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Description
Embark on this tour to Sa Pa town, admire the gorgeous view of the Hoang Lien Son mountain, and interact with locals to learn about Vietnam's culture. Also, spend time exploring the Tram Ton Pass, seeing local villages, trekking through rice fields, and discovering natural attractions at Thac Bac Waterfall and valleys on this 3-day excursion.
Highlights
- Check out Cat Cat village, home to Black H’mong ethnic people
- Acquaint yourself with Vietnamese culture as you interact with other local tribes
- Trek through rice terraces fields to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son mountain
- Observe the traditions of Vietnam as you get to know the local tribes
- Visit Tram Ton and Cong Troi, the most beautiful mountain-pass of Northern Vietnam
- Spend time at the beautiful Thac Bac waterfall
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1- Hanoi – Sapa by bus with a short trek to Cat Cat village (L, D) expand_more
6:30 - 7:00: Pick up from your hotel/stay, get on a big bus and depart for Sapa.
9:30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break.
11.00: Second comfort break will be at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa
13:00: Arrive at Sapa Town to see traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. Enjoy a welcome drink followed by an itinerary briefing. Then, move on to have a special lunch of local Vietnamese dishes after check-in procedures.
14:30: A short drive to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home to 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. Here, trek down to the valley to see a waterfall, where the French have built a Hydraulic Power Station. Stop for photoshoots with bridge and waterfalls in the backdrop and then continue uphill walks till the point where a bus will pick you up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon. The trekking distance is about 2.5 km here, and it lasts for 2 hours.
16:30: Come back to Sapa Town. We will prepare a good dinner for you at 18.00. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 2- Sapa discovery with long trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van village (B, L, D) expand_more
7:00 – 7:45: Have breakfast at the hotel and prepare for the long trek of 9 km ahead.
8:00: A short drive to Y Linh Ho and then trek through rice terraces fields and pass by Muong Hoa stream to reach the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son mountain. Then, trek to Ta Van village, the home of Dzay ethnic people. The trekking distance is about 9 km here, and it lasts for 4 hours
11:30: Bus picks you up at Ta Van Bridge to Sapa.
12: 00: Have lunch and enjoy your free time in the afternoon. Discover Sapa town by yourself. Have dinner in the evening and stay overnight in the hotel.
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Day 3- Sapa - Tram Ton - Thac Bac - Lao Cai - Bus to Ha Noi (B, L) expand_more
6:00-8.00: After breakfast, meet your Vietnamese tour guide.
8:00: Start your day with a 12 km road trip up to Tram Ton and Cong Troi (Heaven Gate), where you can take pictures of the most beautiful mountain-pass scenery of Northern Vietnam. Then, visit the Thac Bac waterfall (Silver Waterfall) and a salmon fish farm.
11:00: Check out and clear bills, have lunch at the hotel and spend some leisure time on your own.
15:00: Meet all group members at your hotel to get ready for Hanoi.
15:15: Get on the bus to go back to Hanoi with one comfort break.
21:00: Arrive at Hanoi. We say goodbye to you at your hotel/ stay. The trip ends here.
What's Included
Modern air – conditioning bus with comfortable seats from Hanoi – Sapa -Hanoi
Modern air - conditioning bus from the hotel to local villages with experienced drivers
Complimentary bottles of water 2 ways/person on bus Ha Noi – Sapa – Ha Noi
English speaking tour guide escorted Hanoi – Sapa - Hanoi, local guide in Sapa
Meals as 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts
All entrance tickets to indicated sites
2 nights in a hotel room in Sapa Lodge hotel or similar on twin sharing basis
Insurance during time using the bus
What's Excluded
Beverages, travel insurance, VAT and personal expenses
Others not clearly mentioned in the above itinerary
What to bring
Warm clothes, scarf, hat, and 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, sunglasses, 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, and Australian Dollar are accepted in Sapa.
You should take medicine with you although there are some chemist shops in Sapa if you get sick.
Know before you go
Note:
Single sup: 60$
For Sapa Lodge Hotel (3 stars) or in similar hotel: Single supplement is 60 USD/2 nights
For Sunny Mountain Hotel (4 stars) or in a similar hotel: Single supplement is 80 USD/2 nights
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 150 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 112 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |