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Vicki - United States
Night train to Lao Cai (4 berths shared cabin). Meals on your own account. Overnight on train.
Upon arrival in Lao Cai station, the driver and guide will meet up and drive you to Hoang Lien Son mountain.
Today you will explore the local markets.
Speaking about the mountainous markets is not only talking about selling and buying goods. More than that, these markets are the hub of the minorities’ lives, the place local people gather to entertain and seeking lovers!
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Back to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Take a transfer to get to Sapa in the afternoon, which is approximately 3 hours. Dinner on your own account. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, we will have a walk to Cat Cat village to visit the H'mong, the hydroelectric power station built by French people and silver waterfall. You can explore other areas and meet other minorities by walking down the valley below Sapa.
You will also see a beautiful river as we walk along the way to Y Linh Ho village. This is where the Black H’Mong people live. Take a break and enjoy your lunch here.
In the afternoon, you will have a great panoramic view of the whole Muong Hoa valley with lush green landscape and huge terraced rice-fields. Then visit Lao Chai village and Tavan Village of Giay community followed by the trekking trail.
Transfer back to Sapa. Dinner is on your own account. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Free at your leisure. You can do some shopping in the town, visit the hidden villages to learn more about the culture,... Send requests to get free tailor-made trip. All can be customized into a unique itinerary just for you!
In the afternoon, the bus is ready to take you back to Hanoi. Meals on your own.
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