Sapa, located at a height of 1,500 meters above sea level in the Far North of Vietnam, faces the hazy  blue peak of Fan Si pang (the roof of Indochina) is home to 6 ethnic minorities, each with its unique culture.  Sapa has a delightful, refreshing climate and its vaguely Alpine landscape strikes a nostalgic chord.  Beautiful Muong Hoa valley features terraced rice fields, fast-flowing streams and very friendly and hospitable people. Breathtaking Sapa provides a great adventure and will give you great memories  for many years in your lifetime. 

Departure with English/ French speaking guide

Friday Day 1: Hanoi- Sapa
You are free in Hanoi until 8.30 pm when our guide and driver will transfer you from your hotel to Hanoi railway station for the overnight train to Sapa. The luxury Victoria Express leaves Hanoi at 21.55pm.

Saturday Day 2: Sapa (B,L)
Our guide and driver is waiting for you at Lao cai railway station. Your train comes to Lao cai approximately at 6.00 am. Our guide and driver will accompany you to Sapa far from Lao cai 34km along the steep, terraced hillsides of the Hoang Lien son mountain range, the breathtaking view on the way is fantastic. You will have breakfast at Ta van restaurant at Victoria Sapa hotel then free at leisure to freshen up. Then at 10.00 am we take a walking tour around the town. Visit Stone Cathedral, built by the French and is over 100 years old. Another interesting place is Sapa market where local ethnic minorities walk over mountains and forest to exchange handmade products. Then walk down to Cat Cat village, directly below Sapa in the Muong Hoa Valley, home of H'mong people. This gives you a great chance to communicate with local ethnic minorities and understand their cultures and daily life. Have  great fun with these people, who are so open, friendly, and  honest.  Be on the look out for tubs of indigo dye, which used to dye the hemp cloth,  typically used for the H'mongs' clothing. Cat cat waterfall is just below the village, site of hhydroelectric station and now pleasant place to rest before tackling the homeward  journey. Overnight at Victoria  Sapa Resort.

Sunday Day 3: Sapa-Hanoi (B,L)
This morning, at 9.00 am we leave Sapa for Lao chai and Tavan village. One of the most enjoyable treks is to follow the main tracks from the Auberge South thru the Muong Hoa valley for 9 km to a wooden suspension bridge leading to Tavan village on the opposite side of the river. This is an absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet. Ta van actually consists of 2 villages: immediately across the bridge is Giay community while further uphill to the left is a Dao village. From here, we go west to reach Lao chai. Enjoy picnic lunch along the way.  In the afternoon our chauffeurs will take us back Sapa for the Victoria Express train journey back Hanoi, arriving  at 21.15pm. You  will  arrive in Hanoi at 5.30 am the following morning. On your own transfer to your hotel Hanoi.

Noted that Victoria does not run every Saturday

Remark:
P = Person
B= Breakfast , L = Lunch , D = Dinner
Sgl Sup = Single room supplement (if required)

Tour price includes:
- All transfer and transportation
- English Speaking Guide
- Sightseeing tickets
- Meals stated in the itinerary at local restaurant
- Round trip soft sleepers on Victoria Express.
- Service charge and government taxes
- Accommodation in twin share basis

Tour price exclude:
- Visa and visa fees
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Pre and post accommodations in Hanoi
- Personal travel insurance
- Beverage
- Meals not mentioned