4 Things You Should Do in Sapa Town, Lao Cai, Vietnam by Bookhotelsonline
After picking a great hotel in Sapa to stay at during your Vietnam holiday, what
is there to see and do to make you enjoy your visit even more? Have a go at
these 4 excellent activities and gain some fascinating knowledge about the
scenic, mountainous town.
1) Trek, trek, and trek some more:
With its majestic landscape composed of mountains, terraced rice fields,
forests, valleys, and waterfalls, you'll have something beautiful to see at
every turn. Sapa has trek routes that pass by the Cat Cat, Ta Phin, and Ta Van
tribal villages, so besides communing with nature, you'll also meet the locals
as you go along. Cultural traveling such as this is equally impressive, for the
friendly villagers make for quite an interesting study themselves. Get a dose of
their history and customs through their daily life, the clothes they wear, the
crafts they make, the architecture of their homes, even the food they eat. You
are bound to leave with some cool stories to tell when you get back home.
Embarking on a cultural trekking tour is easy, as most travel agencies and
hotels in Sapa can provide you with assistance on joining the many organized
tours offered in the area.
2) Climb Mount Fansipan:
Mount Fansipan, the highest peak in Vietnam, may not be for everyone, as it
requires climbers to be in shape and ready to endure the often damp, cold
weather. But the fantastic view at the top is worth getting muddied and wet for.
Just remember to wear warm clothing and sturdy hiking shoes when you go, and
bring a camera to capture the scenery.
3) Pamper yourself with a Yao herbal bath:
The herbal bath therapy of the Yao people is famous for relieving the body of
tired muscles and stress. It uses medicinal herbs found only in the mountainous
areas of Sapa. The herbs are uniquely mixed and boiled for 3 to 4 hours,
depending on the illness to be cured. This is a great way to relax after
trekking about the whole day.
4) Go souvenir shopping:
Sapa is also known for its markets that offer a wide variety of hand-made
merchandise. The popular ones are Bac Ha, Coc Ly, Can Cau, and Muong Hum, just
to name a few. Most of the products being sold are crafted by the ethnic
minorities in the villages and inspired by traditional design. These include
clothes, blankets, embroidery, and trinkets. Be ready to bargain with the
sellers, though, and check the items for quality.
With such intriguing activities to try, you'll be coming home to your hotel in
sapa content with each eventful day.
Sapa Budget Tours
- Sapa Day Tours - Sapa Day Excursions - Day Trips Sapa Vietnam
- Sapa Walk and Bac ha Market
- Sapa Hard Trekking Two
- Sapa Hard Trekking One
- Sapa Medium Trek Two
- Sapa Medium Trek
Sapa Trekking and Adventures
- Fansipan peak conquering VIP tour (3 days - 2 nights)
- Fansipan peak conquering VIP tour (2 days - 1 nights)
- Fansipan peak conquering Deluxe tour (4 days - 3 nights)
- Fansipan peak conquering Deluxe tour (3 days - 2 nights)
- Fansipan peak conquering Deluxe tour (2 days - 1 nights)
- Fansipan peak conquering Standard tour (4 days - 3 nights)
Sapa Cycling Options
- Sapa - Binh Lu - Lai Chau(with biking)
- Sapa - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Ban Ho
- Sapa Biking Tour - Ban Ho Village
- Sapa Biking Tour - Binh Lu - Lai Chau
- SaPa - Bac Ha Market with biking
- Pedalling The Remote Sapa\'s Northwest
Sapa Luxury Holidays
Traditional Minority Discovery Packages
- Green Sapa bus (Hanoi – Sapa)
- Eco Sapa Limousine Van (Hanoi – Sapa)
- Private car Hanoi Sapa
- Hanoi Sapa Private Cabin bus
- Coc Ly market with boat trip
- Cao Son market -boat trip on Chay river- Sapa Tours
Sapa Classic Trips
Northern Mountain Discovery Packages
Topas Ecolodge Sapa tours
- Topas Ecolodge and Market Package 3D/4N
- Topas Ecolodge and Market Package-2D/3N
- Topas Ecolodge and Victoria Sapa Package – 4D/5N
- Topas Ecolodge and Victoria Sapa Package – 3D/4N
- Topas Ecolodge Package – 3D/4N
- Topas Ecolodge Package 2D/3N
Top hotels in Sapa
Vietnam Top Hotel
