Ta Giang Phin
Experience code: EthosTa GiangPhin
There are no foreign lands. It is the traveller only who is foreign. – Robert Louis Stevenson
Duration: 1 day
Departure time: Flexibile between 8.30am and 9.30am
Difficulty: Easy
Physical activity: Easy with two small river crossing
Location - Small traditional villages (Sapa - Ban Khoang - Ta Giang Phin - Sapa)
Travel Style: - Cultural immersion and active adventure
Connectivity: Wifi - None, Mobile coverage - good.
Background
Ta Giang Phin is a 36km drive from Sapa and passes through some stunning landscape. On route you will see a stunning waterfall, and pass by some of the most ancient and magnificent forests in all of Vietnam.
What to expect:
Surrounded by stunning landscapes, this is a unique walking experience that involves walking through a beautiful Black Hmong Village. The walk through Ta Giang Phin is essentially a short loop of approximately 4 kilometres. The ground is fairly level and most of the walking trails are passable by motorbike. There are a couple of river crossings that use local fords but other than this, the walk is mostly over sealed surfaces and lightly undulating terrain that ranges between 1200 metres and 1315 metres. There are few amenities along this walk, so be sure to pack everything you need. On a hot day, there is an opportunity to swim in a mountain stream.
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Notes:
Be aware that during rainy periods, trails around Sapa may be muddy and slippery. Walking shoes with good grip are recommended.
Costs:
Departure time: Flexibile between 8.30am and 9.30am
Difficulty: Easy
Physical activity: Easy with two small river crossing
Location - Small traditional villages (Sapa - Ban Khoang - Ta Giang Phin - Sapa)
Travel Style: - Cultural immersion and active adventure
Connectivity: Wifi - None, Mobile coverage - good.
Background
Ta Giang Phin is a 36km drive from Sapa and passes through some stunning landscape. On route you will see a stunning waterfall, and pass by some of the most ancient and magnificent forests in all of Vietnam.
What to expect:
Surrounded by stunning landscapes, this is a unique walking experience that involves walking through a beautiful Black Hmong Village. The walk through Ta Giang Phin is essentially a short loop of approximately 4 kilometres. The ground is fairly level and most of the walking trails are passable by motorbike. There are a couple of river crossings that use local fords but other than this, the walk is mostly over sealed surfaces and lightly undulating terrain that ranges between 1200 metres and 1315 metres. There are few amenities along this walk, so be sure to pack everything you need. On a hot day, there is an opportunity to swim in a mountain stream.
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 rainy periods, trails around Sapa may be muddy and slippery. Walking shoes with good grip are recommended.
Costs:
For a comprehensive list of suggested kit for Sapa, please click on the following link:
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