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Night 1: Night train to Lao Cai Station (C,G).

South Pacific Travel's bus and guide will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you for the overnight train to Lao Cai Station. Enjoy the experience the romance of overnight train travel.

Summary:

• Transfer hotel – railway station: AC vehicle.

• Accommodation: Soft sleeper in AC cabin.

• Meal: Not applicable.

 

Day 1: Lao Cai Station – Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B, D):

Upon arrival in Sapa Town we have breakfast in local restaurant take time to relax, enjoy Sapa pure asmostphere. Then, in the afternoon, prepare for a great trek down to the picturesque valley of Muong Hoa . We will walk on small paths and trails to reach Lao Chai and Tavan Village to visit the Tay and Day tribes , where we will have unique homestay experience among hill tribe people. Dinner and overnight in the local house.

 

Summary:

• Trekking: 15km trek on dirt paths-downhill. Moderate grade.

• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

• Accommodation: Homestay

 

Day 2: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Ban Ho ( B, L, D):

Once you get energy for your next day trek by having a delicious breakfast, you leave for Giang Ta Chai village of Red Dao minority. You will trek through bamboo forest which belongs to Hoang Lien National Park . On the way you will find a nice place to enjoy lunch. Amazing sceneries and beautiful waterfall are to be seen in the afternoon. Arrive Supan before getting to Ban Ho - the village of the Tay hill tribe. Take a rest then walking around the village before dinner. Overnight on the stilt house of the local people.

Summary:

• Trekking: 20 km 7hrs trek– Challenge.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

• Accommodation: Homestay.

 

Day 3: Ban Ho – Sapa – Lao Cai Station – Overnight train back to Hanoi (B, L):

The last day of the Sapa tour will be finished by walking up the dirty path to the main road. Our jeep brings you back to Sapa for lunch, free time in the afternoon then transfer down to Lao Cai train Station for dinner and then the night train back Hanoi. Dinner is for your choice. And then our car will transfer you to Lao Cai station for overnight train back to Hanoi

Summary:

• Trek: 3hrs trek/dirt paths/downhill. Moderate grade.

• Accommodation: Soft sleeper in AC cabin.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

• Transfer Sapa town – Lao Cai station: 45 minutes.

 

Day 4: Arrive back to Hanoi :

You will arrive in Hanoi Station at around 5h30. Our tour finishes.

 

Quotation in USD per person:

Accommodation: Homestay

 

Our prices include:

Breakfast and accommodation sharing a twin or double room.

Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.

Return train tickets: Hanoi - Lao Cai – Hanoi ( King Express train , A/C soft sleeper cabin).

Travel in an appropriate private air-conditioned vehicle and/or a Jeep with an experienced safe driver.

The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.

Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the programme.

Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

 

Our prices do not include:

International flight tickets and airport tax.

Visas.

Dinners, except as specified above.

Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

Camera fees (if any).

Insurance.

 

 

 

The trekking day:

A typical trekking day start at about 8.30 am after breakfast. Lunch times can vary depending on the terrain. We aim to reach the next overnight stop by 4.30 or 5. During the trek we will have short breaks for rest, snack and photographing.

 

Food:

All meals which are indicated in the itinerary, are included in the price of this trip. Picnic lunch would be prepared by a local restaurant. The emphasis will be on healthy and nutritious fresh local produce. Please inform us if you have any special dietary requirement.

 

The transfers:

In Hanoi , Our guide will accompany you to the train to show you your cabin and tell you how to deal with night train traveling in Vietnam .

In Lao Cai, our guide will meet you at Lao Cai Railway Station in the morning of the first day. He also sees you off at Lao Cai Railway Station on the third day.

When you get back to Hanoi on day 4, you can easily find a taxi to get to your hotel.

 

What to bring:

Trekking boot, sun block, hat, anti-insect repellent, sunglasses, rain coat, toiletries, original passport,

 

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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