Day 1: Trekking Sapa – Ban Sai Village.
09.00 am you will be met up with Hiking Vietnam team at your hotel in Sapa and transferred to Thanh Phu Bridge (please advise us your hotel name upon your confirmation). Some stops will be made along the way for you to enjoy the stunning view of Hoang Lien mountain range and Muong Hoa Valley. Your trek starts from a suspension bridge as you trek uphill along a large path for 1,5 hour to Nam Toong Village of the Red Zao. You then walk around this village to some local families that will help to know better their local way of living. Continue trekking uphill for 3 hours along a narrow trail to Nam Keeng and Nam Sang Village. These two villages are inhabited by the Xa Pho people. You may have time walking around this village. Visit some local houses, talk with the hosts. You will learn a lot about the interesting way of living of this small sub group of the Phu La tribal ethnic. You continue your walk through Nam Sai Valley for another half hour. Arriving to the Ban Sai Village in mid afternoon, spend the rest time of the afternoon  exploring this large village of the Tay Ethnic.

Day 2: Trekking Ban Sai – Sin Chai Village.
After breakfast, you will leave Ban Sai at about 09.00 am. You will trek on a large & good path and going uphill to Nam Nhiu Village, inhabited by Red Zao. Continue hiking along a dirt path for 1,5 hour to Nam Than Village of the Red Zao and Black H’mong. This portion of the trek offers stunning view of Nam Sai and Nam Cang Valleys. You will also have the chance to get more knowledge avout the life of tribal peoples in remote land. Leaving Nam Than village, you will continue trekking for one more hour through the wild land, dotted with terraced fields, bamboo forest… Lunch will be provided in a local house. Continue trekking for about two more hours in the afternoon. You will trek on the same trail passing through the land of Suoi Thau Commune. You will arrive in Sin Chai B Village of the Red Zao. Check into a local house for dinner and overnight (homestay).

Day 3: Sin Chai – Lao Cai.
Today, you will trek on a narrow dirt trail for a half hour to the bottom of the valley. Trek gradually uphill for nearly two hours to Nam Lang A village. Then continue trekking to Nam Lang B. These two villages are inhabited by the Red Zao ethnic groups. Visiting some local houses, talking with the hosts will help you know more about the life and way of living of the Red Zao. Lunch will be provided in a local house in Nam Lang B village. In the afternoon, you will follow a large and rocky road for a half hour, trekking to the top of the mountain range. Once you reach the top, you trek gradually downhill to Nam Ket Village of the Red Zao and the Tay. You keep trekking along the same trail, going downhill for nearly 2 hours to Ta Thang Village. Once you arrive in the village, enjoy great view of the Red River Valley which runs through the Bao Yen District. You will be picked up again by Hiking Vietnam car at Ta Thang village and transferred to Lao Cai where you will take the overnight train to get back to Hanoi. 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)