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We booked 2 nights at a homestay in Ta Van in early December and the host just told me there is no heater in the rooms. I knew it would be chilly but I did not realise how cold mountain nights get up there.
Has anyone stayed in a Sapa homestay in December without heating? Are we talking a bit fresh or actually freezing? The host says they give extra blankets, but I am wondering if I should bring my own sleeping bag liner.
I run cold so I want to be properly prepared, not shivering for two nights.
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Second the warm socks advice. Also do not leave your water bottle on the floor overnight, it will be ice cold by morning. Keep it in the bed with you.
We stayed in Ta Van last December and honestly the nights are properly cold, down to maybe 5 or 6 degrees. The blankets they gave us were thick though, and we slept in thermals and socks and were fine. Bring a sleeping bag liner if you run cold, it makes a real difference. Ask the host for a hot water bottle too, some have them.
Replying to Kathryn O'Reilly-Dodd
Good to know, thank you. Did you find the blankets clean and warm enough on their own, or was the liner doing most of the work? I am debating whether to buy one in Hanoi or just bring my silk liner from home.
Replying to Oliver Bennett
The liner from home will do, no need to buy a new one. The blankets were fine, just a bit thin for my liking. Socks were the real game changer for me, my feet were freezing the first night until I figured that out.