
Day 1: Hanoi - Sapa
Our
trip starts with an overnight train journey from Vietnam's capital city
to the border town of Lao Cai. The accommodation for tonight will be in
soft sleeper berths on express train (standard cabin includes 4 berths
per cabin).
Day 2: Sapa
Today
we start with a walk to the H'Mong village of Cat Cat. Later we drive
out to the settlements of Ta Van and Cau May. As we walk to the
villages nestled in the valley below Sapa we meet some of the local
ethnic minority people on their way to and from Sapa. These people
include the Red Zao, Hmong and Tay. Tonight we spend a second night in
our hotel at Sapa town. (B, L)
Day 3: Sapa
Today
we walk to Ham Rong Mountain for a panoramic view of Sapa. From here we
drive out of town and commence an hour-long walk to Ta Phin. Ta Phin is
home to the distinctive Dao (pronounced Zao) community. From here we
return to Sapa for lunch and a free afternoon. (B, L)
Day 4: Sapa - Hanoi
For
trips in this area on Sundays we have an extension to Bac Ha, home to
the Flower Hmong minority people. (On all other days we visit the
market at Can Cau on Saturday, Coc Ly on Tuesday). A visit to the
Sunday market is a must. The colourful Flower Hmong converge here to
trade and exchange goods. This afternoon we transfer back to Lao Cai
for the train journey to Hanoi. (B)
Day 5: Hanoi
We arrive at Hanoi station early morning. Our guide will arrange a transfer back to your hotel.
This is a sample itinerary so the cost really depends on your hotel choice, number of people in your group and time of travel. An indication of the cost for this itinerary is around US$300 per person based on four people travelling in high season.
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· All accommodation at standard guest house
· Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
· English speaking guide on land tour
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| Days: | >= 5 days |
| Price: | N/A |
| Start from: | Hanoi |
| Name: | BuffaloTours |
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