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Sapa & Coc Ly Tour (4 days)
Trip Code: SCL

DAY 1 — Hanoi
You will start your Sapa adventure by taking the night train from Hanoi to the border town of Lao Cai in a comfortable, air conditioned 4 berth cabin.

DAY 2 — Sapa
Arrive early morning in Lao Cai and take a 1hr drive in the hotel bus to Sapa. After hotel check-in and breakfast, you have a full free day to explore Sapa and the surrounds.

DAY 3 — Coc Ly Market
After breakfast you will take a 2hr journey to Coc Ly Market. On arrival, your guide will give you fascinating insights into the various ethnic groups trading at this remote, seldom visited area. You will then join a local motorised long boat for a cruise down a stunning river valley, taking in the unspoilt scenery. You will stop for lunch by the river and get the chance to explore a cave. After lunch it’s back on the boat to visit a H’mong or Thai hill-tribe village. You will then take a bus to Lao Cai for your overnight train to Hanoi.

DAY 4 — Hanoi
You will arrive in Hanoi about 6am.


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Sapa
For a fantastic cultural taste of Vietnam and an insight into some of Vietnam's 54 minority tribes, Sapa is a must see. Markets are held most days in Sapa and here you will witness some of the many hilltribe people, clad in their traditional dress, living their daily life. Walking in the picturesque mountains and visiting the local people's villages is a wonderful experience.


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