SAPA LIGHT TREK BAC HA MARKET

Hanoi Sapa Lao Chai Tavan Hanoi 4 nights 3 days

Day 1 Thursday Hanoi - Overnight train to Lao Cai Make your way to Hanoi train station for your overnight train journey from Vietnam's capital city to the border town of Lao Cai. The train departs at 21:15 pm. (No transfer, no meal included) Day 2 Friday Lao Cai - Sapa Arrive early in Lao cai at 06 00 am, we get picked up by shuttle bus and start our drive up the spectacular Sapa pass, which is 1300 m high, 33 km long. The ride uphill takes a little over an hour giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. At 10 am we start trekking. The first part is on the road but we soon turn to the right and walk on a small path down the valley to the Muong Hoa River and from here to the Black Hmong village Lao Chai. After this you continue to Ta Van village (1.200 m) to visit Zay people. We stay overnight with a local family in Ta Van and have our dinner here. (B, L, D)

Day 3 Saturday Sapa After the breakfast we continue to visit Red Dao people at Giang Ta Chai where we also see a waterfall. The Red Dao women have very colorful red embroideries and coins on their clothing. On their head they wear a red scarf. Some of the women have shaved off their eyebrows because of a nice Red Zao Legend.

We continue along small paths in the rice fields, cross the Muong Hoa River and trek up to Su pan where you will meet the jeep transfer back to Sapa. O/N in hotel (B)

Day 4 Sunday Sapa - Bac Ha - Train to Hanoi Start early in the morning at 06 00 am, we have our private car drive from Sapa to Bac Ha market. Arrive Bac Ha market. Discover the market with ethnic minorities (1h30). Lunch in Bac Ha town. In the afternoon, we have a short walk to visit Ban Pho a village of Flower Hmongs. (3 hours 7 km) Visit the HMong King Palace. (30min) Transfer by car to Lao Cai. Arrive Lao Cai train station. Overnight train back to Ha Noi. (B, L) Day 5 Monday Hanoi Arrive Hanoi around 05 30 am. Make your way back to your hotel. Tour ends. (No transfer) PRICE PER PERSON IN VIETNAM DONG Group 1 2 3 size
VND OW ~USDOW VND NW 6,825,000 $325 4,725,000 $225 4,368,000 $208

4
3,990,000 $190

5
3,906,000 $186

6
3,675,000 $175

7
3,654,000 $174

>=8
3,612,000 $172

7,539,000

4,977,000

4,725,000

4,200,000

4,179,000

3,885,000

3,864,000 $184

3,822,000 $182

~USD$359 $237 $225 $200 $199 $185 NW * Note: Prices may subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuation - USD applied.

PRE-TRIP INFORMATION Depart from: Hanoi Return to: Hanoi Activities: Light trekking, cultural exchange Grade: Easy to moderate

Trip highlights:

Overnight train trip, hilltribe villages, Sapa

What to bring: Comfortable walking boots Rainwear A warm fleece in the winter Camera and film INCLUSIONS English speaking guide during the touring section of trip only A.C soft sleeper train Shuttle bus transfer 1 way Private car for Sapa-Bacha-Laocai Homestay & hotel Meals as indicated in itinerary All admission fees and permits Drinking water during the trek EXCLUSIONS Pre/post trip arrangement Meals not indicated (allow US$ 4-6 /meal/person) Travel insurance Other personal expenses

Joining instructions You will be collected from your hotel. Pick up time will be advised upon confirmation of booking.

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