Departure: Sapa – Cat Cat – Y Linh Ho – Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Sapa
On this Sapa tour, you will trek along Muong Hoa River sneaking through the valley nearby Sapa town, which is surrounded by huge rice paddy terraces. On the way, you will learn more about how is the rice cultivating, from when the seed sowed to harvested, until being served as cooked rice on your dinner table. The night you spend in Ta Van village, the unique village in Sapa area where Giay minority live will be an excellent experience.
Enjoy overnight stays with friendly, hospitable family
Take one of the most popular hiking trails, through the villages of ethnic minorities
Experience the rustic living of locals
Discover the beauty of Sapa in the off-the-beaten-track route
Feast on delicious meals
INTRODUCTION
On this Sapa tour, you will trek along Muong Hoa River sneaking through the valley nearby Sapa town, which is surrounded by huge rice paddy terraces. On the way, you will learn more about how is the rice cultivating, from when the seed sowed to harvested, until being served as cooked rice on your dinner table. The night you spend in Ta Van village, the unique village in Sapa area where Giay minority live will be an excellent experience.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Hanoi – Night Train to Lao Cai
Day 2: Lao Cai – Sapa – Cat Cat – Y Linh Ho – Ta Van
Day 3: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan
Day 4: Sapa – Ham Rong Mountain – Heaven Gate – Silver Waterfall
Day 5: Hanoi Arrival
DAY BY DAY
DAY 1: HANOI - NIGHT TRAIN TO LAO CAI
You will be picked up at the lobby of the hotel in Hanoi then transfer to Hanoi Railways station for night train to Sapa. Overnight on train.
DAY 2: LAO CAI - CAT CAT - Y LINH HO - TA VAN
Welcome upon arrival at Lao Cai railways station, we transfer to Sapa town for our breakfast at the hotel, relax then we first sneak through the market and leave the busy town behind. After a couple of minutes, we will follow a road going downhill to Cat Cat village. On the way, we will stop by a waterfall and a hydroelectric station for a while before trekking on a dirt trail through rice paddy terraces. We will also enjoy spectacular scenery while walking along a narrow river. We eventually arrive in Y Linh Ho village of Black Hmong minority, where we can take a rest and have lunch nearby the river.
Follow the road going downhill to visit Cat Cat Village After lunch, we head to Muong Hoa valley, pass through Lao Chai village of Black Hmong minority and then Ta Van village of Giay minority by following a very popular trekking route. We will spend the night at the local house of Giay minority. We also can swim in the nearby river.
DAY 3: TA VAN - GIANG A CHAI - SU PAN
Breakfast at home-stay, we leave for Giang Ta Chai village of Red Dao minority and trekking through the bamboo forest, which belongs to Hoang Lien Son National Park. On the way, we will pass by a waterfall where we will have time to take a rest and enjoy the surroundings.
After lunch, we continue toward Su Pan, a small village located by the road. Here we start our journey back to Sapa by car. Overnight in Sapa. Approx: 1-hour driving/ 3 hours walking/ 1-hour lunch.
DAY 4: SAPA - HAM RONG MOUTAIN - HEAVEN GATE - SILVER WATERFALL
We will relax in the town in the morning. Check-out time at 12:00, we then met up at the hotel at around 14:00, depart for the Silver Waterfall. The Silver Waterfall is located about a half-hour from Sapa town which offers stunning views of surrounding mountains and lush forests belonging to Hoang Lien Son National Park. We are advised to stop by a farm for a cup of tea and talk with people to understand their local life.
Then we continue our drive uphill to the Heaven Gate, the highest stretch of road in Vietnam as well as the provincial border of Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces. Enjoy a fantastic view of the valley! We head back to the hotel for luggage picking up and transfer to Lao Cai. Take the night train to Hanoi. Overnight on train. Approx: 2 hours driving
DAY 5: HANOI ARRIVAL
Arrive in Hanoi Railways station early in the morning, transfer to hotel. 5-day Sapa trekking tour ends
RATE , INCLUSION & EXCLUSION
($*) Prices are subject to change depend on season.
Please contact our Sales Department at info@vietnamexplorationbooking.com for detailed pricing information.
INCLUSION:
English speaking guide in Sapa
Private transfer in Hanoi/ Sapa
Train ticket Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi: 4 soft sleeper berth cabin with A/ C
3-star hotel with daily breakfast
Entrance fees and permits
Meals indicated in the itinerary
Water/ snack & fruit
EXCLUSION:
Beverages
Travel insurance
Personal expenses .
Others not clearly mentioned above.
Cancellation by Customer
Cancellation received before 60 days: FREE of charge
Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 10% of total rate
Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 30% of total rate
Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
Cancellation received less than 7 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate
Children Policy
The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
04 - 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
04 - 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
04 - 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate
NOTED & TRAVEL ADVISE
Things to bring:
Warm clothes, scarf, hat, cap because the weather in sapa is pretty unpredictable. It is normally cold in September, October, November, December , January, February and March .
Due to altitude of Sapa. It is sometimes foggy in December, January , February and March.
Trekking shoes, sun glasses, sun cream, insect repellent are also necessary. You should take cash with you in vietnam Dong because banking system in Sapa sometimes does not function well. Us Dollar, Euro, Australian Dolla are accepted in Sapa.
You shoule take medicine with you although there are some chemist’s shops in Sapa in case you get sick. Homestay’s facilities are not as in hotel in Sapa.
Trekking and Hiking in Sapa
Trekking is the main activity in Sapa. Trekking maps are available from the Tourist Information centre on Fansipan Street. These maps are invaluable if you want to trek around the town area without a guide. Most hotels in Sapa offer tourists guided half-day and day long treks, but the best places to inquire about these treks are the travel agency, please contact Vietnam Exploration Booking if you need more information!
While it is possible to go hiking around Sapa on your own, it's better to have the assistance of a guide to guarantee a more enriching experience. When it comes to longer treks or overnight stays in the villages, the knowledge of a local will come in handy.
Regardless of being on a walking tour or not, tribal women will walk with you and try to assist you in any possible way hoping for a tip.
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Don't want the fun to end?
Why not combine this tour with Mai Chau tours, Ninh Binh tours, Hue tours, Hoian tours or spend a few days in the tropical paradise that is the Viet Nam coast? We take care of everything from flights to transfers and accommodation so that you can relax and enjoy your holiday. Explore our other destinations or speak with your personal Travel Consultant for some expert advice on suitable combinations.
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