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Sapa Villages and Ethnic Market 4 days

Touring to the hilltribe villages and markets of Sapa is the best way to experience the cultural diversity of Vietnamese ethnic minorities in the remote Northwest. This trip features three tribal villages of Cat Cat, Lao Chai and Ta Van in combination with one of the most colourful mountain markets which showcases a unique tradition of ethnic minority people in Sapa and its surroundings. This trip offers you full of opportunities to meet friendly Vietnamese ethnic people and be immersed in their traditional culture.
• Trip code: NVTVESVEM4D
• Tour duration: 4 DAYS
• Depart from: Hanoi - Stop off: Hanoi
• Tour price: US$ 238

Outlined Itinerary


Day 1: Hanoi - Lao Cai for Sapa
Day 2: Lao Cai - Sapa - Cat Cat (B/D)
Day 3: Sapa - Lao Chai & Ta Van Villages (B/L)
Day 4: Sapa - Ethnic Market - Lao Cai - Hanoi (B/L/D)


SAPA VILLAGES AND ETHNIC MARKET 4 DAYS


Day 1: Hanoi - Lao Cai for Sapa


Our English assistance will pick up & bring you to the Hanoi Station at 120 Le Duan Str., Hanoi for getting on an overnight train journey from Hanoi to the border town of Lao Cai.


Day 2: Lao Cai - Sapa - Cat Cat (B/D)


The train arrives at the Lao Cai train station at approximately 6:00am. There will be a vehicle waiting to transfer us to Sapa. The drive to Sapa is only 33 km but it takes around 1.5 hours. Once at Sapa, we will check into hotel (early check-in subject to availability) and have breakfast. Freshen up and relax at leisure before exploring Sapa town. In the afternoon, take a 2km trek to Cat Cat village, home to the H’mong Ethnic. Meet & talk with the local to understand more about their daily life. Back to Sapa by car and overnight at hotel in Sapa.


Day 3: Sapa - Lao Chai & Ta Van Villages (B/L)


Our land cruise will take you to visit Black H'mong Villages at Lao Chai San and Lao Chai. Take trekking tour around village. Follow footpath to Giay Village in Ta Van. Trek back to main road and the car take you back to Sapa. Overnight at your hotel in Sapa.


Day 4: Sapa - Ethnic Market - Lao Cai - Hanoi (B/L/D)  


Visit one of the colorful tribal markets near Sapa. The schedule as follow:
Tuesday: Coc Ly Market
Thursday: Muong Khuong Market
Saturday: Can Cau Market
Sunday: Muong Hum or Bac Ha Market

In the afternoon, transfer to Lao Cai station for night train back to Hanoi. Overnight onboard. The trip ends at Hanoi station.

 

Cities

Hotel List

Room Type

Superior Category

Sapa

Royal View Hotel

Superior

Sapa Train

Livitrans Train

Superior 4-berth sharing cabin

First Class Category

Sapa

Bamboo Hotel

Superior

Sapa Train

Livitrans Train

Superior 4-berth sharing cabin

Deluxe Category

Sapa

Chau Long Hotel

Superior

Sapa Train

Ratraco Train

Superior 4-berth sharing cabin

Luxury Category

Sapa

Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa

Superior

Sapa Train

Victoria Express Train

Superior 4-berth sharing cabin

 

Group size

Valid from 01 Oct until 30 April

Price per person in USD in party of

1

2

3-5

6-8

9-12

13 Up

Sgl Sup

Superior

845

498

389

321

260

248

51

First Class

852

502

393

334

283

261

54

Deluxe

902

522

413

345

303

281

75

Luxury

1,206

775

666

598

556

525

125

 

Group size

Valid from 01 May until 30 Sept

Price per person in USD in party of

1

2

3-5

6-8

9-12

13 Up

Sgl Sup

Superior

835

488

379

311

250

238

51

First Class

842

492

383

324

273

251

54

Deluxe

892

512

403

335

293

271

75

Luxury

1,196

765

656

588

546

515

125


Tour price includes:

+ English speaking guide
+ All transportation and transfers
+ Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room in Sapa
+ Sapa train shared in Superior 4-berth cabin
+ Meals as indication
+ Entrance fees and permits where applicable
+ Bottle of water on coach

Tour price excludes:

+ Pre & Post trip accommodation
+ Personal expenses
+ Tips and expenses
+ Travel insurance


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