If one is looking for a unique place that cannot be found anywhere else in Vietnam, Sapa is just the right choice. Though Vietnam is known for its beach landscape with luxury resort, the mountainous area is no less charming.
Resides at an elevation of 1,600 meters above the sea level, Sapa is a mountainous district in the northwest of Vietnam, located about 38 km from Lao Cai City and 376 km from Ha Noi – the capital city of Vietnam.
Sapa is not a place to look at on pictures – once you come, you will see how reality is even more picturesque than the polished photos. From the terraced rice field to the exciting ethnic lives, from the cool climate to the colorful trek, Sapa is a must-see, must-go and must-experience.
After 9 hour train ride, which you can twist easily with a sound sleep, and another scenic 60 minute bus crawl, you will get to the mountain town of Sapa. Hotels are abundant, as Sapa became a tourist attraction as early as the beginning of 20th century. If you do not feel too rush to get some quick rest, a walk around town at this time of the day is just magnificent. The crowd is not yet out while you can inhale the freshness of early morning air.
Sapa is best seen on foot: book a trekking tour or just wander around the town yourself if you are not too interested in vigorous activities. Come at the right time (September – October) and you can catch the green-turn-yellow horizon of rice fields. At other time of the year, such as wintertime, expect a mysterious foggy scene that is just as charming.
Sapa is as famous for its people as for its nature. However, ask for permission before you take photos of the ethnic group. The life of Dzao, Hmong and other ethnic has much change yet many still retains its unique trait – enjoy a new lifestyle that is quite dramatically different from the lower land.
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2 DAYS 1 NIGHT BY DAY BUS (OVERNIGHT HOMESTAY)
Normail Price: 80 USD/person.
Trip Include:
- Modern air - conditioning bus with confortable seats from Hanoi - Sapa and return.
- 2 bottles of water, tissues, 2 snacks/2 ways/person on bus Hanoi - Sapa - Hanoi.
- Modern bus in Sapa with experienced drivers.
- English speaking tour leader escorted during the bus trip Hanoi - Sapa - Hanoi, local guide escorted in Sapa.
- Meals as 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast with local dishes.
- All entrance tickets to indicated sites.
- Single basic bed with mosquito net at homestay.
- Insurance during the time using the bus.
Trip Exclude:
- Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, personal expenses.
- Others not clearly mentioned above.
Note
- Old people should not attend the long trek (9 kms) due to its challenge and danger in case of rain.
- Handicapped people and children under 6 years old should not attend this tour.
- Homestay is totally different from hotel due to its basic and simple facilities.
B: Breakfast, L : Lunch, D : Dinner
Things to bring:
- Warm clothes, scarf, hat, cap because the weather in Sapa is pretty unpredictable. It is normally cold in September, October, November, December, January, February and March.
- Due to altitude of Sapa, it is sometimes foggy in December, January, February and March.
- Trekking shoes, sun glasses, sun cream, insect repellent are also necessary. You should take cash with you in Vietnam Dong because banking system in Sapa sometimes doesn’t function well. US Dollar, Euro, Australia Dollar are accepted in Sapa.
- You should take medicine with you although there are some chemist’s shops in Sapa in case you get sick.
