Night 1 : Hanoi – Lao Cai

8:00 PM – Mini bus pick up from hotel and transfer to Tran Quy Cap train station.
9:00 PM – Train departs and over night on train.Travel time approx 9 hrs.

Day 1 : Sapa – Cat Cat and Sin Chai – Sapa ( B-L-D ).

6:00 AM – Arrive Lao Cai train station.Change to mini bus for transfer to Sapa Hotel.

7:00 AM – Breakfast and shower in hotel.

9:00 AM – Start walking to Cat Cat and Sin Chai villages in the bottom of Muong Hoa valley. And enjoy the spectacular views of the beautiful valley towards Fansipan-highest peak in Vietnam and Indochina.

9:45 AM – Arrive to the villages of Black Hmong ethnic minority,visit their stilt houses,see people weaving,embroidering and drying their clothes,…

10:30 AM – Continue walking down,enjoy colorful rice terraces and the interesting waterfall.( Possible to have a swim in this fresh stream ).

12:30 PM – Return to Sapa for lunch.

Free time in the afternoon to explore Sapa Market and town.
Overnight at the hotel in Sapa.

Day 2 : Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa (B-L-D).

8:00 AM – Breakfast in hotel.

9:00 AM – Begin trekking from Sapa towards Muong Hoa valley where we can admire magnificent landscapes.

11:30 AM – Trek through Y Linh Ho village with Black Hmong tribe.

12:30 PM – Break for delicious lunch in the local house near by Muong Hoa stream.

1:15 PM – Keep trekking through lush rice-terraces towards Lao Chai village to experience Black H`mong people`s daily life and traditional culture.

2:30 PM – Arrive into Ta Van village inhabited by Zay minorities exhibiting strong Chinese culture where we have dinner cooked on a wood fire enjoying the company and hospitality of our Zay family and home-stay overnight.

Day 3 : Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su pan – Sapa (B-L-D).

8:00 AM – Breakfast at homestay.

9:00 to 9:30 AM – Trek through bamboo forests to Giang Ta Chai waterfall,bridge and village inhabited by Red Zao minorities for a short break to enjoy stunning view surrounding.

12:00 PM – Break for lunch.

12:45 PM – Keep trekking into the village of Red Zao minority,visit their houses to explore their rich culture.

1:30 PM – Continue trekking down to Su pan of Black Hmong’s people for bus pick up and transfer to Sapa.

3:00 PM – Free time in Sapa for shower and Dinner.

5:30 PM – Bus transfer back to Lao Cai station for the night train back to Hanoi.

Night 4 : Lao Cai – Hanoi.

5:00 AM – Arrive at Tran Quy Cap Train Station.Tour ends.

Included :

• Soft sleeper with A/C ( 2 ways – soft sleeper with A/C,King Express,Livitran Train,Hatraco Train,Tulico Train,…)
• All meals as mentioned in the tour program.
• Transport as tour itinerary.
• English speaking guide.
• All accommodation : Boutique Hotel,Gold sea Hotel,Royal View,Bamboo Hotel,…
• Entrance fees,security permits.

Excluded :

• Insurance.
• Drinks,phone calls and personal expenses.

NOTE :

Please bring along a good pair of walking shoes,raincoats,jackets,insect repellent and sunscreen.