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Located in the far and high area in North Vietnam and own a special cool climate, Sapa is very well known among tourists. People in this small town of Lao Cai Province still remains their traditions in dressing and cultivating, especially their weekly colorful markets. There are nearly 10 ethnic minorities living in town and the nearby villages, so there are many different routes to visit this interesting site. This three day itinerary will satisfy who wants discover the daily life of local people deeply and completely with 2 nights at local houses.
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Night 1: Hanoi - Lao Cai |
Transfer from hotel to the train station to catch the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on train.
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Day 1: Sapa trekking, home stay |
(B, L, D) |
A local guide will meet you at the station and get in a bus. The bus ride uphill to Sapa takes a little over an hour, giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. 8:00am arrive to Sapa, have breakfast and prepare to start trekking at 10:00am down the valley. Stop for a picnic lunch and continue to Ta Van village to visit Dzay minority people for a unique home stay in the village.
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Day 2: Sapa trekking, home stay |
(B, L, D) |
This full day of trekking takes you along local paths, up and down rice terraces and into the villages and homes of the local hill tribes, especially getting to see the colorful Red Dzao hill tribe. Picnic lunch by the stream. Overnight in Ban Ho (Tay hill tribe).
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Day 3: Sapa - Hanoi |
(B, L, D) |
Short trek to the dirt road for the jeep ride back to Sapa. Free afternoon to
explore Sapa town, with great shopping in the market. Bus departs from Sapa at
5-5:30pm, arrives in Lao Cai around 6:30pm for the night train back to Hanoi
(soft sleeper with aircon). Trip ends 5:00-5:30am the next day at the Hanoi station.
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Itinerary
Located in the far and high area in North Vietnam and own a special cool climate, Sapa is very well known among tourists. People in this small town of Lao Cai Province still remains their traditions in dressing and cultivating, especially their weekly colorful markets. There are nearly 10 ethnic minorities living in town and the nearby villages, so there are many different routes to visit this interesting site. This three day itinerary will satisfy who wants discover the daily life of local people deeply and completely with 2 nights at local houses.
|
Night 1: Hanoi - Lao Cai |
Transfer from hotel to the train station to catch the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on train.
|
Day 1: Sapa trekking, home stay |
(B, L, D) |
A local guide will meet you at the station and get in a bus. The bus ride uphill to Sapa takes a little over an hour, giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. 8:00am arrive to Sapa, have breakfast and prepare to start trekking at 10:00am down the valley. Stop for a picnic lunch and continue to Ta Van village to visit Dzay minority people for a unique home stay in the village.
|
Day 2: Sapa trekking, home stay |
(B, L, D) |
This full day of trekking takes you along local paths, up and down rice terraces and into the villages and homes of the local hill tribes, especially getting to see the colorful Red Dzao hill tribe. Picnic lunch by the stream. Overnight in Ban Ho (Tay hill tribe).
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Day 3: Sapa - Hanoi |
(B, L, D) |
Short trek to the dirt road for the jeep ride back to Sapa. Free afternoon to
explore Sapa town, with great shopping in the market. Bus departs from Sapa at
5-5:30pm, arrives in Lao Cai around 6:30pm for the night train back to Hanoi
(soft sleeper with aircon). Trip ends 5:00-5:30am the next day at the Hanoi station.
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Quotation
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Net rate in US$/person in party of |
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2 - 3 pax |
4 - 5 pax |
6 pax up |
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175 |
155 |
140 |
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Services
Inclusion:
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Home stay with clean blanket, mosquito-net, pillow.
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Meals as mentioned the program.
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Land transfer by private vehicle (SIC for Laocai – Sapa – Laocai transfer) for whole trip.
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Train tickets in 4 soft berth AC cabin from Hanoi to Lao Cai and via versa.
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English or French speaking guides. Other languages are available upon request.
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Admission fees for all sightseeing places.
See details of services we provide in our tours
Exclusion:
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Transfer from/to Hanoi train station to/from your hotel
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Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls etc.).
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Drinks.
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Tips and gratuities.
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Services not mentioned above.
Packing list: Passport, towels, toiletries, flash light, change of clothes, sun block, sun glasses, sun hat, insect repellent, proper hiking shoes and rain coat.
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Local markets
Local markets' information
The weekly markets of the North are a kaleidoscope of color and excitement, bustling with weird and wonderful activities. We can take you to them so you can witness the trade and camaraderie of the local minority people. A perfect add-on to the last day of your Sapa trip!
Saturday: Can Cau market. Resident: Flower H'Mong, Phula, Black H’mong...
Tuesday: Coc Ly market. Resident: Flower H'Mong, Phula, Tay...
Sunday: Muong Hum market. Resident: Flower H'Mong, Hanhi, Red Dzao, Pa Zdi... (Highly recommended)
Sunday: Muong Khuong market. Resident: Flower H'Mong, Red H'Mong, Phula...
Sunday: Binh Lu - Tam Duong market. Resident: Flower H'Mong, Laos, Lu, Flat top Dzao...
Sunday: Bac Ha market. Resident: Flower H'Mong, Phula..
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