Adventure trek the sapa trails
Sapa - Lao chai - Ta van - Nam ken - Namtoong - Ban Ho
4Days 3Nights
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Trip code: ADTNSB4T
Tour Highlights:
- Experience the romance of overnight train travel from Hanoi to Laocai
- Explore the delightful old French hill station of Sapa with its colonial architecture
- Trek through the beautiful mountains and Many ethnic minority villages
Detailed Itinerary:
DAY1: HANOI - SAPA (DEPART MONDAY)
Transfer to the train station in Hanoi for your overnight train to Sapa, the Train leaves at 22.00 PM tonight.
Day 2: Sapa - Lao chai - Ta van - Ban ho.
Early in the morning we arrive to Lao Cai Train Station. Meet our tour guide and trasfer to the hotel in Sapa.After breakfast will be a transfer 7 km by jeep to Lao chai & start walking down the vally to visit Lao chai of Black H’Mong people. Experiencing the richest traditional culture of Black H’Mong people in the region. Continue walking 2 hours to visit the Zay minority at Ta van where the jeep will be waiting to transfer 12 km long. Spend time to enjoy the picturesque scenery along the way , a mountainous area of stunning natural beauty and diverse ethnic minorities. We trek down the hill, enjoy the fantastic open views in Ban Ho the most beautiful valley in which we spent a night on the bamboo house of Tay people. In the afternoon go for a swim in the natural fresh pool near the waterfall.Meals: (L: D)
Approx: 1 hour driving/ 5 hours trekking/ 1 hour lunch.
Day 2: Ban ho - Nam toong - Nam ken - Thanh phu - Ban ho - Sapa.After breakfast you trek up to to the Red Dzao village at Nam Ken & Xa Pho the village of Xa Pho tribe the smallest group in Sapa who have very little contact with modern Vietnam.We will trek up to Nam toong, Nam Ken village of Red Zdao & Xa pho tribes. Lunch in Thanh phu then trekking to Ban ho where you will return to Sapa By Jeep. In the evening will be a car transfer to Lao Cai railway station for a train to Hanoi. Meals: (B;L ).
Approx: 1 hour driving/ 5 hours trekking/ 1 hour lunch.
DAY4: Departure Hanoi
Early in the morning pick up at Hanoi railway station, have breakfast before transfer to your hotel in Hanoi, End of service.
Tour Cost:
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Hotel Category
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Tour costs in USD /Per person in group of
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1
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2
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4
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Homestay
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236
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178
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163
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Note:
+ The first day will mostly be spent on the dirt road. This trip will easily combine with the transfer to Lao Cai railway station without repeating the way or passing by Sapa.
+ The Victoria Express Train will be used for people are stayed in Victoria Hotel in Sapa Only
+ Surcharge for Victoria (2ways) with 4berths cabin = 150$/ per person
INCLUSION
All transportation and transfers
Tulico Or Royal Train Tickets: Hanoi-Lao cai Returns (Cabin of 4berths, AC, Sleeper )
Local English speaking guide In Sapa
All accommodation based on twin share basis with daily breakfast
Meals as indicated in tour detailed Itinerary.jpg)
Water during trekking
Relevant permits and fees.
EXCLUSION
International flights
International departure tax
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
++ Travel insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all tours. All clients MUST be insured to cover personal accident, medical expenses, cancellation, curtailment and repatriation. It is also very important that your insurance policy is relevant to the Vietnam Pathfinder style of travel. Vietnam Pathfinder offers a specially negotiated insurance policy specifically tailored to adventure travel. As well as providing substantial cover for medical emergency, cancellation and curtailment, personal luggage, money and valuables and legal expenses, this insurance will also provide cover for the adventure activities you may choose to undertake whilst on tour.
No client will be allowed on tours without suitable insurance. If you have already arranged insurance elsewhere, please ensure that you are covered on your policy for any optional activities you may wish to join. If you plan on doing any activities which may not be covered, please purchase additional insurance. At the start of your tour you will be asked to present your original policy document and complete an insurance information form. We recommend that you have a photocopy of this document, which you keep separate from the original.
Please note: you will not be permitted to join a Vietnam Pathfinder Tour without travel insurance.
++ Personal First Aid Kit
We advise that all passengers bring along their own personal first aid kit. Below is a list of some recommended items: Band Aids/Bandages, Laxatives, Upset stomach remedy, Anti-diarrhoea remedy, Panadol/Aspirin, Rehydration remedy, Antiseptic cream/powder, Sterile dressing, Any relevant course of medication such as contraceptive pills.
A complete Travellers Medical Pack can be purchased for approximately US$25 at most Vaccination Centres, Chemists and outdoor travel shops.
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