Mong Sen – Ta phin – Matra – Suoi
Ho – Sapa
Highlights:
Trekking
through beautiful terrace rice fields, landscapes; Meeting smiling and
warm-hearted Black Hmong and Red Dao
people; Talking with them to understand a bit more about their way of life, their customs and
traditions.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Sapa – Mong Sen – Taphin (-,
L, D)
You will
be met up at your hotel in Sapa by local guide and transferred downhill to Mong
Sen, where you start trekking uphill through mountainous area. Enjoy while
walking the spectacular view over rice paddy terraces, corn fields. Your picnic
lunch will be provided on the spot.
After
lunch, we continue our trek downhill towards Taphin village where you will meet
Red Dao and Black Hmong minorities, two largest ethnic groups in Sapa area.
Stop by a house to talk with local people
to know a
bit more about
their daily life,
their customs and
tradition. Have dinner and overnight
in the village.
Approx:
1-hour driving/ 4 hours walking/ 1-hour lunch.
Day 2: Taphin - Matra - Sapa (B, L, -)
After
breakfast, we start our trek towards Sapa. We will pass through several
minority villages; rive paddy terraces along the way. Upon arriving in Matra
village inhabited by Black Hmong people, we will stop for our lunch. Then, we
continue our walk to Sapa. End of service.
Approx: 4
hours walking/ 1-hour lunch
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Cost in US$ per person in the party of (valid 30 Sep '11)
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Hidden trail to a village
of Red Dao, ref T2D
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1 pax
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99
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2 pax
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80
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3 pax
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71
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4 pax
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65
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5-8 pax
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61
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9-12 pax
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57
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13-16 pax
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53
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INCLUDING:
• Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
• Accommodation in homestay
• Meal as mentioned: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner
• English or French speaking guide
• Entrance fee to indicated sights
EXCLUDING: Other meals, tip, drinks, single room, personal expenses, insurance...
