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Unique trail runs of 10km, 21km, 42km or 70km in a spectacular mountain region of north Vietnam. Welcome to the mountains of Vietnam to thousands of yellow rice fields, water buffaloes and colorful ethnic minority groups. The small dirt roads and narrow trails will take you through the majestic mountains and valleys that are only used by locals. Each route will encompass challenging climbs, exhilarating descents and a true glimpse of local life through the rice fields and ethnic minority villages. In general The trails – with cumulative positive vertical meters ranging from around 1000m (21km) to round 3000 meters (70km) – will be on a marked route, tagged at crucial navigational points. Water and fruit will be available at aid stations every 10-15km. Runners doing the marathon or the ultra-distance must bring their own additional energy bars, gel or personal food and other important mandatory equipment (see equipment). Given the altitude and general hard conditions this cannot be your first Full or Ultra Marathon. Very strong sun or heavy rain is always a possibility in the mountains. Any participation in this unique event is completely at your own risk and you will be required to sign a waiver in order to participate. After the race we will enjoy the very special social life of mountain runners and a good meal around a big bonfire where we can share our running experiences, the mountains and the twinkling stars above. Bring your family, your friends or join this unique event on your own. You don’t have to be a fast runner, but you better be tough and looking for a unique adventure of hiking or running. Organizer: Topas Ecolodge Date: 18-22nd of September 2014. (Race day 20th of September) This run is arranged by Topas Travel, Topas Ecolodge and The Danish Embassy in Vietnam. The run is a social event, planned and organized by runners for runners, nature lovers and people who want an extraordinary, remote and unique experience. The event is a result of a long lasting relation between Topas Ecolodge and the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam. The ecolodge is remote located in the Sapa mountains and was partly funded by Danish development assistance as a developing project and a showcase for sustainable green tourism in the early 2000. Source: Travel Sapa- travel agency in Sapa Town- Lao Cai,...
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Sapa Travel is pleased to inform you that we have received request of the Vietnam Railway company for the Victoria train’s annual maintenance project in 2014. Due to the schedule, kindly note that from 02 May 2014 to 20 May 2014, the Sapa Victoria Express train will be running with sleeping carriage only and without the dinning carriage. With regards to your booking onboard Victoria Express Train below, Sapa Travel wishes to have your awareness about the changes. By the way, the train ticket prices will be adjusted as running without dining...
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Sapa Travel is pleased to inform that we will close for Liberation Day & International Labour Day Holidays from Wednesday, 30 April 2014 to Thursday, 1 May 2014 and will re-open on Friday, 2 May 2014 Should you have any queries, please contact our Relationship Manger or Customer Services Manager. We wish you and your family happy holidays Sapa Travel http://www.travelsapa.com
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From April 29th, 2014 to May 4th, 2014 is a Sapa Tourism week set aside to celebrate everything about the traditional culture of ethnic minority groups from the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, Vietnam A wide array of festivities, including traditional music and dance performances and folk games of ethnic minority groups, are set to get underway at the Ham Rong mountain eco-tourism site. Other events dotting the hamlets, villages and small towns in the region, include numerous cultural festivals of the H’Mong, Dzao and Giay ethnic minority peoples, a bonsai exhibition, and a trade fair introducing novelty items produced by local residents in the region. The Lao Cai provincial People’s Committee has launched a tourism e-portal translated into the Vietnamese, English and Chinese languages to attract more international visitors.Bird Market in Muong Khuong Trinh Xuan Truong, Chairman of Sapa District People’s Committee, said preparatory work for the week has been completed, adding that hotels and guesthouses have been fully booked. Truong stressed the need to ensure food hygiene and safety and increase the quality of tourism services to meet the increasing demand of both local and foreign tourists during the peak season. Last year, Lao Cai welcomed more than one million visitors, or over 20% higher than the yearly set target. The province is expected to receive 1.2 million arrivals as the Noi Bai-Lao Cai Highway is scheduled to open to traffic in June 2014. Source: Sapa Travel...
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Thanks for your supporting Sapa Travel and also Sapa Bamboo Hotel so far. The investors are starting the renovation of their hotel on 3rd May 2014. It is scheduled to last for 9 weeks. Sapa Travel apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause and will move all the reserved bookings to other similar hotels in the area. The Bamboo Sapa wil receive new bookings from 3d July 2014. So, we would like to welcome you again there. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. We look forward to having your reservation for this Bamboo Hotel after the renovation. Sapa Travel & Bamboo Hotel Sapa Related articles across the web Luxury tours to Sapa Budget Home Stay Tour Sapa tours from...
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The opening of Victoria Lounge of Victoria Express Train. Add: Floor 10, VID Tower, 115 Tran Hung Dao street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi Date: from 15 February 2014 Victoria Lounge allows you to escape the crowds and relax ion the tranquil environment where you will enjoy hot and cold drinks, snack, Wi-fi, weekday newspapers while the team will be bringing your luggage to your cabin. You will enjoy our lounges up to 2 hours before your outward journey. Reaching Sapa has never been more appealing. The convenience & comfort for our passengers on Victoria Express Train: facilities & services (with free snacks, drinks, entertainment such as magazines, newspapers). Guests can check in from the lounge to train and the ease of mind about their luggage. The change of venue for dropping off: 10th floor, 115 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi (opposite the Hanoi Railway Station). Related articles across the web Sapa Victoria Resort package Luxury tours to...
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