Tam Duong Hill Tribes Excursion

Tour Code: SAP-12 Duration: Approx 8 hours

After touring Silver Waterfall and Heaven’s Gate, come to Tam Duong town to learn more about the authentic hill tribe lifestyle of the Black Thai, Lu and Flower Hmong!

Highlights:

• Marvel the Spectacular Panorama view of Sapa from the Highest Road of Vietnam
• Admire the Magnificent Beauty of Silver Waterfall
• Witness the Busy Trading Activities  Between the Different hill Tribes at Tam Duong
• Visit Villages on your way to Sapa and talk to the Villagers to gain more Insight into their Culture and Customs, their Daily Routine as well
• Enjoy the Wonderful Sight of vast rice Terrace Fields, wide corn Fields and two or Three Generations of Women Tending to Their Fields in Traditional Costume

Tour Description:

A jeep will take you uphills towards Heaven’s Gate. On the way to the highest road of Vietnam, stop by at one of Sapa 10 most magnificent waterfalls: the Silver Waterfall. It is 200 meters tall and is upstream of the beautiful Muong Hoa stream. Water hits the rocks below so hard that you have trouble hearing even yourself talking. Nevertheless, the roar of the waterfall is complimenting the magnificence of the waterfall all the more, even adding a “fierce” feeling to it. After visiting the waterfall, get back on the jeep and head to Heaven Gate. Situating on the highest road of Vietnam, Heaven Gate offers you a stunning panorama view of Sapa. The landscape here is usually cloudy due to its height, wind blowing and the surrounding dense vegetation stretching endlessly easily makes you feel like standing in the middle of straight-out fairytale book site.

Continue on your trip to Tam Duong. Tam Duong is a frontier town located in a beautiful valley, hiding behind mountains and hills. It is home to many different hill tribes such as the Black Dao, Hmong, Man Tien, Lu and so on. Coming to the town, you will find yourself lost in the middle of the authentic lifestyle of the hill tribes here: woman dressing in their traditional colourful costumes with slightly pink tinted cheeks carrying bags of peanuts, cereals or meticulously made brocade goods. If you come here on a market day, you will have the chance of witnessing the busy trade between the people living here. The busy market enables visitors to learn how both lively and self-sufficient life in Tam Duong is. Then, enjoy the meal in a local restaurant nearby and have a short rest before beginning the trek towards other spectacular villages of Sapa. After restoring your lost energy, you will start walking back to Sapa.

There will be three stops on the way back: Na Hum, Bo and Chu Va village. These villages are home to three different ethnic groups, all of which will provide you with an authentic hill tribe experience. Na Hum is inhabited by the Black Thai. Black Thai people mostly live off of their land, tending to their rice terrace fields, corn fields and other vegetable gardens. They own a rich culture of poems, legends, fairy tales and so on, as letters and writings have played a significant role earlier comparing to other hill tribes. Bo village is resided by the Lu minority. You may encounter woman meticulously weaving colourful pieces of brocade when visiting the village. Another special feature of the village is that Lu women dye their teeth black using vegetable, as they consider white teeth a symbol of demonism or beasts from the monster kingdom. Lastly, Chu Va village is home to the Flower Hmong. The name originated from the colourful embroidery on their clothes, comparing to their fellow Black Hmong who tends to dress in darker articles of clothing. Meet and talk to villagers about their culture and customs, their lifestyle and more to learn more about the beauty of Sapa’s ethnic minority groups.

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.