Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Sapa Heaven's Gate 3 Days / 4 Nights


 
Sapa Adventure 3 days/ 4 nights, visiting moutainous Sapa Town, Lao Chai village of Hmong hill tribe,  Tavan village - Giang Ta Chai,Silver waterfall-Tramtron Pass Fanxipang valley. Lots of exciting treks and discovery in Sapa.
Hanging over 5000 km square with the population of 6000 people, with lush greenery of mountain ranges is just the beginning of your expedition to the jade of Far East. Imagine a land lush in tropical forest and emerald rice terrace fields and a land alive with very colorful tradition and culture.
The trek brings you though the excellent views of the valley, the magnificent limestone and paddy fields of H'mong village will be introduced, visits to local families and reach their customs and the Cat Cat waterfall will be visible.
A "White curtain" cascade appears, surrounded by flowery valley and deep - green pines. The rocks near the river and waterfall provide a marvelous place for picturesque photos and sunbathing during good weather.
Tour Highlights:
  • You find the beauty of nature in valleys, mountains, streams, water falls and the warmly welcome of the ethnic people.
  • Enjoy the breath-taking landscapes.
  • Free time travel aroud Sapa town to know about the local’s daily life.
 Night 1 : Hanoi -Laocai ( Overnight on the train )
Vietnam TripAdvisor’car pick up you from your hotel to Hanoi Railway Station for the night train  to get to Laocai Station. Sleep on the train.
Day 1 : Silver waterfall-Tramtron Pass Fanxipang valley ( B,L,D ) 
Picked up at Laocai Railway station  early in the morning by bus. Arrive at Sapa round 8:00 AM. Check in hotel, breakfast and shower. You will be taken by jeep or car or van to the Silver Waterfall; from there you can see stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the lush forests belonging to Hoang Lien National Park. continue by car or van uphill to Heaven's Gate, the highest stretch of road in Vietnam as well as the provincial border of Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces. Here you will have a fantastic opportunity to view the magnificent scenery.
After the Pass, take off the car to trek down to Fanxipang valley. You follow the paths of the local people in the mountain & reach Sin Chai village. Visit Sin Chai & Cat Cat village of the H’mong people. Then the car wait for you in Catcat & take you back up to Sapa roughly 4:00 PM. Overnight in hotel.
Meals : Breakfast, Luch, Dinner
Day 2 : Lao Chai - Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai ( B,L,D )
Get the show on the road in the morning from the hotel to head for the valley where to visit 2 villages of the H’mong and the Dzay. Picnic lunch on the way or in a local family. Go on visiting the Red Dzao in GiangTaChai village, visiting a waterfall and a suspension bridge. Walk up to the road for the car back to Sapa. Overnight in Hotel.
Meals : Breakfast, Luch, Dinner
Day 3:  Sapa - Hanoi (B) Lunch and Dinner on your own.
Breakfast, free to explore the town. Lunch and check out hotel. Leave Sapa for Laocai Station in the afternoon by bus. Dinner at Lao Cai Station then get the night train to Hanoi.Overnight on the train.
Meals : Breakfast.
Day 4: Hanoi arrive
Arrive in Hanoi early morning,taxi to hotel on your own.Tour ends.

Price Per Person (US$) Valid from 1st Jun to 30th Jun 2010
Cost/pax (US$) 2 3 - 4 5 - 8 Share
Standard  (2*) 230 210 190 180
Superior (3*) 280 260 240 200
Deluxe (4*)  340 320 290
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