Hanging over 5000
km square with the population of 6000 people, with lush greenery of
mountain ranges is just the beginning of your expedition to the jade of
Far East. Imagine a land lush in tropical forest and emerald rice
terrace fields and a land alive with very colorful tradition and
culture. The old Frence-built hill station of Sapa (1600m above sea
level) is the natural starting point for a unique experience of the
Sapa area. This includes the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, and
Indochina’s highest peaks, Fansipan (3143m), and 6 different ethnic
minority groups, each one colorful, distinct and with its own language
and cultural values. The trek brings you though the excellent views of
the valley, the magnificent limestone and paddy fields of H'mong
village will be introduced, visits to local families and reach their
customs and the Cat Cat waterfall will be visible. A "White curtain"
cascade appears, surrounded by flowery valley and deep - green pines.
The rocks near the river and waterfall provide a marvelous place for
picturesque photos and sunbathing during good weather.
Day 01: Laocai Station – Sapa – Lao Chai- Tavan
AM:
7h30 arrive Lao Cai Pick up at Lao Cai Station then transfer to Sapa.
Have breakfast in the hotel or restaurant (optional) before the trip
starts. We walk along the main road for a while then take a small path
up hill to get to Lao Chai village of the Black H’Mong tribe. The trek
brings you through the upper mountain rage of Sapa overlooking down to
its valley. Our guide will prepare lunch in a local house while you
walk around the village to meet the tribe and visit their catholic
church. After lunch continue to Tavan village to visit the Day tribe,
which is supposed to be the most beautiful one in the area then you
will stay first night at local house. Homestay at village.
Day 02: Tavan – Giangtachai- Ban Ho village (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Have
breakfast and check out before the trip starts. Trek down to Lao Chai
village to visit the Tay and Day tribes. Have a picnic lunch on the way
then keep going along the bottom of the Sapa valley to get to Ta Van
village, which is supposed to be the most beautiful one in the area.
Afterward you head up to Giang Ta Chai village of the Red Zdao tribe
where you will see the amazing scenery and beautiful waterfall. Stay
overnight in a local family
Day 03: Banho – Sapa (Breakfast/Lunch)
Free
on the morning at waterfall for swimming or walk around in the village
then trekking up to the mountain. And the last 45 min. climbing up hill
to get to the waiting point is really a challenge for you. You get back
to Sapa by jeep. Stay overnight in Sapa.
Day 04: Sapa – Lao cai- Hanoi (Breakfast)
Free
at leisure or walk around in the market to see the locals people
purchasing in Sapa market. Check out. Private vehicle transfer back to
Lao Cai railway staytion for night train back to Hanoi. Over night on
train.
Day 05 : Hanoi
Arrive to Hanoi at 05:00. Turn back your hotel on your own. End of the tour.
¤ Train tickets: HN - LC, LC - HN (soft sleeper with A/C)
¤ Meals as specified in tours
¤ English local speaking tour guide
¤ Pick up and transfer
¤ Permission and visiting fees
¤ Daily expenses, drinks, tips and other meals