The northwest of Vietnam is a captivating blend of dramatic landscapes and colourful hill tribes. Sapa is an old hillstation in a spectacularly beautiful valley close to the border with China. Its breathtaking mountain scenery is some of the best in Asia. Famous for its Saturday market, many people now prefer to visit Sapa during the week when it is less crowded with tourists and there are still plenty of sights to be enjoyed. Ethnic minorities from many of the surrounding villages don their most colourful costumes and head for the market in Sapa on Saturdays.
Physical Rating: 3 Culture Shock Rating: 2 Accommodation: Sofitel Metropole Hotel (5*), Hanoi (1 nt), air-conditioned sleeper train (2 nts), Victoria Resort (4*), Sapa (2 nts) Transportation: Private car or 4WD or minivan, sleeper train.
An arrival airport to hotel transfers is included - transfers must be arranged in advance so please forward us the flight numbers and times at least 14 days prior to departure. Trip Style: Intrepid Independent Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group Budget: Allow USD $120 for meals not included.
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You are met on arrival at Hanoi Airport and transferred to the Sofitel Metropole Hotel. The remainder of your day is at leisure to relax and enjoy the facilities of your hotel or get out and explore Hanoi's fascinating old quarter.
Days 2-3
Hanoi to Sapa
Your day is at leisure until your transfer to the train station for the overnight train to Lao Cai, gateway to Sapa.
Day 4
Sapa
Your morning exercise starts with a short climb up Ham Rong mountain from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Sapa. This is followed by a short drive from where you walk for about an hour to Ta Phin, scenically located in a wide valley and surrounded by rice paddies.
Day 5
Sapa to Hanoi
For trips in this area on Sundays, you take an extension to Bac Ha, home to the flower H'mong hilltribe minority people. A visit to the Sunday market is a must. The very colourful flower H'mong people converge from far away villages to trade and exchange goods here.
Day 6
Depart Hanoi
Your adventure ends upon arrival at Hanoi train station in the early morning.
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