Introduction:
Sa Pa District is located in Lao Cai Province, north-west Vietnam, and 350 km north-west of Hanoi, close to the border with China. Sapa is famous both for its fine, rugged scenery and for its rich cultural diversity. French used to consider Sapa as Summer Capital of Northern Vietnam in the early decades of the 20th century. Its naturally gifted beauty keeps attracting more and more people to spend their vacation there since then. Particularly, the place is the foremost choice for all travelers.
Sapa is famous for its special cultural diversity in a combination of ethnic minority groups’ culture. Visitors to Sapa will have opportunities to discover the unique customs of the local residents. Local markets are the town’s typically cultural element, which are always crowded and joyful, attracting hundreds of visitors. This is the common place for minority groups to gather and exchange goods. Market sessions are also a chance for local people to promenade. No foreign visitor could help joining such a market session, a typical cultural element of Sapa.
Itinerary:
Meals : B = Breakfast, L = Luch, D = Dinner
Night 1: Hanoi – Lao Cai by night train.
19:30 - 20: 00pm – You will get pick up at hostel then transfer to Hanoi Railway Station and catch the night train to Lao Cai. Arrive 5:30 or 6:00am.
Day 1: Lao Cai – Sapa - Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Sapa homestay (B/ L/ D)
Arrive in Lao Cai you will get pick up. The bus ride uphill to Sa Pa takes a little over an hour, giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. You`ll have breakfast in a local Restaurant, then meet with our local guide and drive (30 minutes) to the Golden Stream Valley, stopping at Ta Van village. Walk down through the village from the main road and start trekking to Giang Ta Chai village. The trekking route offers some challenge as you balance on the rice terraces and a small trail on the steep mountainside. The vegetation is dense as the trail leads up to a peaceful village perched on the Hoang Lien mountainside. Head downhill and relax by a local stream for a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, trek about 1.5 hours uphill before descending down to the quaint Tay hill tribe village of Ban Ho. Dinner and overnight in Home stay.
Day 2 : Sapa more trekking – Nam Toong - Lao Cai (B /L/ D)
After breakfast, you will start the day with an easy trek on dirt paths. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the valley with its traditional stilt houses and rice terraces. Make your way along a stream to cross a hanging bridge before arriving in Nam Toong Village. In this picturesque valley, you`ll pass some remote villages of the Red Dzao ethnic minority communities set amongst the rice and corn fields. After a picnic lunch, walk back to the meeting point where our driver is waiting to take you back to hotel in Sapa town.Our bus pick you up and transfer to Lao Cai train station.Have dinner before catch the night train depart at 20:00 back to Hanoi.
Day 3: Sapa - Hanoi
Arrive Hanoi train station around 5:00am. You will get pick up by our staff to hostel. Tour ends.
Prices : contact our staff by email.
NOTE : Above options are package-group tours. The package can be customized as your require. Please feel free to contact us http://hanoihighfivehostel.com/en-us/contact-us.html
Included:
Pick up from your hotel/hostel to Hanoi train station and return
2 round trip train tickets in a 4 soft-sleeper shared-cabin (Except OPT 1)
Local English speaking guide, Other languges upon your request
Twin /Double sharing Room at hotel in Sapa
Meal as mentioned in program ( B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner )
Sightseeing fees
Transport as programe
Taxes
Service charge
Special offer:
* Bathroom or room for you to fresh, take shower between the trips.
* Breakfast every morning you back from the trip*
* Welcome drink
* Luggage storage
What to bring:
Passport
Sun Block
Camera + Film
Comfortable footwear for trekking
Rain gear
Warm clothes
Insect Repellent
Tour itinerary and price are very flexible. In order to get the most special price and your require is met perfectly, please contact us http://hanoihighfivehostel.com/en-us/contact-us.html