The best time to witness the scenic beauty of Sapa
is in April and May. Before that period, the weather might be cold and
foggy; after that period is the rainy season. In April and May, Sapa is
blooming with flowers and green pastures. The clouds that settle in the
valley in early morning quickly disappear into thin air.Located at
1,500 m above sea level, Sapa lies on the side of the Hoang Lien Son
Mountains, 333 km northwest of Hanoi. Sapa’s flora is diverse, ranging
from flowers to tropical fruits; among the most popular fruits produced
in Sapa are apples, pears, peaches, and plums.Sapa has many natural
sites such as Thac Bac, Thuy Cung Grotto, Gio Cave, Troi Gate, and Truc
Forest. Sapa is also the starting point for many climbers and
scientists who want to reach the top of Fansipan Mountain, the highest
mountain in Vietnam at 3,143 m. Hoang Lien Son Mountains is also called
the Alps of the North Sea area since Fansipan Mountain is not only the
highest peak in Vietnam, but also in the Indochina Peninsula. The
pyramid-shaped mountain is covered with clouds all year round and
temperatures often drop below zero, especially at high elevations.To
reach Sapa, one can take a train to Lao Cai and then a bus to Sapa from
Lao Cai. On Sundays, Nung, Dao, Tay, Cao Lan, Paxi, and Xa Phong
minorities ride down the mountain in their colorful clothes to take
part in the Sunday market at the foot of Fansipan Mountain.
Pick up you at your hotel or APT Travel at 08: 30
pm to Hanoi railway station catch the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight
on the train
Day 1: Ha Noi - Lao Cai - Sapa (B/L)
Pick up at Lao Cai train station to Sapa by minibus. Arrive in Sapa in the mid-morning
Check in, have breakfast and relax
Early
afternoon, the guide takes you to visit the village of Black H’mong
people (Cat Cat Village), Ham Rong landscapes. Overnight at hotel
Day 2: Sapa – Back Lao Cai – Hanoi (B/L)
After
breakfast, the guide takes you to the villages of the H’mong and Dzay
called Lao Chai and Ta Van. Have lunch on the way or in a family of the
ethnic people. Return to Sa Pa and go back to Lao Cai train station,
catch a night train back to Hanoi.
Tour finished
Arrive in Hanoi at 5.00AM next day
This tour can be customized as you wish!
¤ All meals on the tour
¤ English speaking guide
¤ Entrance fees
¤ Train and bus tickets
¤ Accommodation (double/ twin sharing)
Insurance, other meals, drink, telephone, tips