Night 1 : Hanoi - Lao Cai Train Station

8:00 PM -  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 - Sin Chai Village (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 colourful 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 Tour - Lao Chai - Ta Van Village (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 Chao 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 Village - 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 Train Station

5:00 AM – Arrive at Tran Quy Cap Train Station (Hanoi Train Station B). Tour ends.

Tour cost per adult, quoted in US Dollar

 Accommodation:

Tour Includes:

• Accommodation at places in the itinerary (double/twin sharing)
• Pick up and transfer by air-conditioned vehicles as in itinerary
• Local English speaking tour guide (Other language on request)
• Meals as specified in tour program (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
• Train tickets: Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi Train ticket: Soft sleeper and cabin of 4 berths
• All entrance, permission and visiting fees

Tour Excludes:

• Vietnam Visa arrangement
• Early check in and late check out
• Personal travel & medical insurance
• International flights to and from Vietnam
• All personal & daily expenses

What to bring in this tour?

• Good trekking boots, rainwear, 2 sets of clothes, socks, towel, swimming suit, Camera and film, flash light, Medicine for personal use.