Sapa is located in Lao Cai province, 350 km from Hanoi, close to the border with China. The Hoang Lien Son range of mountains dominates the district, which is at the eastern extremity of the Himalayas. This range includes Vietnam’s highest peak, Fansipan, at a high of 3142m above sea level and a vast area covered by thick forest, rich in wildlife. The town of Sapa lies at the attitude of about 1,600m. The climate is moderate, cool in summer, foggy and cold in winter with occasional snowfall. Sapa is home to a great diversity of ethnic minority people. It is likely that, Sapa was first inhabited by highland minorities of H’mong and Yao group and later came the Tay, Zay, and a small number of Xa Pho to form the 5 main ethnic groups which takes about 85% of the district’s population today and a very small number of them live in Sapa town, most of themlive in small villages and hamlets scattering in valleys and hamlets scattering in valleys and mountains throughout the district.

(B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner)

Night 1: Night train to Lao Cai

• 8:30 Pm depart from your Hotel by private car to Hanoi Rail way station B and catch the 9:30Pm night train to Lao Cai . Overnight on train (Basing in First Class Soft Sleeper 4 beds Wooden Cabin with Air-condition).

Day 1: Lao Cai – Sapa – Cat Cat (B,L,D)

• In the early morning: Upon arrive by train to Lao Cai Station 5:00 or 5:30Am, our guide will pick you up then transfer by minivan / bus ride up hill to Sa Pa takes a little over an hour giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. Check into your hotel then breakfast. Optional discovery Sapa Town in the morning by your own. Until luch time enjoy a lunch of local Vietnamese food then at 1:00pm start trekking (3hrs) to Cat Cat waterfall to visit Black H’Mong minority. Return to Sa Pa, time for a shower and a rest before heading out for dinner. Overnight in hotel in Sapa (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Mountain View Room)

Day 2: Sapa – Lao Chai & Ta Van Villages - Lao Cai – Hanoi by Night Train (B,L)

• In the morning: after breakfast, start trekking (5hrs) down the valley along local trails and across rice paddies to visit Black H’Mong, Dzay and Red Dzao minority with picnic lunch along the way. Jeep pick up to Sa Pa. Time have free shower in hotel before Bus departs in Sa Pa 4:30pm, arrive Lao Cai 6:00pm catch a night train back to Ha Noi (Basing in First Class Soft Sleeper 4 beds Wooden Cabin with Air-condition).

Day 3: Hanoi Arrive

• Trip ends 5:00-5:30am at Ha Noi train station.

(Want to stay longer in Sa Pa? Our sales staff can help you organize accommodation and a host of activities)

 All Inclusive Tour Cost:

Note: Rates are valid until December 30th, 2012 by VFamily Travel Co., Ltd. All rates are quoted per person in U.S Dollars. Rates are net and inclusive of service charges and 10% VAT.

 * The prices above are based on the hotels on the VFamilyTravel.com 'Accommodation' page. If you would prefer a different hotel, or hotels, choose your preference on the relevant 'Hotels' page, tell us, and we'll send you a modified price within 24 hrs at the latest.

* At the time of quotation, VFamily Travel reserves the right to adjust prices to take account of unusual movements in currency markets, hotel and transport costs as a result of inflationary price pressures in oil and other commodity markets.

* Single room occupancy’ refers to the accommodation element of the programme only, and applies to someone who is travelling with others but requires an additional room for him or herself. Single traveller prices are available as listed above. 
 

THE SPECIFIC HOTELS WILL BE USED IN THIS TOUR:

If, at the time of booking, any hotels or rooms in the list above are fully booked, we will endeavour to find accommodation of a similar standard elsewhere. If the only available accommodation is of a higher or lower standard, we will revise the price accordingly and consult you immediately:

Tour Price Inclusive:

• Accommodation in first class soft-sleeper wooden Cabine, A.C(2 ways).
• Accommodations in Hotel as specific base on Deluxe Twin / Double Mountain View Room.
• All Transportation in air-conditioned car, mini van as per program mentioned and vehicle with drive in delta.
• English speaking guide and local guide for trekking.
• Meals as mentioned: B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner.
• Entrance fee to indicated sights seeing.
• Permit and porter for trekking.
• Train tickets (in 4-soft berth A/C cabine) (2 ways)

Tour Price Exclusive:

• Drinkings, last dinner, personal expenses,...

Note: The price is subject to change according to each period of time. Please contact our travel consultants expert for the best price

WHAT TO BRING:

• Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, Insect, Repellentand Original Passport...

HOW TO START:

• VFamily Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
• If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Vietnam Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival)

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Sapa Light Trek & Hotel Stay

Night 1:Night train to Lao Cai

Day 1: Lao Cai – Sapa – Cat Cat (B,L,D)

Day 2: Sapa – Lao Chai & Ta Van Villages - Lao Cai – Hanoi by Night Train (B,L)

Day 3: Hanoi Arrive

Daily Departure!