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Day 1 : Hanoi - Sapa
( Train )
The journey to Sapa will take the best part of a day but
the drive is worth it though, as the scenery that unfolds
on our northward journey, and into the highlands is dramatic
and breathtaking. Arriving in Sapa late in the afternoon,
we will check into our hotel and use what day light there
is left to stretch our legs with a short walk around town.
This evening we will dine at one of the local restaurants.
Day 2 : Sapa
Today we start by getting some exercise with a walk to Cat
Cat. As we walk to the village nestled in the valley below
Sapa, we will meet some of the local minority people on
their way to and from Sapa. These minority people walk to
Sapa to trade at the markets. In the afternoon there will
be free time to explore the township. Tonight we spend a
second night in our hotel at Sapa town. (Breakfast included)
Day 3 : Sapa Hill
tribe Villages
We have breakfast at 0800 and set out on our 6-hour trek
along buffalo paths and trails at around 0900. We trek through
several hill tribe villages named Lao Chai, Cau May & Ta
Van. This is one is a absolutely spectacular walk through
some stunning scenery. We have a picnic lunch on the way
and stay overnight with a family in Ta Van village (Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner included).
Day 4 : Sapa
We have breakfast at 0730 and leave the village at 0830
for a 2-hour trek to Su Pan village. Here there will be
a vehicle waiting to take us back to Sapa. We will arrive
back at Sapa by around 1130. This afternoon there is free
time to relax or wander around for further exploration of
the town. We spend tonight at a local guesthouse. (Breakfast
included)
Day 5 : Sapa - Hanoi
( night train )
Morning : Free time. PM Transfer back to Laocai for night
train to Hanoi.
Arrive Hanoi. End tour
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