Sapa Adventure 4 Days / 5 Nights, visiting moutainous Sapa Town, Lao Chai village of Hmong hill tribe,  Tavan village - Giang Ta Chai- Ban Ho village. Lots of exciting treks and discovery in Sapa.

Hanging over 5000 km square with the population of 6000 people, with lush greenery of mountain ranges is just the beginning of your expedition to the jade of Far East. Imagine a land lush in tropical forest and emerald rice terrace fields and a land alive with very colorful tradition and culture.

The trek brings you though the excellent views of the valley, the magnificent limestone and paddy fields of H'mong village will be introduced, visits to local families and reach their customs and the Cat Cat waterfall will be visible.

A "White curtain" cascade appears, surrounded by flowery valley and deep - green pines. The rocks near the river and waterfall provide a marvelous place for picturesque photos and sunbathing during good weather.

In brief

Day 1 : Hanoi – Sapa – Lao Chai- Tavan
Day 2 : Tavan – Giangtachai- Ban Ho village
Day 3 : Banho – Sapa Tour
Day 4 : Sapa Tour  – Lao cai - Hanoi
Day 5 : Hanoi
 

Detailed Itinerary

Night 1 : Vietnam TripAdvisor's taxi pick up from your hotel in Hanoi anf transfer to Hanoi train station for the night to Lao Cai station.Overnight on  the train.

Day 1: Laocai Station – Sapa – Lao Chai- Tavan ( B, L, D )

AM: 7h30 arrive Lao Cai Pick up at Lao Cai Station then transfer to Sapa. Have breakfast in the hotel or restaurant (optional) before the trip starts. We walk along the main road for a while then take a small path up hill to get to Lao Chai village of the Black H’Mong tribe. The trek brings you through the upper mountain range of Sapa overlooking down to its valley. Vietnam TripAdvisor's guide will prepare lunch in a local house while you walk around the village to meet the tribe and visit their catholic church. After lunch continue to Tavan village to visit the Day tribe, which is supposed to be the most beautiful one in the area then you will stay first night at local house. Homestay at village.

Day 2: Tavan – Giangtachai- Ban Ho village ( B, L, D )

Have breakfast and check out before the trip starts. Trek down to Giang Ta Chai village to visit the Red Dzao tribes. Have a picnic lunch on the way then keep going along the buffalo trails to get to Ban Ho  where you will see the amazing scenery and beautiful waterfall. Stay overnight in a local family.

Day 3: Banho – Sapa Tour ( B, L, D )

Free on the morning at waterfall for swimming or walk around in the village then trekking up to the mountain. And the last 45 min. climbing up hill to get to the waiting point is really a challenge for you. You get back to Sapa by Vietnam TripAdvisor's jeep. Stay overnight in Sapa.

Day 4: Sapa Tour  – Lao cai - Hanoi ( B, L, D )

Free at leisure or walk around in the market to see the locals people purchasing in Sapa market. Check out. Private vehicle transfer back to Lao Cai railway staytion for night train back to Hanoi. Over night on train.

Day 5 : Hanoi

Arrive to Hanoi at 05:00. Turn back your hotel on your own. End of the tour.

VietnamTripAdvisor can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.

We are one of a small number of companies that are licensed by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism. Our prices are competitive while you are offerred services worth every money of yours. Our clients ever had wonderful experiences in Vietnam. Most of them have applauded and highly appreciated the services we provided. At our pleasure, we do a refund to you in any case the services does not satisfy you. Book shortly and then we will be able to make arrangements perfect.

Price Per Person (US$) Valid from 1st Jun to 30th Jun 2010
Cost/pax (US$)	2	3 - 4	5 - 8
Standard  (2*)	160	140	125
Superior (3*)	190	170	140
Superior (3* + )	210	190	170
Deluxe (4*)	270	250	230

Accommodation	Standard 2 *	Mid-range (3*)	Superior (3* + )	Deluxe (4*)
Sapa hotels	Roya Hotel, Mountain View Hotel	Bambo Hotel,Royal View Hotel, Holiday Hotel	Chau Long Hotel	Victoria Sapa

Trip Included :

• Private car pick up from your hotel to Hanoi train station.
• Returns train tickets in  04 berths canbinet, A/C Wooden Softsleeper
• Local English speaking guide, Other languges upon your request
• Twin /Double sharing Room at hotel in Sapa
• Meal as mentioned in program ( B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner )
• Sightseeing fees
• Purified water and wet towel
• Transport as programe
• Taxes

Trip Excluded :

• Insurance
• Personal expense (drinks, telephone…)
• Tips and gratuities

What to bring :

• Sun Block
• Wide brim hat
• Camera + Film
• Comfortable shoes
• Rain gear
• Warm clothes
• Insect Repellent
• Original Passport