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By SAIGONESE TREKKING HOUSE
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 683 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • This experience combines Sapa's most spectacular mountain scenery with an authentic Red Dao wellness tradition that few travelers get to experience. Instead of ending the day at a commercial spa, you'll be welcomed into a local Red Dao family's home, where generations of herbal knowledge are still part of everyday life. Explore the family's herbal garden, discover medicinal plants, watch the herbs being prepared using traditional methods, share herbal tea with your hosts, and relax in a fragrant herbal bath. Led by a private Red Dao or H'Mong guide, this journey offers not only Sapa's iconic landscapes but also genuine cultural connections and a wellness tradition that has been preserved for generations.

Activity location

  • Thac Bac Waterfall (Silver Falls)
    • Sapa, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Thac Bac Waterfall (Silver Falls)
    • Sapa, Vietnam

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Sapa Mountain Views and Red Dao Herbal Bath at a Local Home

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
RM 682.59 x 1 AdultRM 682.59
Total
Price is RM 682.59

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee
  • Inclusions
    Herbal Bath
  • Exclusions
    Glass Bridge ticket
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Lunch

Know before you book

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Thac Bac Waterfall (Silver Falls)

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
top at one of Sapa's most iconic waterfalls and enjoy the cool mountain air as water cascades down from the Hoang Lien Mountains. Walk to the viewing platforms for panoramic photos, listen to your local guide share stories about the surrounding landscape, and take time to admire one of northern Vietnam's most photographed natural landmarks.

Love Waterfall

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy a scenic 1-hour trek through the lush forests of Hoang Lien National Park to reach Love Waterfall, one of Sapa's most beautiful natural attractions. Along the way, walk beneath towering trees, cross small streams, and breathe in the fresh mountain air while your Red Dao or H'Mong guide shares local stories and legends. At the waterfall, take time to relax, capture stunning photos, and hear the romantic legend behind its name before returning along the same forest trail.

O Quy Ho Mountain Pass

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Take a short break at the iconic Lonely Tree, where panoramic views stretch across Sapa's mountain valleys. More than a photo stop, it's a chance to slow down, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and appreciate the landscapes that have shaped the traditions and daily lives of the Red Dao and H'Mong communities for generations.

O Quy Ho Heaven Gate

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Pause at O Quy Ho Heaven Gate, where sweeping mountain views reveal the dramatic landscapes that have shaped the traditions and daily lives of Sapa's ethnic communities for generations. Take time to enjoy the fresh mountain air, capture panoramic photos, and hear local stories from your Red Dao or H'Mong guide before continuing your journey toward Ta Phin Village and its centuries-old herbal wellness traditions.

Glass Bridge

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
If you'd like to add an extra adventure to your day, choose to visit Rong May Glass Bridge (optional). Suspended high above the mountains, the glass bridge offers spectacular panoramic views across the Hoang Lien Range and a unique perspective of Sapa's dramatic landscapes. This optional stop is perfect for travelers seeking unforgettable photos and a thrilling mountain experience. Entrance tickets are not included.

Ta Phin Village

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Arrive in Ta Phin Village, where the story of Red Dao herbal wellness comes to life. Nestled among the mountains and surrounded by forests rich in medicinal plants, this peaceful community has preserved generations of traditional knowledge that continues to play an important role in everyday life. As you walk through the village with your local Red Dao or H'Mong guide, you'll discover how the landscape, the forest, and family traditions are deeply connected—setting the stage for the authentic herbal wellness experience that awaits.

Ta Phin Cave

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Discover the hidden beauty of Ta Phin Cave, tucked beneath the mountains surrounding the village. As you explore its cool limestone passages, learn how this dramatic landscape has shaped local legends and the daily lives of the Red Dao people. More than a natural attraction, the cave offers another glimpse into the environment that has supported generations of mountain communities and preserved the traditions you'll experience later in the day.

Ta Phin Monastery

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Walk through the ivy-covered ruins of the former French monastery, where history and nature quietly meet. While the monastery reflects a different chapter of Ta Phin's past, your guide explains how the Red Dao community has preserved its own traditions, beliefs, and herbal knowledge despite the many changes the region has experienced over the years. The contrast offers a deeper understanding of the village beyond its beautiful scenery.

Ta Phin

  • 45m
Visit the home of a local Red Dao family, where herbal bathing remains a living tradition passed down through generations. Begin with a walk through the family's herbal garden to discover medicinal plants used in daily life and traditional wellness. Your hosts will introduce the herbs, explain their traditional uses, and invite you to see, touch, and smell a selection of mountain plants while sharing stories about Red Dao culture. Step into the herbal kitchen to watch the herbs slowly simmer in large pots using time-honoured family methods. While the bath is being prepared, enjoy a cup of homemade herbal tea and chat with your hosts about life in Ta Phin and their connection to the surrounding forests. Finally, unwind in a warm wooden herbal bath infused with fragrant mountain herbs—a peaceful way to relax after a day exploring Sapa's spectacular landscapes while experiencing an authentic Red Dao wellness tradition.

Location

Activity location

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    Thac Bac Waterfall (Silver Falls)
    • Sapa, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Thac Bac Waterfall (Silver Falls)
    • Sapa, Vietnam

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