This trip takes us deep into the hilltribe region where tourists are still something of a novelty. Visiting Cao Son area allows us to experience, at first hand, a lifestyle that has been little touched by the modern world and a curiosity from local tribe just as great as our own. The spectacular scenery and sense of adventure make this an outstanding time in Vietnam. Cao Son area no dancing or singing, but Cao Son Market in Lao Cai Province always turns colorful and festive on Wednesday, when ethnic people gather there to buy and sell goods, dine and drink, or just wander to enjoy the ambience of the montagnard market. There is nothing more interesting than joining the realm of Flower Hmong, Nung and Dao tribes.

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

Night (Tuesday): Ha Noi- Lao Cai

• Pick up at your hotel then transfer to Hanoi Train Station to take the night train 9.00Pm to Lao Cai (SaPa), overnight on the train (Basing in First Class Soft – Sleeper Beds Wooden Cabin with A/C)

Day 1 (Wednesday): Lao Cai Train Station – Cao Son Market HikingTour - Sa Pa (B/L/D)

• Upon arrive to Lao Cai train station, you will be welcomed by our guide then having breakfast in Lao Cai city, then proceeding to Cao Son region by car/minivan, stop en route for photos. You will join the cao_son_trekking stream of people from Lung Khau Nhin and some nearby villages heading to Cao Son. Free to discover the market with our tour guide. Heading for the lunch in Cao Son Lodge. Pm: visit the primitive forest in La Pan Tan commune. then heading back to Sapa Town for dinner & overnight in Hotel in Sapa (Basing in Double/Twin Mountain View Room)

Day 2 (Thursday): Sa Pa - Cat Cat Village & Silver Water Fall Hiking Tour - Sapa (B/L/D)

• Morning breakfast at hotel, free time at leisures or discovery Sapa Town by your own. Then return to hotel for Lunch, enjoy 4 hours hiking with our local guide down the valley along local trails and across rice paddies to visit Cat Cat Village - Black H’Mong and Dzay ethnic minority communities. Then car/minivan picks up back to Sa Pa for fresh up before heading out for dinner. At Night: Overnight in Hotel in Sa Pa (Basing in Double/Twin Mountain View Room)

Day 3 (Friday): Sa Pa - Lao Chai / Ta Van Villages - Ta Phin Village - Lao Cai - Night Train to Hanoi (B/L/D)

• AM: In the morning,after breakfast start hikking tour (3 hours) to visit Lao Chai & Ta Van villages: you will have more experience how the local people do planting, one of most important activities in the daily life. Here you can see live of black Hmong minority and then you take the path to Ta Van village and you can see feel different between Dzay and black Hmong of all.
• Noon time: Return to Hotel for fresh up and enjoy lunch. After lunch we visit Ta Phin Village: the village of Red Dzao ethnic minority community on a beautiful trail across rice terraces. You can visit Ta Phin cave that is not far from the village. In the late afternoon we drive back to Lao Cai for dinner before get on the train return to Hanoi, train departure at around 9.00 Pm. Overnight on Train (Basing in First Class Soft-sleeper Beds Wooden Cabin with A/C)

Day 4 (Saturday): Arrive Hanoi

• Early morning: upon arrive Hanoi Train Station at around 4.30 - 5.00 AM: you will be welcomed by our guide then he will escorts you direct to your hotel in Hanoi City Center. Tour ends.

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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.

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Tour Prices Inclusive:

• 02 nights accommodation in hotels, basing in Double/Twin with daily Buffet breakfast.
• 02 nights accommodation on train in First Class Soft-Sleeper 4 Beds Wooden Cabin from/to Hanoi~Lao Cai~Hanoi.
• All Transportations in air-conditioned car/van as itinerary mentioned.
• Train tickets Hanoi ~ Lao Kai ~ Hanoi (Basing on First Class 4 Beds Wooden Cabin with A/C)
• Sightseeing as specified including entrance fee.
• Local English-speaking experience guider.
• All Meals as per program mentioned as: B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner

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• Meals and drinks, except others as mentioned in the detail program.
• Visa, international flights with airport taxes.
• Personal insurance and personal expenses.

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Night (Tuesday): Ha Noi- Lao Cai

Day 1 (Wednesday): Lao Cai Train Station – Cao Son Market HikingTour - Sa Pa (B/L/D)

Day 2 (Thursday): Sa Pa - Cat Cat Village & Silver Water Fall Hiking Tour - Sapa (B/L/D)

Day 3 (Friday): Sa Pa - Lao Chai / Ta Van Villages - Ta Phin Village - Lao Cai - Night Train to Hanoi (B/L/D)

Day 4 (Saturday): Arrive Hanoi

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