Sapa

HIGHLIGHT

This tour is designed for travelers who want to experience 1 night at basic home stay in hill tribe village, go a long trek to the most popular travel sites in Sapa and of course, much lower than going by night train even lower than other tours.

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ITINERARY

Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa by bus with a long trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai – Ta Van village (L, D)

6:00 – 6:30: Picking up from hotel in the old quarter or bus station, get on sleeping bus and depart to Sapa.​

7:30 – 11:45: Following the Highway to Lao Cai city with the comfort break​

11:45 – 13:15 : Bus on the mountain road approaching to Sapa Town. On the way you can see beautiful view, the valley with terraces field.​

13:15 - 13:30: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.

- Welcome drink and itinerary briefing

- Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures​

14:15: A short drive to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. You approach Ta Van village where Zay Ethnic People inhabits in late afternoon.

Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 3.5 hours​

17:45: Check in homestay; get to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time to enjoy the mountain life on Sunset. You may attend cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy dinner in peace. In the evening, you can join the local bar nearby with music and socialize with other tourists then overnight at homestay.

Day 2: Medium trek Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai village - Sapa - Ha Noi (B, L)

8:00: Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with more interesting trek.​

8:45: Keep walking to the rice paddies where you have a nice photo session of the amazing surrounding landscapes. A trek through the bamboo forest and stop to have a panorama view of Giang Ta Chai village – home of red Dzao People.

Trekking distance is about 4 kms and it lasts for 2 hours​

11:00: Trek through the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to main road, bus picks you up to come back Sapa Town.​

12:00 – 13:00: Have a shower at May Hotel, have lunch, time at leisure on your own.​

13:30: Meet all group members at May Hotel (139 Thạch Sơn Sapa) to get ready for Hanoi.​

14:00: Get on bus to go back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks.​

20:30 – 21:00: We say goodbye to you at bus stop. Trip ends.

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BEFORE YOU BOOK

• ​Inclusion

Sleeping bus from Hanoi – Sapa and Return ( Tour guide not avaiable on the bus).

Bus in Sapa.

English speaking tour guide.

Meals as 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast with local menu.

All entrance tickets to indicated sites.

Local homestay in village.​

• Exclusion

Beverages, travel insurance, tax, personal expenses

Others not clearly mentioned above​

• Additional information

Holiday surcharge will be applied for natianl holidays.

Elderly should not attend the long trek (9 kms) due to its challenge and danger in case of rain.

Handicapped people and children under 6 years old should not attend this tour.

Homestay is totally different from hotel due to its basic and simple facilities.

• Cancellation policy

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity starts.

• Amendment Policy

Changes made at least 48 hour(s) before the activity are free​​.​

• 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 doesn’t function well. US Dollar, Euro, Australia Dollar are accepted in Sapa.​

 

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