Sapa with Biking & Homestay Experience

3 Nights - 2 Days | Adventure + Culture + Scenic Ride

(Overnight Train + 1 Night Local Homestay + Return Train)

Trip Overview:

This unique journey combines mountain biking with an authentic homestay experience in the heart of Sapa’s stunning Muong Hoa Valley. You'll cycle through scenic rice terraces, visit multiple ethnic minority villages, and stay overnight in a traditional bamboo house hosted by a local family. This is a true off-the-beaten-path adventure designed for those seeking connection with nature and culture.

Private Tour Prices (USD per person)

Private tours only. Group size can be customized on request.

Tour Inclusions:

• Return overnight train tickets (Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi) - soft sleeper, AC
• Bus transfer Lao Cai - Sapa - Lao Cai
• English-speaking biking guide
• High-quality mountain bikes (European standard)
• All meals as per itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
• Water and seasonal fruit during biking
• Entrance fees to all destinations
• Support motorbike or supply car
• 1-night accommodation in local homestay (bamboo house)

Tour Exclusions:

• Drinks (beer, soft drinks, etc.)
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Tips for guide and driver

Detailed Itinerary:

Night 1: Hanoi - Lao Cai (Overnight Train)

20:00 - Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Hanoi Railway Station.

Board the overnight train to Lao Cai (soft sleeper berths, air-conditioned).

Sleep well as your adventure begins.

Day 1: Sapa - Su Pan - Thanh Phu - Sin Chai (Approx. 40 km biking) (B, L, D)

05:00 - Arrive at Lao Cai Station. Meet your guide holding a name sign at the exit.

Transfer by bus uphill to Sapa (1 hour).

Enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant before starting the ride.

Begin biking from Sapa town along quiet mountain roads and dirt trails through spectacular rice terraces. You'll pass through ethnic minority villages such as:

• Lao Chai - Black H’Mong village
• Ta Van - Home of the Dzay people
• Su Pan - Scenic stop for photos
• Thanh Phu - Tay ethnic minority village

Lunch will be prepared by your local cook while you rest and explore the village.

Continue cycling to the Red Dao village of Sin Chai, where you’ll stay overnight in a simple but cozy local bamboo house.

Enjoy a traditional dinner with your host family.

Day 2: Sin Chai - Ban Ho - Sapa (Approx. 41 km biking) (B, L, D)

After breakfast, bike downhill to Ban Ho Village, another Tay ethnic village located beside a beautiful river.

Take a short walk and enjoy a swim in the river near the waterfall.

Lunch is served on the riverbank in a peaceful natural setting.

In the afternoon, bike back to Sapa.

Free time to explore the charming mountain town before a refreshing shower and early dinner.

17:00 - Transfer to Lao Cai Railway Station for the return overnight train to Hanoi.

Arrival in Hanoi:

05:00 - Arrive at Tran Quy Cap Station, Hanoi.

• Take a taxi to your hotel on your own. Tour ends.

What to Bring:

• Lightweight jacket (even in summer)
• Comfortable sport shoes or biking footwear
• Camera, charger, power bank
• Sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent
• Basic personal medicine kit
• Swimwear & towel (for swimming in Ban Ho)