Sapa is a former French hill station situated in the sweeping valleys near the Chinese border. Situated at the elevation of 1,600 meters, the cool climate inspired the French to a summer retreat here. Today, Sapa attracts a great number of visitors with its stunning scenery, comfortable climate, colorful markets and a variety of ethnic hill tribes living in nearby villages.
Activities: Trekking and cultural experience
Vietnam Adventure Tours · 5 days
Sapa - Bac Ha Retreat 5 days/4 nights
Sapa to Ta Phin Village tour
Trip overview
Sapa is a former French hill station situated in the sweeping valleys near the Chinese border. Situated at the elevation of 1,600 meters, the cool climate inspired the French to a summer retreat here. Today, Sapa attracts a great number of visitors with its stunning scenery, comfortable climate, colorful markets and a variety of ethnic hill tribes living in nearby villages. Activities: Trekking and cultural experience
- Duration
- 5 days
- Starts in
- Hanoi
- Ends in
- Sapa
- Departure
- Daily
- Group size
- 6 pax
- Travel style
- Adventure
- Tour type
- Group Tour
- Hotels
- 3-star
- Tour code
- VNIAV6
- Sapa
- Bac Ha
- Lao Chai, Ta Van trekking
- Ta Phin Village tour
Day-by-day itinerary
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. (-/-/-/)
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. (-/-/-/)
Price
INCLUSIVE OF:
• English speaking guide – Transportation on tours – Entrance fees – Meals as mentioned in the program – Hotel accommodation - 4 BERTH Train tickets with AC round way.
EXCLUSIVE OF:
• International flights from/to Vietnam and airport tax – Visa arrangement – Drinks and other personal expenses – Tips.
