Overview
This tour is designed for travelers who want to stay longer in Sapa and want to experience 1 night at a basic homestay in a hill tribe village and 1 night at a hotel in Sapa, saving lots of money in comparison to going by night train. You will have free time
between the lines to enjoy Sapa’ hidden charm, especially the friendly services provided by Viet Adventures. The first night in the bungalow can be changed to the second night. This depends on group size and bungalow availability. Our tour leader will
inform you on the bus on the way to Sapa.
Day 1:Hanoi - Sapa by bus with a short trek Cat Cat Village (L, D)
Pass By: Cat Cat village, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
6.00-6:20: Pick up at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, get on a big bus and depart for Sapa Town.
9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city and have the first rest stop.
11.00: Second rest stop at Lao Cai city before heading to Sapa.
13.00: Arrive at Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people. The guide will pick you up to have lunch with local Vietnamese dishes.
The trekking distance is about 3,5km and it lasts for 2 hours
14.30: A short walk to the gate of Cat Cat village, which is the home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down
to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photos with the bridge and waterfall; then you will walk up hill for the bus to pick you up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon
Cat Cat Village
16.30: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in a hotel with night activities.
Meals included: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Long trek Sa Pa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van Village (B, L,D)
Pass By: Y Linh Ho, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
7:00-8:30: Have breakfast at the hotel in SaPa town, check out the hotel and start a new day with a more interesting trek.
8.30-8.45: Trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain.
The trekking distance is about 12 km and it lasts for 4 hours
12.00 – 13.30: Have lunch with delicious Vietnamese dishes made by the family. In the late afternoon, you arrive at Ta Van Village - home of the Dzay ethnic group.
14.30: Check in the bungalow; get to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time enjoying the mountain life on Sunset. You may attend cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy dinner in peace.
In the evening, you can join the local bar nearby with music and socialize with other tourists, then overnight at the bungalow in Ta Van Village.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Bungalow in Ta Van village
Day 3: Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Sapa - Ha Noi (B, L)
Pass By: Giang Ta Chai Village, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
7.00: You can join our cooking class and learn how to make some Vietnamese foods like Pho (Phở), Nem Cuốn, etc,...
(Note: The cooking class is opened upon request – the cost is 7$/1pax)
8.00: Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with a more interesting trek.
8.45: Keep walking to the rice paddies where you have a nice photo session of the amazing surrounding landscapes; a trek through the bamboo forest; a stop to have a panorama view of Giang Ta Chai village – home of the red Dzao people.
The trekking distance is about 3 km and it lasts for 3.5 hours
11.00: Trek through the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to the main road, the bus picks you up to come back to Sapa Town.
13.30 - 14.45: Relax and enjoy yourself, and if you want, take a shower in the hotel's public bathroom.
14.45 - 15.00: Meet all the group members at the hotel to get ready for Hanoi.
15.30: Get on the bus to go back to Hanoi with two rest stops.
21.30- 21.45: Arrive Hanoi, and go back to your hotel by yourself.
Trip ends.
Thank you so much and see you again!
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Trip includes
● Modern air – conditioning bus with comfortable seats from Hanoi – Sapa and return
● 2 bottles of water 2 ways/person on bus Ha Noi - Sapa - Ha Noi
● Modern bus in Sapa with experienced drivers
● English speaking tour guide
● Meals as 3 lunches, 2 dinner, 2 breakfasts
● All entrance tickets to indicated sites
● Insurance during the time on bus
Trip excludes
● Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, personal expenses
● Others not clearly mentioned above
● A surcharge will apply if your travel date is on public holiday (Lunar New Year), payable onsite
Note
● Old people, kids should not attend the long trek (9 kms)
● You may stay overnight at homestay for 1st night or you may do on 2nd night.
Thing To Bring
● Warm clothes, scarf, hat, cap because the weather in Sapa is pretty unpredictable. It is normally cold in September, October, November, December, January, February and March
● Due to the altitude of Sapa, it is sometimes foggy in December, January, February and March.
● Trekking shoes, sun glasses, sun cream, insect repellent are also necessary. You should take cash with you in Vietnam Dong because the banking system in Sapa sometimes doesn’t function well. US Dollar, Euro, Australia Dollar are accepted in Sapa.
● You should take medicine with you although there are some chemist’s shops in Sapa in case you get sick.
● Homestay’s facilities are not as good as hotels in Sapa.
Children Policy:
● 4 years old: free when sharing the services with parents
● 5- 8 Years old: 75% charged
● Above 8 years old: 100% charged as adult.
Cancellation Policy:
● Before 24 hours of departure: free
● Within 24 hours: 100% charged
