SAPA RETREAT

Duration: 4day/4night

Description
Sapa is a former French hill station situated in the valleys near the Chinese border. Its high elevation of 1,600 meters creates its cool climate. This inspired the French to build villas there as a summer retreat.

Itinerary

Night1: Hanoi - Sapa
Our trip starts with an overnight train journey from Vietnam's capital city to the border town of Lao Cai. The accommodation for tonight will be in soft sleeper berths on express train (Deluxe cabin includes 4 berths per cabin).

Day1: Sapa
Today we start with a walk to the H'Mong village of Cat Cat. Later we drive out to the settlements of Ta Van and Cau May. As we walk to the villages nestled in the valley below Sapa we meet some of the local ethnic minority people on their way to and from Sapa. These people include the Red Zao, Hmong and Tay. Tonight we spend a second night in our hotel at Sapa town. (B, L)

Day2: Sapa
Today we walk to Ham Rong Mountain for a panoramic view of Sapa. From here we drive out of town and commence an hour-long walk to Ta Phin. Ta Phin is home to the distinctive Dao (pronounced Zao) community. From here we return to Sapa for lunch and a free afternoon. (B, L)

Day3: Sapa - Hanoi
For trips in this area on Sundays we have an extension to Bac Ha, home to the Flower Hmong minority people. (On all other days we visit the market at Can Cau on Saturday, Coc Ly on Tuesday). A visit to the Sunday market is a must. The colourful Flower Hmong converge here to trade and exchange goods. This afternoon we transfer back to Lao Cai for the train journey to Hanoi. (B)

Day4: Hanoi
We arrive at Hanoi station early morning. Our guide will arrange a transfer back to your hotel.

 

 Tour Cost P.P (Small Group Tour make maximum with 12 Pax for every Thursday departure)

Group Package Tour Book now	Tour Cost P.P (twin share basic)
	Max: 12 PAX	Tour hotel	Single supplement
Group max 12 pax	$215	***	$36
*Every Thursday Night Departure

Tour includes Twin share room Train Deluxe class/2way. All transport as per program Entrance fee All meals Tour guide Tour excludes Drinks. Personal expenses. Tips and Single or Extra bed. Others not mentioned.
	YOUR HOME IN SAPA Package Tour Offering (for Any Booking till August 2008)