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

Immerse in Red Dao Herbal Bath tradition
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DURATION
6 hours
Booking type
Private trip
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At location
Group size
Up to 10 guests
Explore Red Dao Herbal Bath Experience - a unique cultural journey
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
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
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Next Available Dates
Prices shown in USD
Select Time for 29 Mar 2024
Additional Information
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.
End Point
  • End at Start Point(s)
Start & ends
Daily
09:00AM - 03:00PM
Suitability / Accessibility
  • Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)
Cancellation & other policies
  • Cancellation
    Cancel 24 hours before activity for a full refund
  • Extenuating Circumstances Policy
    For travelers or tourists, in the event that their flight is canceled and they need to cancel their reservation, a 50% refund will be provided, provided they inform us 24 hours before the trip date, and a proof of flight cancellation is required.
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S$ 38.77/group
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Su and his team are 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: 98%
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Helpful Questions

What should I pack?
Comfortable trekking shoes
Hat
Mosquito repellent
Raincoat
Sunscreen
Is there a lot of trekking on the red dao tour? My travel partner has just injured his knee and we’re looking for something a bit easy-going.
Shireen Tan, 28 Mar 2024
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Is there an extra cost to take the herbal bath on the red tour? If so, how much?
JJ, 13 Mar 2024
Hello JJ, thanks for your inquiry :) You can click the number of people joining, the date and time, and explore the add on option during your booking. The final price will be shown in the booking section. Hope this helps!
Can we get more information about Dao herbal bath? Do you need swimsuit for that? You go naked? It's private or like sauna? How long does it take?
Arminas, 11 Mar 2024
Hi Arminas, a swimsuit is not required, as our host will provide towels for your use. However you can consider bringing a bikini. Typically, the herbal bath is conducted without clothing. The private bath session lasts approximately 20 minutes. Feel free to bring a change of clothes if you prefer. :)
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