Trek through remote villages in the scenic Sapa Valley on a tour that includes an overnight train from Hanoi so you can arrive well rested. Ideal for busy travelers who want to see authentic Vietnamese villages but not waste any precious vacation time in transit or planning transportation details, all the logistics are covered from the time you depart your hotel in Hanoi to a return overnight train.
*Explore the villages of Sapa Valley on a private tour.
*See the local way of life far from the big city.
*Spending the night in a hotel in Sapa gives you time to explore the diverse town
*Sleeper Beds make the overnight train rides comfortable
Duration
The tour starts at
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Day 1
Sapa Explore
Day 1: Lao Cai – Sapa - Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Sapa homestay (B/ L/ D)
Day 1: Lao Cai – Sapa - Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Sapa homestay (B/ L/ D)
Arrive in Lao Cai you will get pick up. The bus ride uphill to Sa Pa takes a little over an hour, giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. You`ll have breakfast in a local Restaurant, then meet with our local guide and drive (30 minutes) to the Golden Stream Valley, stopping at Ta Van village. Walk down through the village from the main road and start trekking to Giang Ta Chai village. The trekking route offers some challenge as you balance on the rice terraces and a small trail on the steep mountainside. The vegetation is dense as the trail leads up to a peaceful village perched on the Hoang Lien mountainside. Head downhill and relax by a local stream for a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, trek about 1.5 hours uphill before descending down to the quaint Tay hill tribe village of Ban Ho. Dinner and overnight in Home stay.
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Day 2
Day #2: Sapa Explore
Day 2 : Sapa more trekking – Nam Toong - Lao Cai (B /L/ D)
Day 2 : Sapa more trekking – Nam Toong - Lao Cai (B /L/ D)
After breakfast, you will start the day with an easy trek on dirt paths. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the valley with its traditional stilt houses and rice terraces. Make your way along a stream to cross a hanging bridge before arriving in Nam Toong Village. In this picturesque valley, you`ll pass some remote villages of the Red Dzao ethnic minority communities set amongst the rice and corn fields. After a picnic lunch, walk back to the meeting point where our driver is waiting to take you back to hotel in Sapa town.Our bus pick you up and transfer to Lao Cai train station.Have dinner before catch the night train depart at 20:00 back to Hanoi.
Pick Up at Hotels/Stays in Old Quarter Area to Hanoi Train Station
On the way back to Hanoi, tour finish at Hanoi Train Station
Return Train Tickets Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi
2 nights on Private Cabin on the train to Sapa & return ( 2 or 4 Solf Sleeper Beds)
Spend 1 night at Hotel in Sapa Town
Total 6 Meals in Tour as Program ( 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners)
Local English Speaking Guide in Sapa Tour
Private Car Transfer from Lao Cai Train Station to Sapa & return
Entrance & Sightseeing Fees in the tour as itinenary
Beverages & Personal Expenses
Tips for guide & driver are appreciated
Holiday Surcharge