Day 1: Hanoi – Lao Cai

Get picked up and transferred to Hanoi Railway station for your overnight train journey from Vietnam's capital city to the border town of Lao Cai. The train departs at 21:30 pm. (No meal included)

Day 2: Lao Cai – Sapa – Catcat village

Arrive early in Lao cai at 05 30 - 06 00 am, we get picked up by our private vehicle and start our drive up the spectacular Sapa pass, which is 1300 m high, 33 km long. The ride uphill takes a little over an hour giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. Arrive Sapa in the morning; we have some free time to wander around, exploring this beautiful multi-ethnic town.

In the afternoon, we take a walk to Cat Cat Waterfall to visit Black H’Mong minority people. Return to Sa Pa for a shower and a rest before heading out for dinner. Overnight in Sapa.

Optional activity: visit Ham Rong Mt. for some good panoramic views of Sapa town and the surrounding valleys.(B, D)

Day 3: Sapa – Lao Chai – Tavan - Hanoi

In the morning, start trekking down the valley along trails and across rice paddies to visit Black HMong village of Laochai and Dzay village of Tavan. We have a picnic lunch along the way.

We get picked up by Jeep back to Sa Pa. Later in the after noon, we take our ride down Sapa pass to Laocai train station. Overnight train back to Ha Noi. (B, L)

Day 4: Hanoi

Arrive Hanoi around 05 30 am, get picked up and transfer to your hotel. Tour ends. (No meal)