Sapa Tours & Holidays
Sapa Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
A remote land littered by a patchwork of diverse ethic groups, each with its unique, rich culture, Sapa was originally built as a hill station by the French in the 1920’s. Situated in the sweeping valleys near the Chinese border, Sapa is an incredibly picturesque village that sits at an elevation of 1600 metres - giving it a cool climate. The members of the Black Hmong ethnic minority are very present in town and other ethnic minorities come for the weekly market to trade their wares. Today, ...
A remote land littered by a patchwork of diverse ethic groups, each with its unique, rich culture, Sapa was originally built as a hill station by the French in the 1920’s. Situated in the sweeping valleys near the Chinese border, Sapa is an incredibly picturesque village that sits at an elevation of 1600 metres - giving it a cool climate. The members of the Black Hmong ethnic minority are very present in town and other ethnic minorities come for the weekly market to trade their wares. Today, Sapa still attracts visitors for its stunning scenery, comfortable climate, colourful markets, and a variety of ethnic hill tribes who live in nearby villages.
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Learn about indigo dye techniques
Steeped in the traditions of the indigenous Giay and H’mong people, the villagers in this region still dye their traditional clothes by hand. Visit a local H’mong family to gain an insight into how their distinctive blue dyes are still produced.
Hike to a remote homestay
Sapa is home to some of the most spectacular scenery in all of Vietnam. Take a few days and hike deep into the mountains where you can stay with a local family and learn about life in this fascinating remote area.
Visit one of the local markets
Every day of the week hosts a different market where minorities from surrounding villages such as the Flower H’mong, Black Dao and Tay gather to sell and buy their products. These colourful markets are a must for anyone visiting the area.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
Sapa Mountain Resort (previously Victoria Hotel), Sapa
The Victoria Hotel Sapa in Lao Cai is nestled among the Hoang Lien Mountains which contain Vietnam's highest peak. The only luxury hotel in Sapa, this four star property is built in traditional…