AUTHENTIC SAPA 3 DAYS
Code: PSBT03T
Routes: Hanoi – Lao Cai – Sapa – Bac Ha – Ta Phin – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Sapa – Hanoi
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Features: See the authentic in Sapa in a compact yet insightful holiday. Take an overnight train journey from Hanoi into the highlands for a trekking adventure filled with colorful hilltribes and remarkable landscapes. Spend the days trekking to villages tucked on the mountainside, encountering a diverse mix of ethnic groups in Bac Ha market and learning about their rich traditions.
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Departure
Hanoi
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Departure Time
08:30 PM
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Return Time
Approximately 5:30 PM
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Dress Code
Casual, comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat and light jacket.
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IncludedAUTHENTIC SAPA 3 DAYSVehiclesEntry FeesAccommodationTour GuideMeals
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Not IncludedAny services not mentioned in the itineraryBeverages and other personal expensesTravel Insurance
FROM OUR GALLERY
Day 1: Hanoi - Lao Cai - Bac Ha market - Sapa
The night before at 8:30 PM, we meet you at your hotel for your transfer to the Tran Quy Cap train station for boarding at 9:40 PM. You share an AC soft sleeper cabin and travel North to Lao Cai town.
Today morning at around 6:30 AM, you are welcomed by our driver at the train station to transfer to Sapa. When you arrive in Sapa, you have a time for a short rest, hot shower and some breakfast before your 2.5 hour transfer to Bac Ha.
Sunday is a common market day for many tribes in Northwest Vietnam and Bac Ha has become renowned for its colourfulness. The market is packed different ethnic minorities coming from different villages. Their vibrant trading activities last from early morning till midday. Look for hand-made fabrics, the black smithing area, as well as the buffalo zone.
Please pay respect to the locals here and ask permission before you taking a photo of anyone.
Lunch in Bac Ha on your own account then we will leave for a boat trip along the Chay river, The boat ride is about 1.5 hours. Return to Sapa for check in your hotel. Free to explore the town, dinner on your own and stay overnight.
Inclusion: Transfers, guide, train ticket, morning shower, breakfast, lunch, entrance fee, hotel.
Day 2: Sapa, trek to Ta Phin village
Breakfast at your hotel and wander around the town as you wish until 9:30 AM, our guide picks you up for your inspiring trek today.
A short transfer and we’re off. Chances to meet and talk with locals working in the fields are plentiful. Picnic lunch en route then continue trekking to Ta Phin village – home of the Red Dao people. Your Dao host family will warmly welcome you to their traditional home where we will share in an ethnic style dinner and stay the night.
Trekking Distance: 14 km (4-5 hours)
Trail Difficulty: 4/5
Inclusion: Transfers, guide, all meals, permit, homestay.
Day 3: More in Ta Phin–Sapa – Lao Cai for night train to Hanoi
At the first of gleam of daylight, you see and hear the sounds of morning village life.
After breakfast, we take a short wander around the village or spend more time enjoying the view and company at the homestay. Then, you are supported by our car / van back to Sapa (30 minutes).
Back in Sapa and lunch on your own. At 2:30 PM we take an easy walk (about 5 km) to Cat Cat village, home of Black H’mong. Take part in a traditional musical performance. Back in Sapa then transfer to Lao Cai near the train station. Dinner on your own well before the train leaves for Hanoi at 8:15 PM.
Arrival in Hanoi is at about 5:00 AM the next morning. Please find your own way back to your hotel, a taxi normally costs you about 80,000 VND.
Trekking Distance: about 5 km
Trail Difficulty: 2/5
Inclusion: Transfer, guide, breakfast, entrance fee, local boat, train ticket.
Note: The music show in Cat Cat village is closed on Tuesday afternoon. We will arrange and alternative activity.
TOUR LOCATION
Sapa, Vietnam
YUKI ITOH
Very nice food, the guides were also welcoming, helpful and full of information.
The trekking stops a little early, comfort for bed is not optimal, very cold at night.
Judith Smith
Tour guide was excellent and gave a fantastic insight into the culture.
Food – set menus is too much food for 2 people to consume but a great taste of different cuisine.
Itinerary – would have been much better to be booked on the later train from Sapa to Hanoi as we arrived at 4.30 and nothing was open including our hotel.