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Sapa
with long trek through hill tribe villages
At
a elevation of 1600 meters, Sapa is a delightful old French
hill station situated in the mountainous region of Vietnams'
northwest, close to the Chinese border. The region is home to
many ethnic minorities groups all wearing their traditional
and colourful attire. This trip includes a 4-day trek through
the hills and valleys in the Sapa region. Average walking time
for each day is around 6 hours, passing through H'mong, Day,
Tho, Tay, Nhang, and Red Dao communities. Three nights are
spent in these minority villages so be warned, you will have
to do without some modern comforts on this one. Often there is
no electricity or running water and bedding can be a layer of
straw covered with a mat in some cases. The apparent hardships
are worth it though as we walk through some of the most
spectacular scenery that Vietnam has to offer.
ITINERARY
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Day 1 :
Hanoi - Sapa (Overnight
depart from Hanoi)
Transfer
from your hotel in Hanoi at 8:30 PM, by bus to Hanoi
Railway station take the overnight train to Lao Cai -
Sapa ( First class soft sleeper - 4 beds compartment -
Air-Conditioning)
Day 2 : Lao Cai -
Sapa (Breakfast, Lunch included)
We arrive at Lao Cai at around 7:00 AM today. Once clear
of the station we board our vehicle that will take us
to Sapa, situated at a altitude of 1600 meters and 33
km from Lao Cai. After we have checked into our hotel
and had breakfast there will be time to do some
exploring around some of the stunning scenery that
this region has to offer.
Day 3
~ 6 : Sapa
villages (Everyday breakfast, lunch, dinner)
This is one of the most spectacular treks you can
undertake in Vietnam. We hike from village to village
meeting members of some of Vietnam's most intriguing
ethnic minorities, all wearing their traditional
attire. These people are members from minority such as
the H'Mong, the Day, the Tho and the Red Dao. We will
spend one night with each of them in their respective
villages. Each day we will trek for around 7 hours.
Day six is only a 4-hour trek to Su Phan, where we
will meet our vehicle and drive back to Sapa. All
meals are included while trekking.
Day 7 : Sapa - Hanoi
by Overnight train
(Breakfast, Lunch
included)
Morning : Free time for relax or wandering around Sapa town or
Sapa day market. PM Transfer by van to Lao Cai station for
your night
train jouney to Hanoi. You
then sleep on the train and will arrive to Hanoi at
approx 6:00 AM next morning.
Prices in USD per person
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Private
(Pax)
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ChauLong
hotel - Soft sleeper
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Victoria
Sapa & Victoria Express
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1
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430
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595
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2
to 3
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330
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490
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4
to 5
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270
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440
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6
to 8
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235
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415
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9
to 12
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230
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390
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Single
supplement
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50
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220
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Pre
Trip Information :
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This
tour operates year round however please note
that during the wettest months are between
June and August and the coldest months are
from November to January.
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Challenging
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Standard
guest house but can be upgraded pending
availability in Sapa.
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Air-conditioned
vehicle or hard sleeper train.
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You
would need to be in good physical condition to
participate in the treks.
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Prices are Includes :
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5
Nights Accommodation - twin share (1 Night at 3 star
hotel, 4 nights in local villages)
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English/French
speaking tour guide
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Meals as
mentioned within the itinerary
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2 ways train
tickets Hanoi - Laocai - Hanoi ( First class - soft sleeper)
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Ground
transportations
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Admission
fees and permits
Prices are Excludes :
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