Although tourism is developing fast in the region, many locals still live a very basic life. Most of them spend all day long working on the fields.It’s so easy to find a small market in any villages,they sell what their families do not need in markets, Cocly market ,too. And with the money they make, they buy something else. It is what experts call a subsistence economy. No luxuries here.
Tour Highlights
Meet and talking with the Black H’mong tribes in CatCat village.
Visit CocLy Market open on Tuesday only.
Enjoy the view of Chay river.
Vietnam-China International gade.
Detailed Ititnerary
Night 1-Sunday: Vietnam TripAdvisor’Taxi pick you up at your hotel and transfer to Hanoi train station for the night train at 8:40pm to Lao Cai station.Sleep on the train with AC Soft Sleeper
Day 1: Lao Cai - Sa Pa (B, D)
Arrive at Lao Cai Train station at about 6.30. Take a transfer to Sapa. Having breakfast and relax before explore Sapa Town. In the afternoon, take a 2km short trek to Cat Cat Village, the home of H?mong Ethic. Meeting & talking with locals to learn more about their daily life. Overnight at your hotel in Sapa
Day 2: Sapa - Coc Ly - Lao Cai (B, L, D)
Leave Sapa for Lao Cai then Coc Ly tribal market, which offer the chances to see H'mong and Dzao minority people in their most colorful costumes. Take a boat trip down stream on Chay river with picnic lunch. Enjoy scenic view from river and trek to Dzao, Tay minority villages. On the way , visit Vietnam - China International Border Gade. Back to Lao Cai.Overnight at an AC 4 berth soft sleeper train to Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi (B)
Arrive in Hanoi early morning.Finish tour.
Price per person in USD in the party of ( 01 Nov 2007 - 30 Oct 2008 )
Cost/pax (US$)
1
2
3 - 4
5 - 8
Standard (3*)
270
215
165
150
Superior (3+*)
295
240
195
180
Deluxe (4*)
350
295
245
230
Accommodation
Standard 3 *
Mid-range (3+*)
Deluxe (4*)
Sapa hotels
Roya Hotel, similar
Royal View Hotel, Bambo Hotel
Victoria Sapa
Type of tour: Private tour, Easy style Departure : Sunday night
Inclusive:
Private car/mini van AC 4 berth soft sleeper train (join cabin) All entrance fees English or French speaking guide All meals as per program Accommodation as program, based in twin sharing
Exclusive:
Drinks, except otherwise mentioned Insurance, Personal expenses & Tips
Although tourism is developing fast in the region, many locals still live a very basic life. Most of them spend all day long working on the fields.It’s so easy to find a small market in any villages,they sell what their families do not need in markets, Cocly market ,too. And with the money they make, they buy something else. It is what experts call a subsistence economy. No luxuries here.
Day 1: Lao Cai - Sa Pa (B, D) 
Private car/mini van
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