Night 1: Hanoi – Lao Cai.
Take the night train for Lao Cai. Departure at about 20.30 at Hanoi Railway Station, Le Duan street, Tran Quy Cap street. There are 4 berths per cabin – Soft sleepers. Overnight on board train.

Day 1: Lao Cai – Sapa.
Arrive Lao Cai train station early in the morning. Picked up by Hiking Vietnam local team and brought to Sapa. Freshen up and have breakfast in a local restaurant. Free morning – explore Sapa town by yourself. Sapa attractions include Sapa Cathedral, Sapa Market, Sapa Lake and Ham Rong Mountain. Lunch is served in local restaurant. Depart at 1.30pm for afternoon excursion to explore the forgotten valley of Sa Seng. Picked up by car for the road transfer uphill 8 km. Make the first stop at Sa Seng Commune where the whole valley of Sa Seng opens wide and offers breathtaking scenery of the limestone mountains and small villages of the Black H’mong. Start the two hours walking trip from here. You follow the village path which winds its way among terraced fields from hamlet to hamlets, enjoy stunning scenery which changes after every corner. Drop in some local homes, meet H’mong peoples who live their quiet life in small wooden houses built in traditional style. The walk ends up at about 5.30pm as the village path meets the motorway where vehicle and driver waiting. Picked up and brought back to Sapa town. Check in hotel. Dinner will be served at 07.00pm in a local restaurant. Overnight in Sapa at hotel**.

Day 2: Sapa – Muong Hum.
Breakfast, check out hotel and leave Sapa at 8.30am. Today the excursion offers spectacular landscapes of Hoang Lien Mountain Range, fascinating valleys of Ban Khoang, Ta Giang Phinh and Kieng Lao Valleys. You have the chance to visit different hill tribe villages and meet up with the Red Zao, Black H’mong, Ha Nhi and Zay groups. Once getting out of Sapa, the road trip offers great view of Fansipan Mountain, Roses, and cardamom farms as well as lush and thick rain forest. Make a stop in Ta Giang Phinh Valley. Enjoy a walk of about 2 hours. You hike through three villages of the H’mong. Meeting the car again and drive along the quiet country tarmac sneaking among mountains, valleys and streams to Muong Hum (18K). Check in home-stay here, freshen up and have lunch break. The afternoon excursion takes nearly 3 hours for exploring the Pieng Lao Valley. Drive shortly from home-stay to Sin Chai Village of the Ha Nhi Ethnic whose population is only some 16 thousands individual living in Vietnam. Walk through the village, pay visit to some local homes before continue the trip to Ta Le Village of the Red Zao. Walk through Ta Le Village before coming down to Pieng Lao Valley, home to the Zay peoples. Picked up again at about 5.00pm and brought back to home-stay in Muong Hum.

Day 3: Muong Hum – Lao Cai – Hanoi.
Breakfast then have an early start and a walk around Muong Hum market. Muong Hum market is small, yet active hill tribe market, that typically attracts five ethnic groups. Taking place each Sunday morning, visitors can expect to see Hmong, Dao, Ha Nhi and Giay people trading their local wares in a very traditional and intimate village setting. Muong Hum contrasts greatly with the touristic Bac Ha or Can Cau markets, and here at Hiking Vietnam, we much prefer the authenticity and simplicity on offer. With no vendors touting souvenirs at visitors, this is a market where observing local transactions and sampling real food become the main focuses. Lunch is provided in a local restaurant. Ends up the day upon arrival to Lao Cai at 4.30pm, check in hotel near the train station for freshening up (shower). Dinner at local restaurant before boarding the night train for getting back to Hanoi. Depart at 19.30.Trip ends

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)