Randonnee Vietnam

1^st night: Hanoi – Night train to Lao Cai
In the evening, pick up at your hotel/residence and transfer to Hanoi railway station. Here we catch the night train to Lao Cai for night train up to Lao Cai. Train departs at 21h15
Overnight on the train

Day 01: Lao Cai – Sapa – Ta Van village (B,L,D)
Arrive Sapa early in the morning, pick up and transfer up to Sapa. After a shower and breakfast at the hotel in Sapa, we leave Sa Pa at 09am. The trekking begins from Sapa to the Lao Chai village (Black H’mong people) and the Zay village - Ta Van – where we ascend the mountain and cross a pass in the altitude of 1.700m. From here we have a magnificent view to the minority villages and terraced rice fields beneath us. The walk is about 12 km along the track that the Vietnamese used for fleeing, when the Chinese invaded Sa Pa in 1979.
Overnight at a local home of Ta Van village

Day 02: Ta Van – Ta Trung Ho (B,L,D)
After breakfast we start the adventure of the day. The trekking is beautiful and easy seasoned by the crossing of two rivers by both a primitive aerial ropeway and an old suspension bridge. We plan to spend the night in Ta Trung Ho, which is inhabited by the Red Dao minority.
Dinner and over night in the village in Ta Trung Ho

Day 03: Ta Trung Ho – Nam Sai (B,L,D)
We are now at the fringe of the rain forest by the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. With 3.143 m the highest mountain in Vietnam - Fansipan - is located in this mountain range. Crossing a mountain pass in the altitude of 1180 m. we descend to Nam Sai. Nam Sai is inhabited by the Xa Pho Hill tribe, which is one of the smallest minorities in Vietnam.
We expect to stay overnight in a local house in Nam Sai

Day 04: Nam Sai – Sin Chai (B,L,D)
We trek further through the valley and pass Thanh Phu village, where we stay for lunch. After a minor ascend we arrive to the Red Dao village - Sin Chai. We enjoy our dinner in a private Red Dao house and spend the night in bamboo huts in the village. Diner at local house
Overnight in Sin Chai village

Day 05: Sin Chai – Thanh Phu – Sapa (B,L,D)
We leave our huts in Sin Chai behind and walk by the track around the mountain to Thanh Phu. We cross the river and trek by the river bank to Ban Ho village - inhabited by the Tay minority. It is possible to enjoy a refreshing swim in river while our cooks are preparing our lunch. We leave Ban Ho after lunch and ascend to Su Pan, where the vehicle is awaiting us. The car will drive us back to Sa Pa. We arrive in Sa Pa in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Sapa

Day 06: Sapa – colorful market – Lao Cai – Night train to Hanoi (B,L,D)
This morning, transfer to Cao Son market (Wednesday morning market) or Lung Khau Nhin market (Thursday morning market) or Can Cau market (Saturday morning market) or Muong Khuong market (Sunday morning market) by car, arriving in time to enjoy the very colorful H’mong market in Northern Vietnam. This weekly outdoor gathering isn’t just a chance to buy and sell goods; it’s also the social highlight of the week for ethnic groups from all over the area. After the market, transfer by car to Lao Cai Station for overnight train back to Hanoi.
Overnight on train

Day 07: Hanoi Arrival
Arrive Hanoi early morning; pick up at Hanoi Station and transfer to your hotel.
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Hotels during this trip (Click on the hotels for more details)

Note:
•     The tariff may differentiate according to number of participants and the high or low seasons in Vietnam. Please contact our Sales Staff for the price of this trip
•     The hotel list above is just only for reference, we will propose you the suitable one upon the availability and/or your wishes

Services includes:
•     Accommodation in hotels with daily breakfast
•     Transfer and transportation with private vehicle. Click here to have more information
•     Sleeping bags, mosquito-nets, sheets and pillows
•     Mineral water during the trek
•     English speaking Guide
•     Sightseeing and entrance fees
•     Meals as indicated (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Diner)
•     Train tickets (Hanoi - Lao Cai // Lao Cai - Hanoi): cabin with 04 soft sleepers, air-con (shared cabin). Click here to have more information

Services excludes:
•    Meals and drink not mentioned
•    Tip and personal expenses
•    Travel Insurance
•    All the others not mentioned in the program.