Lao Chai - Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai 3 days 2 nights

Tailored for travelers seeking an extended stay in Sapa, this tour offers a unique blend of accommodation: one night in a basic homestay within a hill tribe village and one night in a hotel in Sapa. Not only does it save substantially compared to night train travel, but it also allows ample free time to explore Sapa’s hidden charm
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Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa by bus with a long trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai – Ta Van village (L, D)

6:00 – 6:30: Picking up from hotel in the old quarter or bus station, get on sleeping bus and depart to Sapa.
7:30 – 11:45: Following the Highway to Lao Cai city with the comfort break
11:45 – 13.15: Bus on the mountain road approaching to Sapa Town. On the way you can see beautiful view, the valley with terraces field.
13:15 - 13:30: Arrive Sapa Town with colourful traditional costumes of H’Mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.
- Welcome drink and itinerary briefing
- Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes
14:15: A short drive to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. You approach Ta Van village where Dzay Ethnic People inhabits in late afternoon.
Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 3.5 hours
17:45:
Check in homestay; get to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time to enjoy the mountain life on Sunset. You may attend cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy dinner in peace.
In the evening, you can join the local bar nearby with music and socialize with other tourists then overnight at homestay.

Day 2: Medium trek Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai village (B, L, D)

8:00: Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with more interesting trek.
8:45: Keep walking to the rice paddies where you have a nice photo session of the amazing surrounding
landscapes; a trek through the bamboo forest; stop to have a panorama view of Giang Ta Chai village – home of red Dzao People.
11:00: Trek through the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to main road, bus picks you up to come back Sapa Town.
Trekking distance is about 4 kms and it lasts for 2 hours
12:00 – 14:00: Welcome drink at hotel, have lunch with delicious Vietnamese dishes and check in procedures
14:30: A short walk to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station, stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk uphill for bus to pick up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon.
16:30: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in hotel with night activities.

Day 3: Sapa – Ha Noi (B, L)

7:30 – 12:00: Have breakfast at hotel and free times to discover Sapa town by yourself. Check out
12:30 – 13:00: Have lunch, time at leisure on your own.
13:30: Meet all group members at May Hotel to get ready for Hanoi.
14:00: Get on bus to go back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks.
20:30 – 21:00: We say goodbye to you at bus stop. Trip ends.

Tour prices:

  • Group tour: US$ 124  per person (overnight at homestay and 3* hotel)
  • Private tour: Please email us at sales@abvietnamtravel.com or send us a message via WhatsApp at +84938887586 to get the best price for a private tour. Thank you!

Inclusions:

  • Modern air – conditioning bus with comfortable berth from Hanoi – Sapa and return ( Tour guide not avaiable on bus)
  • Modern bus in Sapa with experienced drivers
  • English speaking tour guide escorted in Sapa 
  • Meals as 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts
  • All entrance tickets to indicated sites
  • 1 night Double room/Twin room in hotel basing on twin sharing basis & 1 night at homestay with basic single bed (hot water, mosquito net, blanket)
  • Insurance during the time on bus

Exclusions:

  • Beverages, travel insurance, tax, personal expenses
  • Others not clearly mentioned above
  • Surcharge for Dcar limousine VIP seat: 500.000vnđ. Luxury limousine 28 seat Nouble: 400.000 vnđ

Children Policy:

  • Free of charge for infant (below 5-year-old), other expense pay by parents
  • Children from 1m to under 1,2m are charged 75%
  • Children over 1,2m (1,2 meter) are charged as adults
  • Two adults bring 2 children, The 2nd child will be charged 100% adult ticket
  • Children 50% have one private seat and 1 mineral water as adults

Special note:

  • Old people should not attend the long trek (9 kms) due to its challenge and danger in case of  rain
  • Handicapped people and children under 6 years old should not attend this tour
  • Homestay is totally different from hotel due to its basic and simple facilities
  • Surcharge will be applied to travel on national holiday
  • Thíngs to bring:
    • Warm clothes, scarf, hat, cap because the weather in Sapa is pretty unpredictable.
    • It is normally cold in September, October, November, December, January, February and March
    • Due to altitude of Sapa, it is sometimes foggy in December, January, February and March.
    • Trekking shoes, sun glasses, sun cream, insect repellent are also necessary. You should take cash with you in Vietnam Dong because banking system in Sapa sometimes doesn’t function well. US Dollar, Euro, Australia Dollar are accepted in Sapa.
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Price 124 US$
Tour starts at (city): Hanoi
Tour duration: 3 days 2 nights
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