Hanoi - Lao Cai - Sapa - Ethnic Market - Lao Cai - Hanoi - Sapa - Ethnic Market - Lao Cai - Hanoi
The northern region is the historic heart of Vietnam. Nestled in a beautiful valley on the border of China, Sapa in Lao Cai town, as the most colorful destination in Vietnam, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, as this area resists the increasing modernization of the rest areas in Vietnam. Visit Sapa in the mountain and expereience Sapa trekking adventure tour, Sapa hill tribes such as Red Dao, Black H’mong and other ethnic minority groups, with their traditional living cultures.
Victoria Sapa Resort Road to Sapa Rice Terraces
Tour Highlights
* Experience the romance of overnight train travel
* Explore the delightful hill station of Sapa with its alpine atmosphere and colonial architecture
* Trek through this beautiful mountain region and observe the varied customs and cultures of some of the minority people
* Visit several colorful markets where hill tribe minorities trade their goods
Detailed Tour Itinerary
Sapa MountainsDay 1 – Hanoi - Lao Cai
Take the overnight night train to Lao Cai.
Day 2 – Lao Cai- Sapa (B)
Transfer to the spectacular terraced hills and mountains of Sapa. Take a morning walking tour of Sapa, and visit the busy market where Red Dao, Black H’mong and other ethnic minority groups from the surrounding countryside converge to sell their colorful wares. Later in the afternoon, visit the Cat Cat hill tribe village. Overnight in Sapa.
Day 3 –Sapa- (B)
In the morning, enjoy a trek to the rustic Red Dao village of Tha Phin. In the afternoon, trek through the lush Sapa Valley to visit the Black Hmong minority of Lao Chai Village and the Giay minority of Ta Van. Overnight in Sapa.
Day 4 – Sapa - Ethnic Market – Lao Cai - Hanoi (B)
In the early morning, depart for a visit to a colorful local market. The afternoon involves a trek to a village in the area, then back to Lao Cai to catch the night train to Hanoi. Overnight on the train.
Day 5 – Hanoi
Arrive in Hanoi early in the morning.
Note: Market days vary as follows: Can Cau market operates on Saturday, Bac Ha market on Sunday and Coc Ly market on Tuesday
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