Northern Adventure Tour
Sa Pa - 3 Days
Itinerary
Day 1 - Sapa
Transfer to Sa Pa
Excursion to Ta Phin with soft trek (Red Dzao village)
Visit the handicraft village of Ta Phin, inhabited by the Red Dzao people, known for their distinctive red headscarves.
Overnight in Sa Pa.
Day 2 - Local Village
Trekking around Sa Pa, Day 1 of 2
Depart Sa Pa in the mid-morning and begin trekking on small paths. Descend deep into a valley and up again through forested hills until reaching the villages of Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai. These villages are mainly Black Hmong, noted for their distinct culture, language and deep blue indigo clothing. After breaking for lunch, continue to the Dzay village of Tavan village of Giay minorities have adapted their traditions somewhat, many women still wear the traditional shirts of purple, blue or green. Dzay houses are generally wooden with clay floor. Enjoy the hospitality of a local Dzay family for dinner and accommodation. Total trekking distance for the day is 15 kilometers, over hilly terrain.
Overnight in Local Village.
Day 3 - Local Village
Trekking around Sa Pa, day 2 of 2
In the morning, hike up the mountain to the Red Dzao village of Giang Ta Chai, passing a cascading waterfall on the way. The Red Dzao continue to wear their traditional, colorfully embroidered clothing and red headscarves. Many of the women have shaved eyebrows, according to a local legend. Continue along the rice fields, crossing the Muong Hoa river and trek to the village of Supan to meet the jeep and transfer back to Sa Pa. Total trekking distance for the day is 10 kilometers, over hilly terrain.
Transfer to Lao Cai train station
Prices
| USD p.p | 2+ Pax | SGL S/C | Booking |
| Var A | 220 | 40 |  |
| Var B | 250 | 50 |  |
| Var C | 300 | 110 |  |
All prices are per person in USD, based on twin-sharing in double rooms in the default hotel for the listed category.
* Meal plan: ABF. ** Reduction for 3rd pax in triple room Var. A:$0; Var. B:$15; Var. C:$0. *** Child reduction (sharing bed of parents): under 2 years FOC; under 12 years -30%.
NOTE: The itinerary can slightly change according to the season, local conditions, climate, flight schedules and room availability.
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| Hotel | Var A | Var B | Var C | | Sapa | Bamboo Sapa ROH Royal View Hotel Superior | Chau Long ROH | Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa SUP room | | Local Village | Village Stay Run of House (No Extra Bed) | Village Stay Run of House (No Extra Bed) | Village Stay Run of House (No Extra Bed) |
We will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected category. Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the public holidays of Christmas and New Year - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking.
Included in the price(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner):
Accommodation and meals as described (please note that some hotels provide only CBF). All transfers within the journey, including pick-up at airport. All entrance fees. English, French or German speaking guides (other languages available upon request).
Not included in the price:
Visa fees. Airport taxes. Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, souvenirs.
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