Friday, September 13, 2013

Sapa & Bac Ha Sunday Hill Tribe Market 5D/4N

A longer version of our popular 2 days market trip, this 3 day trip is designed for those who want to explore deeper into the daily life of the hill tribes in this picturesque area. With adventure tour, you’ll have a chance to meet locals all along the way. In this remote area that sees few tourists, home stays play an important role in bringing some prosperity into villages that otherwise would not benefit, and the experiences, knowledge and friendships you take away can help educate others about the importance of responsible tourism. The Tay people of Trung Do are warm and friendly, and the surrounding hamlet and scenery are truly breathtaking. There is no doubt that the memories you take from here will last a lifetime!

Duration: 5 days/4 nights
Tour Code: MTC013
Price from: US $ Pax
Tour Valid: December 31th, 2014
Highlights

  • Day 1 - Friday Night - Hanoi to Lao Cai

    Place Transport: 
    Meals:
    8:30pm Pick up and depart from your hotel in Hanoi by private car/coach to the railway station and catch the 9.30Pm night train to Lao Cai, overnight on train (Basing in First Class Soft Sleeper 4 beds Wooden Cabin with Air-condition). Arrive in Lao Cai Train Station at around 5:00 or 5:30Am.

    Day 2 - Lao Cai - Bac Ha (B/L/D)

    Place Transport: 
    Meals:
    Upon arrive to Lao Cai, you will be welcomed by our staff then enjoy breakfast in a local restaurant. After that, drive 100km through the Bac Ha Mountains to Bac Ha Town. Visit the colorful Flower H’mong market perched high on the mountain side with an amazing view of the local valley sculpted with rice terraces and plum trees, then enjoy 12km on a Russian Jeep or trekking through dirt road along a high country plateau to Lung Sui and Seng Sui Flower H’mong villages. The last 12km is an easy down hill on tar road back to Bac Ha town. Check into your hotel and have lunch. After lunch, you’ll do an 8km loop around Bac Ha to visit locals and stopping in Ban Phovillage. Then, you’ll hit a single trail and dirt road winding through plum gardens and rice fields, past local homes and inhabitants of the villages surrounding Bac Ha. Dinner and overnight in your hotel in Bac Ha (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Mountain View Room)

    Day 3 - Bac Ha Colorful Sunday Market - Sapa (B/L/D)

    Place Transport: 
    Meals:
    This day starts with the famous Bac Ha market, where colorful hill tribes gather to buy and sell their wares or just hang around trading stories and drinking the fiery home made Corn Whiskey. After lunch at the hotel, you’ll check out and start riding 24km down the mountain road winding its way around the steep tiered rice terraces and plum orchards. The Jeep rides back to Sa Pa; it gives you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. Check in hotel in Sapa. Enjoy of your free time in Sapa Town and then return your hotel. It's time for taking a shower and relaxation before heading out for dinner. Stay overnight at the hotel in Sapa (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Mountain View Room)

    Day 4 - Sapa - Cat Cat Village - Night Train to Hanoi (B/L)

    Place Transport: 
    Meals:
    In the morning, start trekking (5hrs) down the valley along local trails and across rice paddies to visit Black H’Mong, Dzay and Red Dzao minority with picnic lunch along the way. Jeep rides back to Sa Pa. You’ll be able to shower free in the hotel before sitting down to dinner. Bus departs in Sa Pa at 4:30 pm and arrives in Lao Cai 6:00 pm. Night train back to Ha Noi. Trip ends at 5:00-5:30Am at Ha Noi station (Basing in First Class Soft Sleeper 4 beds Wooden Cabin with Air-condition)

    Day 5 - Hanoi Arrive

    Place Transport: 
    Meals:
    Arrive Hanoi Railway station 5:00-5:30am MinMax Travel's car pick you up and transfer to hotel. Tour End.

    The Tour Inclusion:

    • Accommodation in 3* Hotels as itinerary indicated basing in Double/Twin Private Room with A/C, private Bath.
    • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with drive in delta.
    • English or French speaking guide and local guide for trekking
    • Meals as mentioned: B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner.
    • Entrance fee to indicated sights seeing
    • Permit and porter for trekking.
    • Train tickets from: Hanoi -> Lao Ca and return: (First Class: in 4-soft berth wooden cabin with A.C)

    The Tour Exclusion:

    • Tips 
    • Drinking, other meals
    • Personal expenses...

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