Sapa Long Trails

Trip Valid:	Until December 30th, 2011
Duration:	5Days/6Nights
Highlights:	Awesome scenery - Great trails - Colorful minority groups & Homestays in minority villages: Hanoi - Lao Cai - Sapa - Hanoi. A 5-day tour with 4-day trek and 4-night homestay.
Trip Code:	VSPT055
Guarantee:	Daily Departure!
Group Size:	Any Group Size
Price:	US$ 184.00 Pax
Extras:	To Be Advised!

Descriptions

This longer exploration in Sapa includes a trek through the hills and valleys of the Sapa region, discovering several different minorities along the way. You will experience overnight accommodation in the hospitable villages of Dzay and Tay ethnic minorities. The apparent hardships are worth it though as we walk through some of the most spectacular scenery that Vietnam has to offer and experience unique villages culture.

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Night 1: Night train to Lao Cai

Transfer from your hotel to Hanoi Railway Station for the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight in AC soft sleeper cabin.

Summary:
Transfer hotel – railway station: 15 mins
Accommodation: Soft sleeper in AC cabin

Day 1: Sapa – Y linh Ho Village – Lao Chai Village – Ta Van Village

Arrive in Lao Cai around 6am. Take 1-hr bus ride uphill to Sapa. The ride gives you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. Upon arrival in Sapa Town we will have breakfast in a local restaurant before jumping into our great trek down to Muong Hoa valley. Repacking and leave what we do not need at ATA office we then start our trek start at 10.30. Picnic lunch on the way. Around 4.30 pm we reach Ta Van, a village of Tay ethnic minority. We stay overnight and have dinner with a local family.

Summary:
Transfer Lao Cai - Sapa:   1 hr
Trekking:     15 km – Moderate grade
Meals:     Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:   Home stay

Day 2: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Seo Trung Ho

After the breakfast at the home stay we head to the Red Dao ethnic minority at Giang Ta Chai. Picnic lunch on the way. Continue trekking along local trails to go to Seo Trung Ho, another village of Red Zao ethnic minority. We will spend the second night here with a local family.

Summary:
Trekking:   20 km – Moderate grade
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home stay

Day 3: Seo Trung Ho – Nam Toong – Thanh Phu

Breakfast at the home stay. Today we trek on small paths and cross the Muong Hoa River to reach village Tay ethnic minority in Thanh Phu. Picnic lunch in Nam Toong Village. We stay overnight in a wooden Tay stilt house.

Summary:
Trekking:   20 km – Moderate grade
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home stay

Day 4: Thanh Phu – Nam Sai – Nam Ken – Ban Ho

After breakfast we trek to Nam Sai, another village of Tay Ethnic minority and then we trek up to village of Xa Pho ethnic minority, the smallest minority group in Sapa. We reach Ban Ho in the afternoon. Overnight in Ban Ho, a village Tay ethnic minority. We spend the third night here.

Summary:
Trekking:   20 km – Moderate grade
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home stay

Day 5: Ban Ho – Sapa

After breakfast we trek up to Ban Den, where we meet our bus and take a beautiful drive back to Sapa. Upon arrive in Sapa we take shower and spend the rest of the day exploring Sapa town. 5.30 pm we will be transferred to Lao Cai for the night train back to Hanoi.

Summary:
Transfer Sapa – railway station: 1-hr
Accommodation: Soft sleeper in AC cabin

Day 6: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip completes

Arrive in Hanoi around 5 am. Trip completes

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All Inclusive Tour Cost:


Daily Departure!	Price Per Person (in U.S Dollar)	Book Now
Rates are Valid Until December 30th, 2011
01 Person	326.00	[ Book Now ]
02 Persons	239.00	[ Book Now ]
03 – 04 Persons	223.00	[ Book Now ]
05 – 06 Persons	202.00	[ Book Now ]
07 – 08 Persons	184.00	[ Book Now ]
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Note: Rates are valid until December 30th, 2011 by MinMax Travel Co., Ltd. All rates are quoted per person in U.S Dollars. Rates are net and inclusive of service charges and 10% VAT.

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Tour Prices Inclusive:

* Round trip AC sleeper cabin on first class train
* Transfer two ways Lao Cai - Sapa
* Transfer one way in Hanoi
* Jeep transfer Ban Ho Village to Sapa
* English or French speaking guide
* Meals as indicated in the itinerary
* First-aid kit
* Home stay permission
* Water & Snacks
* Entrance fees & sightseeing fees

Tour Prices Exclusive:

* Travel insurance
* Visa
* Tips
* Personal expenses

Note: The price is subject to change according to each period of time. Please contact our travel consultants expert for the best price

WHAT TO BRING:

* Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, Insect, Repellentand Original Passport...

HOW TO START:

* MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

* If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Vietnam Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival)