Itinerary
Night 1: Ha Noi Station – Lao Cai Station
8.30pm: Be escorted to Ha Noi Station by Grand Cititel Hanoi’s staff. Overnight on train
Day 1: Lao cai – Sapa – Laochai – Tavan (Muong Hoa Valley ) – Homestay (B/L/D)
6.00am: Arrival Lao Cai, Guide & driver will waiting you at the exit gate of Lao cai with a sign board written your name then transfer you up hill to Sapa then enjoy breakfast at the local restaurant before start your trip.
9.00am: Trekking from Sapa to the Black H’mong village of Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai where excellent panoramas of the larger valley, paddy terraced fields and the H’mong village are offered. We take a small local path leading into the bottom of the valley, where some stalls are available that serve tea and fruits; a perfect spot to take a rest and have lunch. After lunch you will visit the Zay people of Ta Van, which lies in the middle of the Muong Hoa valley.
There you will stay overnight in local houses (Homestay)
Day 2: Tavan – Giang Ta Chai – Ban Ho (Homestay) (B/L/D)
Next morning after having breakfast, the trek continues towards the Red Dao village in Giang Ta Chai. On the way you will trek up and downhill then through bamboo forest. The village of Giang Ta Chai is the next stop, which we will reach by following a path over a bridge. Lunch will be provided near a waterfall, just before arrival at the village. Eventually, the trek returns to the hill of Hau Thao village. Then continue trekking to Ban Ho village. There live the Tay tribe with their special wooden houses on stills, which are sure to amaze you.
Overnight in Ban Ho village (Homestay in the Tay Family)
Day 3: Ban Ho – Nam Toong – Sapa – Lao cai train (B/L)
Have breakfast with Tay minority then trek up to Nam Toong remoted village of Redzdao peoples, learning their specific custums, enjoying the landscape before getting back to Lavie waterfall for refreshing swimming, after that back to the homestay for lunch
You will get back to Sapa town by car, late afternoon private car will transfer you back to Lao Cai train, catch the 9.10pm train back to Hanoi.
Day 4:
5.30am: Be picked up by Grand Cititel Hanoi’s staff from Ha Noi Station to the hotel.
The tour ends.
Prices & inclusions
Price includes
- 2 ways train tickets with 4-berths soft sleeper cabin
- Group tour in Sapa
- Meals as indicated in program (B- breakfast, L – lunch, D- dinner)
- All admission cost at places mentioned in itinerary
- Professional English speaking tour guide at places
- Transfers as the itinerary
- Homestay in Ta Van & Ban Ho village
- Mineral water & tissue are available on the car
Price excludes
- Tips and Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Other meals and drinks
- Late checkout & early check in for accommodation at the places
Things to bring
- Hat, sunblock
- Good walking shoe
- Tee-shirt & shorts
- Medical kit
- Camera with plenty of film
