DAY 1:  MON   HANOI - LAOCAI
Pick up at hotel in Hanoi around 21:00 hrs and transfer to Hanoi train station.
Take overnight soft slee"/>

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Tour

4 DAYS, SAPA BY VICTORIA EXPRESS

DAY 1:  MON   HANOI - LAOCAI
Pick up at hotel in Hanoi around 21:00 hrs and transfer to Hanoi train station.
Take overnight soft sleeper train in Victoria Express in share 4berth cabin (2 lower & 2 upper berths per compartment). Deluxe compartment with 2 lower beds available on request with surcharge. The train departs approximately at 22:00 hrs.

DAY 2 : TUE     SAPA - CATCAT SINCHAI VILLAGE(B,L)

Arrival at Lao Cai around 6am (Laocai is the border town to Yunnan, China). A journey start with 38 km drive on winding roads up the mountains brings you to Sapa, approx. 1500 m above sea level. On clear days you can see the highest mountain of Vietnam, the Fansipan. After a buffet breakfast at the hotel you have time to relax and enjoy the beautiful landscape or free discover the town on your own until time to do the check in at the hotel. In the afternoon, at 13.00 hrs, take a short drive to Cat Cat and Sinchai village of the Hmong people, there you should take a soft walk around then share their daily lives for a rare glimpse into their culture and customs.
Overnight at Victoria Sapa hotel.

DAY 3:  WED     SAPA - BINHLU PLATEAU (B,L)

Breakfast at the hotel
We then drive through the scenic mountain and valley, passing  by  Silver water fall and Congtroi ( gate to heaven) on a scenic journey to stunning pass of Tri Ton. Visit one of most amazing tribal group  of Tai Lu, Tai Laos. This is opportunity to get insight into local life.
Afternoon drive back to Sapa with fond of memories.Overnight at Victoria Sapa hotel

DAY 4: THU    SAPA - TAVAN VILLAGE -LAOCAI(B,L)

Breakfast at the hotel
Visit Laochai and Tavan villages, home to H'mong and Dzay minority people. Opportunity
to take good shot of photos as we walk through rice field and verdant villages.
Return to Sapa. Lunch at local restaurant
Afternoon at leisure
Later in the afternoon transfer to Laocai station for evening Victoria train back to Hanoi.

 

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DAY 1:  FRI    HANOI - LAOCAI

Pick up at hotel in Hanoi around 21:00 hrs and transfer to Hanoi train station.
Take overnight soft sleeper train in Victoria Express in share 4berth cabin (2 lower & 2 upper berths per compartment). Deluxe compartment with 2 lower beds available on request with surcharge. The train departs approximately at 22:00 hrs.

DAY 2 : SAT  SAPA - CATCAT SINCHAI VILLAGE(B,L)
Arrival at Lao Cai around 6am (Laocai is the border town to Yunnan, China). A journey start with 38 km drive on winding roads up the mountains brings you to Sapa, approx. 1500 m above sea level. On clear days you can see the highest mountain of Vietnam, the Fansipan. After a  buffet breakfast at the hotel you have time to relax and enjoy the beautiful landscape or free discover the town on your own until time to do the check in at the hotel. In the afternoon, at 13.00 hrs, take a short drive to Cat Cat and Sinchai village of the Hmong people, there you should take a soft walk around then share their daily lives for a rare glimpse into their culture and customs.
Overnight at Victoria Sapa hotel.

DAY 3:  SUN  BACHA MARKET ( OR MUONGHUM MARKET) (B,L)

Breakfast at the hotel.
Option A: Rising to the sounds of morning coming to life for another lovely day, we  breakfast and head out for a stunning spectacular of bobbling bazaar.   Bacha is considered  one of the most wonderful and colorful markets in extreme north Vietnam where thousands of local people in their traditional attires busily buy and sell the local produces. Dog, cat, pig, horse... are all on sales.  This is golden opportunity to take best shots! Lunch at local restaurant in Bacha. Afternoon we will have a pleasant walk  to Ban Pho village, home to flower H'mong people. Opportunity to interact with friendly local people and have pleasant walk amongst tribal villages. Return to Sapa.
Overnight at Victoria Sapa hotel.
Option B: Depart by car to Muong Hum. From Lao Cai, continuing for 45 minutes northwest through the Muong Vi complex of caves, you will enter Ban Meo, an imposing mountainous area shrouded in thick clouds. A passage crossing a gentle incline takes travelers into a small road, that is Muong Hum. Muong Hum of the past was a quite and rather gloomy place. Only on market days was the place awakened by human and horses' sounds and coloured by the costumes worn by people coming down from mountains and around. Today, Huong Hum is much more bustling. The Muong Hum market convenes on Sundays. This is a rendez-vous, a place for people to meet and communicate with one another. Lunch box will be provided. Afternoon return to Sapa.
Overnight at Victoria Sapa hotel.

DAY 4: MON SAPA - BANHO VILLAGE  (B,L)
Breakfast at the hotel,
Short ride to BanHo village home of  Tay people. Pleasant walk through rice terraces and meet with the Red Dzao and the Black H'mong.
Afternoon, return to Sapa, then transfer to Lao Cai station for night train to Hanoi. Overnight on soft sleeper train.

 

TRIP INCLUDES:
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Accommodation in  twin/double share rooms with air-condition and private bath room
ü All transportation and transfers
ü Meals as stated in the program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
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Tours with English speaking guide
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Return Victoria Express ticket Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi in shared superior compartment with 4 soft berths
ü Entrance fees


TRIP EXCLUDES:

ü
International airfare& airport taxes
ü Travel insurance
ü Visa and visa arrangement
ü Surcharges for compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and
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Peak season surcharges (which will be advised at time of booking) ,
ü Personal expenses
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Tips & gratuities


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Days:3-4 days
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Start from:  Hanoi

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Name: DiscoveryIndochina

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