Market & Sapa Highlight – Topas Ecolodge in 2 Days 3 Nights
The markets in the Northern Vietnam are always the colorful meeting places for the hill tribes of Vietnam. Minority people come down from the mountains to sell their products, or just for catching up on the latest news or gossip. The package is a combination of a stay at Topas Ecolodge, where you can explore the pure nature, peace and unique views over the mountains, with an unforgettable experience of encountering the various tribes in their colorful traditional dress, enjoying the fresh smell of exotic herbs and spices, sharing the abundant rice wine and purchasing some local souvenir products in their food stalls.
Night 1
Hanoi – Lao Cai (Overnight on train)
Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to the railway station for the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on Sapaly Express Train – Wooden deluxe soft sleeper cabin with 2 berths.
Day 1
Lao Cai – Bac Ha Market – Overnight at Topas Eco Lodge (B,L)
The train arrives at Lao Cai Station, local guide picks up and transfer to have breakfast at local restaurant in Lao Cai. Departure for a visit to local market of ethnic minorities (depending on the day).
There are the markets of Coc Ly (or Ban Cam on Tuesdays), Lung Khau Nhin (Thursdays), Can Cau (Saturdays) and Bac Ha (or Muong Khuong or Muong Hum on Sundays), all located in the surrounding mountainous area, 70 – 90 km from Lao Cai. All of the markets are colorful with many different hill tribes living around the market, gathers in a morning of the week. They come to the market not only for purchasing their local products, but also for their special social event. Have lunch
In the afternoon, transfer to Victoria Sapa, check in to your Room and enjoy the view of the valley and dotted mountain surroundings. Overnight at Topas Eco Lodge.
Day 2
Topas Eco Lodge – Sapa – Lao Cai (B,L,D)
The morning is at your leisure at Topas Eco Lodge.
10.00AM, pick up and drive to Sapa for lunch before enjoy a short journey of 20 minutes by car to Muong Hoa valley. Descending into the valley by foot you will see the largest terraced rice paddy in the Sapa area. The walk takes you from Lao Chai village of the Black H’mong minority to Ta Van village of the Day minority, providing the opportunity to see the different traditions and costumes of the two ethnic minority groups.
At the end of the day, transfer to Lao Cai by car, having dinner before boarding the train. The train will arrive in Hanoi around 4h30 am. End of trip.
Note: It is possible to change the market day to day 3 if there is no market on day 2.
| PACKAGE RATES (per person): valid until 31 Dec, 2016 | ||||||
| Number in group | 1 | 2 | 3-4 | 5-8 | 9-15 | S.R.S |
| First Class | 545 | 452 | 360 | 337 | 331 | 67 |
Tour Price per person in US Dollars
Inclusion:
Transfer from hotel to Hanoi railway statiton
Bus Lao Cai – Sapa
Private transfer Sapa – Bac Ha market – Lao Cai
Pick up from Ta Van village
English speaking guide during tour
1 night at Victoria & Spa
All indicated meals (B as breakfast, L as lunch, D as dinner)
Return train ticket Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi (Victoria train, superior cabin with soft sleeper in 4-berth AC cabin)
All entrance fees to the indicated places.
Exclusion:
Insurance
Pre and post trip accommodation
Private expenses
Drinks and Beverage
Bank charge (for payment by credit card via Paypal, Bank transfer)
Notes:
Bring walking shoes, raincoat, jacket, extra clothes, torch, insect repellent and sunscreen…
No Victoria train on Saturday
Please take your passport to check in hotel.
Beware of your luggage and money
Inform in advance if you are vegetarian.
All customers must obey the order of your tour guide for your safety.
Passengers are advised not to take along big luggage for convenience
