Overview
This tour is designed for travelers who want to experience 1 night at basic home stay in hill tribe village, go a long trek to the most popular travel sites in Sapa and of course, much lower than going by night train even lower than other tours organized Best Vietnam Tours while they are offered friendly services
Itinerary
6.30 – 7.00: Depart from Hanoi Old Quarter and board the bus to Sapa Town.
9.30: Take a comfort break along the highway to Lao Cai city.
11.00: Another comfort break at Lao Cai city before reaching Sapa.
13.00: Arrive in Sapa Town and witness the vibrant traditional costumes of H'Mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people. Wait for approximately 30 minutes at the bus station for the tour guide and driver to pick you up and transfer you to the hotel.
Enjoy a welcome drink and receive an itinerary briefing.
Indulge in a delicious lunch featuring local Vietnamese dishes.
14.15: Take a short drive to Y Linh Ho and embark on a trek through rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai. Marvel at the breathtaking landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. Continue the trek to Ta Van village, home to the Giay Ethnic People, arriving in the late afternoon. The trek covers a distance of approximately 9 kilometers and lasts for about 3.5 hours.
17.45: Check-in at the homestay and get acquainted with the Dzay People's family. Enjoy the serene mountain life during sunset. Optionally, participate in cooking local dishes with the family and savor dinner in a peaceful setting. In the evening, you can visit a nearby local bar with music and socialize with other tourists.
Overnight stay at the Bungalow.
7.00: Optional cooking class to learn how to prepare Vietnamese dishes such as Pho (Phở), Nem Cuốn, etc., for an additional cost of 7 USD per person.
8.00: Enjoy breakfast prepared by the family and embark on another exciting day of trekking.
8.45: Continue walking through the rice paddies, capturing stunning photos of the surrounding landscapes. Trek through the bamboo forest and pause to admire the panoramic view of Giang Ta Chai village, the home of the red Dzao People. The trek covers a distance of approximately 4 kilometers and lasts for about 2 hours.
11.00: Cross the Giang Ta Chai Bridge and return to the main road, where the bus will pick you up and take you back to Sapa Town.
12.00 - 12.30: Check out of the hotel and freshen up with a shower.
12.30 - 13.30: Enjoy lunch.
13.30 - 14.45: Relax and have leisure time on your own.
14.45 - 15.00: Gather with all group members at the hotel to prepare for the return journey to Hanoi.
16.00: Depart from Sapa and travel back to Hanoi, with two comfort breaks along the way.
22.00: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip concludes.
Please note that this revised itinerary aims to provide a clearer and more concise description of the activities and timings involved in the Hanoi-Sapa tour.
Includes/Excludes
Trip includes
- Modern air – conditioning bus with comfortable seats from Hanoi – Sapa and return
- 2 bottles of water /2 ways/person on bus Ha Noi - Sapa - Ha Noi
- Modern bus in Sapa with experienced drivers
- English speaking tour leader escorted during the bus trip Hanoi – Sapa - Hanoi, local guide escorted in Sapa
- Meals as 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast with local dishes
- Bungalow
- Insurance during the time using the bus
Trip excludes
- Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, personal expenses
- Others not clearly mentioned above
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
