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Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi & Over-Night Train To Sapa

Stop At: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, 2 Hung Vuong Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Optional Activity
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hoa Lo Prison, 1 Hoa Lo St Hoan Kiem, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam
Optional Activity
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Old Quarter, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Optional Activity
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Sleeper Train

Day 2: Sapa Trek

Stop At: Cat Cat village, Sapa 330000 Vietnam
You’ll be met on arrival into Lao Cai in the early morning (approximately 6.00 am) by a local driver. Your driver will be picking up several other passengers travelling on to Sapa. Transfer to Sapa by minibus (approximately 1 hour), passing through dramatic scenery along the way.

You have a free morning to relax and explore this fascinating hillside town. If the weather is feeling generous, enjoy unhindered views out towards the giant staircase of rice terraces that cascade down the side of the mountains. Otherwise, delight in the enigmatic mists that often shroud the Sapa hillsides
Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 3: Sapa Trek

Stop At: Ta Van Village, Sapa 330000 Vietnam
This morning after storing your main luggage at your Sapa hotel, set off on a six hour guided trek (approximately 12 - 15 kilometres).
Duration: 8 hours

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

Day 4: Sapa & Over-Night Train to Hanoi

Stop At: Su Pan Village, Sapa 330000 Vietnam
After a hearty, energy-giving early breakfast, set off on a 2-3 hour walk to Su Pan Village. Today’s trek is shorter, but the scenery is still beautiful.

You will be picked up from your Sapa hotel between 5-5.30 pm today by a local driver. You’ll then be transferred back to the to the Lao Cai train station this afternoon (approximately 1 hour). You will have some free time for an optional dinner before you board the overnight train to Hanoi. Boarding commences approximately 7.30pm for an 8.30 pm departure (journey time approximately 8 hours).
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight Sleeper train

Day 5: Hanoi

Stop At: Old Quarter, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Your adventure ends upon arrival at Hanoi train station in the early morning (around 5am). The rest of the day is free for you to soak up the grace of this dynamic city that's the epitome of modern Vietnam.

Meals Included

There are no meals included on this day.

Special Information

If you would like to stay a little longer in Vietnam, Intrepid can book additional nights for you. (If you wish to have the room available on your arrival, you may need to book the night before as check in time is usually midday). Please note that it's not possible to organise a transfer from the train station, so please make your own way to your hotel or the airport.
Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

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Included

2x Breakfast
1x Dinner
1x Lunch
Accommodation included: 4 nights
English-speaking guide
4-night accommodation in 2- to 3-star hotels, a sleeper train and guesthouse
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Transport by minibus

Not included

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Travel insurance that covers medical expenses, including emergency repatriation, is required to participate on this tour; proof of insurance must be shown to tour leader on the first day
Minimum age is 12 years; all travelers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Please pack as lightly as possible, as you are expected to carry your own luggage; it is recommended that you keep the weight under 22 lbs (10 kg)
Accommodations: Twin-Share: Double rooms with two twin beds good for two people on a sharing basis. If you are a solo traveler or are traveling with an odd number of individuals, one person will be placed in a twin-share with another traveler or three people will be placed in a triple room (depending on availability) Single Room: For individuals traveling by themselves and want a private room. For bookings with an odd number of individuals, one person will be placed in a single room while the rest are placed in double rooms with two people per room
The following information is required of travelers upon booking:
Full name, nationality and current country of residence
Date of birth
Passport number, issue date and expiry date
E-mail address
Existing medical conditions or dietary requirements
Travel insurer name, contact number and policy number