Monday, September 29, 2014

Sapa Wonder and Minory Village 3 Days 4 Nights

Sapa Wonder and Minority Village 3 Days 4 Nights
Duration: 3 day/ 4 nights
Tour route: Hanoi – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa – Mong Sen – Taphin – Ma Tra – Cat Cat – Y Linh Ho – Lao Cai – Hanoi


On the way you will learn more about the different process of making rice field to the rice is on the dinner table. You will hear about the daily life of Black Hmong and Giay minorities. Trekking through beautiful terrace rice fields, landscapes; Meeting smiling and warm-hearted Black Hmong and Red Dao people; Talking with them to understand a bit more about their way of life, their customs and traditions.

Night 1: Hanoi Departure (Night train)

Our tour will be started at 20:45 at the lobby of the hotel. We will pick you up and transfer to the Hanoi Railway station for the overnight to Sapa.

Day 1: Sapa – Mong Sen – Taphin (B, L, D)

You will be met up at your hotel in Sapa by local guide and transferred downhill to Mong Sen, where you start trekking uphill through mountainous area. Enjoy while walking the spectacular view over rice paddy terraces, corn fields. Your picnic lunch will be provided on the spot.

After lunch, we continue our trek downhill towards Taphin village where you will meet Red Dao and Black Hmong minorities, two largest ethnic groups in Sapa area. Stop by a house to talk with local people to know a bit more about their daily life, their customs and tradition. Have dinner and overnight in the village.

Sapa Wonder and Minority Village 3 Days 4 Nights
Day 2: Taphin – Matra – Sapa (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we start our trek towards Sapa. We will pass through several minority villages; rive paddy terraces along the way. Upon arriving in Matra village inhabited by Black Hmong people, we will stop for our lunch. Then, we continue our walk to Sapa.

Day 3: Sapa – Silver waterfall – Lao Cai (B, L, D)

Morning drive to Silver waterfall, enjoy the beautiful stream of water falling down to the valley. Taking photos. Back to Sapa town for a cozy lunch.

Afternoon, free to discover the town or buy some souvenir in the central market until 16h30. Car transfer to Lao Cai train station. Dinner on guests account. Overnight in an air-conditioned soft sleeper cabin. End of services.

Night 4: Hanoi Arrival

Up on arrival in Hanoi very early in the morning.
End of service.

What’s Included ?

    Meals as itinerary: Breakfast, Lunch. Dinner
    Pick-up/ Drop off at Lao Cai Train station by shuttle bus
    Pick up at Hanoi Hotel to Hanoi Train Station.
    Return train tickets: Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi (4 soft sleeper A/C wooden cabin – Sharing cabin)
    Travel in an appropriate air-conditioned vehicle and/or a Jeep with an experienced safe driver.
    Experienced English-speaking guides.
    Entrances Fees

What’s Excluded ?

    International flight tickets and airport tax.
    Visa services.
    Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
    Insurance