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Vietnam - Sapa - 5 Day $799pp.
This trip combines trekking, a chance
to
learn about the lives of various hilltribe peoples and the gorgeous
scenery of the Sapa area.
Includes: All lodging, meals and guides. Dates: Year round Difficulty: Strenuous |
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| Day 1 | Leave Hanoi by car for Lao Cai. Stop at Yen Bai on the way for lunch. After lunch continue to Lao Cai. Visit Dao and Hmong villages. Arrive at Lao Cai in the late afternoon, visit the Sino-Vietnam border and continue to Sapa. Overnight in Sapa. [L,D] |
| Day 2 | Drive from Sapa to drop-off at Ma Cha. From Ma Cha trek to Ta Phin, a Red Dao village (7 km). During the trek to Ta Phin, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the valley, rice terraces and an old church dating back to French colonial times. Arrive at Ta Phin about noon. After lunch, trek in the hills around the village and visit Black Hmong villages. We have a wonderful opportunity to learn more about hilltribes, understand their daily life and culture. Return for dinner and overnight at Ta Phin. [B,L,D] |
| Day 3 | Early morning, start to trek back to Sapa (13 km). Having lunch in a local restaurant in Sapa. Briefly shop in the local market. After lunch trek up to Hau Thao village (12 km). Hau Thao is a Catholic village and all the villagers are very religious. After dinner, we have the opportunity to talk with the villagers about their lives. Overnight in Hao Thao village. [B,L,D] |
| Day 4 | Trek from Hau Thao up to the top of the mountain and then descend along a stream to Sapa (5 km). Overnight in Sapa. [B,L,D] |
| Day 5 | Trek 1 km to the road, where we will be picked up and transferred to Bac Ha. Visit the most colorful hilltribe market in the area. Drive back to Yen Ba for lunch and on to Hanoi. [B,L] |