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Package Tour by Victoria Orient Express (Fri - Sun)

Duration : 4 days (Weekend Package)
Starts from : Hanoi on Friday (night train)
Return from : Lao Cai on Sunday (day train)
Call to book : +84.913. 345 496
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Victoria Express: Click here to see timetable and facilities of the train

SAPA INTRODUCTION
Spectacular scenery and ethnic minorities of Sapa. The northwest of Vietnam is a captivating blend of dramatic landscapes and colorful hill tribes. Sapa is set in a spectacularly beautiful valley close to the border with China. Its breathtaking mountain scenery is some of the best in Asia. Ethnic minorities from many of the surrounding villages don their most colorful costumes and head for the famous Saturday market and hiking and trekking opportunities are in abundance.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Hanoi - Lao Cai (Friday)
At 21:00 Pick up by taxi at your hotel and residence in Hanoi and transfer to the Hanoi train station to board night train (22:00) to Lao Cai. Stay overnight on the train.
Meals: N/A

Day 2: Lao Cai - Sapa (Saturday)
Arrive in the early morning at Lao Cai Station, near the Chinese border, and transfer to our private car for a scenic drive to the hill station of Sapa. Enjoy the spectacular views of rice-terraced mountains and Black H’mong and Red Dao hill tribe people dressed in their colorful wares walking along the roadside. After checking into the hotel and breakfast, begin a walking tour through the market, where hill tribe people from villages afar converge here on Saturday, and continue towards Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H'mong hill tribe. Back to the town for a late lunch at a local restaurant After lunch hang around the town to interact with the Dzao, H’mong and Dzay hill tribe people. Balance of the day is free at leisure.
Meals : Breakfast

Day 3: Sapa - Bac Ha Market - Hanoi (Sunday)
Waking up early morning at 06:30. Drive to Bac Ha. This Sunday market also attracts a wide variety of ethnic minority groups including the Variegated H’mong, Dao, Phu La, La Chi, Tay who still retain their age old cultural traditions and are recognizably distinct from each other by their dress. The experience of this congregation is unique. After touring around the market, the car will take you to Ban Pho villages where inhabited of Flower H’mong people. Driver back to Lao Cai town to board Victoria Express back to Hanoi. Overnight on the train.
Meals : Breakfast

Upon arrival in Hanoi at about 05:30 AM on Monday, you will arrange transportation by your selves back to your hotel.

What to bring:

Sun Block
Wide brim hat
Camera + Film
Comfortable shoes
Rain gear
Warm clothes
Insect Repellent
Original Passport

Inclusions :

Accommodation (double/twin sharing)
Private pick up and transfer (A/C van)
English/French speaking local tour guide
Meals specified in tour program
Return train tickets (Hanoi - Sapa - Hanoi)
Sightseeing tours per program
All entrance, permission and visiting fees

Exclusions :

Meals which do not specify in the program
Personal travel insurance
All personal expenses
All gratuities and tips to driver and tour guide

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