DAY 00: HANOI – LAO CAI (-/-/-) by overnight train

Be picked up at your hotel, then drive to Hanoi Railway station for your overnight train to Lao Cai

DAY 01:  LAO CAI – SAPA – HIKING - MA TRA – TA PHIN - SAPA (B/-/-)

Upon arrival at Lao Cai railway station early (around 05.45am), be picked up by our guide and driver, then depart to Sapa. Stop at a restaurant for breakfast before walking through beautiful terraced rice fields and interact with local ethnic minority groups, including the Hmong and Giay people. You firstly reach Ma Tra Village located about 5km from Sapa’s center. Ma Tra is home to the Black Hmong people. You can observe and participate in traditional Hmong practices, such as weaving and dyeing fabrics with natural indigo.

Continue hiking to Ta Phin village (about 3km from Ma Tra). The village is surrounded by majestic mountains, lush greenery, and terraced rice fields that create a picturesque and serene environment. Finally, drive back to hotel in center and overnight in Sapa.

DAY 02: SAPA – Y LINH HO – LAO CHAI – TA VAN – HANOI (B/-/-) – by overnight train

Enjoy breakfast at hotel before driving to Y Linh Ho village which is a charming destination nestled in the Muong Hoa Valley. Known for its tranquility and cultural richness, it is a wonderful spot for visitors seeking an authentic experience in the Sapa region. Y Linh Ho is famous for its stunning terraced rice fields that stretch across the hillsides. These terraces are a testament to the agricultural ingenuity of the local Hmong people

From Y Linh Ho village, we go along the river to go to Lao Chai village (means "old village" in the local dialect). The village is home of Black H’mong and lies along the Muong Hoa River, providing a peaceful setting and opportunities for scenic walks along the riverbanks. You can stop  to visit the local families, listen to your guide's explanation about the local culture.

Continue to Ta Van village, is predominantly inhabited by the Giay people. You can see local artisans at work, creating traditional handicrafts such as woven textiles and handmade jewellery. Finally, transfer to Lao Cai railway station for overnight train back to Hanoi.

DAY 03: HANOI ARRIVAL  (-/-/-)

Arrive in Hanoi early (around 05.30am). Finish your tour