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Sapa Explorer

Our Ref:      AT-07

Overview:   This trip is a condensed and easier version of the 7 day Ethnic Explorer.  The trek takes 2 days and there is only one long walk.

Duration:      6 Days / 5 Nights
Originating:      Hanoi
Visiting:      Hanoi / Sapa / Hanoi

Many travelers consider Sapa to be the highlight of their stay in Vietnam. The variety of ethnic minority groups in Vietnam is fascinating and nowhere is this ethnic mix more accessible than it is in Sapa, and its outstandingly beautiful valleys. We spend one night in one of the more comfortable villages and travel to and from Hanoi by car allowing you to take in as much as possible of the breath-taking scenery in a short time.

Day 1 : Hanoi– Sapa (D)
Arrive in Hanoi, transfer to hotel. You will have a chance exploring Hanoi, Vietnam’s cultural, economic and political center for nearly one thousand years. 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 : Sapa (B, L, D)
Meet at Lao Cai station after arrival at 7:00 AM, transfer to Sapa by bus, check into Hotel and having breakfast. Today we start by getting some exercise with a walk to Cat Cat. As we walk to the village nestled in the valley below Sapa, we will meet some of the local minority people on their way to and from Sapa. These minority people walk to Sapa to trade at the markets. In the afternoon there will be free time to explore the township. Tonight we spend a second night in our hotel at Sapa town.

Day 3 : Sapa Hill tribe Villages (B, L, D)
We have breakfast at 0800 and set out on our 6-hour trek along buffalo paths and trails at around 09:00. We trek through several hill tribe villages named Lao Chai, Cau May & Ta Van. This is one is a absolutely spectacular walk through some stunning scenery. We have a picnic lunch on the way and stay overnight with a family in Ta Van village.

Day 4 : Sapa (B, L, D)
We have breakfast at 0730 and leave the village at 08:30for a 2-hour trek to Su Pan village. Here there will be a vehicle waiting to take us back to Sapa. We will arrive back at Sapa by around 11:30. This afternoon there is free time to relax or wander around for further exploration of the town. We spend tonight at a local guesthouse.

Day 5 : Sapa - Hanoi (B, L, D)
Morning : Free time for relax or wandering around Sapa town or Sapa day market. PM Transfer by van 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 6: 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

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