Take the overnight train to Lao Cat, sleeping in comfortably appointed carriages customised for guests of the Victoria Sapa Hotel. (Overnight on Train)
Day 2 ( Sat) : Lao Cai – Can Cau Saturday Market - Sapa
Arrive in Lao Cai in early morning. After breakfast, drive to the Can Cau Saturday market. Spend the morning wandering through the exotic colours and sights of the ethnic-minority market. On the way back to Sapa, stop to visit the palace of an ancient H'Mong king. (Overnight at Victoria Sapa Hotel)
Day 3 ( Sun ) : Lao Cai – Ta Van
Drive to Lao Chai, staging point for the day's hike. Begin the trek by descending into the rice-terraced valley. Walk though isolated villages, rice fields, and isolated thatched roof homes where H'Mong peoples live. See the H'Mong at work and at plav in their distinctive dark blue dress. Continue hiking to the village of Ta Van, the only village in Vietnam inhabited by the Zay tribe. After lunch, return to Sapa via an elevated trail with scenic views. (L) (Overnight at Victoria Sapa Hotel)
Day 4 ( Mon ) : Sapa – Ta Phin
Drive to the town of Ta Phin to meet Black H'Mong, Zay and Red Dao minority peoples. Spend the afternoon walking atop an elevated ridge of Ham Rong and enjoying the views of Sapa below. The rest of the day is free for rest or to explore Sapa. (Overnight at Victoria Sapa Hotel)
Day 5 ( Tue ) : Lao Cai Ha Noi By Victoria Train
Drive to Lao Cai for the day train back to Hanoi. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. End of services
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Take the overnight train to Lao Cat, sleeping in comfortably appointed carriages customised for guests of the Victoria Sapa Hotel. (Overnight on Train)
Arrive in Lao Cai in early morning. After breakfast, drive to the Can Cau Saturday market. Spend the morning wandering through the exotic colours and sights of the ethnic-minority market. On the way back to Sapa, stop to visit the palace of an ancient H'Mong king. (Overnight at Victoria Sapa Hotel).jpg)
Drive to Lao Chai, staging point for the day's hike. Begin the trek by descending into the rice-terraced valley. Walk though isolated villages, rice fields, and isolated thatched roof homes where H'Mong peoples live. See the H'Mong at work and at plav in their distinctive dark blue dress. Continue hiking to the village of Ta Van, the only village in Vietnam inhabited by the Zay tribe. After lunch, return to Sapa via an elevated trail with scenic views. (L) (Overnight at Victoria Sapa Hotel)
Drive to the town of Ta Phin to meet Black H'Mong, Zay and Red Dao minority peoples. Spend the afternoon walking atop an elevated ridge of Ham Rong and enjoying the views of Sapa below. The rest of the day is free for rest or to explore Sapa. (Overnight at Victoria Sapa Hotel)
