The Bamboo Trail
Experience code: BambooTrail
- “Trekking is the most perfect form of motion for a person who wants to discover the true life.” – Thoreau.
Duration: One Day
Departure time: 8.30am
Physical activity: Moderate to challenging
Distance: 11km to 14km with some flexibility in distance and trail type.
Location: Small traditional villages, bamboo forests, mountain streams, vast terraced valleys.
Travel Style: Cultural immersion and active adventure.
Connectivity: Wifi - None, Mobile coverage - good.
Background
This is a unique hiking experience incorporating three Hmong minority villages.
Elevation Gain: Significant (500 - 700 metres approx.)
Departure time: 8.30am
Physical activity: Moderate to challenging
Distance: 11km to 14km with some flexibility in distance and trail type.
Location: Small traditional villages, bamboo forests, mountain streams, vast terraced valleys.
Travel Style: Cultural immersion and active adventure.
Connectivity: Wifi - None, Mobile coverage - good.
Background
This is a unique hiking experience incorporating three Hmong minority villages.
Elevation Gain: Significant (500 - 700 metres approx.)
What to expect:
Embark on a trek from Sapa into the foothills of the Hoang Lien National Park. Journey through some of the most iconic and picturesque rice terraces in all of Vietnam. As you walk, you’ll traverse rice paddy walls and get a true sense of scale. The trail will also pass through serene woodlands, and enchanting bamboo forests, immersing yourself in the authentic rural charm of Sapa. Crossing babbling streams and over spectacular suspension bridges, this trek passes through three ethnic minority villages. During the trek, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a culturally immersive experience with lunch in a traditional Hmong home. Savour local cuisine, prepared with ingredients either picked fresh from their farms or foraged along the way.
On sunny days between May and October, there may also be opportunities to go for a swim in a mountain stream.
This trek offers a unique glimpse into the vibrant Hmong hill tribe culture, off the beaten tourist path.
Embark on a trek from Sapa into the foothills of the Hoang Lien National Park. Journey through some of the most iconic and picturesque rice terraces in all of Vietnam. As you walk, you’ll traverse rice paddy walls and get a true sense of scale. The trail will also pass through serene woodlands, and enchanting bamboo forests, immersing yourself in the authentic rural charm of Sapa. Crossing babbling streams and over spectacular suspension bridges, this trek passes through three ethnic minority villages. During the trek, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a culturally immersive experience with lunch in a traditional Hmong home. Savour local cuisine, prepared with ingredients either picked fresh from their farms or foraged along the way.
On sunny days between May and October, there may also be opportunities to go for a swim in a mountain stream.
This trek offers a unique glimpse into the vibrant Hmong hill tribe culture, off the beaten tourist path.
Included:
Excluded:
Costs:
- English Speaking local guide
- All required transportation
- Water and fruit
- Entrance fees to the Hoang Lien National Park
- Lunch
Excluded:
- Travel insurance
Costs:
Community based tourism is tourism in which local residents (often rural, poor and economically marginalised) invite tourists to visit their communities with the provision of overnight accommodation.
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