At an elevation of 1,600 meters, Sapa is a delightful former French hill station situated in the mountainous region of Vietnam’s northwest, close to the Chinese border. The region is home to many ethnic minority groups, each wearing traditional and colorful attire. This trip includes a trek through the hills and valleys of the Sapa region, discovering several different minorities along the way. You will experience overnight accommodation in the hospitable villages of Dzay and Tay ethnic minorities. Round off the trek with a nice stay in Topas Eco Lodge. The apparent hardships are worth it though as we walk through some of the most spectacular scenery that Vietnam has to offer and experience unique villages culture.

Day 1

Train

Night train to Lao Cai

20:00 pm You will be picked - up at your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Hanoi railway station for boarding the Express Train to Laocai.

Overnight in an air-conditioned soft sleeper wooden cabin (4pax/cabin or 2pax/cabin on request).

Day 2

Trekking

Lao Cai - Sapa : 4 - 5 hour trek and homestay (B, L, D)

Arrive in Lao Cai around 6.00 am.

Welcome by our tour guide in Lao Cai and transferred to Sapa.

Breakfast in local restaurant.

After breakfast we can pack up for the trek or stroll in Sapa market walk around the town. We will begin our trek at 10 am. We will trek on small trails down hill to Muong Hoa Valley and visit Lao Chai village of Black H’mong and Ta Van village of the Dzay minority groups.

Picnic lunch on the way.

We will reach Tavan, a village of Dzay minority around 4.30 pm.

Dinner and overnight homestay in a local house.

Day 3

Trekking

Lao Cai - Sapa 4 - 5 hour trek and homestay (B, L, D)

Breakfast at the home stay.

We leave Ta Van Village at 8.30 am for Giang Ta Chai, a village of Red Dzao minority.

Today we trek through thick bamboo forest and enjoy great view of rice terraces.

Around noon we reach Giang Ta Chai, visit to the village and have picnic lunch by Muong Hoa River.

In the afternoon we cross the river and head to Ban Ho, a village of Tay minority group.

We will have dinner and overnight in a traditional house-on-stilt of the Tay in Ban Ho village.

Day 4

Trekking

Topas Eco Lodge (B, L, D)

After breakfast at the home stay we leave Ban Ho and walk 3 km on good trails to our bus. Short transfer to Topas Eco Lodge. Upon arrival in Topas Eco Lodge we check in hotel and relax in the eco lodge.

Lunch in the eco lodge.

Dinner on guests account.

Overnight in Topas Eco lodge.

Day 5

Trekking

Back to Hanoi (B)

Breakfast in Topas Eco Lodge.

Relax in the eco lodge and take the car at 11.30 am to Sapa Town.

Leave luggage at my office then free to explore the town.

We can visit Ham Rong Park or shop in Sapa market.

In the late afternoon we take a bus ride to Lao Cai for night train back to Hanoi.

Overnight in an air-conditioned soft sleeper wooden cabin.

Day 6

Train

Arrive in Hanoi. Trip completes

Arrive in Hanoi around 5.00 am.

Your trip end at the trai n station. Finish your Sapa stunning trek and great combination of home stay tour

TOUR PRICE:

OPTIONS
(Daily departure)

 GROUP TOUR
(USD/ per person)		 PRIVATE TOUR
(USD/ per person)
2 pax 4 pax 8 pax >8 pax
Topas Eco Lodge N/A 425 380 339

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Tour included:

  • Pick ups, transfer & sightseeing as per program by A/c by minibus
  • Transfer Ban Ho Village to Eco lodge
  • Full meals as per the tour program (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • 2 nights’ home stay arrangements
  • Train tickets: Hanoi – Laocai – Hanoi (soft sleeper with air-conditioning)
  • Accommodation at the hotel basic on double or twin sharing

Tour excluded:

  • Travel insurance
  • Single supplement, beverages, personal expenses
  • Other services not mentioned clearly above

Children Policy:

  • Children from 0 – under 5 years old: FOC
  • Children from 5 – under 10 years old: 75% of adult fare
  • Children from 10 years old : 100% of adult fare
  • Two adults can accompany up to 2 children under 10 years old, the third child is charged 100% of the fare.

Remark:

  • Please be informed that the quotation does not imply or constitute availability.
  • In case if the hotel listed is unavailable, other similar class hotel shall be provided.
  • Compulsory Gala Dinner may be applied during Christmas Eve and New Year Eve.

 Cancellation Policy:

  • All cancellation must be made in writing
  • Any cancellation at 30 Days prior to arrival date: No charge
  • Any cancellation between 29 Days – 15 Days prior to arrival date: 50% of tour fare charge
  • Any cancellation between 14 Days – 3 Days prior to arrival date: 75% of tour fare charge
  • Any cancellation less than 3 Days : 100% of tour fare charge
  • As mentioned on particular booking and depends on each period