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3-Day Villages of Sapa

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Overview

Surrounding the mountainous area of Sapa is some of the most breathtaking scenery in Vietnam. In addition, there are a number of ethnic minority hill tribes whose culture and way of life is truly amazing.

This 3-day Sapa hiking tour enables you to observe and experience the reality and wonder of these communities.

During your stay, you will have the opportunity to get close to the intriguing and fascinating ethnic hill-tribe communities as you trek between the mountainous villages of Sapa.
Culture & Arts
Hiking & Trekking
Sightseeing
Adventure

Itinerary

Day 1

Catch the Overnight Train to Sapa

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Catch the Overnight Train to Sapa

Welcome to your 3 day Sapa hiking tour! This evening, you'll be collected from your chosen hotel and transferred to Hanoi train station, where you'll check-in and board your overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai, near Sapa.

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    Accommodation

    Chapa Express Train

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hanoi to Hanoi Railway Station

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Day 2

Explore Cat Cat, Lao Chai & Ta Van

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Explore Cat Cat, Lao Chai & Ta Van

This morning, you'll arrive at Lao Cai Station in the early hours. You'll be picked up and transferred to Sapa by car which is around 40 kilometres by mountain road. When you arrive, you'll take a short two-kilometre trek to Cat Cat Village, the home of Hmong ethnic people. Then, you'll go on to Lao Chai and walk three kilometres to Ta Van with stops at the villages of the tribal people - Hmong, Tay and Dzay - en route.

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    Accommodation

    BB Sapa Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cat Cat Village

    Sín Chải

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Lao Cai to Sapa Town Square

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Lào Cai

Day 3

Explore Sapa

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Explore Sapa

If today is Saturday, Sunday or Wednesday nothing will be better than driving overland to the market of the hill tribal people, mainly from the H'mong ethnic group. Depending on the day, you can choose either Can Cau, Bac Ha or Sin Cheng Market. Alternatively, you can visit Ta Phin village of the Red Dzao ethnic people, Taphin Cave and the small hamlet of the Black H'mong people. In the evening, you'll take the train from Lao Cai back to Hanoi. This is the end of your Sapa hiking tour.

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    Accommodation

    Chapa Express Train

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bac Ha MarketOptional Activity

    Ta Phin Community House

    Ta Phin Cave

    Sapa MarketOptional Activity

    Lao ChaiOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sapa Town Square to Ta Phin Community House

    Private Driver from Sapa Town Square to Lào Cai

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Lào Cai

    Hanoi

Included in Price

  • 3 nights accommodation
  • 4 activities
  • 2 breakfasts
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Airport transfer
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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