Sapa Hill Tribes Encounters

( 9days/ 8 nights tours )

Day 1: Arrival – Hanoi

On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel for check in. Then, a tour by cyclo around the old quarter streets to discover the local people life.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi –City tour – Train to Lao Cai (B/L)

The morning, we start the city tour to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple. Then continue to visit the Temple of Literature well known as Vietnam’s first university. Have lunch at Vietnamese restaurant. The afternoon is continued by the visit of the Ethnologic Museum and the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred Ngoc Son Temple. The reminder of the day is free for your own exploration of Ha Noi until we take the night train to Lao Cai. 
Overnight on the train.

Day 3: Lao Cai - Sapa    (B/L/D)

On arrival at Lao Cai train station we take minibus Sapa. At an elevation of 1,500 meters. At an elevation of 1,500 meters, Sapa is a former French hill resort and home to some of Vietnam’s most colorful ethnic minority groups. The afternoon we have enough time to explore the Sapa town.

Overnight at hotel in Sapa town.

Day 4: Sapa - Ta Van    (B/L/D)

Today, our trek into the mountainous region of Sa Pa begins as we depart the town at 09h30. A seven-hour walk takes through Lao Chai and Ta Van villages where we have chance to meet the Black Hmong and Dzay hill-tribe peoples. Homestay in Ta Van village.
 

Day 5: Ta Van - Thanh Phu  (B/L/D)

The Phan Si Pang range boasts Vietnam’s highest mountain and lends an alpine feel to the area surrounding this hill station. Today, we continue venturing into the lowland of Sa Pa, home to the Xa Pho, Tay ethnic minority people, all friendly and welcoming. Homestay in Thanh Phu village.
 

Day 6: Thanh Phu - Nam Sai   (B/L/D)

Upon leaving home stay we start a full day trekking through Nam Cang and Nam Sai via many Hmong, Dzao and Dzay villages. Homestay in Thanh Phu village.
 

Day 7: Nam Sai - Ban Ho   (B/L/D)

One of our nicest trekking days begins at 09h00. The beaten track is a real challenge however some physical preparation will enable you to fully appreciate today’s trekking. 
Homestay in Ban Ho village.
 

Day 8 : Ban Ho - Sapa - Lao Cai (B/L)

After a morning trek to joint the main road, we will be transferred by a local vehicle to Sapa. Time to have a shower in a mini-hotel and shopping until transfer to Lao Cai to board on overnight train back to Hanoi.
 

Day 9: Hanoi – Departure  (B)

Arrive Hanoi train station, free at leisure until transfer to Noi Bai airport for departure flight.

Price included:

1. Train tickets: Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi

2. Private transfer as itinerary

3. Accommodation ( Homestay and hotel )

4. Meals as indicated in the program

5. All entrance fees

6. English speaking guide ( Other languages available upon request)

7. Mineral water ( 1 bottle/pax/day)

 Price excluded:

1. All international airport tax

2. International flights & domestic flights

3. Visa to Vietnam and Visa arrangement

4. Early check in or late check out

5. Single room

6. Other meals with drinks

7. Travel insurance

8. Tips & other services not mentioned above