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SAPA
INTRODUCTION
Spectacular
scenery and ethnic minorities of Sapa. The northwest
of Vietnam is a captivating blend of dramatic
landscapes and colorful hill tribes. Sapa is set in a
spectacularly beautiful valley close to the border
with China. Its breathtaking mountain scenery is some
of the best in Asia. Ethnic minorities from many of
the surrounding villages don their most colorful
costumes and head for the famous Saturday market and
hiking and trekking opportunities are in abundance. |
Day
1: Hanoi - Lao Cai (Saturday)
At
21:00 Pick up by taxi at your hotel and residence in Hanoi and
transfer to the Hanoi train station to board night train to
Lao Cai. Stay overnight on the train.
Meals:
N/A
Day
2: Lao Cai - Sapa - Bac Ha Market (Sunday)
The
train arrives in Lao Cai station at around 05:30 am. Our local
tour guide and transportation will pick up and drive to Bac Ha
to visit traditional market. Bac Ha market is considered
one of the most wonderful and colorful markets in extreme
north Vietnam where thousands of local people in their
traditional attires busily buy and sell the local produces.
Dog, cat, pig, horse... are all on sales. This is golden
opportunity to take best shots! Afternoon we will have a
pleasant walk to Ban Pho village, home to flower H'mong
people. Opportunity to interact with friendly local people and
have pleasant walk amongst tribal villages. Transfer back to
Sapa. Overnight in Sapa
Meals:
Breakfast
Day
3: Sapa Trekking (Monday)
Morning
trek to Lao Chai and Ta Van villages. Enjoy the breath-taking
landscapes. Touring the villages and car will transfer you
back to the hotel. Overnight in Sapa
Meals:
Breakfast
Day
4: Sapa - Lao Cai - Hanoi (Tuesday)
Free
for the whole day. Check-out and at 17:00, we transfer you
back to the station to take night train back to Hanoi.
Meals:
Breakfast
Upon
arrival in Hanoi at about 05:30 AM on Monday, you will arrange
transportation by your selves back to your hotel.
What to
bring:
- Sun Block
- Wide brim hat
- Camera + Film
- Comfortable shoes
- Rain gear
- Warm clothes
- Insect Repellent
- Original Passport
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