A combination of some visits to a wide variety of
ethnic minority groups generally retaining their lifestyle, traditional
costume with high mountains, deep ravines and terraced fields of
Vietnam will excite your spirit of adventure. Travelling on 4 WD car is
the best way to explore in depth the unequalled northern scenery and
have more contact with the local people.
Sapa Discovery tour
Day 1: Hanoi - Lao Cai
21.00: Pick up at
your hotel or residence and transfer to Hanoi Railway Station to take
night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on train.
Day 2: Lao Cai - Sapa (Breakfast)
The
train arrives in Lao Cai at around 5.00 am. Meet and transfer to Sapa
(38km), the former hill station discovered by the French at height of
1.600 m above sea level Check-in hotel to relax at leisure. In the
afternoon, soft trek to Cat Cat village inhabited by Black H'mong
ethnics, enjoy the nice landscapes of green forests and mountain and
fresh atmosphere here. Back to Sapa by motorbike.
Day 3: Trekking & Homestay (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After
having breakfast, start trekking uphill to Y Linh Ho and Muong Hoa
Valley through rice paddies and small hamlets to study life of hill
tribes here. Communication exchange with local people in Lao Chai
village. After having picnic lunch carried by the tour guide,
continuing trekking through villages and rice terraced fields to Ta Van
village settled by Dzay ethnic minorities. Enjoy 1 night homestay with
a local family and delicious food cooked by the tour guide.
Day 4: Trekking & Back to Sapa (Breakfast/Lunch)
Waking
up early morning to enjoy cool mountain air and bird singing. Trekking
uphill to many terraced paddies and through bamboo forest, going down
to Giang Ta Chai village of Red Dzao people. After a short village
tours, coming back to the main road where jeep awaiting you to transfer
back to Sapa. At 16.00, Transfer to Lao Cai railway station to catch
night train back to Hanoi. End of service. Train arrives in Hanoi at
around 5.00.
This tour can be customized as you wish!
¤ Train tickets: HN - LC, LC - HN (soft sleeper with A/C)
¤ Meals as specified in tours
¤ English local speaking tour guide
¤ Pick up and transfer
¤ Permission and visiting fees
¤ Daily expenses, drinks, tips and other meals