SAPA Trekking with SUE
MUONG HOA VALLEY trek and homestay (Two days)
Day 1: Sapa → Sa Seng → Hang Da → Cau La Chuoi
Day 2: Cau La Chuoi → Lao Chai → Ta Van → Giang Ta Chai → Sapa
Difficulty: Medium
Included: Home-cooked dinner, 2x lunch, 1x breakfast, homestay, transport from Giang Ta Chai to Sapa
and trekking guide
Not included: Water, insurance, tips
You should bring: Comfortable shoes
Day 1:
At 9:30 the trek starts in the center of Sapa. We will walk towards the new market on the edge of the town. From there we hike up the hill for some spectacular views of Sapa. We keep walking through the incredible rocky landscape surrounding Sa Seng village. Sa Seng is a small Hmong farming village located on the edge of the hill. After Sa Seng village we have lunch and a well-deserved short break. After lunch we continue our trek in the direction of Hang Da village. This part of the trek will be the most rewarding with some breathtaking views of Muong Hoa valley. On the way you can stop at one of the small roadside shops and try some sugar cane. Continue to trek downhill through the woods towards Cau La Chuoi village. Cau La Chuoi village is a small Hmong farmers community and the home of Sue’s parents, this is where you will spend the night. You can relax a bit and meet Sue’s parents before it is time to make dinner. Learn about daily village life for the Hmong while enjoying your homestay. Sue will teach you how to make spring rolls and a delicious home-cooked meal will be prepared. During dinner try drinking some rice wine with your host.
Day 2:
The next morning trekking starts at 9 AM. First however it is time for breakfast to give you the strength for another long day of trekking. The trek will start downhill to Muong Hoa valley and Lao Chai village. We will walk past grazing buffalos and through a beautiful small bamboo forest before reaching Lao Chai. We will then walk through the Hmong village of Lao Chai towards Ta Van where we will have a small lunch. From Ta Van the trek continues in the direction of Giang Ta Chai village. This part of the trek is a bit more difficult as we will walk through the rice paddies. Make sure you take in the spectacular views along the way. After the rice paddies we hike up the hill and through another bamboo forest. This will take us to a steep waterfall with clear mountain water. Take a moment to relax on top of the waterfall and enjoy the view. After the waterfall we will go downhill to the village of Giang Ta Chai. Giang Ta Chai is a Red Dao village. The Red Dao are easily recognizable by the red scarfs they wear on their heads. In addition Red Dao women shave off their eyebrows. Take the opportunity to immerse in the Red Dao culture and take a look at their houses, traditionally made out of bamboo and wood. In Giang Ta Chai a car will be waiting to pick you up and take you back to Sapa.
