[1Day] Trekking to Ta Phin village - Red Dao people’s village and Ban Khoang village
Ta Phin is located about 13 km northeast of Sapa town. Like many other routes in Lao Cai, the road to Ta Phin is quite winding and difficult to Ta Phin village if you are not familiar with the topography. This is also one of the reasons why, despite its impressive beauty of mountains and wild forests, it is known by not too many tourists.
Ban Khoang Village is home to two main ethnic groups, the Red Dzao and Hmong, with the majority of Red Dzao. When you come to this village, you can see a typical ethnic living space with simple stilt houses, colorful handmade costumes and lots of traditional dishes, full of the mountainous flavor.
Highlight
- Enjoy the view of O Quy Ho Pass and Sin Chai valley, through the vibrant flower and vegetable farms.
- Explore the peaceful life of the H'mong and Red Dao people, see the terraced fields and the majestic Ngu Chi Son mountain.
- Enjoy local cuisine at a Red Dao family, with a peaceful mountain view and brocade weaving
- Relax with a Red Dao herbal bath, famous for its health benefits.
Booking
Detail program
07:30 - 08:00: Our local guide with a car will come and pick you up from your accommodation then start the journey.
The trip begins from Ban Khoang village far from Sapa town about 12 km, so it takes about 20 ~ 30 minutes to reach the local village road. The road in Ban Khoang now is upgraded better than before to make it easier for local people to travel easier.
From Sapa along national road 4D for 8 km to O Quy Ho with several stops for magnificent landscapes of Fansipan Mountain and Sin Chai valley and especially amazing flower and vegetable farms, you can admire before 1 part of the longest pass in Vietnam.
08:30: Arrive at the village entrance of Ban Khoang village
From here you will discover the local things in H’mong village that are not touristy and you can see the view on the way, you will see water buffalo, chickens, dogs, pigs and beautiful landscapes of terraced fields and mountains. Admire Ngu Chi Son is just a majestic mountain with the shape of five fingers pointing up to the sky.
Ban Khoang is a small, pristine and peaceful village, located in the middle of majestic nature, and is mainly inhabited by ethnic minorities such as the Dao and H'mong people. Ban Khoang is famous for its beautiful natural landscape, including green hills, forests, and terraced fields. During the rice harvest season, the terraced fields here are covered in bright yellow, creating a very poetic and charming scene.
11:30 - 12:00: Have lunch at Ta Phin village - the original Red Dao village.
After a morning of trekking, you will arrive at Ta Phin Village and stop at a small local restaurant run by a Red Dao family. You will enjoy lunch with local dishes in village space, admiring the beautiful mountain scenery. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Ta Phin village.
13:00: Discover Ta Phin Village and try some local things here
After lunch, you will continue walking through rice fields and beautiful scenery to Ta Phin Village - home to the Red Dao people. Here, you have free time to walk around the village, learn about the life and culture of the Red Dao people.
13:30: Visit Ta Phin Cave and the craft area and interact with the locals
Coming to Ta Phin, visitors will see the image of Red Dao women in colorful traditional costumes. They sit and embroider, making brocade products such as scarves, bags, and clothes dyed with indigo.
The guide will take you to visit some traditional houses of the people, explore the famous caves in the village, and experience the typical living space of the Red Dao people.
14:30 - 15:00: Come to local Red Dao house and take a herbal bath
You will learn about the herbal leaves and the way that the Red Dao people make the herbs. This type of bath uses herbs collected from the forest by the Red Dao people, which have a relaxing and health-enhancing effect.
This is an opportunity to relax after a day of trekking, experience more local culture and enjoy relaxing moments.
16:00: The car will pick you up from Ta Phin village center to return to Sapa, ending the trip.
Services
- Hotel pick-up
- Lunch
- English/French speaking guide
- Water
- Private Car
- Entrance fee
- Tips for tour guide, staff and driver
- Personal expenses
- All services and items are not included
Policy
- Cancel 15 days before departure date: Guests will be refunded 100% of the tour cost.Cancel from 7 to 14 days: Guests will lose 30-50% of the tour cost.
- Cancel from 3 to 6 days: Guests will lose 70% of the tour cost.
- Cancel within 48 hours before departure: Tour cost will not be refunded.
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