Showing posts with label Bac Ha. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bac Ha. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Song Xanh Sampan Cruise

Since early 2004, Mekong Horizon Co., Ltd. has been a pioneer in offering new cruise paths together with high quality cruise standards.

Having our head quarters based in Phu An/Cai Lay (next to Cai Be, Tien Giang Province), we operate cruises and related tours services in the Mekong Delta using our own built sampans, all stylishly designed and inspired by ancient authentic traditional Indochinese river boats.

Since June 2006, we also operate our own-built restaurant named "Le Longanier", a beautiful Indochinese two storeys villa with authentic architecture and style.

Today, with a flottilla of 10 boats and employing more than 50 staffs (boats + restaurant), Mekong Horizon Co., Ltd. is recognised among the Vietnam based Travel Agents community as one of the leading private Cruise-Operator in the delta.

Best of Sapa 3 Days / 4 Nights




Best of Sapa 3 Days 4 Nights, visiting moutainous Sapa Town, Lao Chai village of Hmong hill tribe,Dragon mountain,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.
 
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 Victoria Express train )
 
Vietnam TripAdvisor’car pick you up from your hotel then transfer to Hanoi Railway Station for the Victoria Express 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 at Victoria 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 at Victoria hotel.
 
Meals : Breakfast, Luch, Dinner
 
 
Day 3:  Sapa - Hanoi ( B,L,D )  
 
After breakfast and check out hotel,We start to visit Dragon Mountain near by the Church. free to explore the town in the afternoon with lunch  . 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 Victoria Express train.
 
Meals : Breakfast, Luch, Dinner
 
 
Day 4: Hanoi arrive
 
Arrive in Hanoi early morning,our tour guide will come to pick you up then transfer to your hotel.Tour ends.

Price Per Person (US$) Valid from 1st Oct 2009 to 31st Sep 2010
Cost/pax (US$) 2 3 - 4 5 - 8
  590 555 530

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

Sapa - Bac Ha - Can Cau Market 4 Nights / 3 Days

Bac Ha Market is in Bac Ha District and belong to Lao Cai Province, 80km from Sapa town and over 1hour by car.Bac Ha is one of the biggest Market on Sapa and open on Sunday only.It’s not only the trading center but it’s also the place for couples, friends and relatives.At this market every thing on sales: Pig, dog, cat, houres… so it make this market hotter on Sunday.
Can Cau Market is a small, but very colourful market, set in the mountains near the Chinese border.
The Flower Hmong minority is the most common here, and their colourful dresses makes is a beautiful sight.
Tour Highlights:
  • Bac Ha is where you'll want to stock up on water buffalo, pigs and horses.
  • To know about handicrafts made by some of the 10 Montagnard groups living near here - Flower Hmong, Dzao, Giay (Nhang), Han (Hoa), Xa Fang, Lachi, Nung, Phula, Thai and Thulao.
  • will have a welcome feeling  at any house of the hospitable people.
  • You can interact them, learn about their culture and customs.
  • Can Cau Market is a small, but very colourful market, set in the mountains near the Chinese border.
  • The Flower Hmong minority is the most common here, and their colourful dresses makes is a beautiful sight.
Detailed Itinerary:
Night 1 - Thursday: Ha Noi - Lao Cai
Vietnam TripAdvisor’s car  will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to Hanoi train station to catch the overnight train soft sleeper with AC to Lao Cai station. Overnight on the train..
Day 1 - Friday: Lao Cai - Sa Pa - Soft Trek (B,L,D) 
 Arrive at Lao Cai train station at about 6.30. 2.5hrs bus trip 40km to Sapa. Free time to visit Sapa town. In the afternoon, 2hrs trekking 5km to visit Cat Cat Village, home of Black H?mong hill tribe. Meeting & Talking with locals to learn more about their daily life.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 2 - Saturday: Sapa - Can Cau - Bac Ha (B, L, D)
Start early in the morning at 6am, driving to Can Cau market, which passing Bac Ha Town. The road between Bac Ha and Can Cau is hilly but very beautiful. The products at the market are interesting, and many different groups of ethic minority people represent make the market an unforgettable experience. Back to Bac Ha for lunch. Check-in at a hotel in Bac Ha. After a rest, trekking about 5 km of mountain path to Ban Pho Village - home of  Flower H'Mong people, get in touch and witness their traditional life style,  habit and customs. 
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 3 - Sunday: Bac Ha - Lao Cai - Hanoi (B, L, D ) 

After breakfast, take a car to Si Ma Cai Market - join in Si Ma Cai hill-tribe market and discover the daily life of Flower H'Mong, Red Dzao people. Back to Bac Ha Town, free time to visit Bac Ha Sunday Market before lunch time. Drive back to Lao Cai City. Dinner in Lao Cai and take a night train back to Hanoi. 
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 4: Hanoi arrival
Arrive at Hanoi train station early morning. 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*) 230 215 195
Superior (3*) 280 265 245
Superior (3*+ ) 310 290 260
Deluxe (4*)  350 310 270
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