Spectacular scenery and ethnic minorities of Sapa. The northwest of Vietnam is a captivating blend of dramatic landscapes and colorful hill tribes. Sapa is set in a spectacularly beautiful valley close to the border with China. Its breathtaking mountain scenery is some of the best in Asia. Ethnic minorities from many of the surrounding villages don their most colorful costumes and head for the famous Saturday market and hiking and trekking opportunities are in abundance.

DETAILED ITINERARY

At 21:00 Pick up by taxi at your hotel and residence in Hanoi and transfer to the Hanoi train station to board night train (22:00) to Lao Cai. Stay overnight on the train.

Day 1: Lao Cai Arrival - Tuesday (Meals: B)

The train arrives in Lao Cai station at around 05:30 am. Our local tour guide and transportation will pick up and transfer to Sapa. Check-in Victoria Sapa Hotel and you will be free at leisure for the rest of morning. Afternoon, we take a light trek to Cat Cat village to see Black H'mong hill tribes. Walking back to hotel. Overnight in Sapa

Day 2: Sapa Trekking - Wednesday (Meals: B)

Morning trek to Lao Chai and Ta Van villages. Enjoy the breath-taking landscapes. Touring the villages and car will transfer you back to the hotel. Overnight in Sapa

Day 3: Sapa - Lao Cai - Hanoi - Thur (Meals: B)

Check-out and have breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Lao Cai to take day train back to Hanoi (The train will leave Lao Cai at 10:20 AM). Arrive in Hanoi at 7.00 PM. Ends service.

NOTE: Upon arrival in Hanoi at about 05:30 AM on Monday, you will arrange transportation by your selves back to your hotel.

What to bring:

• Sun Block
• Wide brim hat
• Camera + Film
• Comfortable shoes
• Rain gear
• Warm clothes
• Insect Repellent
• Original Passport