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Tour Code: VAT-TS3A
Hanoi - Lao Cai - Ban Ho - Sin Chai - Thanh Phu Journey Map
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
One –way transfer from hotel in Hanoi to Hanoi’s Railways Station
One –way transfer from hotel in Hanoi to Hanoi’s Railways Station
Local English or French speaking guide on trekking excursions
Black Hmong porters (to carry food and luggage, Cook (for group size of 6++ people)
All needed transport in Sapa as per itinerary
All indicated meals, plus snacks, Water on the whole trip
Sleeping bag and mattresses, Mosquito net
Entrance fees and permits during guided time
Accommodation in hotel on twin share basis
Overnight at local house
Personal expenses
Drinks and meals not mentioned
Entrance fees during free time
Travel insurance (compulsory)
All other services not indicated above
Tour Code: VAT-TS3A
Combing a mix of adventure and culture in this multi-day trek suites those who have
a little extra time, are willing to get a little dirty, and want to explore. You
will have opportunity to meet several different minorities, which cannot be found
in other areas of Sapa. Even though they live close to each other, the Tay is one
of the most advanced minority meanwhile the Xa Pho still maintain the tradition
of being nomadic. You will also enjoy beautiful landscape in Ban Ho valley.
- Colorful minority hilltribes
- Easy to moderate trekking tours to remote ethnic villages
DAY 1: HANOI – NIGHT TRAIN TO LAO CAI
At 8h30 pm, we will pick you up at your hotel and transfer to Hanoi Railway Station
for overnight train to Lao Cai.
DAY 2: LAO CAI –SAPA (B)
Arrive in the early morning (around 6am), you will take a 45 –minute drive to Sapa.
Check in hotel for your refreshment and breakfast. Rest of the day, you are free
to explore the town. Accommodation at hotel in Sapa.
*early check –in is arranged today
*early check –in is arranged today
DAY 3: SAPA - BAN HO - SIN CHAI (B, L)
The day commences with a drive to the trekking route. The trek starts by walking
through the incredibly scenic “Ban Ho” valley. Here you will have the opportunity
to visit and explore the wooden houses, which traditionally belong to the Tay ethnic
minority. You will then continue walking tour to Thanh Phu village where you stop
for lunch in a local house. After lunchtime, you head to Sin Chai village of Red
Dao minority where the night will be spent in bamboo huts. You will be attracted
by the wonderful hospitable atmosphere of the Red Dao.
Accommodation at bamboo huts in Sin Chai village.
*Approx: Grade 2 of 5/ 1 hour driving/ 5 hours walking / 1 hour lunch.
Accommodation at bamboo huts in Sin Chai village.
*Approx: Grade 2 of 5/ 1 hour driving/ 5 hours walking / 1 hour lunch.
DAY 4: SIN CHAI - NAM NHIU - NAM THAN - THANH
PHU (B, L, D)
Today’s trek takes you through several villages where you will be able to meet Tay,
Hmong and Xa Pho ethnic minorities. You will have time to photograph the beautiful
rice paddy terraces and the surrounding mountain. On the way you will visit a local
school. Your lunch will be prepared and served in a local house. In the afternoon,
you head back to Thanh Phu village of Tay minority. Here you will spend the night.
You can take a walk to explore local daily life while your dinner will be served
with Vietnamese dishes.
Accommodation at local house in Thanh Phu village.
*Approx: Grade 2 of 5/ 4 hours walking/ 1 hour lunch
Accommodation at local house in Thanh Phu village.
*Approx: Grade 2 of 5/ 4 hours walking/ 1 hour lunch
DAY 5: THANH PHU - MY SON - NAM TOONG - SAPA
(B,L)
On the last day of the trek you will cross several suspension bridges and trek through
lush rice paddy fields and stunning scenery. You have a unique opportunity to meet
Xa Pho minority in My Son village, one of the smallest group ethnic living in Northern
Viet Nam. They always maintain their unique costume and nomadic life. You trek uphill
to Nam Toong village of Red Dao minority, where you have lunch in a local school.
In the afternoon, your trek will be firstly downhill to Ban Ho village where you
will have time for a swim in the river. You will then climb toward Su Pan. The car
will meet you there and return you to Sapa for some refreshment. At 5.30pm, it is
time for a transfer back to Lao Cai Railway Station for dinner and overnight train
back to Hanoi. End of services by Indochina Travel Service.
*Approx: Grade 2 of 5/ 1 hour driving/ 5 hours walking/ 1 hour lunch
*Approx: Grade 2 of 5/ 1 hour driving/ 5 hours walking/ 1 hour lunch
ADVENTURE TRAVEL PHOTOS
INCLUSION
EXCLUSION
One –way transfer from hotel in Hanoi to Hanoi’s Railways Station
One –way transfer from hotel in Hanoi to Hanoi’s Railways Station
Local English or French speaking guide on trekking excursions
Black Hmong porters (to carry food and luggage, Cook (for group size of 6++ people)
All needed transport in Sapa as per itinerary
All indicated meals, plus snacks, Water on the whole trip
Sleeping bag and mattresses, Mosquito net
Entrance fees and permits during guided time
Accommodation in hotel on twin share basis
Overnight at local house
Personal expenses
Drinks and meals not mentioned
Entrance fees during free time
Travel insurance (compulsory)
All other services not indicated above
ACCOMMODATION
| Location | Standard Option | Superior Option | ||
| Sapa | Bamboo Sapa Hotel*** | Chau Long Hotel New Wing**** | ||
| Minority villages | homestay | N/A | ||
PRICING
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
READ WHAT FELLOW SAYS
We did enjoy our Vietnam holiday very much and it surely was one of the best trips we ever made.
The highlights were surely in the North Vietnam. The trip to Sapa and the mountain bike tour was magnificent, though we underestimated how cold it can be in the mountains in December especially during the night time. Since we live in Singapore we are not really well equipped if it comes to warm clothes, but we would surely take more warm clothes with us when traveling in winter up there.
As I said we loved the North of Vietnam especially and I suppose if we would do it again, we probably would spend more time up there.
Our Vietnam tour was very well designed and organized and it was a first for us that an operator actually was checking several times during the holidays, if everything is OK. That was very much appreciated.
Again - it surely was one of the best trips we ever made - we had a great holiday.
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