TOUR SAPA 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS – CAT CAT – HAM RONG – BAC HA MARKET
This Sapa Tour 3 Days 2 Nights will join to the Bac Ha market which is very well known in the area for its color painted to local hill tribe people and visit Ham Rong mountain, the foot of Ham Rong Mountain is only a short walk from Sapa church. It just takes tourists staying in Sapa town very few minutes to walk from their hotel. Cat Cat cultural village was formed in 19th century by the gathering of some families belonging to some ethnic groups living in mountainous areas of northern Vietnam, especially Black H’Mong .They lived next to each other along the mountain side and cultivated surrounding their home. Rice and corn were grown in terraced fields, while traditional handicrafts such as twisting flax and weaving fabric have been well-kept.
“This schedule included round-trip bus ticket from Hanoi to Sapa”
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Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat
06h30: Free pick up at your hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi and transfer to Sapa Express’ Office, at 06 Bat Dan Street, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi
07h00: Start departure to Sapa. The tour guide will explain to you about the trip and Sapa. Then you will be served mineral water and some snacks.
Along the way, you will have chance to contemplate the beauty of northwest mountains that terraced fields are sparkling in sunlight or dim in thick fog. Have a short break for 30 minutes then continue the trip to Sapa.
12h30: Arrive in Sapa, check in hotel and have lunch.
Afternoon: Start trekking to Cat Cat Village, about 45 minutes walk from Sapa, this is the village of Black H’Mong hill tribe. The village is on the slope of the hill and easy walking, rice and corn are grown here. Visiting Cat Cat village, Sapa Tour 3 Days 2 Nights you will have a chance to visit a big waterfall on the stream and the old Hydro Electric Power Station built by French people. That is the image of young women sitting by looms with colorful pieces of brocade decorated with designs of flowers and birds. When these pieces of brocade are finished, they are dyed and embroidered with beautiful designs. A note worthy is that H’Mong women use indigo plants and leaves to dye these brocade fabrics. And then they roll around and smooth section of wood covered with wax on fabrics to polish them, making their colors durable.
Evening: After dinner, you are free to explore the charm of Sapa by night, enjoy roasted corn, baked eggs beside charcoal fire or go shopping. Especially on Saturday night, we highly recommend a stop at the Love Market which is one of unique cultures of ethnic minorities HMong, Dzao in Lao Cai in particular and North West of Vietnam in general.
Dinner and overnight at hotel in Sapa.
Day 2: Sapa – Bac Ha market – Sapa ( Sunday only ) (B/ L/ D)
You will leave Sapa for Bac Ha market – a colorful market of the local hill tribes.
You will arrive in Bac Ha with Sapa Tour 3 Days 2 Nights independently attend the market that knows as the most colorful ethnic market of all North-west Vietnam. It is a fusion of many different hill tribes inhabiting around Bac Ha Mountains and here you can easily distinguish them by their different colorful costume dressing.
After lunch, in the afternoon, we go for a light trek to visit Ban Pho, the village is home to flower H’mong minority. We are invited to enter several local houses to have some green tea, corn wine, listen to the host talking about their family, talk to them… and then enjoy landscapes on the way to Bac Ha, then get back to Lao Cai and Sapa.
Dinner and overnight at hotel in Sapa.
Day 3: Sapa – Ham Rong – Hanoi (B/ L/ -)
Morning: Sapa Tour 3 Days 2 Nights and You will begin the trek up Ham Rong (Dragon’s Jaw) Mountain.
Ham Rong Botanical Garden: don’t miss the lovely botanical gardens above the main square in town with their spectacular viewpoint from the top. There are fabulous views of the town and the wider landscape as well as tended gardens to visit. This park is essentially a long cobblestone walkway to the top of Ham Rong Mountain. It’s a strenuous climb, but the panoramic vista at the top is well worth tackling all those stairs. Along the way, there are countless potted orchids, beautiful landscaped gardens and a few really tacky statues of cartoon characters like Scooby Doo and Mickey Mouse. One word of caution, the stone stairs could be treacherous on a rainy or misty day.
Have lunch at local restaurant in Sapa.
Afternoon: Free time to explore Sapa on your own.
16h00: It‘s time to say “Good bye Sapa!” and get back to Hanoi.
TOUR INCLUDE
-Ticket Bus: Hanoi – Sapa-Hanoi – (with air-conditioner, travel blanket, pillow)
-Transportation as programme
-Accommodation at hotel (2 – 3 persons/ room)
-English speaking guide during the tour (enthusiastic, experienced)
-Meals as mentioned on itinerary
TOUR EXCLUDE
-VAT
-Insurance, Visas
-Other personal expenses (tip, laundry, drink with meals,…)
THINGS TO KNOW WHEN TRAVELING
-Do not buy from street venders.
-Do not use service from street venders or brokers.
-Do not give children who on street money or candy.
-Ask before taking photo.
-Take a legal taxi with the help of the tour operator.
Company The Sinh Tourist Sincere thanks Goodbye and see you again!
