Explore the Unseen Beauty of Vietnam with Sapa Y Ty Bac Ha Hiking Tours

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our 10-day Sapa Y Ty Bac Ha Hiking Tours, a journey that promises to unveil the hidden treasures of Vietnam's stunning landscapes. This meticulously crafted itinerary offers an immersive experience into the heart of Vietnam’s natural and cultural wonders.

Sapa Y Ty Bac Ha Hiking Tours are designed for those who seek an authentic and thrilling exploration of Vietnam. Starting in the picturesque town of Sapa, renowned for its terraced rice fields and vibrant local markets, you will trek through some of the most breathtaking scenery in Southeast Asia. As you hike through lush valleys and rugged mountains, you will encounter the rich diversity of Vietnam’s ethnic minority communities, each with its unique traditions and way of life.

One of the highlights of our Vietnam adventure tours is the journey to Y Ty. Nestled in the clouds, Y Ty is a hidden gem that offers a truly off-the-beaten-path experience. The serene landscapes, coupled with the warmth of the local people, make this a must-visit destination for avid hikers and nature lovers. Our Y Ty hiking excursions will take you through terraced fields, ancient forests, and remote villages, providing ample opportunities to capture stunning photographs and create lasting memories.

The adventure continues in Bac Ha, where the vibrant Sunday market is a feast for the senses. As you explore this bustling market, you will be immersed in the lively atmosphere, with the sounds of bargaining, the colorful display of goods, and the aroma of traditional foods filling the air. Our Bac Ha hiking adventures include visits to local villages, where you can witness the daily life and culture of the Hmong, Tay, and Phu La people.

Throughout our 10-day hiking tours in Vietnam, you will be accompanied by experienced guides who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love for the region. They will lead you on carefully selected routes that showcase the best of Vietnam’s natural beauty and cultural heritage. Whether you are an experienced trekker or a first-time hiker, our tours are designed to cater to all levels of fitness and experience.

Our commitment to responsible tourism ensures that your adventure will have a positive impact on the local communities and the environment. We work closely with local partners to provide sustainable tourism experiences that benefit both travelers and the host communities.

Join us on our Vietnam trekking tours and discover the enchanting beauty of Sapa, Y Ty, and Bac Ha. Our hiking tours in Vietnam offer a unique opportunity to connect with nature, explore remote regions, and experience the rich cultural tapestry of this incredible country. Book your spot on our Vietnam hiking trips today and embark on a journey that will leave you with unforgettable memories.

Day 1: Hanoi – Lao Cai – Sapa

Following to having breakfast in hotel, leaving the hustling and bustling city behind,our shuttle bus take transfer 4 hours on newly high way Hanoi – Lao Cai.  You will quickly admire stunning scenery and authentic village life of nothern Vietnam. Have lunch in Lao Cai City, after lunch, our driver will take you  on alluring road to Sapa. Upon Sapa, you do check in  and relax by yourself. Dinner and stay overnight in Sapa.
Summary: 
Activity: Transferring 5 hours fom Ha Noi - Sapa
Accommodation: Bamboo Hotel****
Meals: L/D
Hiking  distance: No

Day 2: Sapa – Cat Cat –Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van, Trek 

Have breakfast in hotel, we commence trekking from hotel, through the vibrant town and turn of to beaten track road lead to Cat Cat village – home of Black Hong people. On the way you have good chance to acquaint with  with hill tribe people, share with them about their unique culture and customs. You also admire breathtaking scenery, picturesque rice terrace paddy fields. We trek down to village and turn off the trail to contemplate unspoited nature, limestone panoramas. Arriving Y linh Ho  for picnic lunch.
After lunch we start trekking downhill to Muong Hoa Valley through rice paddies and small hamlets to learn the life of hill tribes here. you will continue trekking through villages and rice terraced fields to Ta Van village settled by Dzay ethnic which is supposed to be the most beautiful village in the area. Have dinner and overnight at a local family in Ta Van – homestay of the Dzay people village.
Summary: 
Activity: 17 km Hiking from hotel Cat Cta – Y linh Ho - Tavan
Accommodation: Ecohomestay
Meals: B/L/D
Hiking  distance: 17 Km

 Day 3: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Sapa 

After recharging energy for new hiking day, we commence  trekking tour to the Red Dao people at Giang Ta Chai village where we also see a lovely waterfall. The Red Dao women have very colorful red embroideries and coins on their clothing, on their head they wear a red scarf. Some of the women have shaved off their eyebrows because of a nice Red Zao legend. We continue along small paths in the rice fields, cross the Muong Hoa River, Suspending Bridge and walk up to Supan village where you will meet the transfer back to Sapa. Have lunch at the local restaurant. Free for leisure – shopping and visit Sapa town, Sapa market in the afternoon.
Summary: 
Activity: Hiking 12 km from Tavan – Su Pan
Accommodation: Bam boo hotel****
Meals: B/L/D
Hiking  distance: 12 Km

Day 4: Sapa – Muong Hum – Trinh Tuong – Lung Po – Y Ty 

After breakfast, our driver and guide will take you from Sapa to the O Qui Ho Pass to start our adventure tour by trekking down to Y Ty Village. After a long trek, we will stop for a break and taste the local dishes in Mong Xoa before our car take us to Trinh Tuong village(35km) which is home to the famous houses with rammed earth walls drawing the eyes of many photographers. There, we will have chance to communicate with the friendly locals, deeply understand the life of the highlanders as well as how they build their rammed-earth houses.
We will then continue driving along the border with China to reach Lung Po (22km) where the Red River start its flow into Vietnam land and meet a blue water spring. 
It’s no doubt that the scenery here is so adorable and poetic. After a short break here to relax and enjoy peaceful moments with bird songs surrounding, our journey will be continued to Y Ty valley by car to reach a vantage point for cloud watchers. This trekking day will end in Y Ty, we will stay in a local home-stay and enjoy the dinner with local foods. 
Summary: 
Activity:  Transferring and hiking in village
Accommodation: Y Ty Bungalow
Meals: B/L/D
Hiking  distance: 12 Km

Day 5: Y Ty – Ngai Thau – Den Sang – Nhiu Co San

After a deep sleep at the home-stay and an energy breakfast, we will trek through the path hidden in the clouds of Y Ty – Ngai Thau to Den Sang, then our car will pick we up then we depart to Sang Ma Sao Village for another 8-km trekking along the rough rocky routes to Nhiu Co San Village.
After enjoying a local lunch, we will trek and discover the ancient stone path hidden in the forest. 30km stone road from the last century riskily located along the stream and deeply connecting into Hoang Lien jungle will surely amaze you. We’ll then stop for camping in the forest, next to the stream in the primary forest. Dinner and exciting camp-fire will be served and we’ll sleep overnight in camp.
Summary: 
Activity: Hiking in hidden path
Accommodation: Campsite
Meals:B/L/ D
Hiking  distance: 20 km

Day 6: Windy Pass – Sang Ma Sao – Y ty

On this day, we will conquer the windy pass by trekking through the ancient stone trail, visiting the ancient tombs of the workers sacrificed in building this road at the top of the pass. We will then return back to the start trekking point and be picked-up by driver to go back to Y Ty to have a late dinner.
Accommodation: Home-stay
Summary: 
Activity: Hiking
Accommodation: Bungalow
Meals: B/L: D
Hiking  distance: 15 km

Day 7: Y Ty – Muong Hum – Sapa 

This day will bring you back to Sapa town. On the way, you’ll have a chance to join in Muong Hum Sunday hill tribe market before passing the rough way through the heaven gate to turn back to Sapa and end this adventure tour of conquering the Nhiu Co San peak.  Overnight in Sapa.
Summary: 
Activity: Transferring and visiting Market
Accommodation: Bamboo Hotel***
Meals: B/L/D
Hiking  distance: No

Day 8: Sapa – Lung Khau Nhin Market – Bac Ha

we will drive toward to visit Cao Son Market. Cao Son Market is a small/medium sized market held every Wednesday. Set among beautiful rolling mountains .
This is a colorful market full of local products and handicrafts. Here you will find Flower H’mong, Black Zao, Nung, Tu Di, Pa Di ethnic form villages in the surrounding region but many come from China to add more colors to the market. Cheerful and smiling faces are everywhere at the market place and the peoples behaved like close friends meeting again after long time away. 
It is easy to realize women from different groups through traditional costumes they wear while men’s dresses are similar.
As with most markets, it starts early. So an early start is again advised. A typical itinerary for Cao Son Market would be: Enjoy spending time walking around the market taking in the sights and sounds (not to mention tastes) and perhaps engage in some business with the local people. After visiting Cao Son market, we will drive to Coc Ly market. We visit the market with all colorful ethnic people such as Flower Hmong, Phu La and Dao Tuyen who gathers to buy and sell. Before lunch we go on a short trek to the nearby village of Sa Koun Ho which is inhabited by the Flower Hmong and Black Dao minority. 
We enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before we leave Coc Ly and drive to Trung Do village – inhabited by Tay minority. From the village we go by boat down the river, where we experience the magnificent sight of the beautiful caves and bustling life on the riverbank. The boat trip takes us about 2-2 1/2 hours before we are picked up by our car. Transfer to Bac Ha Town.
Summary: 
Activity:Transferring and visiting Cao Son  or lung Khau Nhin Makret
Accommodation: Ngan Nga Hotel***
Meals: B/L/D
Hiking  distance:/ Boat Trip on Chay River

Day 9:  Bac Ha – Ta Van Chu

Recharging energy for new adventure day from hotel, we commence hiking day from hotel, walking on asphalt road few kilometer before turning off the dirt road and buffalo road to Ta Van Chu Village.
you will be quickly fascinated and rewarded by stunning scenery and outstanding landscapes on the way. You will be impressive on rustic Hmong village and rice terraces fields, schooling kids on the way going to school.
Have picnic lunch enroute,  Following to lunch time, we continue to follow step rice fields to Ta Van Chu village. Upon arriving homestay, do check in and relax with cold beer for refreshment.Have dinner and stay overnight in Ta Van Chu Homestay.
Summary: 
Activity: Hiking from hotel – Ta Van Chu
Accommodation: Ecohomestay
Meals: B/L/D
Hiking  distance: 16 km

Day 10 : Ta Van Chu – Can Cau  – Bac Ha – Ha Noi

Get up early to contemplate stunning scenery and fresh atmostphere in morning. Have hearty breakfast with our host.  Say good bye them. We commence our new adventure day from homestay, hiking descendingly along hillside, rice terrace to Can Cau Market .spending 1 and half hour to visit colorful hill tribe market. Meet our bus transfer back to Hotel for lunch. After lunch, we continue our trip to hotel.. take quick shower. Our bus take and transfer us back to Hanoi. Enjoy 5 hours on bus to Hanoi. Upon arriving hotel, do check in  and relax.
Summary: 
Activity: Hiking and transfering back to Hanoi
Accommodation: The Light Hotel****
Meals: B/L/D
Transferring distance: 350 km/ 5 hours

Day 11 : Hanoi –Departure

Have breakfast in hotel. You are free by your own . our driver andd guide will meet you again at oppoitment time and transfer to Noi Bai international Airport to catch the flight onwards. Our service will finish. Thanks for your join a life time holiday with us. See you again.
Summary: 
Activity: Transferring back to Airport
Accommodation: Onward
Meals: B/
Transferring : 30 km

What To Expect
This tour is designed to be Eco- tour, off the beaten track, culture tours and adventure tours for those who are keen on getting out of crowded, nature lovers. Vietnam has made great changes in tourist accommodations and services in recent years, but please remember that it is still a developing country, so we may experience occasionally. specially in remote area inconveniences. All our accommodations: will be clean and comfortable, with private western toilet and shower/bath. The hotels have been chosen for your comfort as well as their proximity to prime photographic locations.

Meals: if you have any specific food requirements ( vegetarian, vegan, food allergies) please inform us in advance so that we can provide notice to our restaurant, tour guide, our partners so that they can server you better. If you are a food lover, Snail Adventure tours can be your culinary guide and provide you opportunity to savor tempting local food and world famous – dishes.

Tour included in:

English speaking hiking guide ( other languages upon requests)
Accommodations are based on double/ twin occupancy
Ecohomestay with private house and shared mat / berth with individual.
Meals details in itineraries ( 10 breakfast, 10 lunches, 10 dinners)
A/C transfer/ and transportation
Sightseeing excursions as outlined itineraries
One night in Campsite
First aid kit
Cold water box, small fresh towel.
Mineral water for drinking
Boat Trip in Chay River.

Tour excluded in:

International airfare
Travel insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks in meals
Mineral water beyond that supplied
Optional excursions
Additional transport required due to any emergency situation
Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry bills.
Visa fee
Departure  tax