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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
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