DAY
1: Hanoi - Sapa
Our trip starts with
an overnight train journey from Hanoi capital
city to the border town of Lao Cai.
The accommodation for tonight is on soft sleeper berths with AC on the train.
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DAY
2: Sapa
After breakfast we
start with a walk to the H'Mong village
of Cat Cat. Then we drive
to the imposing Valley
of Ta Van and Lao Chai.
As we walk through the villages in the valley to enjoy spectacular view of
mountains and learn the charming culture of hill tribes including the Red Zao,
Hmong and Tay. Overnight in our hotel
at Sapa town.
(B/L/D)
DAY 3: Sapa
In the morning, walk
to Ham Rong Mountain
for a panoramic view of Sapa. Then go down to see bustling Sapa market. Lunch.
Afterward, we drive out of town to Ta Phin Red Zao Village and have an hour for
walking there. Return to Sapa for dinner. Overnight in Sapa. (B/L/D)
DAY 4: Sapa – Bac Ha
Take
the early drive to Bac Ha Sunday Market. Bac Ha district is home to the Flower
H’mong minority. (We can choose Can Cau market on Saturday or Coc Ly on
Tuesday). Local people come here once a week to exchange their home made
products. Visit H’mong King’s castle. Have lunch at local restaurant and then
go back to Lao Cai city for the night train to Hanoi. Dinner at the restaurant that is near
the train station. (B/L/D)
DAY 5: Hanoi
Arrive at Hanoi station in the early morning. Our guide and driver take you to your hotel. End of services. (-/-/-/)