Itinerary:

Day 1: Hanoi - Sapa - Cat Cat village - Sapa (L, D)

06:30-7:00: Bus/Car picks you up at your hotel and departs for Sapa.

13.00: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H'mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.

If you go by bus, hotel staff will pick you up at Bus stop to go to hotel. If you go by Luxury Van, car will drop you off at front door of the hotel.

Time for welcome drink and itinerary briefing. Enjoy lunch with local Vietnamese dishes.

14.30: A short trek 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.

Trekking distance is about 3.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours.

17.00: Come back to Sapa and enjoy dinner at hotel.

Overnight at Sapa Eden Boutique Hotel (Deluxe Room).

Day 2: Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van (B, L, D)

7.00 - 7.45: Have breakfast at hotel then check out.

9.00: Trek from Sapa 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.

12.30: Picnic lunch at Lao Chai Village.

13.30: Heading to Ta Van village - home of Dzay ethnic people.

14.30: Bus picks you up at Ta Van Bridge to Sapa.

Trekking distance is about 12 kms and it lasts for 4.5 hours.

15.00 - 15.30: Back to hotel for relaxing and dinner.

Overnight at Sapa Eden Boutique Hotel (Deluxe Room).

Day 3: Sapa – Ma Tra – Ta Phin - Sapa (B, L)

We begin the day with a 3km trek through breathtaking landscape to the village of Suoi Ho, home to Hmong minority. From here you can enjoy views over endless rice terraces, and you will have the opportunity to see some of the animals used by the locals. Continuing on to Matra village you will come across the impressive ruins of a church dating back to the French occupation in the early 1900s. Take a minute to explore this intriguing sight and take some photos. Trekking to the village of Ta Phin you will be able to meet both Black Hmong and Red Dao minorities. The Red Dao are known for their expertise in herbal medicine as well as usage of plants from the land to treat many illnesses. Your guide will be able to introduce you to some Red Dao women who can tell you more about their many remedies. A Red Dao herbal medicine bath can be arranged for you to experience, so please ask. Transport will be provided from Ta Phin back to Sapa.

Trekking distance is about 12 kms and it lasts for 4.5 hours.

Enjoy lunch at hotel.

15:30: If you go by bus, tour guide will take you to the bus stop to get bus back Hanoi. If you go by Luxury Van, the car will pick you up at hotel.

21:00: Arrive Hanoi. Bus/Car drops you off at your hotel. Tour ends.

PRICE:

Option 1: Bus (soft sleeping, air-condition): 210+ USD/per person
Option 2: Luxury van (D-Car Limousine, only 9 sharing soft seats, air-condition): 230+ USD/per person

INCLUDE:

- Pick up and drop off at hotel in Hanoi

- 2 nights - accommodation at Sapa Eden Boutique Hotel in Sapa town (Deluxe Room)

- English speaking guide during the tour (enthusiastic, experienced)

- Meals as mentioned (B: breakfast, L: lunch, D: dinner)

- Entrance fees according to program.

EXCLUDE:

- Insurance

- Other personal expenses