Sapa: Cat Cat – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Ta Phin ~ 3 Days 3 Nights (Hotel)
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Overview
Sapa
Duration : 3 Days 3 Nights
Transportation : Train
Departure : Daily
Amount : Upper 2 people
Sapa trekking tours are for people who love to explore and experience scenic destinations and learn the culture of the ethnic minority living in the Northwest. The tourists participating in Sapa trekking tours are not only to admire the beauty at the top of Sapa’s destinations such as Ham Rong Mountain, Cloud Airport but also visit Cat Cat, Ta Van and have the opportunity to enjoy a unique culinary culture characteristic of northwestern mountains.
Itinerary
NIGHT 0: NIGHT TRAIN FROM HANOI TO SAPA
20:30 - 21:00 Picking up at the hotel, then transfer to the railway station for a night train to Sapa (schedule 21:50 - 06:30).
Day 1: Lao Cai – Cat Cat Village - Sapa (B/L/D)
05:30-06:00 Arrive at Lao Cai railway station early in the morning, then transfer to Sapa - home to numerous colorful hill tribes (Black H'mong, Flower H'mong, Red Dao) and to Vietnam’s highest peak: Mount Fansipan.
After breakfast, relax at the hotel till 09:00 – 9:30. Our guide takes you to the villages of H’mong called Cat Cat. Cat Cat Village possesses many imposing waterfalls and is also home to the water hydropower construction built under French rule. Return to Sapa on foot and have lunch in the restaurant. Discover the charming Sapa Town, Sapa market, and Ham Rong at your own program in the afternoon. Dinner in the warm atmosphere of your hotel.
Overnight in a three-star hotel.
Day 2: Sapa – Lao Chai Village - Ta Van Village (B/L/D)
09:00-09:30 We embark on a lovely walking tour to the hill tribe villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van, home of the H'Mong and Dzay hill tribe minority people. As we walk to the villages nestled in the valley below Sapa we will meet some of the local minority people on their way to and from Sapa. Here we have the opportunity to share cultural experiences with families that live in the area. Have lunch en-route or with a local family.
Overnight in a three-star hotel.
Day 3: Sapa –Matra - TaPhin Village - Sapa - Night train to Hanoi (B/L)
09:00 – 9:30. Our guide takes you to visit the Red Dzao in Suoi Thau and Ma Tra villages after 9km-12km of trekking through the forest. Picnic lunch en–route. Reach Ta Phin village where we have a chance to learn about the lifestyles and the customs of the Red Dzao minority, enjoy landscapes… then drive back to Sapa.
17:00 Transfer to Lao Cai train station before getting on the night train back to Hanoi.
Price & Inclusion
INCLUSION:
- Picking up at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter area (Hoan Kiem district)
- Train ticket Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi (Sharing A/C soft sleeper 4 berths cabin)
- A/C tourist car during Group Tour in Lao Cai - Sapa - Lao Cai
- Accommodation (twin sharing or triple)
- Meals as indicated
- English speaking guide
- Entrance fee
EXCLUSION:
- Single supplement
- International & domestic flight ticket
- Visa arrangement
- Drinks travel insurance, other meals
- Tip & personal expenses.
Rules
CHILDREN POLICY:
- Free of charge for children under 4 y/o sharing a bed with parents.
- 75% adult price for children 5 - 9 y/o sharing a bed with parents.
- 100% adult price for children over 9 y/o
- A couple travels with 2 children, the 2nd child will be charged 100% adult price
SURCHARGE:
- Quote price is applied for the booking of a group of 2 up
- The quoted price is not applied for the tour departs on: Christmas Day (Dec 24-26 ), New Year (Dec 29, 30, 31 , Jan 1), Lunar New Year, Liberty Day (Apr 30), Labor Day (May 1), Independence Day (Sep 2)
- Surcharge $30/pax for those booking departs on Holiday as mentioned above
NOTE:
- All rates are in US dollars per person.
- The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions.
- Special request (diet or vegetarian, etc) should be sent before your departure date.
- Hotels stipulated: check-in time at 14:00 and check-out time at 12:00.
- Tourists should bring a jacket warm enough to avoid cold because the weather in Sapa often has low temperatures at night and during winter.
- Sneakers should be used to convenient trekking because of the complex terrain in the northwestern mountains.
- Insect repellents
- Because of the different customs and habits of the ethnic minority to the tourists, the you need to consult and follow the tour guide to avoid any conflict with the people here
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