Sapa Tour 3 days

Highlights: Spending some days to capture the sight and daily activities of hill tribes in the northwest of Vietnam. You’ll find Sapa a fascinating place. Perched high on the mountainside opposite Mt. Fan Si Pan, the views are stunning. However, the main attraction is the many colorfully dressed ethnic people and their different traditions. Some, like the H’mong, are jolly and outgoing, others like the Red Dao, are quieter and more reserved. Their costume are works of art.

Details Itinerary:

Day 1: Hanoi/Lao Cai (G see off)

21.00 - 21.15: You'll be taken to Hanoi railway station for an overnight train to Lao Cai

Day 2: Lao Cai/Sapa (B, L, D, G)

5.15 - 6.30: You'll be met by your tour guide at Lao Cai Station and have a breakfast at the local restaurant.

6.30 - 11.30: You'll be picked up to visit a market frequented by ethnic minority peoples. You'll enjoy the customs of the minorities people. You'll have time for shopping in the market.

11.30 - 12.30: You'll have picnic lunch at local restaurant.

12.30 - 15.30: Drive to Sapa, a scenic mountain area with high peaks, rivers, valleys and hillside terracing. The villages are traditional and are typically tucked away at the bottom of the hill slopes. Most of the villagers wear traditional costumes. Rest of the day will be free to explore Sapa town by yourself. You'll spend the night in Sapa.

Day 3: Sapa/Lao Cai (B, L, G)

8.00 - 8.30: Breakfast at your hotel

8.30 - 11.30: You'll hike down a scenic valley calling in at the H'mong ethnic minority villages on the way. You'll then be driven by Jeep to visit Lao Chai village - the village of Black H'mong people.

11.30 - 12.30: You'll have picnic lunch.

12.30 - 14.30: You'll take a Russian Jeep to visit Ta Van village - the village of Day people and then visit Giang Ta Chai village - a village of Red Dzao people.

14.30 - 15.00: You'll return to Sapa to refresh at a local standard hotel.

16.00 - 17.00: Escorted to Lao Cai station. You'll have dinner by yourselves. You'll then take an overnight sleeper train at 20.00 back to Hanoi. Your accommodation will be on the train.

Prices per person in US$:

Valid until December 31, 2011

Surcharge for peak season of hotels are not inclusive in the prices above.

Prices include:

• Breakfast and accommodation in twin or double room.
• Returned train ticket: Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi, air-conditional soft four berth cabin.
• Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced, safe driver.
• Experienced English-speaking tour guide as indicated in the itinerary.
• Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned in the programme.
• Lunches and dinners, as specified.
• Government Taxes.

Price do not include:

• Dinners.
• Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
• Surcharge for peak season or Gala dinner if hotel requires
• Insurance.

Hotel list for Five Star standard

• Victoria Hotel (**** the best hotel in Sapa with separate building, Superior Room)

Hotel list for Four Star standard

• Chau Long Hotel (****located at the quite side street, in the heart of Sapa town, Designed as a red-stone castle, room in New Wing)  or similar.

Hotel list for Three Star standard

• Sapa: Holiday Sapa Hotel (*** town centre, Superior Room) or similar

Hotel list for Two Star standard

• Sapa: Thai Binh Hotel (local standard) or similar

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