Sapa Hills Tribe & Trekking Tour

Name: Sapa Hills Tribe & Trekking Tour
Brand: Tour
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

Departure point: Hanoi

Destinations: Hanoi, Sapa, Bac Ha, Hanoi

Starts Hanoi

+ 1 Destinations Sapa, Bac Ha

Ends Hanoi

Excellent 4 reviews

Trip overview

Sapa is most famous highland for travelers visiting in Vietnam recently. Owning breathtaking sceneries of the mountainous areas of Vietnam, formed by mountains, hills and green forests create a beautiful natural. Sapa Hills Tribe & Trekking Tour package is popular designed trekking tour which is suitable for your holiday & passionate exploring the nature. Enjoy your time of 7-day tour to have the most memorable moments in Hanoi, and Sapa. You immerse into the natural world, discover the true villages of ethnic minorities such as Cat cat village, Lao Chai & Ta Van village, learning from their traditions and cultural, you will draw many interesting things of life,... and if you love hiking, trekking trails, capture beautiful your own photos, experiencing local tribe lifestyle, meet local kind people, this trip is the best choice of you. Kindly have a look below itinerary below for detail.

Tour highlights

+ Visit major attraction places in Sapa: Sapa town, Cat Cat village, Lao Chai & Ta Van village, Ham Rong mountain, Silver Waterfall, Tram Ton Pass, Ethnic Market,…

+ Enjoy activities such as trekking trails, visit ethnic villages, enjoy spectacular nature sceneries, overnight on train (the traditional train which may not exist in your country any more).

Note: This is a sample of tour itinerary designed by Vietnam Best Holidays for your reference, it can be customized itinerary as per your requirement, and match your travel expectation such accommodation type, duration, sightseeing attractions so on. Kindly tell me your requirement, we will help you to make a tailor-made tour with much fun time & unforgettable holiday in Vietnam.

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Tour itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi (N/A)

Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi, you will be warmly welcomed by driver (No Guide). Then transfer to hotel, check in & leisure (the room may not be available after 14:00 PM).

The rest time, you will be freely explore Hanoi by your ways.

Overnight in Hanoi

Meals: None

Included: No tour guide, private transfer

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour Full Day - Night Train To Lao Cai (B/L)

Have breakfast at hotel.

This morning, we will start a Hanoi tour by visiting outside Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Continue to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda on West lake (One of the oldest in Vietnam).

Have lunch at local restaurant.

After lunch proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum, continue to visit the Temple of Literature. Vietnam’s first university constructed in 1070. It is gardens and well-preserved architecture offers a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. We will take you past Hoan Kiem Lake to see the peaceful waters and visit Ngoc Son Temple, Walking to visit Ma May ancient house...

Note:

+ On Monday and Friday morning, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed.

+ On Monday, Ethnic museums is closed, visit Thang Long Citadel instead of Ethnology Museum.

Have free time or take your dinner (your own expense).

After that, transfer to Hanoi Train Station for night train to Lao Cai city.

Overnight on train to Lao Cai

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

Day 3: Lao Cai - Sapa - Catcat Village - Ham Rong Mountain (B/L)

Upon arrival Lao Cai Station at 05:30 am, local tour guide will pick up you to Sapa town.

Have breakfast at local restaurant.

Then, tour guide pick up you and start trekking to Cat Cat village which is occupied by the Black H’mong tribe. Here, you can see the hydroelectric power station which was built by the French in twentieth century. You will experience the tribal way of life of ethnic minorities while enjoying wonderful views of the terraced rice paddy fields and the waterfall in Cat Cat village.

Then transfer back Sapa town.

Have lunch at local restaurant.

After lunch, you will check in hotel, have a short leisure. Then, visit Ham Rong Mountain with unspoiled and spectacular scenery. You can enjoy many kinds of colorful flowers in Indochina Orchid Garden. Passing two Heaven Gates, visitors will reach the top of Ham Rong which is called Pitch Cloud and have a panoramic view of Sapa.

Overnight in Sapa

Meal: Breakfast, lunch

Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

Day 4: Ta Phin Valley - Silver Waterfall - Tram Ton Pass (B/L)

Have breakfast at hotel.

This morning visit to Ta Phin commune 14 km southeast of Sapa town. Located in a large valley, surrounded by high mountains, which covered by pine trees and forest, Ta Phin Commune is home to the Red Zao and Black H’mong ethnic. Although living close to each other for years, these two ethnic peoples are very different: The H’mong are cheerful and open minded while the Red Zao are economical and reserved. Taking a short drive to the center of the valley, you will enjoy an easy walk following village path around the valley, paying visit to H’mong hamlets scattering from the bottom of the valley to higher mountain slopes. From high elevation, great view of the valley stretching under your foot. Continue your walk to the Red Zao village in which you will meet groups of women making handicrafts includes embroidered clothes, handbags. In the afternoon, drive up hill to see the famous Silver Waterfall and then onto Tram Ton, the highest mountain pass in Vietnam at 1,800 m above sea level for enjoying the magnificence of Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range as well as over viewing spectacular landscapes of the whole area, stretching endlessly. Transfer back and overnight in Sapa

Overnight in Sapa

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

Day 5: Lao Chai & Ta Van Village Trekking Full Day (B/L)

Have breakfast at hotel.

At 08:00 am, tour guide pick you from hotel, and today you will have a trekking day to visit Lao Chai & Ta Van Village, home to H’mong, and Dzay people to understand more about ethnic minority community, enjoy imposing mountain scenery, terraced fields, and marvelous nature. Visit ancient sacred stones with big - small ones which have many unique images, secret sigh. See bridge which made by rattan like Muong Hoa stream. This is an absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet.

Have lunch at local restaurant during visit.

After lunch, you continue to explore Ta Van village until you are transferred back to Sapa town. Check in hotel & leisure.

Overnight in Sapa

Meal: Breakfast, lunch

Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

Day 6: Sapa - Ethnic Minority Market - Night Train Back Hanoi (B/L)

Have breakfast at hotel.

After that, you will be picked up by private local guide, then depart from Sapa for 3 hours driving to one of the most colorful markets of the region. Depending on which day of the week it is. The market where you will meet the ethnic minorities from H’Mong Flower, Lachi, Nung, Fula, Thai, Red Dzao… and other ethnic minorities who come to exchange their goods and gossips from their own community. After visiting the market, drive to Trung Do village of people Tay, soft trekking here before transfer back to Lao Cai Train station for overnight train back Hanoi.

List of minority markets: We can visit 1 market below, depend date we arrive Lao Cai

+ Tuesday: market Coc Ly 60km from Lao Cai / 95km from Sapa

+ Wednesday: market Cao Son or market Sin Cheng 120km from Lao Cai / 160km from Sapa

+ Thursday: market Lung Khau Nhin 65km from Lao Cao / 103km from Sapa

+ Saturday: market Can Cau 100 km from Lao Cai / 140 km from Sapa

+ Sunday: market Bac Ha or market Muong Hum 80 km from lao Cai / 120 km from Sapa

Note: Local tour guide will say goodbye you at Lao Cai train station, you will go back Hanoi by train without tour guide. Another local tour guide in Hanoi will take care you.

Overnight on train to Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

Day 7: Hanoi - Departure (B)

Upon arrival Hanoi Station at 05:30 am, driver (No Guide) take you to local restaurant.

Have breakfast at local restaurant.

Then, driver (No Guide) take you to the Noi Bai airport for your onward flight.

Say goodbye your family with lots of unforgettable memories of Sapa Hills Tribe & Trekking 7 days 6 nights (7D6N).

Say goodbye Vietnam.

Thank you for traveling with us.

Meals: Breakfast

Included: No tour guide, private transfer

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Trip Inclusion

+ Accommodation on a twin/double/tripe-share basic with daily breakfast

+ Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner)

+ Private door to door transport with air-conditioned

+ Night Train tickets (2-ways)

+ English Speaking Tour guide

+ All entrance and sightseeing fees

+ Mineral water daily 2 bottle 500ml/per day tour

+ All taxes & services charge

Trip Exclusions

+ International Air Fare in & out Vietnam

+ Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program

+ Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle

+ Visa fees to Vietnam

- Approval letter for visa on arrival (depend on each nationality)

- Visa stamping fee at airport: 25 USD/Person

+ Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels

+ Travel insurance (you must buy it from your country)

+ Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...)

+ Tipping to tour guide & driver together

- Group with 1-2 Persons: 5 USD/person/day

- Group with 3-5 Persons: 4 USD/person/day

- Group with 6 Persons up: 3 USD/person/day

+ Surcharge for peak season & compulsory dinner on X’mas and New Year’s, Lunar New Year

+ Single room supplement

+ Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.

Price

Net price per person in USD

Options	Net price per person in USD according to number of persons
Options	2-3 persons	4-5 persons	6-7 persons	8-9 persons	Single Room Surcharge
*Standard (3)**	746	551	480	449	100
*Superior (4)**	819	624	553	522	148
*Deluxe (5)**	985	790	719	688	288

Accommodations

Recommendation Hotels / Cruises

The hotels / cruises are listed below based on our suggestions & experiences for the best value on this tour. However, Vietnam Best Holidays offers many other options of hotels or based on your choices, with different “star ratings”, allowing you to customize the vacation to meet your expectation and budget. Please tell us for your questions and requests.

(+) Standard (3*)

Location	Accommodation	Room Type
Hanoi	La Dolce Vita 3* http://ladolcevita-hotel.com/	Superior
Hanoi – Sapa Train	ET-Pumkin Express Train	4-berth/cabin
Sapa	Sunny Mountain Hotel 3* www.sunnymountainhotel.com	Deluxe

(+) Superior (4*)

Location	Accommodation	Room Type
Hanoi	MK Premier Boutique Hotel 4* http://mkpremier.vn/	Luxury
Hanoi – Sapa Train	Sapaly Express Train http://sapalyexpresstrain.com.vn/	4-berth/cabin
Sapa	Bamboo Sapa Hotel 4* http://www.bamboosapahotel.com.vn/	Superior window

(+) Deluxe (5*)

Location	Accommodation	Room Type
Hanoi	Melia Hanoi 5* https://www.melia.com/en/hotels/vietnam/hanoi/melia-hanoi/index.html	Deluxe
Hanoi – Sapa Train	Sapaly Express Train http://sapalyexpresstrain.com.vn/	4-berth/cabin
Sapa	Silk Path Grand Resort & Spa 5* http://sapa.silkpathhotel.com/	Classic Room

Important notes:

Above hotels is suggested by Vietnam Best Holidays. Kindly feel free to tell us the hotels which you may prefer in each option or combine hotels options at your expectation (tour cost may be changed accordingly).

Kindly note that all of our tour program are privately designed. So that price includes the above-mentioned hotels, sightseeing places, activities, and transportation are by private car and English guide unless otherwise stated. Your tour guide will pick you up from lobby of your hotel in the morning. The guide will tell you exactly time to pick-up on a day before. If you prefer to start next day’s trip earlier or a little later, please tell your guide.

Children Policy

+ Children under 3 years of age at time of travel are free of charge. Limit 1 child per group.

+ Children from 4 to under 9 years of age at time of travel

- Use room with 2 adults (no occupancy of extra bed): Charged at 50% of the adult price.

- Use room with 2 adults (with extra bed): Charged at 75% of the adult price.

- Use room with 01 adult: Charged at 90% of the adult price.

+ Children from 10 years and over are charged adult price according to airlines and hotels.

Tailoring your trip _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Any part of this itinerary can be altered to fit your need, e.g.accommodation, add/skip city, tour length...

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Ms. Jennifer helped my wife and me plan trekking trip in Vietnam. Ms. Jennifer were very professional, knowledgeable, and helpful to ensure our travels were enjoyed. We enjoyed the places, people, food and adventures in discovering the rich cultures in this part of our world. We thanks to all we encountered and helped us make memories for a lifetime. We enjoyed the activities and our only regret is that we didnâ€™t stay long enough.We will visit again Vietnam in the near future. And I will contact Jennifer to arrange the itinerary for us.Less
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