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Day 1: Hanoi - Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van

Stop At: Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai Tl152, Sapa 290000 Vietnam
6:30 - 7:00 – Get picked up from your hotel in Hanoi to depart for Sapa via the new highway with a comfortable short break.

13:00 – Arrive at Sapa town and be amazed by the colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic people. Enjoy welcome drinks and itinerary briefing. Then, have lunch with local Vietnamese dishes before the hotel check-in.

14:15 – Take a short drive to Y Linh Ho village and then start hiking through the rice terraces along Muong Hoa Stream to Lao Chai, the village of Black H’mong minority. Here you will enjoy the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son mountain ranges.
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Ta Van Village, Sapa 330000 Vietnam
In the late afternoon, continue trekking to visit Ta Van village, which is the home of Tay minority. The trekking distance is about 9km and the duration is 3½ hours.

17:45 – It’s time to check into the homestay. Experience the rustic lifestyle of the local and watch the sun setting in the mountainous region. In the evening, enjoy the local bar nearby or socialize with other tourists then overnight at homestay.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Homestay

Day 2: Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Sapa

Stop At: Giang Ta Chai Village, Ta Van Commune, Sapa 008420 Vietnam
8:00 – Enjoy the breakfast prepared by the host family and start a new day with more hiking.

8:45 – Keep walking through the rice paddies where you have a nice photo session with the amazing surrounding landscapes. After passing a bamboo forest, you will arrive at Giang Ta Chai village – the home of Red Dzao minority. The total trekking distance is about 4km and the duration is roughly 2 hours.

11:00 – Exit the village via Giang Ta Chai Bridge to reach the main road where the driver is waiting to transfer you back to Sapa town.

12:00 - 14:00 – Enjoy welcome drinks and itinerary briefing. Then, have lunch with delicious Vietnamese dishes before the hotel check-in.
Duration: 8 hours

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

Day 3: Sapa - Cat Cat – Hanoi

Stop At: Cat Cat village, Sapa 330000 Vietnam
Start hiking downhill to Cat Cat village at the bottom of Muong Hoa Valley. Enjoy the spectacular views of the beautiful valley towards Fansipan – the highest peak in Vietnam and Indochina. Upon arrival at the village, you will have a chance to visit the Black H’mong’s traditional stilt houses as well as watch people weaving, embroidering, and drying their clothes, etc. Then, keep walking to visit the dramatic

After lunch, we arrange the transfer back Hanoi.

21:00 Drop-off at your stay in Hanoi Old Quarter
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

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Included

2x Breakfast
2x Dinner
3x Lunch
Accommodation included: 2 nights
English guide during tour, enthusiastic, experiences
Meals as indicated: B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Bus ( 16 -45 seats ) Hanoi - Sapa - Hanoi, cold water, free Wi-Fi
All land transportation by air conditioned vehicle as tour itinerary indicated
1 night at Sapa Hotel (on twin sharing base) & 1 night at homestay with basic single bed (hot water, mosquito net, blanket)
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Entry/Admission - Y Linh Ho
Entry/Admission - Ta Van Village
Entry/Admission - Giang Ta Chai Village
Entry/Admission - Cat Cat village

Not included

VAT (10%
Surcharge for New Year, Luna New Year, Christmas
Insurance, visas
Other personal expenses (tip, drinks with meals,

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Old people, kids should not attend the long trek (9 km)
Day 1 and day 3 could be changed depending on weather
You may stay overnight at homestay for 1st night or you may do on 2nd night. Our tour leader will inform you on bus to Sapa.
Thing to bring
Warm clothes, scarf, hat, cap because the weather in Sapa is pretty unpredictable. It is normally cold in September, October, November, December, January, February and March
Due to altitude of Sapa, it is sometimes foggy in December, January, February, and March.
Trekking shoes, sun glasses, sun cream, insect repellent are also necessary. You should take cash with you in Vietnam Dong because banking system in Sapa sometimes doesn’t function well. US Dollar, Euro, Australia Dollar are accepted in Sapa.
You should take medicine with you although there are some chemist’s shops in Sapa in case you get sick.
Homestay’s facilities are not as in hotel in Sapa.
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
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers