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Description
Embark on a journey near Fansipan Peak and explore the local Vietnamese areas such as Cat Cat, Lao Chai, and Ta Van villages in the hills and learn about the cultures and traditions of varied ethnic communities. Also, drive to Heaven's Gate, where you can witness the most beautiful mountain-pass scenery of Northern Vietnam and witness the Silver Waterfall and salmon fish farming.
Highlights
- Trek to the valley near Fansipan Peak
- Visit the Cat Cat, Lao Chai, and Ta Van villages in the hills
- Observe the scenic landscape of the Hoang Lien Son Mountain
- Enjoy the rich culture and colourful traditional costumes of local communities
- Explore Heaven's Gate and see the Silver waterfall as well as salmon fish farming
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Day 1: Visit from Hanoi to Sapa expand_more
06:30-07:00: Meet your tour guide and depart for Sapa from Hanoi.
09:30: Take the first break on the highway to Lao Cai city.
11:00: Take the second break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa.
13:00: Arrive at Sapa Town and see the colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people.
Enjoy lunch in local Vietnamese places and check in to the hotel.
14:30- Take a short drive to the gate of Cat Cat village, which is home to black H’mong ethnic people. It is located near the valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak.
Trek down towards the valley, situated at the bottom of a waterfall where the French built a hydraulic power station.
Walk uphill for the bus and depart for Sapa.
16:30: Arrive at Sapa Town.
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Day 2: Trek to Lao Chai and Ta Van village expand_more
07:00-07:45: Have breakfast at the hotel and pack a light lunch for a trek of 5 km.
08:00: Drive to Y Linh Ho and trek through rice terraces along Muong Hoa Stream to the village of Lao Chai. The Black Hmong people live in this village from where you can see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain.
Trek to Ta Van village- home of Dzay ethnic people. The trekking distance is about 9 km.
11:30: Take a bus from Ta Van Bridge to Sapa.
12:00: Have lunch and explore Sapa town by yourself.
Have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 3: Visit Heaven's Gate and Silver waterfall expand_more
06:00-08:00- Have breakfast at the hotel.
08:00- Start a 12 km road trip up to Heaven's Gate, where you can witness the most beautiful mountain-pass scenery of Northern Vietnam.
Visit the Silver waterfall and salmon farm-fishing.
11:00- Have lunch at the hotel and check out.
15:15: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi.
21:00: Arrive at Hanoi.
What's Included
- Accommodation
Entrance fee
Guiding fee
- Mineral water
- Air-conditioner
- Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
What's Excluded
Drinks
Personal expenses
Tips
What to bring
Please bring warm clothing as it is cold in the evening from October to March.
Meeting Point
Hanoi, Vietnam
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 1 | USD 164 Per Person |
| Child | |
This is a group tour | |