Number one top rated ethical cultural trekking and homestay by ETHOS
We are an award winning Social impact organisation with a long track record of supporting ethnic minority communities by empowerment through sustainable, ethical tourism. We are proud to feature in the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame after maintaining our position as the top tour provider in our region for over five years. Our aims and objectives are to provide experiential, cultural opportunities for visitors to Sapa, but we also care for the natural environment, our growing guide team, and the local communities in which we work. ETHOS constantly strive to improve our operations and services through self-evaluation, innovation & creativity. As well as tours, our community leadership team run regular human trafficking awareness and prevention workshops. Our guides are also pivotal in a wide range of dynamic community education, healthcare, hygiene & sanitation projects. Our tours are now supporting 49 families across 19 villages in four provinces. We also have 26 ongoing development projects
Description
Itinerary
Day 1: The Spirit Tree
Pass By: Sapa, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
The first day trek is approximately 14km, with the first six kilometres over relatively easy, but undulating terrain. This route passes through rice terraces and traditional villages. There is a steep climb of around 2km before stopping to cook lunch and share together with your host family. There is then a downhill walk down to your homestay.
Meals included:
• Lunch: Share a feast with your Hmong host family. Share stories and learn about culture over fresh, local food.
• Dinner: Dinner is together with your host family in your homestay.
Accommodation included: Homestays offer access to real village life. Hmong homes are set within the rice paddies & have incredible views.
Day 2: Rice terraces and bamboo forests
Pass By: Sapa, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
Continue your trek with lots of flexibility in both distance and challenge. Taxi pick up in the afternoon will bring you back to Sapa.
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Try a local breakfast with your homestay host family.
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No accommodation included on this day.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Water and refreshments
- Homestay accomodation
- 2x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- 1x Breakfast
- 1x Dinner
Exclusions
- Travel insurance
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Minimum group size of two required for this booking
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Operates
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Cancellation
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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