Sapa is a former French hill station situated in the valleys near the Chinese border. Its high elevation of 1,600 meters creates its cool climate. This inspired the French to build villas there as a summer retreat. Today, Sapa still attracts visitors for its stunning scenery, comfortable climate, colorful markets, and a variety of ethnic hill tribes living in nearby villages. This is the perfect itinerary for those seeking a retreat but wishing to stay in the luxury of a hotel in Sapa Town rather than in a home stay

First night: 20h00  You are picked up and transferred to Hanoi Railway station for your overnight train journey from Vietnam`s capital city to the border town of Lao Cai.. (No meal included)
 

Day 1: Lao Cai - Sa Pa - Cat Cat - Sin Chai       (B, L, D)
Arrive in Laocai station at 6 am: You are picked up by our driver, then enjoy the bus ride uphill to Sa Pa takes a little over an hour, giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. We will have breakfast at hotel before we prepare to trek down the valley to visit  Cat Cat and Sin Chai villages of Black H`Mong tribe. We relax at the foot 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 trek 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 trekking  back to Sapa town. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore the town on your own. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Sa Pa - Lao Chai - Ta Van  (B, L, D)
After breakfast, you prepare for an easy trek of  12 km  to visit Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages of the H`mong minority. The trekking route offers some challenge as you balance on the rice terraces and a small trail on the steep mountainside. The vegetation is dense as the trail leads up to a peaceful village perched on the Hoang Lien mountainside. Head downhill and relax by a local stream for a picnic lunch. After lunch , we keep on hiking to Ta Van village of the Dzay  minority . Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: Free day to explore the town
This day we are free  to visit Sapa market with great shopping, stroll around for town exploration.
In the afternoon, we are picked up by bus and then a short trip back to Lao Cai for the night train back to Hanoi. We arrive in Hanoi at 5 am in the next morning. Tour ends.

Price: 

Note: You can prolong your stay in Sapa if you are interested.
Included: Return train tickets (Hanoi - Laocai); Bus transfer; English speaking guide; all meals as mentioned ( B = breakfast,L = Lunch, D = Dinner); Entrance fees; Twin sharing room;
Excluded: Beverage, Single room, Personal expenses, Tips for tour guide and drive...
 Necessary things: Sun cream, Insect repellent, hat, sunglasses and trekking boots.