Red Dao Herbal Bath Experience | A culture trip outside of Sapa

5.0
22 reviews

Red Dao Herbal Bath Experience | A culture trip outside of Sapa

5.0
22 reviews
6 hours
Private trip
Up to 10 guests
6 hours
Private trip
Up to 10 guests
Highlights
  • Visit the Red Dao people and learn about herbal bath traditions.
  • Experience the daily lives of Black H'mong people in villages.
  • Off-the-beaten path trekking led by indigenous guides.
  • Experience the Red Dao Herbal Bath, a culture trip outside of Sapa that offers a unique opportunity to visit the Red Dao people in Ta Phin Village and learn about their herbal bath traditions. Led by your guide A Su, you will also have the chance to explore Suoi Ho and Ma Tra villages, where you can witness the daily lives of the Black H'mong people. This 6-hour journey starts with a visit to Suoi Ho Village and continues through the rice fields to Ma Tra Village. After lunch in Cang Ngai village, you will head to Ta Phin Village, where your guide will enlighten you about the culture of the Red Dao people and their knowledge of herbal medicines. Don't miss the option to take an herbal bath and immerse yourself in this unique cultural experience (add-on available). Sapa Natives Trekking provides a true representation of Sapa's ancient ethnic identity and ensures an unforgettable journey.What to Expect:Visit the Red Dao people in Ta Phin Village and learn about their herbal bath traditionsExplore Suoi Ho and Ma Tra villages to observe the daily lives of the Black H'mong peopleEnjoy a 6-hour journey through beautiful landscapes and rice fieldsGuided tour by Sapa Natives Trekking, a group of indigenous guides with deep knowledge of Sapa's ethnic cultureRed Dao Herbal Baths - A Healing Tradition:Red Dao communities settled in the high mountains of Sapa in the 18th century, bringing their own social structure, language, costumes, and rituals, including health rituals. The Red Dao are renowned for their healing baths, made from medicinal plants foraged in the forest. Each family has its own herbal bath recipe, held by the women in the family and passed from mothers to daughters.
    What You’ll be Doing
    14+
    Itinerary:Rice fields, village exploration, herbal traditions, and cave visit in Sapa.
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    What’s Included
    Lunch at a local restaurant
    1 x small bottle of water
    Guided trip
    Entrance fees to villages
    Transfer back to Sapa from Ta Phin Village
    Herbal bath (add-on available)
    Other food & drink expenses
    Shopping expenses
    Tips to your guide
    Transportation to the meet-up point
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    Availability
    Prices in SGD
    Select Time for 22 Sep 2023
    Where We’ll Meet
    Start Point
    Meet-up at Sapa Town Square (Sapa Square Sapa, Vietnam)
    • 15 mins before selected timeslot
    • Notes: Their guide will meet you in Sapa town. If you request a different meet-up point (your hotel in Sapa, Sapa Church, or Sapa Bus Station), please let us know in advance.
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    Start & Ends
    Daily
    09:00AM - 03:00PM
    Cancellation & Other Policies
    • Cancellation
      Cancel 24 hours before activity for a full refund
    Suitability / Accessibility
    • Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)
    About Your Host
    Sapa Natives Trekking
    Sapa Natives Trekking is a small group formed by a few indigenous guides who were born and raised in Sapa. They love taking visitors off the busy trails, onto trails that only they know about. They will make you feel like you have experienced Sapa's ancient and deeply mountainous ethnic identity. Their trekking expertise will show travellers the real Sapa and the culture of its ethnic people.
    Speaks: Basic English
    Acceptance rate: 97%
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    What should I pack?
    Comfortable trekking shoes
    Hat
    Mosquito repellent
    Raincoat
    Sunscreen
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