Three days in this hilly paradise is enough to gain a better understanding of the lives of the ethnic minority communities of Vietnam’s north. What’s more? Sapa and its surroundings offer particularly rich ground for trekking. The natural beauty of the area is unparalleled and can be seen in rich, green, gorgeous waterfalls and the unique ethnic minority villages that dot the countryside. This trip is sure to be a rewarding and enlightening experience

Itinerary:

The night before at 8.30 pm, we pick you up at your hotel and take you to Hanoi Train Station

Day 1: Lao Cai – Sapa (B, L, D)

06.00 Our guide meets you at Lao Cai train station. Departure for Sapa by minibus. Arriving in Sapa at mid-morning. Check in the hotel.

Time for breakfast

13.00 After lunch, our guide will take you to visit the two Black H’mong villages and a waterfall. There you’ll have a chance to see the hydroelectric power station built by the French.

Back for dinner, the evening is yours. We recommend you a stop at the Love Market (only on Saturday)

13.00 After lunch, our guide will take you to visit the two Black H’mong villages and a waterfall. There you’ll have a chance to see the hydroelectric power station built by the French.

Back for dinner, the evening is yours. We recommend you a stop at the Love Market (only on

13.00 After lunch, our guide will take you to visit the two

Black H’mong villages and a waterfall, there you’ll have a chance to see the hydroelectric power station built by the French.

Back for dinner, the evening is yours. We recommend you a stop at the Love Market (only on Saturday)

Day 2: Sapa (B, L, D)

07.00 After breakfast, our guide takes you to the villages populated by H’mong and Dzay people, respectively called Lao Chai and Ta Van

11.00 You’ll have lunch either with an ethnic minority family or on the way back to Giang Ta Chai village where most of the inhabitants are Red Dzao

18.00 Return to Sapa and the evening is all yours

Day 3: Sapa – Hanoi (B, L)

08.00 Following breakfast, you have time to explore the area and the nature there and mix with some of the ethnic minority people

10.30 Return to the hotel for lunch

Check out and depart for Lao Cai train station to catch a night train back to Hanoi

Arrival at Hanoi train station at 5:00 am

Quotation US$ / 1 person (join group tour)

Included:

+ Pick up at Hotel in Hanoi

+ Transportation in Sapa

+ English speaking guide

+ Train ticket (soft berth with A/C) for 2 ways

+ Entrance fees

+ Meals mentioned

+ Twin / Double sharing room

Not included:

- Drinks, insurance, visas, personal expense, tips & gratuities.

What to bring:

- Appropriate clothing for the season

- Hat and sunscreen

- Comfortable clothing and footwear for walking

- Sense of fun and adventure

- Hiking shoes