Hanging over 5000 km square with the population of 6000 people, with lush greenery of mountain ranges is just the beginning of your expedition to the jade of Far East. Imagine a land lush in tropical forest and emerald rice terrace fields and a land alive with very colorful tradition and culture. The old Frence-built hill station of Sapa (1600m above sea level) is the natural starting point for a unique experience of the Sapa area. This includes the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, and Indochina’s highest peaks, Fansipan (3143m), and 6 different ethnic minority groups, each one colorful, distinct and with its own language and cultural values. The trek brings you though the excellent views of the valley, the magnificent limestone and paddy fields of H''mong village will be introduced, visits to local families and reach their customs and the Cat Cat waterfall will be visible. A "White curtain" cascade appears, surrounded by flowery valley and deep - green pines. The rocks near the river and waterfall provide a marvelous place for picturesque photos and sunbathing during good weather.

Day 1: Laocai Station – Sapa – Lao Chai- Tavan

AM: 7h30 arrive Lao Cai Pick up at Lao Cai Station then transfer to Sapa. Have breakfast in the hotel or restaurant (optional) before the trip starts. We walk along the main road for a while then take a small path up hill to get to Lao Chai village of the Black H’Mong tribe. The trek brings you through the upper mountain rage of Sapa overlooking down to its valley. Our guide will prepare lunch in a local house while you walk around the village to meet the tribe and visit their catholic church. After lunch continue to Tavan village to visit the Day tribe, which is supposed to be the most beautiful one in the area then you will stay first night at local house. Homestay at village.

Day 2: Tavan – Giangtachai- Ban Ho village (B/L/D)

Have breakfast and check out before the trip starts. Trek down to Lao Chai village to visit the Tay and Day tribes. Have a picnic lunch on the way then keep going along the bottom of the Sapa valley to get to Ta Van village, which is supposed to be the most beautiful one in the area. Afterward you head up to Giang Ta Chai village of the Red Zdao tribe where you will see the amazing scenery and beautiful waterfall. Stay overnight in a local family.

Day 3: Banho – Sapa (B/L)

Free on the morning at waterfall for swimming or walk around in the village then trekking up to the mountain. And the last 45 min. climbing up hill to get to the waiting point is really a challenge for you. You get back to Sapa by jeep. Stay overnight in Sapa

Day 4: Sapa – Lao cai- Hanoi (B)

Free at leisure or walk around in the market to see the locals people purchasing in Sapa market. Check out. Private vehicle transfer back to Lao Cai railway staytion for night train back to Hanoi. Over night on train.

Day 5: Hanoi

Arrive to Hanoi at 05: 00. Turn back your hotel on your own. End of the tour.

TOUR PRICES

INCLUDE

¤ Train tickets: HN - LC, LC - HN (soft sleeper with A/C)
¤ Meals as specified in tours
¤ English local speaking tour guide
¤ Pick up and transfer
¤ Permission and visiting fees

EXCLUDE

¤ Daily expenses, drinks, tips and other meals