Number one top rated ethical cultural trekking and homestay by ETHOS

We are an award winning Social impact organisation with a long track record of supporting ethnic minority communities by empowerment through sustainable, ethical tourism. We are proud to feature in the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame after maintaining our position as the top tour provider in our region for over five years. Our aims and objectives are to provide experiential, cultural opportunities for visitors to Sapa, but we also care for the natural environment, our growing guide team, and the local communities in which we work. ETHOS constantly strive to improve our operations and services through self-evaluation, innovation & creativity. As well as tours, our community leadership team run regular human trafficking awareness and prevention workshops. Our guides are also pivotal in a wide range of dynamic community education, healthcare, hygiene & sanitation projects. Our tours are now supporting 49 families across 19 villages in four provinces. We also have 26 ongoing development projects

Itinerary

Day 1: The Spirit Tree

Pass By: Sapa, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
The first day trek is approximately 14km, with the first six kilometres over relatively easy, but undulating terrain. This route passes through rice terraces and traditional villages. There is a steep climb of around 2km before stopping to cook lunch and share together with your host family. There is then a downhill walk down to your homestay.

Meals included:
• Lunch: Share a feast with your Hmong host family. Share stories and learn about culture over fresh, local food.
• Dinner: Dinner is together with your host family in your homestay.
Accommodation included: Homestays offer access to real village life. Hmong homes are set within the rice paddies & have incredible views.

Day 2: Rice terraces and bamboo forests

Pass By: Sapa, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
Continue your trek with lots of flexibility in both distance and challenge. Taxi pick up in the afternoon will bring you back to Sapa.

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Try a local breakfast with your homestay host family.
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.