Riverside Trek
Experience code: EthosRiverside
Duration: 1 day trek / two day one night homestay
Departure time: 8.30am to 9.30am
Difficulty: Moderate
Location - Small traditional villages
Travel Style: - Cultural immersion and active adventure
Connectivity: Wifi - None, Mobile coverage - good
Hot Shower: Available
Background
Located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, 'the roof of Vietnam and Indochina' is Sin Chai village. This short trek to Sin Chai allows visitors for cultural acclimatisation. Sin Chai is a traditional village yet is not be a well-trodden destination for visitors.
What to expect:
Drive from Sapa to O Quy Ho hamlet and walk down trough the rose flower gardens and green tea plantations towards the Black Hmong villages of San Sa Ho and Sin Chai. Situated at the foot of Hoang Lien mountain range, these village retain a traditional charm and offer a rich cultural insight. With magnificent landscapes and a spectacular view of Fansipan Peak when the weather allows, this trek is a wonderful mix of scenery and culture.
Included:
Excluded:
Notes:
Be aware that during foggy and rainy periods, trails around Sapa are often muddy and slippery. Walking shoes with good grip are highly recommended. We believe that trekking is all about discovery and access to the most exciting villages may involve steep inclines and clay slopes. Access to the cave involves a small climb down and may not be suitable for everyone.
Part of the experience fee is used as payment for the host family.
Costs:
Departure time: 8.30am to 9.30am
Difficulty: Moderate
Location - Small traditional villages
Travel Style: - Cultural immersion and active adventure
Connectivity: Wifi - None, Mobile coverage - good
Hot Shower: Available
Background
Located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, 'the roof of Vietnam and Indochina' is Sin Chai village. This short trek to Sin Chai allows visitors for cultural acclimatisation. Sin Chai is a traditional village yet is not be a well-trodden destination for visitors.
What to expect:
Drive from Sapa to O Quy Ho hamlet and walk down trough the rose flower gardens and green tea plantations towards the Black Hmong villages of San Sa Ho and Sin Chai. Situated at the foot of Hoang Lien mountain range, these village retain a traditional charm and offer a rich cultural insight. With magnificent landscapes and a spectacular view of Fansipan Peak when the weather allows, this trek is a wonderful mix of scenery and culture.
Included:
- English Speaking local guide
- All required transportation
- Water and fruit
- Entrance fees to the Hoang Lien National Park
- Lunch
Excluded:
- Travel insurance
Notes:
Be aware that during foggy and rainy periods, trails around Sapa are often muddy and slippery. Walking shoes with good grip are highly recommended. We believe that trekking is all about discovery and access to the most exciting villages may involve steep inclines and clay slopes. Access to the cave involves a small climb down and may not be suitable for everyone.
Part of the experience fee is used as payment for the host family.
Costs:
Two day / one night homestay option:
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.
The "Riverside Trek" is also available as a homestay with a choice of either a well established mini guest house style homestay with other travellers or staying in an a traditional Hmong home as exclusive guests. In both, expect to experience village life in all its glory. On the plus side, you will get some quality time with the wonderful Black Hmong community. Hmong homes are set within the famed rice paddies and have incredible views if the weather permits. On the downside, expect to be awoken early by roosters or the families livestock. You can choose towards the end of your trek which type of homestay you want to stay.
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.
The "Riverside Trek" is also available as a homestay with a choice of either a well established mini guest house style homestay with other travellers or staying in an a traditional Hmong home as exclusive guests. In both, expect to experience village life in all its glory. On the plus side, you will get some quality time with the wonderful Black Hmong community. Hmong homes are set within the famed rice paddies and have incredible views if the weather permits. On the downside, expect to be awoken early by roosters or the families livestock. You can choose towards the end of your trek which type of homestay you want to stay.
Costs:
Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. – Benjamin Disraeli
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