir for their loved ones. Be sure to spare some time to check out these unique products for yourself as well.

Besides the products sold by the Hmong and Dao, do not miss the chance to try the Dao’s herbal bath. A single herbal bath contains at least 10 different types of herbs, sometimes even going as many as 120. The herbs are collected from the forest and are believed to improve one’s health when bathed on the skin. It is said that Dao women go back to their work after only a few days’ rests after giving birth as a result of the herbal bath. Then, be sure to check out the abandoned monastery of Ta Phin as well, a resident that used to house twelve sisters during the Vietnam war. The nuns have since abandoned the building due to the war and it is now abandoned. However, the red moss covering the exterior exudes an almost dream-like feel to it, a perfect one for the photobook. Finally, bid goodbye to the village and head back to town on your tour car to conclude your tour.

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
• Bicycle
• 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
• There will be a supply car during the trip
• The tour takes about 3 hours of cycling, 1 hour of walking, and 30 minutes of driving (going back to Sapa by car is optional, you can cycle back to the town if you wish to)
• 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.