Nam Cang Trek 1 day
Nam Cang village locates in a remote and beautiful area dominated by Red Dao minority. Visiting the most remote part of Sapa area equals real adventure and great opportunities to explore the natural life of ethnic minority groups living in the mountains. The locals will look with big eyes and followed by happy smiles as this is “off the beaten track”. You enjoy your lunch in a comfortable riverside lodge connecting with Nam Cang village with own bridge. Along the tour you will meet several different tribes, each with own language and costumes.
Highlights
• The best picturesque mountainous and rice-terrace views of the most remote area of Sapa;
• Encounter with the minorities of Red Dao and Blue H’mong.
The Red Dao village of Nam Cang is 35km from Sapa. The drive is on mountain road running aside of the scenery Muong Hoa valley, with picturesque views of peaky mountains, endless rice terraces, waterfalls and Hill tribes’ villages.
Your 3-hour hike starts near the Nam Nhiu village. You are now on off the beaten track trails, enjoying beautiful views of high mountains, waterfalls and the deep valley. After a hard ascending, you will arrive at the Blue H’mong village of Nam Than. The walk is now mostly downhill and soon you will reach the small and remote Red Dao minority village of Nam Cang. Your lunch is served at Nam Cang Riverside Lodge, situated few meters from the river with own suspended bridge and with the jungle close by.
Nam Cang village locates at the most remote area of Sapa. The Red Dao women wear some of the most colorful and diverse costumes of all Vietnam’s ethnic groups. Herbal bath, local medicine and embroidery are some of the things that the Red Dao are very skilled at. Accompanied by your guide, you will explore around the village and learn how the local villagers make writing paper, jewelry and embroidery. You may also want to take a swim in the river, before having a transfer back to Sapa town.
Information
• Kind of trip: joining tour of maximum 10 travellers
• Departure from:
• Sapa office at 8:00
• Finish approximately at: Sapa Hotel at 17:00
• Activities: Walking, cultural exploring, sightseeing
• What to take: a day backpack; comfortable walking shoes; hat; sun cream; shorts & T-shirt for hot season and long trouser & light windbreaker jacket for cold season.
PRICE IN USD PER PERSON
Number of persons | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6-7 | 8 |
Price | 45 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 35 | 34 |
Note: The price based on sharing group of minimum 2 travelers
INCLUDES
• English speaking guide
• All needed transportation by shuttle bus
• Lunch
• Water and snack
• Entrance fees
EXCLUDES
• Insurance
• Tip and gratuity
BOOKING
Make this one day trek to Nam Cang Village with Sapa Travel. Please contact us at:
Sapa Travel: 20 Muong Hoa Street, Sapa Town, Lao Cai, Vietnam
Email: info@travelsapa.com
Travel contact number: +84912217448
Person in charge: Sapa Travel expert, Mr. Long Quoc Tran