Highlights
- Hike through beautiful nature and see amazing landscapes
- Learn more about Vietnam's ethnic minority tribes
- Admire the beautiful landscapes of rice paddies on terraces
ITINERARY IN DETAIL
DAY 1: HANOI - NIGHT TRAIN TO LAO CAI
Meal: not any | Accommodation: Night train - sleeper cabin (sharing)
20:30 - We depart from our office to Hanoi Railway Station to catch the night train to Lao Cai (4-berth sleeper cabin with air conditioning)
DAY 2: LAO CAI - SAPA TREKKING
Meal: breakfast, lunch | Accommodation: hotel in Sapa
Around 6:30 - Arrive in Lao Cai and be transferred by shuttle bus to Sapa. The bus ride uphill to Sapa takes a little over an hour giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces.
On arrival, you will stop by our office, meet your tour guide and leave your luggage and take a shower in our partner's hotel if you would like.
8:00 - You will enjoy a full buffet breakfast at Chau Long hotel.
9:00 - Start trekking from Sapa to Ta Phin valley. We start by through the town for about 20 minutes before turning to a dirt road to Ma Tra, a black H’mong village. The trekking route offers a breathtaking view of vegetable gardens and rice terraces with green mountains rising above. There will be time for visiting with local families and learning about their traditional fiber processing. We continue trekking to Ta Phin village of the Red Dzao, in one of the most scenic valleys in Vietnam. Here we’ll stop for a simple lunch before exploring the village.
15:00 - Return to Sapa by private vehicle to check in to your hotel. You’re free to explore the town, its market and sloping streets with all the colorful handicrafts.
With your free time, you can go up to Ham Rong peak where you will be able to experience a great view over the town of Sapa. This is a great chance for some unforgettable photos! This is only recommended for a good weather afternoon (Entrance fee is not included).
DAY 3: SAPA - HANOI
Meal: breakfast, lunch | Accommodation: not included
8:00 – pick up from your hotel, we then start trekking from Sapa town to Golden Stream valley. The trek offers some stunning views of the rice terraces, gardens and Fan Si Pan mountain range. After crossing a suspension bridge, we will hike up to Lao Chai village for lunch. After lunch, we will explore the villages of Lao Chai (Black H’mong) and Ta Van (Dzay). This trek is relatively easy, though the trail can be quite slippery if it rains, so good footwear is recommended.
After visiting a family of the village, we walk to the main road to meet up with our driver and return to Sapa town. Shower is available at our partner's hotel.
In the afternoon, you’re free to explore the town, its market and sloping streets with many colorful handicrafts.
15:30 - Meet the guide at our office. A car takes you to the bus station.
16:00 - Comfortable shuttle bus departs from Sapa to Hanoi. Enjoy beautiful views driving along the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. The bus is equipped with large individual seats, A/C and wifi. There’re 2 stops on the way and dinner is at your own cost.
21:00 - Arrival in Hanoi center (Ly Thai To street). The transfer from there to your hotel is not included.
