The Hill Tribe Cultures of Sapa - Viet International Travel and Trade Co., Ltd
The Hill Tribe Cultures of Sapa
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2 day 1 night
Active & Adventure
English, Vietnamese
Overview
Take a new path from Hanoi to Sapa and explore the many cultures that have shaped this small town's beauty with Inbound Vietnam.Highlights
This 2-day trip will start from Hanoi and take you to a new highway to Sapa, shorten your journey to the renowned town. Trek your way through some of the most cultural hightlights the place has to offer: Lao Chai – Ta Van and Cat Cat – Shin chai village; and explore the local ethnic minorities life, while admiring the spectacular natural scenery there.
ITINERARY
Day 1 : Hanoi – Sapa – Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai
Hanoi – Sapa – Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai
6.30-7.00am Pick up at your hotel (in the Old Quarter) or meet at our office and depart to Lao Cai (245km). It takes about 5 hours traveling the new highway to Lao Cai. The bus ride brings good chance to see beautiful scenery of the region along the way.
12.30. Arrive in Sapa. Relax and have lunch at the restaurant. Check in hotel.
Afternoon, start a 4-hour trek to visit Lao Chai – Ta Van and Giang Ta Chai village, exploring the local ethnic minorities life, admire the spectacular natural scenery with the terraced rice fields. Visit Sapa’s ancient rock formations with engraved images big and small, the unique patterns of the ancients, as well as admire the picturesque bridge to the clouds clear over the Muong Hoa stream.
Enjoy the dinner with local specialty and your choice of spending the night at a hotel or homestay with local family.
Day 2 : Cat Cat Village – Hanoi
Day 2 Cat Cat Village – Hanoi
Wake up and enjoy the fresh air and atmosphere of Sapa. Breakfast at hotel/homestay.
9:00am Exploring Cat Cat – Shin chai village of H’mong – a colonial French discovered area and a renowned resort to officials from the early twentieth century. Arriving to Cat Cat village, visitors will be visiting the Hydro-power station, the waterfall of Cat Cat village, as well as learning about the culture, customs and unique people here with traditional crafts such as weaving, carved silver, hand forged agricultural tools.
Car picks up and return to Sapa town. Enjoy lunch at local restaurant. Free time to walk around or shopping.
15:00: Begin your journey back to Hanoi. End the tour in Hanoi around 20.30.
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Included/Excluded
Tour price
GROUP TOUR (Seat in coach tour) – price quoted in USD/person
| Homestay accommodation | US$89/person |
| Hotel accommodation (3 star hotel) | US$99/person |
| Hotel (4 star) | US$120/person |
PRIVATE TOUR contact us for have the best quotation
Not fit your requirement? Feel free to contact us to plan this trip and get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
Tour inclusive
Accommodation: Double/Twin sharing (or Single room on request)
All land transportation by air-conditioned vehicle as tour itinerary
Bus (16 -45 seats), cold water, wet issued, free Wi-Fi. Available option for upgrading to VIP limo bus with extra $25/person.
Meals as indicated: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
English speaking tour guide,
All entrance and sightseeing fees
Mineral water
Tour exclusive
Drinks and other meals do not indicate in the program
Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping…)
Tips/Gratuities
Single Supplement
Transport
Tour's Location
Payment term and changes
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1. Deposits & Payment Policy
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In some specific cases, we can accept payment upon arrival. Accordingly, the Customer must pay the remaining amount on the first day of the trip.
In case of non-compliance with this commitment without the consent of IVN, IVN reserves the right to cancel the trip without refunding the deposit paid by the Customer.
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ACCOUNT NAME: INBOUND VIETNAM INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL COMPANY LIMITED
ACCOUNT CURRENCY: VND
BANK NAME: Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank)
BANK BRANCH: Vietcombank Transaction Center, Hanoi
BANK ADDRESS: 55 – 57 Le Hong Phong street, Dien Bien ward, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi city, Vietnam
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0991000052012
SWIFT/IBAN: BFTV VNVX
One Pay payment gateway:
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Cancellation from date of confirmation to 30 to 7 days before departure date: only the deposit is forfeited as processing fees.
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Nonrefundable deposit and banking service fee will be forfeited in all cancellation cases.
4. Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included in your tour price. It is highly recommended to anyone who takes part in a trip organized by IVN to have travel insurance cover contracted in their home country.
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