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| Sapa tour 2 days 3 nights |
Cao Son marketday ( 3nights/2days) (On Wednesday)
Hilltribe market, tea plantation, river cruise & cave
Hilltribe market, tea plantation, river cruise & cave
Cao
Son is the most stunning part of Lao Cai province. The wonder of Cao
Son is ever inspirational with mild weather, authentic culture of local
hill tribes.
Day 1 : Hanoi - Laocai
20 : 00 pm - Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Hanoi railway station for boarding the Express Train to Laocai. Overnight in an air-conditioned soft sleeper wooden cabin (4pax/cabin or 2pax/cabin on request).
20 : 00 pm - Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Hanoi railway station for boarding the Express Train to Laocai. Overnight in an air-conditioned soft sleeper wooden cabin (4pax/cabin or 2pax/cabin on request).
Day 2: Cao Son - Sapa ( B,L,D)
Arrive at Laocai railway station. Welcome by your local guide and driver. Enjoy a cozy breakfast at the restaurant. After few minutes resting, the driver will take you to Muong Khuong district, via tea plantation and forest of pine. You might encounter Giay tribe in their traditional dress in Ban Lau or Thanh Binh. Reaching Cao Son about 10.am, enjoy the excitement of this weekly market. The shining dress of colorful Hmong girls attracts you much as you fall down to a new world , a world of interest and fun. Picnic lunch is served after the visit to Ngai Phong Cho village – the habitat of Flower Hmong tribe.
Afternoon, you will be impressed by the magnificent landscapes of Chay river and lofty mountain ranges en route Cao Son – Coc Ly. Arriving Coc Ly, a boat trip is on offer to visit the awesome Fairy cave and charmingly- located village of Tay tribe. Finally, the car take you back to Lao Cai city then heading to Sapa to spend overnight.
Arrive at Laocai railway station. Welcome by your local guide and driver. Enjoy a cozy breakfast at the restaurant. After few minutes resting, the driver will take you to Muong Khuong district, via tea plantation and forest of pine. You might encounter Giay tribe in their traditional dress in Ban Lau or Thanh Binh. Reaching Cao Son about 10.am, enjoy the excitement of this weekly market. The shining dress of colorful Hmong girls attracts you much as you fall down to a new world , a world of interest and fun. Picnic lunch is served after the visit to Ngai Phong Cho village – the habitat of Flower Hmong tribe.
Afternoon, you will be impressed by the magnificent landscapes of Chay river and lofty mountain ranges en route Cao Son – Coc Ly. Arriving Coc Ly, a boat trip is on offer to visit the awesome Fairy cave and charmingly- located village of Tay tribe. Finally, the car take you back to Lao Cai city then heading to Sapa to spend overnight.
Day 3: Sapa retreat ( B,L,D)
Am: you are free to discover the enchanting of this colonial town by visiting the ancient church, the central market. Lunch is served in a the local restaurant.
Am: you are free to discover the enchanting of this colonial town by visiting the ancient church, the central market. Lunch is served in a the local restaurant.
Pm:
after check-out of the hotel, our guide will pick you up to lead you to
Cat Cat village to experience some strange customs of Black Hmong
tribe, you also have a nice time to enjoy the conversation with local
people there. Afterward, walking downhill to the waterfall, relax and
unwind then walking uphill to the hotel. Stay at leisure until the bus
come to take you back to Lao Cai train station. Dinner at the restaurant
before taking the night train returning to Hanoi. End your trip.
Hotel Grade
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Price in US$ per person
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1p
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2p
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3-4p
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5-7p
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8-10p
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Sgl Sup
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Standard 2***
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263
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175
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142
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129
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122
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12
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First class 3***
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274
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181
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148
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135
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128
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19
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Superior 4****
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324
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231
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198
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185
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178
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60
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Tour price includes :
- Pick ups, transfer & sightseeing as per program by A/c private Russian jeep or minibus
- Full meals as per the tour program (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- English/French-speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Boat trip on Chay river
- 1 night’s hotel accommodation based on Twin/double room share
- Train tickets: Hanoi - Laocai - Hanoi (soft sleeper with air-conditioning)
Tour price excludes :
- Travel Insurance
- Drinks & other meals not mentioned in the program
- Personal expense
Notes: Advised to take good walking shoes, raincoats, jackets, torch, insect repellent and sunscreen...