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SAPA
INTRODUCTION
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. |
Day
1: Hanoi - Lao Cai (Friday)
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.
Meals:
N/A
Day
2: Lao Cai - Sapa (Saturday)
Arrive
in the early morning at Lao Cai Station, near the Chinese
border, and transfer to our private car for a scenic drive to
the hill station of Sapa. Enjoy the spectacular views of
rice-terraced mountains and Black H'mong and Red Dao hill
tribe people dressed in their colorful wares walking along the
roadside. After checking into the hotel and breakfast, begin a
walking tour through the market, where hill tribe people from
villages afar converge here on Saturday, and continue towards
Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H'mong hill tribe. Back to
the town for a late lunch at a local restaurant After lunch
hang around the town to interact with the Dzao, H'mong and
Dzay hill tribe people. Balance of the day is free at leisure.
Meals
: Breakfast
Day
3: Sapa - Bac Ha Market - Hanoi (Sunday)
Waking
up early morning at 06:30. Drive to Bac Ha. This
Sunday market also attracts a wide variety of ethnic minority
groups including the Variegated H'mong, Dao, Phu La, La Chi,
Tay who still retain their age old cultural traditions and are
recognizably distinct from each other by their dress. The
experience of this congregation is unique. After touring
around the market, the car will take you to Ban Pho villages
where inhabited of Flower H'mong people. Driver back to Lao
Cai town to board Victoria Express back to Hanoi. Overnight on
the train.
Meals
: Breakfast
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
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