SAPA WONDER START FROM HANOI 03 DAYS 03NIGHTS
SAPA At an elevation of 1,500 meters, about 380km from Hanoi, Sapa is Vietnam’s most picturesque hill station and is well off the beaten tourist track. The French founded the village on the slope of the Hoang Lien Son Mountain in 1903 and used it as a cool gateway. From the town center, visitors can see cloud-capped peaks, crystal clear streams and steep terraced vegetable gardens. There are a number of nice hill tribe villages and local fairs to visit
DAY 1: OVERNIGHT TRAIN TO LAO CAI - SAPA (-/-/Dinner)
Pick up at Lao Cai station, transfer to Sapa which is only 38 km from Lao Cai.
Breakfast at local restaurant, follow by tour road down to the valley by steps for
about 5 km. While walking to the H’mong villagers working on the paddy fields
and their animals, such as: chicken, water buffaloes and pot – bellied pigs. You
can also see the old hydro-electric power station which was built by the French
time in the early 20th century, and a beautiful waterfall that is a good place for
resting and then we keep walking to Sin Chai village where the black H’mong
people we can see their weaving and dyeing cloth and lifestyle. Back to Sapa.
Sa Pa Stone Church is located in the centre of Sa Pa Town and considered as the
most intact ancient French architectural work in Sa Pa. Sapa stone church built in
the cross shape simulation Gothic Roman architecture, shown in the roof, bell
tower, arches... with pyramidal shape and windows with colored glass.
DAY 2: SAPA - FANXIFAN - HEAVEN GATE (Breakfast/-/-)
Fansipan mountain which is highest in Indochina & considered as “Rooftop of
Indochina”. You’ll be greeted by a field of sunflowers at the Sun World Fansipan
Legend Yard. Mt Fansipan - Ascend this highest peak in Vietnam via cable car
and tram ride with a breath-taking experience awaiting at the top of the
mountain. Serene gardens, pagodas, Bronze Buddha, Goddess of Mercy and jaw
dropping views of swirling clouds and forested slopes from the top of Fansipan
make this adventure a must when visiting Sapa.
Sapa Heaven’s Gate is a popular destination in Sapa. The arch is so named
because it is the highest point of the road Sapa. This is an ideal landscape where
visitors can admire the unspoiled beauty of the northwestern mountains along
with the spectacular and magnificent natural scenery of Hoang Lien Mountain
Range.
DAY 3: SAPA – LAO CHAI - TA VAN VILLAGES - HANOI (Breakfast/Lunch/-)
Breakfast in hotel, embark on a lovely trek that will take along buffalo paths and
trails and through several hill tribe villages Lao Chai and Ta Van, home to Black
H’mong and dzay people. This is an absolutely spectacular walk through stunning
scenery inhabited by some of the valley floor you can really appreciate the
wonderful scenery surrounding you. The walls of the valley are covered with
multi-layered rice terraced fields.
It‘s time to say “Good bye Sa Pa!” and drive back to Hanoi. Along the way, once
again you have a chance to enjoy the magical beauty of northwest mountains
Including: 02 nights hotel accommodation as listed below or similar, breakfasts, lunches and dinners mentioned in program, entrance fees as stated in the tour program, government permit to remote ethnic zone, experienced local English or French speaking guide, Overnight train with soft sleeper A/C from Hanoi – Sapa and car Sapa – Hanoi, Gov’t tax and service charge, Bottled water is available
Excluding: Visa, air ticket, any meals, drinks other than specified, tip and personal expenses. Travel Insurance in all kinds, Peak tourist season or special event rates
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