Discover authentic hill tribe life, this package will allow you to truly live like a local, you will sleep in the home of local minorities in the village of Muong Hum and visit the tiny Muong Hum Market (Sunday's Only) and Can Cau Market (Saturday's only) where you will meet a large variety of ethnic minorities such as Ha Nhi, Giay, Red H'mong, Flower H'mong and Red Dao. A truly unique and charming experience!

Itinerary:
Friday:

Departure on Victoria Express Train at 21:55 - Hanoi to Lao Cai
Saturday:

Breakfast on board the Victoria Express Train
Transfer to Can Cau Market
Lunch at Can Cau Market (lunch box provided by Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa)
Excursion to Hanh Hi Village
Dinner in a local restaurant
Homestay in Muong Hum Village (with Victoria set-up)
Sunday:

Breakfast in a local restaurant (with croissants from Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa available)
Visit Muong Hum Market
Transfer to Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa around 13:00
Dinner at Ta Van Restaurant
Overnight at Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa
Monday:

Breakfast at Ta Van Restaurant
Day at Leisure or Excursion to Y Linh Ho Village (can be done on Monday or Tuesday)
Overnight at Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa
Tuesday:

Breakfast at Ta Van Restaurant
Day at Leisure or Excursion to Y Linh Ho Village (can be done on Monday or Tuesday)
Transfer to Lao Cai
Departure on Victoria Express Train at 21:05 - Lao Cai to Hanoi
Dinner on board Victoria Express Train
The Muong Hum - Between Luxury & Authenticity package includes:

Return train ticket Hanoi - Lao Cai (Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa) on our Victoria Express Train (Superior cabin)
Roundtrip Transfers Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa - Lao Cai
Breakfast on Victoria Express Train on arrival date
1 lunch box at Muong Hum market
1 night home stay it the village of Muong Hum with Victoria Set Up
2 night accommodation at Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa in Superior room
1 Breakfast in local restaurant
Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel
1 excursion to Can Cau Market
1 excursion to Hanh Hi Village
1 trekking excursion to Y Linh Ho Village
1 dinner in Muong Hum and 1 dinner at Ta Van restaurant
1 Dinner on Victoria Express Train on the return trip
Welcome drink
Early check-in & late check-out upon availability
Upgrade to Deluxe room upon availability
Package rates: valid until September 30th, 2009
Twin sharing: ++(contact us) US$* per person
Single supplement: ++ US$ *
* SPECIFIC TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Due to the proximity to the Chinese border ALL guests are required to present their passport and visa upon check-in at Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa and will be refused otherwise.
All above rates are in US dollars, inclusive of 5% service charges and 10% VAT (subject to change without notice)
All prices are per person based on double occupancy
Package will be offered for maximum 10 persons per week, based on availability
Choice of set menus for lunch and dinner
Not applicable during public holidays (Festive Season and Tet holidays) and not in conjunction with other promotions
Children under 5 years old: free of charge (sharing the same room & all services (except massage services) with their parents).
Children from 5 - 12 years old: 50 % discount on package price (sharing the same room & all services (except massage services) with their parents). Extra bed/ seat on boat or train will be provided upon availability.
Package rates are valid until September 30th, 2010