Sapa

Terraced fields in Sapa

Located in Vietnam's remote North West Mountains, Sapa is famous for both its fine, rugged scenery and also its rich cultural diversity. Sapa, at 1,600m above sea level, is an incredibly picturesque resort town that lies on the Hoang Lien Son mountain range near the Chinese border in northwestern Vietnam, known as "the Tonkinese Alps". Sapa and its surrounding region is host to many hill tribes, as well as rice terraces, lush vegetation and Fansipan (Phan Xi Phang), the highest peak in Vietnam at 3,143m. As a result of a recent surge in popularity Sapa has rapidly become a tourist hot-spot. 
Lao Cai weather
Sapa is known for its cool and fresh air all year long. 
The weather changes rapidly and it's common to experience three or four "seasons" at any given day. 
From April to October temperature range between 15 - 20 C. in the winder month it gets colder with temperatures averaging 5 - 15 C.A

TOUR SAPA - LAO CHAI - TA VAN - BAC HA

Duration: 3D2N
Start city: Ha Noi city
Route:Ha Noi - Sapa - Lao Cai - Ha Noi
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Pick up in the evening to railway station for a night train to Lao Cai.

Day 1: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van homestay with Zay minority: (B/L/D)
Upon arrival Sapa, we will have breakfast and start our adventure by trekking down to the south east of Sapa alongside Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H’Mong, then keep walking down to Lao Chai village and have lunch. After lunch, we will continue our trekking to Ta Van  of the Zay People where we spend our night at. Dinner with a local family, it’s a worthy chance for you to get to know the local houses full up their daily life styles and specific custom.

Day 2: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai Village (B/L)
After breakfast, we will continue to trek in Ta Van. Down hill to Giang Ta Chai village where Red Dao ethnic people live. Finish trekking at the main road where our coach will pick you up and drive you back to Sapa. Have lunch, free at own leisure.

Day 3: Sapa – Bac Ha – Ha Noi (B, L, D) (Sunday only)
Have breakfast, transfer to Bac Ha disitrict. Stop for visiting trading corners: horses, pigs, birds then continue to main parts of the market. You are to know how this unique market keeps its traditional way of trading through such many years.

After lunch, we will walk to Ban Pho village where the Flower H’mong exposes their interesting life, witnessing the impressive architecture, experience the special of corn wine. Back to the main road where our car is await for Lao Cai Town. Relax and having dinner. Taking overnight train back to Ha Noi. End of services.

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TOUR THE DREAMLIKES OF SAPA
Duration: Full Day
Destination: Hanoi – Lao Cai – Sapa

Departing early from Lao Cai or Sa Pa for about 130 km, you will enjoy beautiful scenery and visit Lung Khau Nhin and Muong Khuong markets. We then take a dirt road which leads up into the mountains through Pine Tree forests and villages that surround the tiny markets. Flower H’mong, Tu Di, Tay and Giay ethnic minorities come to trade local products such as food, agricultural supplies and fabric

After exploring these markets your car will take you to Cao Son – the most stunning part of Lao Cai province. Here you will visit the most secluded, peaceful villages and have the opportunity to observe traditional practices such as distilling wine from corn and making bacon. You will be offered a special corn cake when you drop by local houses. You will be transferred to Sa Pa or Lao Cai at your request.

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