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Sapa Hilltribes Pre-Trip Extension
Encounter Vietnam’s Tribal Peoples and Explore Lively Markets
Trip Details at-a-Glance
| Cost From: | $990 |
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| Length: | 4 days |
| Arrive: | Hanoi, Vietnam |
| Depart: | Hanoi, Vietnam |
| Activity: | Hiking / Trekking, Cultural Adventures |
| Trip Level: |
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Our Trips using this Extension
Vietnam and Cambodia Private Journey
Day 1
Hanoi / Lao Cai
From Hanoi, transfer to the station for the evening train to Lao Cai, with an overnight in air-conditioned sleeper compartments with a shared bathroom. The total rail journey is about 10 hours.
Day 2
Lao Cai / Market / Sapa
Arrive in Lao Cai in the early morning and transfer to a local hotel for breakfast and a chance to freshen up. Afterwards, drive via Sapa to the weekly tribal market to see the Black Hmong, Flower Hmong, and Tay tribes in traditional dress. After your visit, take a boat ride to Na Nen village, where members of the Flower Hmong minority reside, then hike along the river to Trung Do village, where the Tay people live in houses built on stilts. On a riverboat ride, you can experience the magnificent sight of the beautiful mountains and bustling life along the riverbank. Continue to Sapa, a former French hill station set at a cool 5,000 feet and a center for Vietnam’s tribal peoples.
Day 3
Sapa / Overnight Train to Hanoi
From Sapa, hike down terraced rice fields (or drive) to Lao Chai. Along the way, enjoy views of the valley and the surrounding mountains, and meet people from many ethnic groups, including the friendly Hmong, Zay, and Red Dao. Continue to a Black Hmong village, followed by a visit to Ta Van village, where the Zay hilltribes live. After a picnic lunch, take a scenic hike through bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai hilltribe village, where the Red Dao live. Please note that this itinerary is flexible and those who don’t wish to hike will be transferred between villages by vehicle. Transfer back to Sapa and on to the hotel near the train station to freshen up before taking the overnight train back to Hanoi.
Day 4
Arrive Hanoi / Begin Day 1 of the Vietnam and Cambodia Private Journey
Arrive at the Hanoi Train Station in the early morning, transfer to hotel where early check-in has been arranged, and begin Day 1 of the Vietnam and Cambodia Private Journey.
Extension Costs
Prices valid through October 31, 2012
4-star Option
$990 per person, double occupancySingle supplement: $295 (Note: Single train cabins are not available)
5-star Option
$1250 per person, double occupancySingle supplement: $395 (Note: Single train cabins are not available)
All costs subject to change
Victoria Express or King Express Train
Day 1 (1 night),
Day 3 (1 night),
Hanoi to Lao Cai, Vietnam
These evening trains from Hanoi to Lao Cai relive the charm of colonial-style travel. Both trains are basic, but the 4-star option offers superior ...
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Victoria Sapa Hotel
Day 2 (1 night), Sapa, Vietnam
The Victoria Sapa Hotel is built in the style of a traditional mountain chalet with a welcoming stone fireplace, perfect for the occasional chilly ...
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Sunway Hotel (Day Room)
Day 4, Hanoi, Vietnam
The Sunway Hotel is located on a quiet residential street, a bit removed from the city center but still within walking distance of the prime ...
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Hotel Sofitel Metropole (Day Room)
Day 4, Hanoi, Vietnam
The Hotel Sofitel Metropole is a French colonial-style hotel built at the turn of the century by two private French investors. It’s considered ...
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Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.