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Sapa Trekking & Homestay (Back to Tour list)

Hanoi - Lao Cai - Sapa - Hanoi
4-day tour with 2-day trek and 2-night homestay
Trekking grade: Moderate
From US$ 148 per person

At an elevation of 1,600 meters, Sapa is a delightful former French hill station situated in the mountainous region of Vietnam's northwest, close to the Chinese border. The region is home to many ethnic minority groups, each wearing traditional and colorful attire. This trip includes a trek through the hills and valleys of the Sapa region, discovering several different minorities along the way. You will experience overnight accommodation in the hospitable villages of Giay and Tay ethnic minorities. The apparent hardships are worth it though as we walk through some of the most spectacular scenery that Vietnam has to offer and experience unique villages culture.

Highlights
  • Awesome scenery
  • Rice terraces
  • Colorful minority groups 
  • Homestays in minority villages

Sapa Trekking & Homestay route map

ITINERARY AT GLANCE

Night 1: Overnight train to Laocai
Day 1: Drive to Sapa/Trek to Tavan Village
Day 2: Trek to Ban Ho Village
Day 3: Trek/drive back to Sapa. Overnight train back to Hanoi
Day 4: Arrive in Hanoi. Tour concludes

PRICE (Per person)
Valid to 30 Sep 10

1 person:         US$ 263
2 persons:       US$189
3-4 persons:   US$ 167
5-6 persons:   US$ 151
7-8 persons:   US$ 148
From 9 persons: price on request

Inclusion:

  • AC sleeper cabin on train for two ways
  • Transfer  two ways in Sapa
  • Transfer one way in Hanoi
  • Jeep transfer Ban Ho Village to Sapa
  • English or French speaking guide
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Homestay permission
  • First-aid kit
  • Water & Snacks
  • Entrance fees & sightseeing fees

Exclusion:

  • Travel insurance
  • Visa
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Note: These prices are subject to change without prior notice.

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Night 1:  Night train to Lao Cai

Transfer from your hotel to Hanoi Railway Station for the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight in AC soft sleeper cabin.

Summary
Transfer hotel – railway station:  AC vehicle
Accommodation:   Soft sleeper in AC cabin

Day 1:  Transfer to Sapa – Trek to Tavan Village

Arrive in Lao Cai around 5.30 am. We will take 1hr bus ride uphill to the beautiful town of Sapa. The ride give you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. Upon arrival in Sapa Town we have breakfast in local restaurant and prepare for a great trek down to the picturesque valley of Muong Hoa. We will walk on small paths and trails to reach Tavan Village, where we will have unique homestay experience among hill tribe people. Pinic lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight in the local house.

Summary
Transfer Lao Cai – Sapa: 45 mins 
Trekking:   5-hr trek/dirt paths/downhill
Accommodation:  Home-stay
Meals:    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Trek to Ban Ho Village

We will have breakfast in the local house before embarking upon another day of adventure. Today we will trek across mountains, bamboo forest, terraces and streams to reach Ban Ho Village, a beautiful village at lower altitude. Picnic lunch by the stream before moving on to Ban Ho. Dinner and overnight in local house.

Summary
Trekking:   5-hr trek/dirt paths/downhill
Accommodation:  Home-stay
Meals:    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Trek/drive to Sapa – Night train to Hanoi

After breakfast we leave Ban Ho for Sapa. We will trek shortly to the dirt road for a jeep ride back to Sa Pa. Back to the town.

Free at leisure in the afternoon. We can explore the town on foot and have great shopping time in Sapa market. In the late afternoon, we transfer to Lao Cai for night train back to Hanoi.

Summary
Transfer Ban Ho Village – Sapa: 45-min jeep ride
Trekking:    40-min trek/ascent 
Accommodation:   Soft sleeper in AC cabin
Meals:     Breakfast

Day 4: Back to Hanoi

Arrive in Hanoi around 5 am. Tour ends at Hanoi Railway Station.

Note on client safety
We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.


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