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 home stay experience among hill tribe people. Picnic 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 we can take shower and change clothes in hotel.
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.

 

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Price per person in US$

 

Group size	2 pax	3 - 4 pax	5 - 6 pax	7 - 9 pax	10 - 14 pax	Single Supp.
01 Jan 2010 - 30 Oct 2010
Home Stay & Hotel	195	175	165	155	140

 

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
• Home stay permission
• First-aid kit
• Water & Snacks
• Entrance fees & sightseeing fees

Exclusion

• International airfares & airport taxes in/out Vietnam

• All drinks & Other meals does not indicate in the program

• Travel insurance

• Visa to Vietnam (We can arrange both visa approval letter and visa on arrival upon request)

• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...)

• Tipping/ Gratuities