3 days

About this activity

Itinerary

Day 1: Night 1 (Sat): Hanoi - Night train to Lao Cai

Stop At: Vietnam Tour Booking, Phu Quoc Island 920000 Vietnam
Pick up at your hotel (20.30) and transfer to Hanoi Railway Station to take the night train from to Lao Cai. Sleep on the train.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Night train to Sapa

Day 2: (Sun): Lao Cai - Bac Ha - Sapa

Stop At: Bac Ha Market, Bac Ha 330000 Vietnam
05h30: Arrive in Lao Cai early in the morning. Pick up and transfer to Bac Ha. Located at 110km from Sapa, Bac Ha mountain town is well-known by travelers with the most colorful market of the hill tribes in the North of Vietnam. This every-Sunday-market attended by at least 8 ethnic groups and last from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. It is also chance for tourists to discover the H’mong King’s palace (old building built by the French & Chinese).

In the afternoon, we go for a light trek to visit Ban Pho, the village is home to flower H’mong minority. We are invited to enter several local houses to have some green tea, corn wine, listen to the host talking about their family, talk to them… and then enjoy landscapes on the way to Sapa. Check in hotel, dinner and overnight.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 3: (Mon): Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Lao Cai

Stop At: Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai Tl152, Sapa 290000 Vietnam
6km of walking down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H’mong.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Ta Van Village, Sapa 330000 Vietnam
A 2km-trekking down to Lao Chai village, through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people. Lunch at a local family, it gives you a worth chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily life styles and exclusive custom. Enjoy the landscapes…on the way. Get back to Sapa, free time time shuttle bus transfer to Lao Cai Station. Take the overnight train back to Hanoi. End of tour.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Night train to Hanoi

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Included

2x Breakfast
1x Dinner
2x Lunch
Accommodation included: 3 nights
Pickup from hotel to Hanoi train station
Tourist bus Lao Cai – Sapa – Lao Cai
Pick-up from Ta Van and Cat Cat
Hotel 3* in Sapa (double, twin, triple sharing)
All meals on tour (B, L, D)
English speaking guide
Sapa and Bac Ha group tour
Roundtrip train ticket Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi
Entry/Admission - Vietnam Tour Booking
Entry/Admission - Bac Ha Market
Entry/Admission - Y Linh Ho
Entry/Admission - Ta Van Village

Not included

Insurance, VAT
Drinks & tips
Personal expenses
Drop off at hotel after tour

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Bring walking shoes, raincoat, jacket, extra clothes, torch, insect repellent and sunscreen...
Train departure from Hanoi at 9:40PM or 10.00PM
Train: A/C soft sleeper with 4 berths/cabin
Pick you up at your hotel at 8:30PM
Please take your passport to check in hotel
3* Hotel: Vietflower, Sapa View, Hmong hotel or similar
Beware of your luggage and money
Inform in advance if you are vegetarian
Passengers are advised to leave big luggage at hotel for convenience.
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level