Northwest Vietnam is a captivating mix of dramatic mountainscapes, crisp fresh air and colourfully-clothed hilltribes. Set on the slopes of a beautiful emerald green valley, Sapa is the heart of this unique piece of Vietnam. Travel to this peaceful land and meet resplendently dressed ethnic minorities at the local market, visit neighbouring villages and hike through iridescent rice terraces, witnessing how the current of life has bubbled along here for centuries. This trip - trekking is full of opportunities to be immersed in traditional hilltribe culture and cuisine, while relishing the striking landscapes of Sapa and its surrounds.
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa by bus with a long trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai – Ta Van village (L, D)
Day 2: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai village - Sapa - Ha Noi (B, L)
HAVE A GREAT TRIP!
SAPA BY BUS 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT OVENIGHT IN HOMESTAY
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DAY 01: HANOI – SAPA – Y LINH HO – LAO CHAI – TA VAN (Meals: Lunch, Dinner) |
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6:30 - 7:00 |
Get picked up from your hotel in Hanoi to depart for Sapa via the new highway with a comfortable short break. |
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13:00 |
Arrive at Sapa town and be amazed by the colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic people. Enjoy welcome drinks and itinerary briefing. Then, have lunch with local Vietnamese dishes before the hotel check-in. |
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14:15 |
Take a short drive to Y Linh Ho village and then start hiking through the rice terraces along Muong Hoa Stream to Lao Chai, the village of Black H’mong minority. Here you will enjoy the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son mountain ranges. In the late afternoon, continue trekking to visit Ta Van village, which is the home of Tay minority. The trekking distance is about 9km and the duration is 3½ hours. |
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17:45 |
It’s time to check into the homestay. Experience the rustic lifestyle of the local and watch the sun setting in the mountainous region. In the evening, enjoy the local bar nearby or socialize with other tourists then overnight at homestay. |
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DAY 02: TA VAN – GIANG TA CHAI – SAPA – HANOI (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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8:00 |
Enjoy the breakfast prepared by the host family and start a new day with more hiking. |
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8:45 |
Keep walking through the rice paddies where you have a nice photo session with the amazing surrounding landscapes. After passing a bamboo forest, you will arrive at Giang Ta Chai village – the home of Red Dzao minority. The total trekking distance is about 4km and the duration is roughly 2 hours. |
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11:00 |
Exit the village via Giang Ta Chai Bridge to reach the main road where the driver is waiting to transfer you back to Sapa town. |
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12:00-15:00 |
Have lunch and a short break in Sapa town. |
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15:00 |
Meet all other group members at the hotel to get ready for the bus to return to Hanoi. |
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21:00-22:00 |
Arrive in Hanoi city. The tour ends. |
TOUR COST INCLUDED:
- Modern air – conditioning bus with comfortable seats from Hanoi – Sapa and return
- 2 bottles of water, tissues, 2 snacks/2 ways/person on bus Ha Noi - Sapa - Ha Noi
- Modern bus in Sapa with experienced drivers
- English speaking tour leader escorted during the bus trip Hanoi – Sapa - Hanoi, local guide escorted in Sapa
- Meals as 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast with local dishes
- All entrance tickets to indicated sites
- Single basic bed with mosquito net at homestay
- Insurance during the time using the bus
TOUR COST EXCLUDED:
- Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, personal expenses
- Others not clearly mentioned above
HAVE A GREAT TRIP!
