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Sapa Explorer Tour
Itinerary in brief
Day1: Hanoi - Sapa
Day2: Sapa Trekking
Day3: Sapa - Bac Ha
Day4: Bac Ha - Hanoi
Detail Itinerary
DAY 1: HANOI - SAPA
An early morning start to drive along the Red River to Sa Pa. The roads are bumpy at times, but various scenic landscape changing from the delta area to the Tonkinese Alps make for an interesting journey. At an elevation of 1,500 meters, Sa Pa was once a hill resort of French administrators when the summer heat became unbearable. The remoteness and the simple lifestyle of ethnic minority people are a highlight of Sa Pa although conditions are basic. After checking into hotel in Sapa we can soak up the fresh climate as much as we want by spending time to wander around this hill town. O/N in Sa Pa.
DAY 2: SAPA
The Phan Si Pang range boasts Vietnam's highest mountain and lends an alpine feel to the area surrounding this hill station. Today we have time to visit the bustling Sa Pa Market where the Red Dao, Black Hmong, Tay and Xa Pho ethnic minorities converge from the surrounding mountainsides and valleys to trade their goods and buy provisions. We then get well off the beaten track as we embark on a walk to explore this beautiful mountain region. Along the way we cross over several hill villages and see many hill tribe people doing their daily works such as logging, herding buffalo and tilling the field. O/N in Sa Pa. (B)
DAY 3 : SAPA - BACHA ( Sunday)
Upon leaving Sapa we set off on our scenic drive through the border town of Lao Cai to the colourful Sunday Market at Bac Ha. This market also attracts a wide variety of ethnic minority groups including the Variegated Hmong, Dao, Phu La, La Chi and Tay. They still retain their age old cultural traditions and are recognisably distinct from each other by their dress. The experience of this congregation is colorful and unique. After the market we enjoy a walk around the area, visiting the Hmong King’s former residence and Ban Pho where the villagers make the potent local maize alcohol. O/N in Bac Ha. (B)
DAY 4: BAC HA - HANOI
The return journey begins as we depart Bac Ha Town and pass through the verdant and rugged mountain scenery to Hanoi. These back roads are a great way to explore the real Vietnam. We see very few other travellers, mostly rural dwellers who are just as interested in finding out about our lives as we are of theirs. The drive is very long , but we can can make many stops along the way to stretch our legs and take wonderful photographs. The trip ends on arrival in Hanoi. (B)Post to FacebookPost to Twitter
Information
| Days: | 3-4 days |
| Price: | N/A |
| Start from: | Hanoi |
Sender
| Name: GreenTrailTours |
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Related Places
 Hanoi |  Sapa |  Bac Ha Fair |
