Travel to Sapa & Stay at Victoria Hotel

Day 1: Hanoi - Lao Cai - Sapa  (N/A)

We pick up you at 8: P.M from your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Hanoi Train Station and we get you safety on train. Our trip begins with an overnight journey from Hanoi to the border town of Lao Cai. The Victoria Express Train departs at 21:15 P.M. 

Day 2: Sapa Hill Tribes Villages Walking  (B)

The train arrives at the Lao Cai train station at approximately 06:00 A.M. There will be a vehicle waiting to transfer us to Sapa. The drive to Sapa is only 33 km, but it takes around 1 hour. Once at Sapa, we will check into the Victoria hotel, and have time to freshen up, and have breakfast at the hotel. Then, enjoy a free morning to explore around town. At 10:00 A.M. from the hotel there will be a walking tour to the hill tribe villages of Cat Cat, home to the H'mong hill tribe minority peoples. As we walk to the villages nestled in the valley below Sapa, we will meet some of the local minority people on their way to and from Sapa. Here we have the opportunity to share cultural experiences with the families that live in the area. Overnight at Victoria Sapa hotel.

Day 3: Sapa Walking  (B/ L)

Following breakfast at we explore the Sapa daily market and then set out on our 3-4 hour trek that will take us along buffalo paths and trails and through several hill tribe villages of Lao Chai and Tavan, home to H'mong, and Dzay people. This is an absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet. Stop for a picnic lunch on the way at a family in Ta Van village. Overnight at Victoria Sapa hotel.

Day 4: Sapa - Victoria Train back to Hanoi  (B)

This morning is free at leisure. This afternoon, we transfer back to Lao Cai for the Victoria Express train journey back to Hanoi. The train departs at 8:15 P.M. and you arrive Hanoi at 5 A.M the following day. Tour ends at Hanoi Train station. First Choice wishes to serve you other tours.

Type of tour: Private tour, Relaxing
Departure: Every day except Saturday, the detailed itinerary will be confirmed base on the day you travel to Sapa

Promotional rate 2008

Cost/person (US$)	1	2	3 - 4	5 - 8	9 - 12 persons
Superior train cabin + Superior hotel room	770	510	500	480	470
Superior train cabin + Deluxe hotel room	885	600	590	570	560
Deluxe train cabin + Deluxe hotel room	990	735	720	700	680

Promotional rate 2009

Cost/person (US$)	1	2	3 - 4	5 - 8	9 - 12 persons
Superior train cabin + Superior hotel room	962	637	625	600	587
Superior train cabin + Deluxe hotel room	1,106	750	737	712	700
Deluxe train cabin + Deluxe hotel room	1,237	919	900	875	850

Includes:

• Private car/mini van
• Victoria Train
• All entrance fees
• English or French speaking guide
• Meals as per program (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D = diner)
• Accommodation at Victoria hotel

Excludes:

• Drinks, except otherwise mentioned
• Insurance, personal expenses & tips