Sapa Hilltribe Trek

At a elevation of 1600 meters, Sapa is a delightful old French hill station situated in the mountainous region of Vietnams' northwest, close to the Chinese border. The region is home to many ethnic minority groups whose traditional and colorful attires are like flowers on the mountains. Average walking time for each day is around 6 hours, passing through H'mong, Day, Tho, Tay, Nhang, and Red Dao communities. Three nights are spent in these minority villages so be warned, you will have to do without modern comforts on this one. Often there is no electricity or running water and bedding can be a layer of straw covered with a mat in some cases. The apparent hardships are worth it though as we walk through some of the most spectacular scenery that Vietnam has to offer.

Day 1 : Hanoi Arrival- Sapa (D)
Arrive at Noi Bai Airport. Pick up and transfer to hotel. Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city, boasts tree-lined streets and centuries-old temples. An afternoon sightseeing tour features both cultural and historical highlights, comprising the Temple of Literature, the Ethnology Museum, the old quarters and a downtown pedicab ride (1 hour). Transfer from your hotel in Hanoi at 8:30 PM, by bus to Hanoi Railway station take the overnight train to Lao Cai - Sapa ( First class soft sleeper - 4 beds compartment - Air-Conditioning)

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(Single person surcharge applicable)

Day 2 : Lao Cai – Sapa (B, L, D)
We arrive at Lao Cai at around 7:00 AM today. Once clear of the station we board our vehicle that will take us to Sapa, situated at a altitude of 1600 meters and 33 km from Lao Cai. After we have checked into our hotel and had breakfast there will be time to do some exploring around some of the stunning scenery that this region has to offer.

Day 3 ~ 6 : Sapa villages (B, L, D)
This is one of the most spectacular treks you can undertake in Vietnam. We hike from village to village meeting members of some of Vietnam's most intriguing ethnic minorities, all wearing their traditional attire. These people are members from minority such as the H'Mong, the Day, the Tho and the Red Dao. We will spend one night with each of them in their respective villages. Each day we will trek for around 7 hours. Day six is only a 4-hour trek to Su Phan, where we will meet our vehicle and drive back to Sapa. All meals are included while trekking.

Day 7 : Sapa - Hanoi by Overnight train (B, L, D)
Morning : Free time for relax or wandering around Sapa town or Sapa day market. PM Transfer to Lao Cai station for your night train journey to Hanoi. You then sleep on the train and will arrive to Hanoi at approx 6:00 AM next morning.

Day 8: Hanoi Departure (B)
Spend last minutes for downtown shopping (ceramics, silver-carvings, silk,...) or at leisure before check-out. Transfer to the airport for departure

All tours include: Present of handmade work - Accommodation based on twin sharing either Executive, Deluxe or Standard - Air Conditioned transportation - Meals in full board - All admission fees - English speaking guide - Tourist insurance. NOT included are: Single person surcharge - Drinks - Personal expenditures - International air ticket and airport tax - Tips