Day 1: On board the train to Sapa

You will take the night train to Lao Cai, which depart at 22h00. (-,-,-)

Day 2: Exploring Sapa – Transfer to Topas Ecolodge

Your guide and driver will be pick you up at Lao Cai Railways Station and transfer you to Sapa. You will then depart by jeep to the impressive Silver Water Fall. From there you can see the stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the lush forests. Following that you will continue by jeep to Heavens Gate, the highest stretch of road in Vietnam. Here you will have a fantastic opportunity to view the beautiful scenery of Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces.

Upon arrival back in Sapa, you will continue the drive for 18 km more to the Topas Ecolodge, where you will enjoy a well prepared lunch. The rest of the day is free at your leisure. (-,L,D)

Day 3: Day walk to the remote villages

You will head toward Su Pan from where you will commence your walk through the breathtaking scenery. On the way you will pass through the Ban Ho village where you will be able to witness the stunning views of the valley and rice paddy terraces. You will have the opportunity to explore the Tay village of Ban Ho before crossing the suspension bridge over the river. The walk then continues through the rice fields to the Red Dao village of Nam Toong, where you guide will prepare a delicious lunch in a local house.

After lunch you will go swimming by a waterfall before you start your journey back to Topas Eco Lodge, where you arrive in the late afternoon. (B,L,D)

Trekking time: approx: 5 hours

Day 4: Depart Sapa for Hanoi

After having breakfast in the lodge, you will commence your trek today by taking the jeep on the road back to Sapa. After around 20 minutes, you will arrive to Giang Ta Chai, a Red Dao ethnic minority hill tribe village, where the trek begins. You will have more then 2 hours walk through the bamboo forest to Ta Van village. Ta Van is the only village in Sapa Area inhabited by the Giay ethnic minority. You will have time to walk around the village, visiting the school, and enjoying your picnic lunch. From Ta Van, it will take a 2 hours easy walk through the terraced rice field to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai. Here the jeep will collect you for the journey to Sapa. The rest of the day is free at you leisure. You will enjoy your dinner in a nice restaurant in town.

At 19h00, you will have a transfer to Lao Cai Railways Station for the night train back to Hanoi, which depart at 21h15. (B,L,D)

Trekking time: approx: 5 hours

Day 5: Arrive back to Hanoi

You will arrive in Hanoi Station at around 5h00. (-,-,-)

Inclusive

+        Accommodation for 2 nights in Topas Ecolodge (Twin shared)

+        Return Ratraco train ticket(s) Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi

+        English Speaking Guide through out the trip

+        All private transportation

+        All private excursions

+        All indicated meals

Exclusive

+        Soft drinks

+        Insurance

+        All services not indicated above