Sapa – A cultural immersion beyond belief + Video

Sapa is a former colonial retreat located in the country’s far north. The town is surrounded by towering mountains, including Mt Fansipan (elevation 3147m). Ethnic minority groups have lived in and around Sapa for centuries, cultivating terraced rice fields, growing traditional medicines, and crafting exquisite and colourful costumes and jewellery.  

With our experienced guiding staff, we glimpse into the lives of the various ethnic groups. En route, we learn about the indigo clothes dying process and the ingenious bamboo irrigation systems of the Black Hmong or Dao minorities. We follow several trekking routes passing grazing water buffalo and see ethnic handicrafts produced using age-old techniques. Based at a family homestay, we can undertake a community project to help benefit the local community, who have significantly fewer opportunities living in remote areas. 

Watch our short video clip to immerse yourself in the best of what Sapa has to offer. Enjoy the journey. 

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