Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Sapa Coc Ly Market 2 Days / 3 Nights

Although tourism is developing fast in the region, many locals still live a very basic life. Most of them spend all day long working on the fields.It’s so easy to find a small market in any villages,they sell what their families do not need in markets, Cocly market ,too. And with the money they make, they buy something else. It is what experts call a subsistence economy. No luxuries here.
Type of tour: Coc Ly private tour, Easy style
Departure :   Sunday or Monday night
Tour Highlights
  • Meet and talking with the Black H’mong tribes in CatCat village.
  • Visit CocLy Market open on Tuesday only.
  • Enjoy the view of Chay river.
  • Vietnam-China International gade.
Detailed Ititnerary
Night 1-Sunday:Hanoi - Lao Cai
Vietnam TripAdvisor’s car will pick you up at your hotel and transfer to Hanoi train station for the night train at 8:40pm to Lao Cai station.Sleep on the train with AC Soft Sleeper
Day 1: Lao Cai -  Sa Pa  (B,L, D)

Arrive at Lao Cai Train station at about 6.30. Take a transfer to Sapa. Having breakfast and relax before explore Sapa Town. In the afternoon, take a 2km short trekking to Cat Cat Village, the home of H'mong Ethic. Meeting & talking with locals to learn more about their daily life.
Meals : Breakfast, Luch, Dinner
Day 2: Sapa -  Coc Ly - Lao Cai (B, L, D)
Leave Sapa for Lao Cai then Coc Ly tribal market, which offer the chances to see H'mong and Dzao minority people in their most colorful costumes. Take a boat trip down stream on Chay river with picnic lunch. Enjoy scenic view from river and trek to Dzao, Tay minority villages. On the way visit Vietnam - China International Border Gade.  Return back to Lao Cai station for the night train to Hanoi.
Meals : Breakfast, Luch, Dinner 
Day 3: Hanoi :
Arrive in Hanoi early morning,Please call a taxi to your hotel.Tour ends.
VietnamTripAdvisor can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.

Price Per Person (US$) Valid from 1st Jun to 30th Jun 2010
Cost/pax (US$) 2 3 - 4 5 - 8
Standard (2*) 195 175 150
Superior (3*) 225 215 200
Deluxe (4*)  280 265 245
Accommodation Standard 2 * Mid-range (3*) Superior (3* + ) Deluxe (4*)
Sapa hotels  Chau Long Hotel
Trip Included :
  • Private car pick up from your hotel to Hanoi train station.
  • Returns train tickets in  04 berths canbinet, A/C Wooden Softsleeper
  • Local English speaking guide, Other languges upon your request
  • Twin /Double sharing Room at hotel in Sapa
  • Meal as mentioned in program ( B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner )
  • Sightseeing fees
  • Purified water and wet towel
  • Transport as programe
  • Taxes
Trip Excluded :
 
  • Insurance
  • Personal expense (drinks, telephone…)
  • Tips and gratuities
What to bring :
  • Sun Block
  • Wide brim hat
  • Camera + Film
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Rain gear
  • Warm clothes
  • Insect Repellent
  • Original Passport