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Combing a mix of adventure and culture in this multi-day trek suites those who have a little extra time and want to explore. This trekking tour can be difficult at times but is worth the effort as you will be taken off the beaten path, away from the crowds, and into the unspoiled Vietnam. Visit and stay with Tay family and learn about village life. We promise that this trip will be unforgettable, educational, rewarding with a healthy dose of fun.
Night 1: Hanoi – Lao Cai
In the Evening: Car pick-up from your Hotel to transfer to Hanoi train station to catch the night train to Lao Cai. The train is comfortable with air-con and soft berth.
Day 1: Lao Cai - Sapa – Ban Ho (B, L, D)
5AM: Arrive at Lao Cai town, the border town with China. A car will take you up hill through the stunning cloudy mountains to Sapa town. After breakfast, take 12 km by jeep then trek downhill to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority. Follow along the side of Muong Hoa stream to Giang Ta Chai village of the red Dzao where you have lunch at a local family. After lunch, keep hiking to Ban Ho, the village lies in the beautiful valleys, home-stay at the Tay minority house to experience the architecture of their traditional house on stilts and spend time beside them to exchange the cultures and knowledge. Home-stay at the Tay local house.
Day 2: Around Ban Ho – Sapa (B, L)
In the Morning: Have a walking to a very nice waterfall discovered and named “the Lavie” by the French during the colonial time in Vietnam. Enjoy swimming then picnic-lunch on the bank.
In the afternoon: Trek 4 km up to the main road to get the jeep to return to Sapa. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 3: Sapa - Bac Ha market (on Sunday only) - Lao Cai (B, L)
In the morning: A private car will take you to go to Bac ha market which is Located at 110km from Sapa, Bac Ha mountain town is well-known by travelers with the most colorful market of the hill tribes in the North of Vietnam. This every-Sunday-market attended by at least 8 ethnic groups and last from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. It is also chance for you to discover the H’mong King’s palace (old building built by the French & Chinese).
In the afternoon: go for a light trekking to visit Ban Pho, the village is home to flower H’mong minority. You are invited to enter several local houses to have some green tea, corn wine, listen to the host talking about their family, talk to them… and then enjoy landscapes on a roundabout way to Bac Ha for get back to Lao Cai to catch the train to go back to Hanoi.
Night 4: Lao Cai – Hanoi
5AM. Night train arrives in Hanoi.
Validity until 31 December 2012 (US$/Pax)
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Price per person in US$ in party of
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| Number of Group |
1 |
2 |
3-5 |
6-8 |
9-15 |
16-20 |
Sing-Sup |
| Superior Category |
486 |
299 |
235 |
210 |
200 |
190 |
20 |
| Deluxe Category |
529 |
320 |
256 |
230 |
216 |
210 |
43 |
| First Class Category |
605 |
358 |
290 |
264 |
248 |
240 |
83 |
Accommodation
| Destination |
Hotel
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Room Type
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Superior Category
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Sapa
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Royal View Hotel or Holiday Sapa Hotel
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Superior
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Deluxe Category
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| Sapa |
Chau Long Hotel (New Wing)
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Superior
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First Category
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| Sapa |
Victoria Sapa or Topas Ecolodge
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Superior
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Inclusions: Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: Vietnamese food and Asian food basic; Private transfer with air-con; English speaking guide (other languages on request); Home-stay and Hotel accommodation on a twin-share basic with breakfast; All entrance and sightseeing fees; All taxes and service charges
Exclusions: Drinks; Insurance; Personal expenses; Tipping / Gratuities; Surcharge on special days; Any other services not clearly mentioned above.
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