Day 1: Trekking Sapa – Muong Bo – Sin Chai Village.
08.00 am: You will be met up with Hiking Vietnam team at your hotel in Sapa and transferred southwards to Ban Lech Dao in Thanh Kim Commune. We trekking for about 2 hours through terraced rice paddies from Ban Lech village to to Muong Bo Village of the Tay. The trek will be along a narrow trail sneaking mostly downhill. Cross the river by a bridge, then trek uphill for another hour. Easy walk 1/2 hour to explore the village of the Tay featured with spacious stilt houses. Lunch break for an hour in a local home. In the afternoon, we trek for about 1.5 hour to Nam Cum Village of the Red Zao. This village is situated a remote valley. We walk around the village and get acquaintance with local villagers. Continue trekking along the Suoi Thau Valley for 1 more hour to Sin Chai B Village. Check in a local house for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Sin Chai – Ta Thang – Lao Cai.
Leaving the Sin Chai B village at about 08.30, we trek along a narrow dirt trail for ½ hour to the bottom of the valley. Then we gradually go uphill for nearly 2 hours to Nam Lang A and Nam Lang B, the 2 village of the Red Zao. We will have the opportunit to make several stop on the way for visiting local house and talking with local villagers. Lunch break at Nam Lang B village. We continue our trek following a large and rocky road for ½ hour to the top of the mountain range. Then we trek downhill to Nam Ket Village of the Red Zao and the Tay. Continue hiking along the same trail downhill for nearly 2 hours to Ta Thang Village. The village offers wide view over the Red River Valley which runs through the Bao Yen District. We will be picked up again by our vehicle at Ta Thang village then transferred to Lao Cai. Have a short rest before taking the overnight train back to Hanoi.

HOTELS
Homestay
Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels

Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian  speaking guide can be arranged with on request.

What’s included
English speaking Trekking guide ( other languages upon requests)
Accommodations are based on double/ twin occupancy
Private Eco homestay village based on size of group
Meals details in itineraries ( 13 breakfast, 14lunches,  13 dinners)
Van or bus transfer And  supported and carry luggage to homestay each day.
Sightseeing excursions as outlined itineraries
First aid kit
Cold water box, small fresh towel.
Mineral water for drinking
Permission paper entrance to visit frontier region or restricted areas
Support crew to supply picnic lunches and water on trekking day, prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner in trekking.  
Local trekking guide  
  
What is not included
International airfare
Travel insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks in meals
Mineral water beyond that supplied
Optional excursions
Additional transport required due to any emergency situation
Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry bills.
Visa fee    
Departure  tax
Tip for team and guide

The following brings are essential suggested for trekking days only:

Backpack specialized for trekking.
Trekking shoes (extra light sandal suggested).
Light and comfortable trousers (02 pcs)
Cotton long sleeve: (01pc for each day)
Long socks (01 pair for each day)
Water proof jacket: 01    
Pullover: 01
Coat to keep warm at night and waypoint: 01
Durable flash light.
Hat, Sun glasses and other manddatory
Camera (compact camera is suggested)