Night 01: Hanoi –Sapa
20:00: Guests to be picked up at hotel by vehicle with driver, transferred to Hanoi Railway Station for a night train at around 20: 40 PM to Sapa. Overnight in 4 soft berth cabin on train

Day 1: Lao Cai – Sa Pa - Lao Chai – Ta Van home-stay               (B,L,D)
The train journey ends once arriving at Lao Cai Station. You are greeted by our local guide and begin a rugged but scenic drive towards Ta Van. The extremely beautiful mountain region of Sa Pa is ideal for anyone seeking a true adventure and trekking expedition. We finish our walking day on arrival at Ta Van village where we are toasted as honored guests and are able to sample some of their homemade foods. O/N at Ta Van village
Trek:    15 km on dirt paths – Moderate grade

Day 2: Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Ban Ho home-stay           (B,L,D)
Today we continue our trek passing through many different hill-tribe villages. A part of the pleasure of our adventure is the simple joy of seeing the scenic mountain scenery and the varied customs of local people. The next stop is Giang Ta Chai which is home of the Red Dao People. Then we walk down to Ban Ho village and see many mountaineers their daily works such as logging, herding buffalo and tilling the field. The blend of rugged mountain backdrop and colorful population makes for an unimaginable view. O/N at local house in Ban ho Village
Trek:   20 km – Moderate grade

Day 3: Ban Ho - Thanh Kim - Eco lodge                                (B,L,D)
In the morning we depart from Ban ho then take a 3 km trail to car parking. After a short transfer, we arrive on Topas Eco Lodge. Upon arrival in Topas Eco Lodge we check in hotel and relax in the eco lodge. Lunch and dinner is served in the eco lodge. Overnight at Topas accommodation
Trek:   40 mins – Moderate grade

Day 4: Sapa and night train to Hanoi                                  (B, L, D)
Transfer back to Sapa by shuttle van by Topas Eco-logde. The rest of the day is free at leisure, to visit around the town of Sapa (Dragon mount, Orchid garden...) or relax in town and inhale the fresh air. Leave Sapa in the late afternoon (5.30 p.m.) to Lao Cai station for our night train back to Hanoi. Overnight on the train

Day 5: Ha Noi Arrival                                           
Arrive Ha Noi at around 5pm. Car take your back to your hotel.  The tour ends upon the arrival at the hotel. End of the tour


Hotel options

Destination	First Class	Superior	Deluxe
Train to Sapa	Tulico - Sharing cabin	Tulico VIP	N/A
Sapa	Topas Ecolodge	Topas Ecolodge	N/A

Base on the group of	First Class	Superior	Deluxe
1 person	$ 765	$ 893	N/A
2 persons	$ 429	$ 509	N/A
3 persons	$ 369	$ 444	N/A
4 persons	$ 332	$ 409	N/A
5 persons up	$ 309	$ 382	N/A
Single Supplement	$ 87	$ 99	N/A

- All rates are quoted in USD PER PERSON, valid until 31 Dec 2010 and subject to change without prior notices
- Payment can be made by: VISA, MASTER (Not Amex), bank transfer or in cash


INCLUSIONS:

• Accommodation in twin share basis
• English or French speaking tour guide
• Transfer from and to Hanoi and Laocai Station
• Transfer to Tavan and from Ban ho village
• Shuttle services from Topas eco-lodge
• Meals indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
• Returned train ticket 4 soft-berth A/C cabin
• Village visiting permissions
• Entrance fees where applied
• 1 bottles of mineral water per day while on tour.

EXCLUSIONS:

• International Airfares, international departure airport tax
• Pre and post accommodation arragement
• Travel Insurance
• Visa approval letter fee $20 each
• Personal and other incidental expenses are not mentioned in the above.

Note on client safety
We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.