Day 1: Hanoi – Lao Cai

You will take an overnight express train (soft sleeper berth) from Hanoi to Lao Cai province.

Day 2: Lao Cai – Sapa - Cat Cat Village – Sapa (B)

Upon arrival, you will be met the Railway station of Lao Cai town. We then drive 35km to the former hill station of Sapa. On the way enjoy panoramic views of mountains and valleys in the region. Check in the hotel in Sapa for breakfast and short break. In the afternoon, we take a short trek to Cat Cat valley, meeting H’mong minorities.
Overnight in hotel in Sapa
Trekking distance: 5km

Day 3: Sapa – Lao Chai - Ta Van - Sapa – Lao Cai (B/L)

After breakfast we drive 7km to Lao Chai, walking downhill to visit Black H’mong villages. Next we transfer further 12km & walk to Ta Van, inhabited by Dzay minority. Enjoy the picturesque scenery along the way and other diverse ethnic minorities. After lunch we return to Lao Cai town & take overnight train back to Hanoi.
Trekking distance: 10 km

Day 4: Arrive Hanoi

The train will arrive in Hanoi in early morning. The trip concludes.

(B): Breakfast
(L): Lunch
(D): Dinner

Hotels to be used:

Deluxe: Victoria Sapa Hotel
Superior: Chau Long Hotel (New wings)
Standard: Bamboo Hotel/Gold Sea Hotel or similar
Economy: Auberger Dang Trung Hotel or similar.

* All hotels are subject to availability