Hanging over 5000 km square with the population of
6000 people, with lush greenery of mountain ranges is just the
beginning of your expedition to the jade of Far East. Imagine a land
lush in tropical forest and emerald rice terrace fields and a land
alive with very colorful tradition and culture. The old Frence-built
hill station of Sapa (1600m above sea level) is the natural starting
point for a unique experience of the Sapa area. This includes the Hoang
Lien Son mountain range, and Indochina’s highest peaks, Fansipan
(3143m), and 6 different ethnic minority groups, each one colorful,
distinct and with its own language and cultural values. The trek brings
you though the excellent views of the valley, the magnificent limestone
and paddy fields of H'mong village will be introduced, visits to local
families and reach their customs and the Cat Cat waterfall will be
visible. A "White curtain" cascade appears, surrounded by flowery
valley and deep - green pines. The rocks near the river and waterfall
provide a marvelous place for picturesque photos and sunbathing during
good weather.
Day 01: Laocai Station – Sapa – Lao Chai- Tavan
AM:
7h30 arrive Lao Cai Pick up at Lao Cai Station then transfer to Sapa.
Have breakfast in the hotel or restaurant (optional) before the trip
starts. We walk along the main road for a while then take a small path
up hill to get to Lao Chai village of the Black H’Mong tribe. The trek
brings you through the upper mountain rage of Sapa overlooking down to
its valley. Our guide will prepare lunch in a local house while you
walk around the village to meet the tribe and visit their catholic
church. After lunch continue to Tavan village to visit the Day tribe,
which is supposed to be the most beautiful one in the area then you
will stay first night at local house. Homestay at village.
Day 02: Tavan – Giangtachai- Ban Ho village (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Have
breakfast and check out before the trip starts. Trek down to Lao Chai
village to visit the Tay and Day tribes. Have a picnic lunch on the way
then keep going along the bottom of the Sapa valley to get to Ta Van
village, which is supposed to be the most beautiful one in the area.
Afterward you head up to Giang Ta Chai village of the Red Zdao tribe
where you will see the amazing scenery and beautiful waterfall. Stay
overnight in a local family.
Day 03: Banho – Sapa (Breakfast/Lunch)
Free
on the morning at waterfall for swimming or walk around in the village
then trekking up to the mountain. And the last 45 min. climbing up hill
to get to the waiting point is really a challenge for you. You get back
to Sapa by jeep. Stay overnight in Sapa.
Day 04: Sapa – Lao cai- Hanoi (Breakfast)
Free
at leisure or walk around in the market to see the locals people
purchasing in Sapa market. Check out. Private vehicle transfer back to
Lao Cai railway staytion for night train back to Hanoi. Over night on
train.
Day 05 : Hanoi
Arrive to Hanoi at 05:00. Turn back your hotel on your own. End of the tour.
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