Posted in 1 day, Sapa Excursions, Trekking |
Tour name: Bac Ha market (On Sunday) Duration: 1 day Start: Sapa Town End: Sapa Town Highlight: Bac Ha Market – H’mong King s house – Ban Pho village Detailed itinerary: This is a big market filled with many different hill-tribe peoples. It is the most colorful market in North Vietnam. At the market, you have chance to enjoy Bac Ha people simple but unique kinds of food with special wines made from rice, cassavas, corn and different sorts of fruits such as plumps, apples, peaches… talking to the minorities through the guide s interpretation. What is more, after visiting the market, you are continuing to visit the H’mong King s house (King Hoang A Tuong) built by the French colonists and the Chinese in 1920. Return the town for lunch (by van). In the afternoon, spend time walking to another village (Ban Pho village) Bac Ha market is well-known for its naturally sub-tropical scenery. Tam Hoa plums are really a local specialty: sweet and fresh. This seems to be created by its own land, people and nature. Average temperature here is 19°C and it’s not so cold as in Sa Pa. Bac Ha is specifically identified by each mount, each house and naturally-made carpet of white plum-flowers in spring. There are 14 ethnic minorities and the H’Mong ethnics count for 47% then the Dao, Tay, Nung, Phu La… Mountaineers take care of their horses as their properties, means of transport and close friends. Besides plums, Bac Ha is reputed for its alcohol (made of maize). Maize is grown on high mountains, its low in productivity but high in nutrition. To make alcohol, it’s fermented with Hong My seed (the local only plant). Bac Ha alcohol is well-known due to its source of water. So it’s surely believed never to have faulted one in Bac Ha market. Visitors can see the locals selling their own alcohol without feelings to be cheated. Brocades are for sales in the market or in shops or by street-vendors. There are hand-made or manufactured products. It takes a village-girl even half a month to make a brocade of 20cm long. Their skirts or costumes cost them long time to make. Their dresses express their patience, skills. Visitors can see the girls making brocades right in the market. Traditional values and identities are well-maintained in the market. Such markets as Bac Ha, Coc Ly have really become rendezvous for visitors at home and abroad. There is almost no bargaining or competition here. Sales girls look quite naive, sincere. They go to the market mainly to meet people and exchange funs. Especially, there is a horse market in town-centre, each market-day there are almost 100 – 200 horses for sales or exchange. H’Mong or Tay or Dao ethnics’ minority girls and boys, with their best dresses on, go to the market to relax and meet their...
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Posted in 4 days, Hanoi Sapa Routes, Trekking |
Mount Fansipan is located on the Hoang Lien Mountain Range, some kilometters from Sapa town. Fansipan peak, at 3,143 metter above sea level, is dubbed ”the roof of Indochina”. Climbing Fansipan is an ideal way of exploring the beautiful nature and challenging yourselves. This package is well organized to offer you the best way for conquering the mount. Tour name: Conquering Mount Fansipan Duration: 5 nights 4 days Start: Hanoi End: Hanoi Short Itinerary: Night 1: Take night train from Hanoi Train Stataion to Lao Cai Day 1-3: Conquering the Fansipan summit. Start climbing from Sin Chai village inhabited by the Back H’Mong minority group. The hilly trails are through dense tropical forests of big woods, canes and bamboo trees. Spend nights in tents: first camp base at 2300m ASL and the second one at 2900m ASL. The trek offers opportunities to observe wildlife, see diversified flora and fauna and enjoy the bird-eye views over the picturesque Sapa valley. The active trek, with 6-7 hours walking per day, requires some effort, endurance and plenty of high spirit. In day 4’s afternoon, the trek finishes at Tram Ton, the gate of Hoang Lien National Park, where you have a transfer to hotel in Sapa town. Day 4: Day at leisure in Sapa. Late afternoon take night train back to Hanoi from Lao Cai Station. Day 5: Arrive back in Hanoi INCLUDES: English Speaking Guide during excursions Porter(s) and other necessary equipment for trekking All indicated transportation Accommodation based on twin sharing room for 1 night Tent based on twin sharing for overnight stay during trekking time All indicated meals (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner) Return train ticket (soft sleeper in 4-berth AC cabin) Entrance fees EXCLUDES: Insurance Pre and post trip accommodation Private expenses Drinks and Beverage All other services not mentioned as...
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Posted in 1 day, Biking, Sapa Excursions |
Sapa Biking Tour to Binh Lu Duration: 1 day Activity: Biking INTRODUCTION What better and more exciting way to get off the beaten path and experience the incredible scenery and diverse culture that Viet Nam has to offer than on one of our modern mountain bikes? Together with our experienced guides you’ll ride through breathtaking mountain passes, visit markets in remote hill tribe villages, and interact with the locals as they indulge their curiosity in you and your cool bike. HIGHLIGHTS Silver Waterfall – Heavens Gate – Black Hmong village – Binh Lu – Coin Dzao minority people biking to Binh Lu word file biking to Binh Lu pdf file ITINERARY Meals: lunch | Accommodation: N/A The trip starts from Sapa going uphill to the Silver Waterfall by a jeep. After the waterfall you will cycle up to Heavens Gate, the highest mountain pass in Vietnam. From here you can enjoy the stunning scenery across the valley. You will then travel by bicycle down to the Black Hmong village .If the weather is good you can enjoy a swim in the river, while your guide prepares lunch. This is a good time to take a walk around the nearby village and see how the locals live. After lunch, you will descend to Binh Lu. Upon arrival in Binh Lu you can visit the village inhabited by the Coin Dzao minority people. After a long day of activity and sightseeing you can now enjoy the trip home by jeep! End trips in Sapa Town or extend to others. This excursion is operated by our First Choice Travel in Sapa. It is guided by Sapa Travel INCLUDES – English or French speaking guide – Good mountain bikes (European standard) – Picnic Lunch – Jeep EXCLUDES – Drinks – Insurance – Personal expenses –...
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Posted in 1 day, Biking, Sapa Excursions |
Sapa Biking Tours Duration: 1 day Start: from Sapa End: in Sapa INTRODUCTION What better and more exciting way to get off the beaten path and experience the incredible scenery and diverse culture that Vietnam has to offer than on one of our modern mountain bikes? Together with our experienced guides you’ll ride through breathtaking mountain passes, visit markets in remote hill tribe villages, and interact with the locals as they indulge their curiosity in you and your cool bike. This tour is operated by Sapa Travel in Lao Cai, Vietnam with professional guides. sapa biking tours word file sapa biking tours pdf file DESTIONATION – Sapa area, nestled valleys, mountainside roads, high passes HIGHLIGHTS – Exploring the road less traveled – Great mountain biking experience – Breathtaking scenery in Vietnam’s mountain green – Meeting colorful hill tribe people – Two options to choose from for different cycling preferences ITINERARY [Option 1] Sapa – Ban Khoang – Lao Cai Meals: lunch | Accommodation: N/A We drive for the first part of a 20km journey before leaving the support vehicle and biking on a hidden high country road along the Chinese border. A mixture of sealed roads and dirt, this route only become accessible in 2010 and thus provides a great chance to see unspoiled areas in an eco-friendly way. We’ll wind our way higher and higher into the green mountains with deep blue skies and fluffy white clouds above, but don’t worry, your guide will always be there for you, and we’ll make sure that we proceed at whatever pace you desire. Stop often to savor your precious moments in this hidden corner of the country. You will be cycling for a half day at an altitude of 1.400-1.600m before descending into Lao Cai. [Option 2] Sapa – Golden Stream Valley Meals: lunch | Accommodation: N/A This day trip offers a mixture of dirt roads, single track trails, some trekking with the bike and steep downhill freewheeling. Our route takes us through a variety of natural terrain as well as cycling between villages with a few trails running through a local house’s backyard (don’t worry, the easygoing locals don’t mind!). If you are the first rider to arrive in a village their jaws may drop to the ground, but by the time the last rider passes through everyone has come out of their homes and are bouncing up and down with excitement – as eager to meet and understand you as you are of them. Pause to stop and chat with the help of your guide. Shake a lot of hands. Trade stories. Come away changed. This is a thoroughly memorable adventure for experienced cyclists. Note: Sapa Travel will pick up you from your hotel in Sapa PRICE IN USD PER PERSON in 2018, 2019 Number of persons 1 person 2 persons 3-4 persons 5-8 persons...
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Posted in Hanoi Sapa Routes |
Tour name: Sapa off the beaten track Duration: 4 nights 3 days Highlights: Ban Khoang village – Sin Ho – Ta Phin village – Sa Seng Village – Sa Pa town – Muong Hoa Valley – Hau Thao & Giang Ta Chai village – Ham Rong mountain resort …From the top of the forest, you will observe the overview of Sa Pa town, cloudy karst mountains as well as Muong Hoa Valley. This place is the home of many different hill tribe people including H’mong, Dzay, Dzao and Tay… Sapa off the beaten track PDF file Sapa off the beaten track Word DOCX file Sapa off the beaten track Word DOC file Detailed itinerary: Night 1: Hanoi – Lao Cai Pick up from your hotel to Hanoi railways station. Take the overnight train to Lao Cai. Spend your night in a 4-berth A/C cabin, soft sleeper. Day 1: Lao Cai – Sa Pa – Ban Khoang – Ta Phin (B, L, D) The train arrives at Lao Cai Station approx at 05:30. You will be welcomed by our local guide and transferred to Sa Pa for breakfast. After breakfast, you will be free to explore the town by yourself. 9:00 A.M– our car will pick up from the tow the trekking point. You will trek thru the bamboo and cardamom forest. You will have chance to watch many kinds o birds and animals. After 1h30 trekking, you will stop at Ban Khoang village of black H’mong people. This is a small village with not more than 200 people and out of reach of tourists. Take a rest and have a picnic lunch. After lunch, continue your hiking to Sin Ho and then trek uphill to Ta Phin village. Stay overnight in Red Dzao local house. Night 2: Overnight at homestay. Day 2: Ta Phin – Sa Pa – Sa Seng – Hau Thao – Giang Ta Chai (B) After breakfast, car picks up to the path leading to Sa Seng Village where you will start trekking route along the off-beaten trails thru cardamom forest. From the top of the forest, you will observe the overview of Sa Pa town, cloudy karst mountains as well as Muong Hoa Valley. This place is the home of many different hill tribe people including H’mong, Dzay, Dzao and Tay. Keep your camera ready for photo shoot of local people daily, especially amazing rice terraces. Trek down Hau Thao and Giang Ta Chai village before catching a car back to Sa Pa. The rest of day is at leisure and spend another overnight in Sa Pa. Night 3: Overnight at your hotel in Sapa. Day 3: Sapa – Lao Chai & Ta Van Villages – Lao Cai – Hanoi (B, D) After breakfast, take you to visit Ham Rong mountain resort, visit an orchid garden, orchid garden 2, European...
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