Day 1 : Hanoi - Overnight Train to Lao Cai

Get picked up and transferred to Hanoi Railway station for your overnight train journey from Vietnam's capital city to the border town of Lao Cai. The train departs at 21:15 pm. (No meal included)

Day 2 : Sapa - Tavan

Arrive early in Lao cai at 06 00 am, get p/u with our private car, we start our drive up the spectacular Sapa pass, which is 1300 m high, 33 km long. The ride uphill takes a little over an hour giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. Arrive Sapa in the morning; we have some free time to wander around, exploring this beautiful multi-ethnic town.

At 10:00am, we start trekking down the Muong Hoa valley. Stop for a picnic lunch, then continue to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people for a unique home stay experience. (B, L, D)

Trekking distance: 12 km / 4 - 5hours

Day 3 : Tavan - Giang Ta Chai - Ban Ho

Bidding farewell to the family after breakfast, we continue our day of trekking takes you along local paths, up and down rice terraces and into the villages and homes of the local hill tribes, the Dzays, the Dzaos, the Hmongs, the Tays. Picnic lunch by the stream before moving on to Ban Ho. Overnight with your Tay hill tribe family. (B, L, D)

Trekking distance: 13 km / 4 - 5hours

Day 4 : Ban Ho – Sapa - Hanoi

Short trek to the dirt road for the jeep ride back to Sa Pa. Free afternoon to explore Sa Pa town, with great shopping in the market. We are transferred in the late afternoon to Laocai for our train trip to Hanoi. Train at 20.15 pm. (B)

Trekking distance: 7 km / 2 hours

Day 5 : Hanoi

Upon arrival at Hanoi Railway Station, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Tour ends.

PRE-TRIP INFORMATION

Depart from: Return to: Trip duration: Activities: Grade: Trip highlights:

Hanoi Hanoi 4 nights 3 days Moderate trekking, cultural sightseeing Moderate Sapa, homestay at Hmong, Tay villages

What to bring:

Comfortable walking boots

Rainwear

A warm fleece in the winter

Camera and film

Medicine for personal use

Inclusions

All transportation and transfers by A.C private bus, A.C soft sleeper train

English speaking guide throught-out

Home-stay at villages

Meals as indicated in itinerary

All admission fees and permits

Drinking water during the trek

Travel insurance

Exclusions

Pre/post trip arrangement

Meals not indicated (allow US$ 4-6 /meal/person)

Other personal expenses

Joining instructions

You will be collected from your hotel. Pick up time will be advised upon confirmation of booking.