[2D1N] Trekking to the local villages non-tourists - Hard trek

08:00: Depart from Sapa town after you have breakfast at your hotel.

Local guide will pick you up in Sapa, then transfer by car to Lao Chai village - the starting point of the trekking journey.

08:30 - 10:00: Trekking through Lao Chai and going up to the top of the mountain in this village to visit smaller villages with beautiful views.

Start trekking from Lao Chai, explore the culture and life of the Black H'Mong people. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to admire the green terraced fields, stretching across the hillsides.
Along the way, you will see the traditional wooden houses of the H'Mong people and other ethnic minorities, creating a peaceful scene full of cultural colors.

10:00 - 12:30: Trekking from Lao Chai to San I and San II and having a picnic lunch on the hill with nature, wind and view.

The road from Lao Chai to San 1 is mountainous with small trails, through forests and terraced rice fields. San 1 is a small village located halfway up the mountain, little known and still retains its wild, isolated features.
Take a break and have lunch in the middle of nature. This is the time to enjoy the fresh air of the mountains and forests and admire the surrounding scenery with rice fields and mountains.
Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the mountains and forests and the vast landscape of the hills.

13:00 - 15:00: Trekking from San 1 to San 2
From San 1 to San 2, you will pass through narrower paths, which can be quite steep but offer an incredibly impressive view of the valley and the small streams flowing through. San 2 is situated at a higher elevation, offering a panoramic view of the villages below, especially beautiful when the afternoon sun sets. On the way, you might also encounter herds of livestock such as buffaloes and cows grazing along the path.

15:00 - 16:00: Trekking forward to Seo Mi Ti - where you see the rustic beauty that is without in other places.

Continue to Seo Mi Ti, where you will stay overnight. Seo Mi Ti is a quiet village, located between mountains and terraced rice fields. Upon arrival, check in at a local homestay and rest. Join activities with local people, enjoy the evening atmosphere at Seo Mi Ti, chat with the locals, learn about their culture and customs.

07:30 - 08:30: Have breakfast at homestay

A good sleep after a long trek on the day before, you wake up in the early morning and the local host will cook breakfast for you.

08:30 - 10:30: Trekking from Seo Mi Ti to Ma Quai Ho village

The road from Seo Mi Ti to Ma Quai Ho passes through hills and forests, creating a wild and peaceful natural space.

Ma Quái Hồ is a small village in the highlands of Sapa, embodying the pristine beauty and rich cultural characteristics of the Northwest region of Vietnam. Nestled deep in the mountains and forests, Ma Quái Hồ village is home to ethnic minorities, primarily the H'Mông and Dao Đỏ people. Because it is still quite pristine and not heavily exploited for tourism, Ma Quái Hồ attracts visitors with its peaceful atmosphere, stunning natural scenery, and unique indigenous culture.

10:30 - 13:00: Trekking from Ma Quai Ho to Ban Ho village to see more mountain scenery.

After leaving Ma Quai Ho, visitors will trek to Ban Ho, a large village located in the Sapa valley, where the Tay people mainly live.

Ban Ho is one of the attractive destinations in Sapa, located about 30 km southwest of Sapa town. This is a vast valley with stunning scenery and is primarily inhabited by the Tay ethnic group, along with a small number of Red Dao and H'Mong people. The highlight of Ban Ho is its simple, peaceful beauty and the distinctive culture of the Tay people.

13:00 - 14:00: Lunch at Ban Ho village: Take a break and have lunch at a local restaurant or homestay, enjoying typical Tay dishes.

14:30: End of the journey at Ban Ho, after visiting Ban Ho, the car will pick up guests to take them back to Sapa town.

15:30: Arrive in Sapa, ending the trekking journey full of experiences.