SaPa town is located in Lao Cai province, 350km from Ha Noi, close to the border with China. The complicated terrain of Sapa including steeped hight mountains with sharp cuts and large valleys, many streams of water in combination with sloped terraced crops forms magnificent scenery
Day 1: Bac Ha market (on Sunday only)
Located at 110km from Sapa, Bac Ha mountain town is well-known by travelers with the most colorful market of the hill tribes in the North of Vietnam. This every-Sunday-market attended by at least 8 ethnic groups and last from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. It is also chance for tourists to discover the H’mong King’s palace (old building built by the French & Chinese).
In the afternoon, we go for a light trek to visit Ban Pho, the village is home to flower H’mong minority. We are invited to enter several local houses to have some green tea, corn wine, listen to the host talking about their family, talk to them… and then enjoy landscapes on a roundabout way to Bac Ha for get back to Lao Cai to continue up to Sapa.
- B, L, D
- O/N at the hotel in Sapa (for group to come back to Sapa)
Day 2: Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van
6km of walking down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H’mong. A 2km-trekking down to Lao Chai village, through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people. Lunch at a local family, it gives you a worth chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily life styles and exclusive custom. Enjoy the landscapes…on the way. Get back to Sapa by Car.
- B, L, D
- Bus to Lao cai Station
Hotel
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Cost/ 1 pax
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2 stars
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144
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3 stars
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159
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Include: Transportating( train, bus pickup, bus to Lao Cai station, 1 way taxi from your hotel to Railway station Ha Noi) Accommodation, sightseeing fees, breakfasts. Lunches, diners , English speaking guide
Exclude : Additional drinks, insurance, tips, and other personal expenses