Y Linh Ho-Lao Chai-Ta Van – Hotel - Cat Cat-Sin Chai- Hotel - Bac Ha market-Ga
DAY 1: Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Sapa (B; L; D) ̣̣̣
6km of walking down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the
Black H’mong. A 2km-trekking down to Lao Chai village, through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people. Lunch at a local family, it gives you a worth chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily life styles and exclusive custom. Enjoy the landscapes…on the way. Get back to Sapa by Car.
- O/N at the hotel in Sapa
DAY 2: Cat Cat - Sin Chai (B; L; D) ̣̣̣
A walk down to the South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong. Relax at the
food of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during the colonial time in Vietnam. Enjoy picnic lunch by the side of the river, and then next 6 km to Sin Chai, the village located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, “the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. From here you can enjoy huge stunning landscapes before climbing up on the way a Car to return to Sapa.
- O/N at the hotel in Sapa
DAY 3: BAC HA MARKET ( ON SUNDAY ONLY) (B; L; D) ̣̣̣
Located at 110km from Sapa, Bac Ha mountain town is well-known by travelers with the most colorful market
of the hill tribes in the North of Vietnam. This every-Sunday-market attended by at least 8 ethnic groups and last from
9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. It is also chance for tourists to discover the H’mong King’s palace (old building built by the
French & Chinese).
In the afternoon, we go for a light trek to visit Ban Pho, the village is home to flower H’mong minority. We are invited to enter several local houses to have some green tea, corn wine, listen to the host talking about their family, talk to them… and then enjoy landscapes on a roundabout way to Bac Ha for get back to Lao Cai to catch the train or continue up to Sapa (two solutions for travelers).
- Bus to Lao cai Station
– All entrance tickets,Top Sapa Tour guide, Lunch in a top-notch restaurant.
– All entrance tickets, Sapa Tour guide, Lunch in a local Sapa restaurant.
– Tip and drinks.
– Other extra expenditures not mentioned.