Sapa Easy Trekking Tour 3 Nights 2 Days

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SAPA EASY TREKKING TOUR 3 NIGHTS 2 DAYS

Hanoi → Sapa

Sapa is rightly accepted as one of the most beautiful places in Southeast Asia. High in the mountains and with picturesque rice terraces rolling down the surrounding hillsides, this former Hill Station is now the center for trekking holidays in Vietnam. This short trekking tour is the perfect introduction to the area. It is not too difficult and will take you through amazing scenery, including the well-known “Heaven’s Gate”. You will learn about rice production in the area and experience the crop, from the sowing of the seeds right through to the dinner table.

Day 1: Hanoi – Lao Cai Railways Station

Activities:

20.30pm – Viet Heritage Travel’s tour guide come to pick you up from your hotel then transfer to Ha Noi Railway Station and catch the night train to Lao Cai (overnight on the train, the cabin with 4 berths, soft sleeper and air-conditioning). Arrive Lao Cai 5:30 or 6:00am.

Sapa is the focal point for mountain travel in Vietnam, and is a riot of colour and atmosphere as people from the myriad ethnic minorities of the hills gather in the markets.

** It takes about 9 hours to go from Hanoi to Sapa by night train.
What’s included: Tour guide pick up from hotel to Hanoi station, Train tickets in 04 berths in a cabinet, A/C Wooden Soft sleeper

Meals: N/A

Included: Car, Tour Guide, Sleep on Train

Day 2: Sapa Trekking Tours – Ta Phin & Ma Tra Village

Activities:

The train arrives at around 6:00 am. Look for the “ Viet Heritage Travel’s Logo & Your Name” sign when you exit the train station, as our guide will pick you up there and transfer to the former hill station of Sapa.

After having breakfast at local restaurant, Walking through the town for about 20 minutes before turning to a dirt road to Ma Tra Village, where inhabited by Black H’mong ethic. Continue trekking up the village and getting through paddies fields will lead you to an ancient Catholic abbey, built by French colonists. Walk 2 km more to reach Ta Phin Village for exploring the daily life of Red Dzao. Here you have a good choices to buy woven and textile brocades, which is made by ethic people and having picnic lunch before exploring village and Ta Phin Cave and small hamlet of Black H’mong people. At the end of day, return to Sapa. Rest of the afternoonand evening at leisure.

Approx: 5 km of trekking with about 3 or 4 hours, 1-hour lunch Over 30 km of driving from Lao Cai to Sapa with about over 1 hour.
What’s included: Private car transfer, English speaking guide, breakfast, lunch, dinner, entrance fees ,hotel in Sapa.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Included: Car, Tour Guide, Sapa Hotel

Day 3: Sapa Trekking – Lao Chai – Ta Van villages – Hanoi

Activities:

Following a hotel breakfast, meet your guide in the morning and depart on a second trek from the town of Sapa to Golden Stream valley. Today’s trekking offers more stunning views of rice terraces and gardens as well as Mt Fansipan, whose summit rises 10,312 feet (3,143 meters) above sea level.
After crossing a suspension bridge, marvel at the breathtaking scenery as you continue through the Golden Stream valley, stopping at Lao Chai village for lunch. After your meal, follow your guide on a walk through this village where Black Hmong people reside, and continue on to Ta Van village, home to the Dzay tribe. This part of the hike is relatively easy, though the trail can be quite slippery if it rains, so good footwear is recommended. You’ll visit with some local families and learn about their daily lifestyle and fascinating culture, before departing to the main road to meet up with your driver and return to Sapa.

A shower is available at the hotel, followed by an afternoon free to explore the town on your own. In the evening, The car will pick you up for the night train back to Hanoi. Arrive at Lao Cai train station and take the night train back to Hanoi.
Approx: 8 km of trekking with about 4 or 5 hours, 1-hour lunch, Over 30 km of driving back  to Lao Cai with about over 1 hour

What’s included: Private car transfer, English speaking guide, breakfast, lunch, dinner, entrance fees, Train tickets in 04 berths cabinet, A/C Wooden Soft sleeper

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Included: Car, Tour Guide, Sleep on Train

Day 4: Hanoi arrival

Activities:

Arrive in Hanoi early morning (around 5:20am) Here you can catch a taxi back to your hotel by yourself. Finish unforgettable Sapa Tour with Viet Heritage Travel. Good bye & see you in the next time! Viet Heritage Travel can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.

Meals: N/A

Included: Train, …