Night 1 : We taxi pick up from your hotel in Hanoi anf transfer to Hanoi train station for the night to Lao Cai station.Overnight on  the train.

Day 1: Laocai Station – Sapa – Lao Chai- Tavan ( B, L, D )

AM: 7h30 arrive Lao Cai Pick up at Lao Cai Station then transfer to Sapa. Have breakfast in the hotel or restaurant (optional) before the trip starts. We walk along the main road for a while then take a small path up hill to get to Lao Chai village of the Black H’Mong tribe. The trek brings you through the upper mountain range of Sapa overlooking down to its valley. We guide will prepare lunch in a local house while you walk around the village to meet the tribe and visit their catholic church. After lunch continue to Tavan village to visit the Day tribe, which is supposed to be the most beautiful one in the area then you will stay first night at local house. Homestay at village.

 

Day 2: Tavan – Giangtachai- Ban Ho village ( B, L, D )

Have breakfast and check out before the trip starts. Trek down to Giang Ta Chai village to visit the Red Dzao tribes. Have a picnic lunch on the way then keep going along the buffalo trails to get to Ban Ho  where you will see the amazing scenery and beautiful waterfall. Stay overnight in a local family.

 

Day 3: Banho – Sapa Tour ( B, L, D )

Free on themorning at waterfall for swimming or walk around in the village then trekking up to the mountain. And the last 45 min. climbing up hill to get to the waiting point is really a challenge for you. You get back to Sapa by we jeep. Stay overnight in Sapa.

 

Day 4: Sapa Tour  – Lao cai - Hanoi ( B, L, D )

Free at leisure or walk around in the market to see the locals people purchasing in Sapa market. Check out. Private vehicle transfer back to Lao Cai railway staytion for night train back to Hanoi. Over night on train.

 

Day 5 : Hanoi

Arrive to Hanoi at 05:00. Turn back your hotel on your own. End of the tour.

We can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.