Can Cau market (Saturday)

Can cau market is one of the most fascinating open-air markets in the region, specialising in livestock. It's 20km North of Bac Ha and just 9km south of the Chinese border. Visitors are generally H’mong groups from highland villages. The local H’mong are the famous variegated or Flower H’mong due to the intricate and colourful nature of their costumes, and their colourful dresses makes is a beautiful sight. Almost every Saturday around 8 different minorities are represented at the market. Travel is often made by horseback as a way of carrying the heavy loads to and from market. Can Cau also attracts a large number of Chinese traders, evidenced by the booming dog trade here.
 

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Cat Cat Village

Cat Cat Village is about 1 km from Sapa town. It's located at the bottom of the Muong Hoa Valley and near the stunning Cat Cat Waterfall. This is an age-old village of H'Mong ethnic group remaining unique customs and practices that are lots in other villages.

To visit village, you walk through Sapa Market down the valley. Once you walk out of the crowd, you'll be stunned by the nature's beauty with high mountains of over 3000 m and the green rice terraces dropping nearly 1000 below. The sun shines across and there are H'Mong houses scattered in the valley
Visitors to Cat Cat have an opportunity to admire a lively and colorful picture. That is the image of young women sitting by looms with colorful pieces of brocade decorated with designs of flowers and birds. When these pieces of brocade are finished, they are dyed and embroidered with beautiful designs. A noteworthy is that H’Mong women use plants and leaves to dye these brocade fabrics. And then they roll a round and smooth section of wood covered with wax on fabrics to polish them, making their colors durable.
In addition to the brocade weaving craft, many residents in Cat Cat are good at manipulating gold and silver jewelry. Their products are fairly sophisticated, especially jewelry for women.
Tourists to Cat Cat are most attracted by its unique customs, including the custom of “pulling wife”. A man can ask his friends to lure a girl he likes to his house and keeps her there in three days. During these days, if the girl agrees to become his wife, a wedding will be held. However, the girl can happily go home after three days if she does not like him.
Traditional houses of H’Mong people in Cat Cat have three rooms with three doors and covered with po mu wood roof. In the house there are three columns that stand in round or square stones. The walls are made from sawn timber. The main door is always closed and only opens when people in the house organize important events. Altar, inlaid floor containing food, places for sleeping, kitchen and receiving guests are indispensable parts of the houses.
Visitors to Cat Cat Village can discover countless unique features of H’Mong people  

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Topas Eco lodge, Sapa hiking package tour 2 days 3 nights

Day 1: Hanoi – night train to Lao Cai (-,-,-)
 
You will depart from Hanoi in the evening by night train to Lao Cai near the Chinese border.

Day 2: Full day hiking – Topas Ecolodge (B,L,-)
 
You will arrival early in the morning in Lao Cai and meet your driver who will take you to Sapa. The drive is approximately 1 hour.
Well arrived at Topas office in Sapa its time for breakfast. Your guide will follow you to a nearby hotel where you can have a shower and relax while having a standard breakfast in the rooftop restaurant.
At 9h00, you will commence the excursion today with a walk through the town of Sapa and along a small road before turning into a dirt trail through vegetable gardens and rice paddies. The spectacular scenery of Muong Hoa valley gradually appears. Today we will follow the beautiful river running at the bottom of the valley and continue into the rice fields. Eventually you’ll arrive in Y Linh Ho village of Black H’mong minority. Here you can take a rest and have lunch at a nice spot.
After lunch, the walk from Y Linh Ho village to Lao Chai village of Black H’mong minority is almost on the hillsides. The view of the valley is more and more extending and stretching to the horizon. You’ll take a stop at Lao Chai village to visit a local house, before pick up and transfer to Topas Ecolodge in the afternoon. After check in to your bungalow you can enjoy the view into the valley and dotted mountain surroundings.

Day 3: Topas Ecolodge – hiking to Lech Dao village – Sapa – Lao Cai (B,-,-)

You will start the day enjoying your breakfast. At 9h00 you will start your half day hike to visit the Lech village of Red Dao minority. You will follow the road for a while before descending towards a river. Going through rice paddies gives you many opportunities to enjoy the magnificent valley view. You cross the river by a bridge made of stone and then follow a trail going up to the village. You can spend some time at the village to experience daily life, and learn how the women in their doorways doing their embroidery.
From the village, you head back to the lodge. It is your choice when to take the scheduled shuttle bus to Sapa town during the day. At 17h30, you will take the shuttle bus from Sapa to Lao Cai for the night train back to Hanoi.

Day 4: Arrival in Hanoi (-,-,-)
 
The train will back arrive in Hanoi early in the morning and your trip has ended.

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Bac Ha market Sapa tour 2 days 3 nights

Day 1: Night train Hanoi - Lao Cai
 
You will be picked up at your hotel 1 hour before train departure for transfer to the train station. Overnight on the train

Day 1: Lao Cai - Bac Ha market - Sapa (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
 
After meeting a guide at the Lao Cai railway station we have breakfast there and go to the Bac Ha market for two hours by a van (AC). This is the largest market in the region, a place where many ethnic groups gather to buy and sell, eat and drink together. There are 10 minority groups in the Bac Ha region. You can buy homemade handicrafts and clothes.
In the afternoon we will have a 2 hour trek to Ban Pho village (Flower H’Mong people). In the village we can have a look in their house and understand little more about their lifestyle and traditional customs. Especially, we can try homemade wine from corn. And then we drive back to Sapa for 3 hours.
Enjoy cooking dinner with Local family here. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 2: Sapa trekking - night train to Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)

Get up early in the morning for fresh atmosphere in the countryside. After breakfast, continue trekking to Giang Ta Chai village (Red Dzao minority). Then visit silver waterfall and Rattan Bridge.
After lunch, cross the river and go up to the mountain for SuPan village and then take a jeep back to Sapa.
04:00 pm: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Hanoi Railway Station for boarding to Laocai by Express Train. Overnight on the A/c sleeper Cabin.
We arrive in Hanoi the next morning at 5.00 am. End of services.

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Hanoi - Sapa - Halong bay 6 days

Day 1 - Hanoi
 
Arrival at Hanoi airport, you will be met by your guide o­n the other side of Immigration/ Arrival check point. If time permits, enjoy a brief driving orientation tour of Hoa Kiem Lake, the French Quarter and Old Quarter of Hanoi en - route to your hotel.
You can use the next few hours to rest or explore the surroundings o­n your own.
or take a Cyclo ride through the Old Town of Hanoi.

Day 2 - Hanoi
 
For the early risers, may we suggest a stroll along the picturesque Hoa Kiem Lake. Where each early morning, groups of locals gather to do their exercises along the lovely tree lined promenade. You may cross over the red bridge at the north end to Ngoc Son Temple and the Tortoise Tower o­n a small island.
After breakfast, you will have a full day of your own to see the city so good walking shoes are a must. You will have many options to choose from:
- Temple of Literature, built in 11th Century and the country’s first University
- Ho Chi Minh’s (HCM) Mausoleum and Presidential Palace
- HCM’s Stilt House
- O­ne Pillar Pagoda
- Ethnology Museum
- Opera House
- Hoa Lo prison which is also known as the “Hanoi Hilton”
- West Lake & Pagoda
Attend a Water Puppet show this evening then have a leisurely dinner while waiting for the 21:00 departure o­n the deluxe Night train to Lao Cai.
Overnight o­n train in air conditioned cabin.

Day 3 - Lao Cai – Sapa

The train will pull in around 6:00 at Lao Cai station, near the border of China, you will be met by your driver for the 38 miles drive to Sapa, the premier destination of northwest Vietnam.
Enjoy your breakfast while waiting for hotel check-in, catch a few hours of rest or venture out to discover the beautiful mountain landscapes and ethic minority groups of Sapa. Your guide will take you o­n a 2 hours trekking to the village of  Cat Cat & Sin Chai from here you will trek down to the valley among the terraced fields and meet the hill tribes people, get to know their way of life, cultures and traditions.Get back to Sapa town in the afternoon.

Day 4- Sapa
 
A whole day for discover of nature as well as different culture of hill tribe people o­n a new trek in Sapa with a H'mong guide who speaks excellent English
We will begin with a walking tour of Sapa market, then trekking down hill from village to villages around Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai and Ta Van area which is beautifully decorated by terraced-fields and the house of H'mong, Red Zao and Zay people. You have several levels for your trekking today from soft trek 2-3miles, medium trek (3-4 miles) and hard trek (5 miles +)
Great opportunity for taking photos of breathtaking landscapes, meeting friendly hill-tribe people at home and work...
Have home hosted lunch in the village of Zday people.
Later in the afternoon Jeep or Van will take you back to Sapa for refreshment then transfer to Lao Cai for the night train to Hanoi.

Day 5 Hanoi - Halong

You will be met by your guide early this morning at Hanoi’s railway station. After breakfast you will have over 3 hours dride along the country side of the Red River Delta to the UNESCO world’s heritage site of Halong Bay.
A traditional style Vietnamese Junk Cruise is waiting your arrival and will set sail at noon today. Lunch will be served o­n board amidst spectacular views of the bay.
Today you will visit o­ne of the largest caves in Halong Bay and included is a beach stop where perhaps you may want to take a swim or dip in the water of the South China Sea.
Tonight enjoy a fresh seafood dinner on the Junk.

Day 6 - Halong - Hanoi
 
Participate in Tai Chi o­n the top deck or simply watch the sunrise over the magnificent bay. Enjoy your morning cup of coffee or juice before setting out to the near- by cave o­n row boat. Watch for monkeys high o­n the cliff tops. Return back to the junk, where breakfast is served, while sailing around Bay Tu Long bay where the film “Indochine” was made.
Your cruise will end at noon and you will be met by your guide & driver for the trip back to Hanoi.The trip ends in Hanoi at 3PM.After arrival to Hanoi you may want to catch up o­n your the later afternoon departure flight or you could have extension visit in Hanoi.
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Silver Waterfall and Heaven Gate in a day

Met up at your hotel around 8AM by Sapa local guide and driver then depart for the Silver Waterfall. The Silver Waterfall is located about a half hour from Sapa town which offers stunning views over surrounding mountains and lush forests belonging to Hoang Lien National Park. You are advised to stop by a farm for a cup of tea and talk with people to understand their local life. After that, we are driven to Tram Ton Pass where we will trek 30 minutes through the forest. Along the way, you have chances to see wild flowers. Trekking along the Golden Stream, you will arrive at Love Waterfall. It is the best place for relax in Sapa, returning to Tram Ton Pass. Then we continue our drive uphill to the Heavens Gate, the highest stretch of road in Vietnam as well as the provincial border of Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces. Enjoy fantastic view over the valley!
Finally, we are transferred back to Sapa.

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Ham Rong Mountain in Sa Pa

Ham Rong Mountain is an attractive tourist area in the center of Sapa Townlet.Legend has it that in the distance past, all animals lived together in a chaotic environment. One day, Jade Emperor gave an order that every species of animal had to find for them an area to live. Having heard the order, they scrambled for a place to reside. The three brothers of dragon who were living in a large lake hurriedly ran to the east but could not find any place; they then ran to the west. The two older brothers ran fast and came to the destination first. The youngest brother ran slowly and strayed into the crowds of lions, tigers and big cats. Fearing that these animals would attack it, the dragon opened its mouth to defense itself. At that time, the order of Jade Emperor was no longer available, so the three dragons petrified. The two older dragons, which were waiting for their brother, face Lao Cai City, and the youngest one raising its head and opening mouth faces the Hoang Lien Mountain Range. So the mountain is named Ham Rong (Jaw of Dragon).
Ham Rong Mountain looks very much like the dragon's head in the clouds. A climb to the peak is an excitement for all visitors. Visitors start to walk on stone steps, a winding trail higher up will help to see small streams lazily run through bushy foliages. About mid­way, visitors, taken by surprise, will be in orchid -gardens, more than 400 species are in colourful blooms. Then, visitors come to a mini plain of all flower (cam tu cau, trang phao, lay an and do quyen...)

If visitors come here in spring, the surprise will be greater to see blooming peach, plum, apricot garden. At midway upwards, there are ethnic cu1tural villages where visitors will enjoy art-performance by Dao, Mong or Sa Pho minority girls and boys. The sound of bamboo flutes by Mong minority boys echo far and wide, their dances, songs, folksongs sound strong and romantic that will leave unforgettable impressions. A little further will be a mini stone-forest where thousands of stone columns, pillars that surprisingly open visitors’ eyes. A stroll among these pillars seems to be a walk in the fairyland, then visitors proceed to the heavens gate, a beaten trail leads to the cloud-yard and a TV station. San May (Cloud Yard) is an ideal location to view the whole panorama of Sapa.
Poetic and grandiose Ham Rong is said to be a fairy of Sapa by its natural and cultural landscapes. Every morning, thousands of flowers are blooming; it's the fascination of Sapa. A visit to Sapa in summer is a good chance to view Sapa afloat in white clouds.

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Sapa Fansipan Camping 8 days 9 nights

Mt. Fansipan at 3143m and on the border with China. It is Vietnam's highest mountain. It is only 9 km from Sapa town but it takes at least three days to get to the peak and back. Sapa, at an elevation of 1600m, has been described as "Not easily reached... Sees few tourists... Unbelievable mountain scenery... 

Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi - Lao Cai (D)
 
Pick up at the airport. Welcome dinner, catch an overnight train (about 9 hours) to Lao Cai, 346 km to the northwest. Lao Cai is the last station in Vietnam on the French built train line to Yunnan, China. Overnight on the train.

Day 2: Lao Cai - Sapa - Lao Chai - Ta Van (B/L/D)
 
Arrive early morning in Lao Cai and transfer by minibus to Sapa. All day trekking to visit some minority villages. Lao Chai - Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai. You will meet some different minority people H'mong, Zay, Red Dzao, you can see the different colorful dresses. Free time to visit Sapa market. Overnight at hotel in Sapa.


Day 3: Start the Climb (B/L/D)
 
Commence the ascent of Mt. Fansipan by trekking through terraced rice fields and a hill tribe village of the H'mong. You will follow buffalo paths, crossing streams, until an elevation of 1700m, where we break for lunch. In the afternoon, continue to ascend for another 500m where a suitable camping ground is reached. This is the first peak, at 2200m elevation.

Day 4: Camp 1 - Camp 2 (B/L/D)
 
Breakfast. Continue trekking through a primary forest of giant, centuries-old pine and expanses of yellow bamboo. Continue climbing to a second peak at 2900m where we stop for lunch. After lunch, leave the gear in Camp 2 and push for the summit with just our cameras and water. After taking in the scenery and atmosphere on Vietnam's highest point, stroll back down to Camp 2 for dinner and Overnight there.

Day 5: Camp 2 - Sapa (B/L/D)
 
After the last breakfast on the mountain, take another route down to the foot of Mount Fansipan to visit and get an understandings of the lifestyles, the traditional customs of the people in a village of the Black H'mong called Sin Chai. Take bus back to Sapa (18 km). Lunch and check in to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6: Sapa - Hanoi (B/L/D)
 
Free to explore Sapa town. In the afternoon, our bus will take you to Lao Cai Station for the night train to Hanoi. Overnight on the train.

Day 7: Hanoi (B)
 
Arrive in the early morning and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is for your own exploration. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 8: Hanoi (B)
 
After a week of breathtaking adventure in North Vietnam you can say goodbye with fond memories. Transfer to the airport for your departure.

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Sapa Hard Trekking Villages 3 days 4 nights

Sapa is uniquely a beautiful destination. This spot is not only famed for its scenic mountain views, lush green valley surrounded by featured terraces but also attractive with the colorful ethnically cultural treasure. Ranges of outdoor activities and exploration are on offer for Sapa will delight your time
Hotel pick-up then transfer to Hanoi Railway station for the night Train  to LaoCai. Overnight on express Train ( soft -sleeper carriage )

Day 1: Sapa – Mong Sen – Ta Phin ( B/L/D)
 
Arrive at Laocai railway station. Welcome by your local guide and driver, have breakfast at the restaurant then travel by car downhill to Mong Sen, where you start trekking uphill through a mountainous area by following a dirt trail. En route, you will have many opportunities to enjoy spectacular view over rice paddy terraces and cornfields. You will take a stop for lunch at a nice spot.
After lunch, the trek will continue by going downhill toward Taphin village where you can meet Red Dao and Black Hmong minorities, two largest ethnic groups in Sapa. Your guide will tell you about daily life and tradition of these two people. Here you stay overnight in local house. You will be able to take a walk around the village while your guide prepares dinner.

Day 2: Ta Phin – Ma Tra – Sapa ( B/L/D )
 
Once your breakfast finished, you will be heading toward Sapa. You will pass through several minority villages along the way. The walk through rice paddy terraces is very enjoyable. You then stop by Matra village of Black Hmong, where your lunch will be served atop a hill.
After lunch, you take a walk under the shadow of pine trees as well as a short walk from side to side of the town of Sapa.Check in the hotel. Dinner at the local restaurant. Overnight at your chosen hotel in Sapa.

Day 03: Sapa retreat ( B/L/_)
 
Morning drive to Silver waterfall, enjoy the beautiful stream of water falling down to the valley. Taking photos. Back to Sapa town for a cozy lunch.
Afternoon, free to discover the town or buy some souvenir in the central market until 16h30. Car transfer to Lao Cai train station. Dinner on guests account. Overnight in an air-conditioned soft sleeper cabin. End of services. 

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Lung Khau Nhin market in SaPa

Taking place every Thursday, Lung Khau Nhin Market is a small market hiding itself amongst the mountains and forests of the far north Vietnam about 10 km from the border with China. Although not being so big or famous among visitors as Coc Ly and Can Cau, Lung Khau Nhin market, be side a normal shopping place, play an important role to spiritual life of local ethnic peoples Flower H’mong, Black Zao, Zay, and especially to those who come from very small ethnic groups such as Pa Zi, Tou Zi, Tou Lao who live in small and isolated villages around this corner of the country, come for meeting, socializing…
 

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Sapa Biking Tour to Binh Lu 1 day

The trip starts from Sapa going uphill to the Silver Waterfall by a jeep. After the waterfall you will cycle up to Heavens Gate, the highest mountain pass in Vietnam. From here you can enjoy the stunning scenery across the valley. You will then travel by bicycle down to the Black Hmong village .If the weather is good you can enjoy a swim in the river, while your guide prepares lunch. This is a good time to take a walk around the nearby village and see how the locals live. After lunch, you will descend to Binh Lu. Upon arrival in Binh Lu you can visit the village inhabited by the Coin Dzao minority people. After a long day of activity and sightseeing you can now enjoy the trip home by jeep! End trips in Sapa Town or extend to others.

INCLUDES
- English or French speaking guide
- Good mountain bikes (European standard)
- Picnic Lunch
- Jeep
EXCLUDES
- Drinks
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
- GratuitiesThis excursion is operated by our First Choice Travel in Sapa. It is guided by Vietnam Typical Tours.

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Muong Hum Market 2 days 3 nights

Day 1: Hanoi – Lao Cai (night train)
 
We will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi at 8.00 pm and transfer you to Hanoi train station for the overnight train to Lao Cai province. Experience the romantic overnight train travel.

Day 2: Lao Cai station - Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van (B, L)
 
Arrive at Lao Cai's train station at 6.00 am. We will take 1-hour car ride uphill to the beautiful town of Sapa. The ride gives you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. Upon arrival in Sapa town you have your breakfast and freshen up before the trip. Starting with 6km of walking down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H’mong. And then continuing with 3km of trekking down to Lao Chai village of the H’mong people. Lunch at a local house, and then walk through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Giay minority people. It gives you a worth chance to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily lifestyles and exclusive custom. Enjoy the landscape on the way. Get back to Sapa town by jeep or motorbike.

Day 3: Sapa - Muong Hum market (B, L)
 
This gives you an alternative option to visit a Sunday market in the remote area which is different from Bac Ha market. Leave Sapa early in the morning we take the bus down to Lao Cai Muong Hummarket which is located 35km from Y Ty border. On Sunday Muong Hum is always packed with colorful ethnic minorities such as Ha Nhi, Phu La, Tu Di, Black Dao, Giay, Red Hmong as well as Black Hmong. Muong Hum market is more authentic and less visited compared with Bac Ha market. After spending the whole morning exploring the market you will have lunch in a local restaurant then we go to visit the village of Ha Nhi tribe. Go back to Lao Cai to have dinner and take the night train back Hanoi.

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Exploring Sapa Homestay 4 nights

Night 1: Take overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai
 
Be ready at your hotel lobby at 8:00 p.m, our tour guide and driver will meet and pick you up for a short transfer to Hanoi Station to take the overnight train to Lao Cai City.
Overnight on the train.

Day 1: Sapa - Y Linh Ho- Lao Chai - Ta Van- Homestay (B, L, D)

Picked up at Lao Cai Station upon your early arrival for over an hour drive uphill in a shared mini van to Sapa. After freshen up and Breakfast in a local restaurant, transfer 6km along the main road to a beautiful spot where your village trek begins.
This part offers spectacular scenery of the highest part of Hoang Lien Son mountain range and in a nice day, Fansipan Peak can be seen. Crossing the river by a suspension bridge you will challenge your feet uphill to Y Linh Ho village. Here you will pay visiting to some H’mong families, watching them doing their daily works. After picnic Lunch, the trail continues up and down hill for about 2 hours as you reach to Lao Chai, a large village of the H’mong and then following the river bank to Ta Van of the Zay people, paying visiting to local homes, village schools… you will enjoy much your cultural discovery of local ethnic peoples as well as breathtaking scenery of the Muong Hoa Valley. Tonight you will enjoy a home stay in Ta Van Village for an unique life experience.
Overnight at homestay in Ta Van Village      

Day 2: Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Su Pan - Ban Ho - Homestay (B, L, D)

Leaving Ta Van village after Breakfast and following the foot path uphill, you will pass through impressive terraced rice paddies on the hill slopes before getting through a bamboo forest, a huge waterfall to Giang Ta Chai village of the Red Zao peoples. Walking around the village you will meet many women with their embroidery work to make their traditional dresses, occasionally you can see the blacksmiths making farming tools and even hunting riffles. Passing the Muong Hoa river again and then trek uphill to Su Pan village passing the rocks field with unique carving which is believed to be the messages of the ancient peoples. In this village you will see the special technique to build houses on the steep rocky land. From Su Pan trekking downhill for an hour, Ban Ho valley will opens wide in your sight. Arriving to Ban Ho of the Tay late in the afternoon, check in the spacious local house built on stilts for Dinner and Home stay.
Overnight at homestay in Ban Ho Village  

Day 3: Ban Ho - Nam Toong - My Son - Thanh Phu (B, L, D)

After Breakfast we spend an hours walking to explore a part of Ban Ho, a large village of the Tay peoples who live on spacious wooden houses built on stilts and very well organized before ascending uphill to Nam Toong village of the Red Zao. The trail of this part is really steep but the higher you reach to, the more stunning scenery will open in your sight. The village locates on the top of a hill and almost isolated and the houses are rudimentary but the peoples are very welcoming.
After Nam Toong, the trail winds its way up and down hill slopes for an hours to Nam Keng and My Son, the two small villages of the Xa Pho ethnic whose population is only about 4000 in Vietnam. Most of the Xa Pho is still living the most primitive way basing on forest gathering, hunting and practicing slash and burn agriculture. Every family here built a small house on stilts away form their living house to avoid catching fire for store their food and valuable property.
Leaving this poor village, walking downhill to the river for a crossing and then uphill again to Thanh Phu, another Tay village where you will spend about one hours wandering around the village.
Overnight at homestay in Thanh Phu village

Day 4: Thanh Phu - Sapa free day - Overnight train to Hanoi  

Breakfast before car takes you back to our office in Sapa. Leave your luggage at our hotel.
Today is set free for your own plan to explore Sapa town. Our recommend is to take a walk to Sapa market, where you can meet tribal ethnic peoples such as Black H’mong, Red Zao, Zay… from nearby villages come every day selling their farming, gathering products: Vegetable, bamboo shoot, mushroom… and of course handicrafts for souvenir. Continue walking the steps from the market to the church and then onto the top of Ham Rong Mountain where you can visit an orchid garden and a small museum about ethnic peoples of the Northwest.
Picked up in the afternoon at about 16.00 by mini bus for a transfer downhill to Lao Cai station for taking the night train back to Hanoi which arrive early next morning and your trip ends.
Overnight on the train.

Day 5: Hanoi arrival

You arrive in Hanoi station around 05.00am. Tour finishes.

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Sapa Heaven’s Gate 3 Days 4 Nights

Sapa Adventure 3 days 4 nights, visiting moutainous Sapa Town, Lao Chai village of Hmong hill tribe, Tavan village – Giang Ta Chai,Silver waterfall-Tramtron Pass Fanxipang valley. Lots of exciting treks and discovery in Sapa. Hanging over 5000 km square with the population of 6000 people, with lush greenery of mountain ranges is just the beginning of your expedition to the jade of Far East. Imagine a land lush in tropical forest and emerald rice terrace fields and a land alive with very colorful tradition and culture. The trek brings you though the excellent views of the valley, the magnificent limestone and paddy fields of H’mong village will be introduced, visits to local families and reach their customs and the Cat Cat waterfall will be visible.

Day 1: The night train to get to Laocai Station

Vietnam typical tours company’s tour guide pick up you from your hotel to Hanoi Railway Station for the night train  to get to Laocai Station. Sleep on the train.

Day 2: Visit Sin Chai & Cat Cat village of the H’mong people

Picked up at Laocai Railway station early in the morning by private car.  Arrive at Sapa round 8:00 AM. Breakfast at a local restaurant before go  to hotel for check in. You will be taken by car to the Silver  Waterfall; from there you can see stunning views of the surrounding  mountains and the lush forests belonging to Hoang Lien National Park.  continue by car or van uphill to Heaven's Gate, the highest stretch of  road in Vietnam as well as the provincial border of Lao Cai and Lai Chau  provinces. Here you will have a fantastic opportunity to view the  magnificent scenery.After the Pass, take off the car to trek down  to Fanxipang valley. You follow the paths of the local people in the  mountain & reach Sin Chai village. Visit Sin Chai & Cat Cat  village of the H’mong people. Then the car wait for you in Catcat &  take you back up to Sapa roughly 4:00 PM. Overnight in hotel.

Day 3: Visit 2 villages of the H’mong and the Dzay

Get the show on the road in the morning from the hotel to head for the valley where to visit 2 villages of the H’mong and the Dzay. Picnic lunch on the way or in a local family. Go on visiting the Red Dzao in GiangTaChai village, visiting a waterfall and a suspension bridge. Walk up to the road for the car back to Sapa. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 4: Breakfast, free to explore the town

Breakfast, free to explore the town. Lunch and check out hotel. Leave  Sapa for Laocai Station in the afternoon by private car. Dinner at Lao  Cai Station then get the night train to Hanoi.Overnight on the train.

Day 5: Arrive in Hanoi early morning

Arrive in Hanoi early morning,taxi to hotel on your own.Tour ends.

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Sapa Fansipan 3 Days 4 Nights

Fansipan (3143m) which named the rooftop of Indochina; is divided into two parts which having different ecological conditions: Northwest with Son La – Moc Chau tableland; and Northeast with mountains range as a convex bow-shaped toward the East and Southeast converge to Tam Dao mountain. We strongly suggest the 3days/ 2 nights climb for this adventure – unless you are very fit and eager to have some long and quite hard days of trekking! The climbs do not demand high technical skills of the climb.

Day 01: Hanoi – Night train to Sapa

Pick up at your hotel in the city central, transfer to the station for a night train to Sapa. Overnight on train
 

Day 02: Sapa – Tram Ton – 2800m (B, L, D)

Arrive Lao Cai station in the early morning, pick up and transfer to Sapa, having breakfast before starting the trip to Fansipang peak, You are having a couple of interesting days waiting ahead. You are having a couple of interesting days waiting ahead. You travel by car toward the Silver Waterfall where you will be able to take a short walk to the waterfall. You will then drive further to Heaven Gate, the highest peak of roads in Vietnam. From there you can see Fansipan, the highest peak of Indochina mountains as well as enjoy stunning views. The trek will be relatively soft until lunchtime. After a couple of hours of hiking, you will have a break at a nice spot in the forest and enjoy a good lunch.

With new energy you start ascending as well as descending towards the campsite. En route you have many opportunities to enjoy the scenery and magnificent views to Sapa area and beautiful landscape of Lai Chau province. You will arrive to the campsite at 2800m ASL in the late afternoon. Now it is time to relax and enjoy a well prepared dinner.

Day 03: 2800m – the top of Fansipan – 2200m (B, L, D)

After having breakfast, you climb to the top, where you can celebrate your victory. From there, you can enjoy the best view to beautiful sceneries. You will then start descending. You stop on the way at a nice spot for lunch.

After lunch, you start the tough trek, which is all the way downhill through rainforest. This part requires a great concentration to step on steep trail until you meet the campsite at 2200m ASL. Here you spend another night in tent.

Day 04: 2200m – Sin Chai – Sapa – night train to Hanoi (B, L, -)

You wake up in the fresh and pure morning in wild nature, before heading back to civilization. You trek downhill through well-protected forest and after two hours of hiking, you stop for lunch.

You will then continue descending toward Sin Chai village of Back Hmong minority. On the way you will be able to enjoy valley views and beautiful surrounding. You stop at the village for a while before you go by car back to Sapa, where you can celebrate your achievement and relax. Evening transfer to the station for a night train to Hanoi. Overnight on Train.

Day 05: Hanoi – Departure

Arrival Hanoi in the early morning,  Back to your hotel by yourself. End of all the services.

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Sapa – Bac Ha – Can Cau Market 3 Days 4 Nights

Bac Ha Market is in Bac Ha District and belong to Lao Cai Province, 80km from Sapa town and over 1hour by car.Bac Ha is one of the biggest Market on Sapa and open on Sunday only.It’s not only the trading center but it’s also the place for couples, friends and relatives.At this market every thing on sales: Pig, dog, cat, houres… so it make this market hotter on Sunday. Can Cau Market is a small, but very colourful market, set in the mountains near the Chinese border. The Flower Hmong minority is the most common here, and their colourful dresses makes is a beautiful sight.

Night 1: Night train to Lao Cai Station (C,G)

Our bus and guide will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you for the overnight train to Lao Cai Station. Enjoy the experience the romance of overnight train travel.

Day 1: Lao Cai – Sapa (B/L/D)

Welcome tour group at Lao Cai railway station and transfer to Sapa, high in the Hoang Lien range of mountain. Arrive at Sapa town and check in hotel. Trekking from hotel to Lao Chai (Black H'mong ethnic minority). Lunch on foot path, then trek through Ta Van (Giay ethnic minority), Rattan Bridge. Return to hotel by Jeep. Free evening.

Day 2: Sapa – Bac Ha – Can Cau (B/L/D)

Morning check out and transfer to Can Cau market, a small market surround by rice paddy field and primary giant tree forest, see the traditional costume of the local people as: Flower H’mong, Phu La, Tay, Nung, Hani, daily life performed alively at the market… Lately,  transfer to Bac Ha, check in hotel, lunch’s already served. In the afternoon, trek to Ban Pho village, where Tay, Nung and Flower H’mong co-exist. A short trekking around  the village lead the way back to the town, visit Hoang Yen Chao castle, an old building of a Tay landlord under the French domination in the past. Finally, back to the hotel for dinner and enjoy the traditional dancing performed by local ethnic people.

Day 3:   Bac Ha  – Lao Cai Station – Overnight train back to Hanoi (B, L, D):

Visit Bac Ha market, have chance to meet 6 hill tribes, and, more importantly,  their colorfull costumes and full of  cultural indentities. On the way back to Lao Cai, stop at Bao Nhai, get on boat sail along Chay river visiting Trung Do village, Fairy Cave. Then, back to Lao Cai for the night train. , dinner at the restaurant,  then bus will pick you to train station for overnight train back to Hanoi .

Day 4: Arrive back to Hanoi :

You will arrive in Hanoi Station at around 5h30. Our tour finishes.

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Sapa Homestay Tour 2 Days

Trekking through beautiful terrace rice fields, landscapes; Meeting smiling and warm-hearted Black Hmong and Red Dao people; Talking with them to understand a bit more about their way of life, their customs and traditions. We have a range of trekking tours available for you to choose from that have been specifically designed to enable you to experience some of the very best landscape and scenery that Vietnam has to offer. During the treks you will have the opportunity to sleep under the stars in a tent or in a local family house.

Day 01: Hanoi – Lao Cai (Train)

We will catch the overnight train soft sleeper with AC to Lao Cai. The train leaves at 22.00 from Hanoi railway station.

Day 02: Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van (O/N) (B, L, D)

At 10 am we leave the hotel and start trekking. The first part is on the road but we soon turn to the right and walk on a small path down the valley to the Muong Hoa River and from here to the Black H’mong village Lao Chai. Black H’mong is one of the biggest minority groups in the Sapa area. They are proud of their culture and keep their traditions and way of living. They have their own language and wear traditional indigo blue clothing. After this you continue to Ta Van village (1.200 m) to visit Zay people. Zay is a fairly small minority group of about 38.000 people who live mainly in the mountains in Northwest Vietnam. The development has meant that some of their old customs have been lost but many women still wear traditional shirts with a purple, blue or green color. The Zay houses are build of wood and bamboo with a clay floor. We stay overnight with a local family in Ta Van and have our dinner here.

Day 03: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Sapa (B, L)

After the breakfast we continue to visit Red Dao people at Giang Ta Chai where we also see a waterfall. The Red Dao women have very colorful red embroidery and coins on their clothing. On their head they wear a red scarf. Some of the women have shaved off their eyebrows because of a nice Red Zao Legend.

We continue along small paths in the rice fields, cross the Muong Hoa River and trek up to Su pan where you will meet the jeep and transfer back to Sapa. Then go to the station for a night train to Hanoi.

Day 04: Hanoi

Arrival Hanoi in the early morning,  Back to your hotel by yourself. End of all the services.

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Sapa trekking tour 2 days 3 nights

Experience stay overnight on the train.Trek through 5 villages meeting 3 different hill tribes; Stay overnight at hotel or in a local stilt house

Day 1: Friday: Hanoi - Overnight on the train.

7:30pm. Leave Hanoi for Sapa by night train. Tour Guide & Car pick you up from hotel in Hanoi then transfer to Hanoi Railway Station. Take night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on the train.

Day 2: Saturday: Ta Van- Giang Ta Chai- Sapa hotel or Homestay (B, L)

Arrive Lao Cai Railway Station. Pick up to Sapa town for check in. Having breakfast and start trekking down to Lao Chai village to visit the Black H'mong. Have a picnic lunch on the way then keep going along the valley to get to Ta Van village to visit the Dzay people live, which supposed to be the most friendly one in mountainous area. The next is Giang Ta Chai village of Red Dzao tribe where you will see the amazing scenery and beautiful waterfall. In the afternoon, you get back Sapa Town for free to discover Sapa Market & stay overnight in Hotel or you can keep staying Giang Ta Chai Village. Homestay overnight.

Day 3: Sunday: Sapa - Bac Ha Sunday Market - Night train to Hanoi (B, L)

After breakfast in Sapa, you leave Sapa Town for Bac Ha Town to join Sunday Market with local people. Bac Ha is considered one of the most wonderful and colourful markets in extreme north Vietnam where thousands of local people in their traditional attire buy and sell the local products. Dogs, cats, pigs, horses... are all on sales. This is a golden opportunity to take your best photos! In the afternoon, we will take a pleasant walk to Ban Pho village, home to the flower H'mong people. This is a great opportunity to interact with the friendly locals and have pleasant walk amongst tribal villages. Leave Bac Ha Town at 3:00pm for Lao Cai Railway Station. Take night train, which departs about 7.30pm. Overnight on the train

Arrive Hanoi at 5:00am of Monday. Finish the unforgettable trip at Hanoi Railway station or extend the trip to Halong Bay Cruise or other places!

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