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Hanging over 5000 km square with the population of 6000 people, with lush greenery of mountain ranges is just the beginning of your expedition to the jade of Far East. Imagine a land lush in tropical forest and emerald rice terrace fields and a land alive with very colorful tradition and culture. The old French-built hill station of Sapa (1600m above sea level) is the natural starting point for a unique experience of the Sapa area. This includes the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, and Indochina's highest peaks, Fansipan (3143m), and 6 different ethnic minority groups, each one colorful, distinct and with its own language and cultural values. 

Day 1,Wed: Overnight train to Sapa
Board overnight Victoria Express train to Sapa. The  Victoria Express  train leaves at 22:00

Day 2,Thu: Sapa
Arrive to Laocai station, transfer to Sapa. Check in Victoria Sapa. Freshen up and enjoy breakfast. Afternoon at 10am there will be an exploration of Sapa town and walk to Catcat , and Sansaho villages  home to H'mong minority people. Opportunity to closely watch and see the daily life of local  people. Visit water fall and indigo farm. Return to Sapa and enjoy the facility of luxury Victoria Sapa hotel.
Enjoy 4 course diner at the hotel. Overnight Victoria Sapa hotel   in Sapa
(Breakfast  and diner included)

Day 3,Fri: Sapa
Morning at leisure to enjoy Sapa and then embark on a lovely walk to Laochai & Tavan villages - home to Black H'mong people. This is one of the most enjoyable walk involving descending into a nearby valley inhabited by a variety of ethnic hill tribes. Once on the valley floor you can really appreciate the wonderful scenery that surrounds you. The walls of the valley are covered with multi-layered rice terraces and scattered villages. Picnic lunch by the river. The walk lasts approximately 3-4 hours through the spectacular villages and mountains.
Overnight Victoria Sapa hotel  in Sapa
(Breakfast and lunch included)

Day 4,Sat: Sapa - Cancau Market
Morning drive to Cancau market, 3 hour drive away. Visit isolated Cancau Saturday market.  It is a quaint local market , close to China border and in a hidden place, less tourist come here.  - horses, dogs, cat, pigs and textiles .... all on sales! This is of of most amazing market you've ever seen.
Opportunity to takes best photos. Overnight at Victoria Hotel.
(Breakfast and lunch  included)

Day 5,Sun: BinhLu market
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
We then drive by  Silver water fall and Congtroi ( gate to heaven) on a scenic journey to stunning pass of Tri Ton. Visit one of most amazing tribal markets in Binhlu where thousand of Thai Kadai language groups  such as Tai Lu, Tai Laos, White Tai , and H'mong - Yao group (black Yao, Yao Lantien..), Giay, Khomu.. comes to buy and sell their own produces. This is opportunity to get insight into local life. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon drive back to Sapa with fond of memories.
Overnight at Victoria Sapa hotel
(Breakfast and lunch  included)

Day 6, Mon: Sapa
Buffet breakfast at the hotel
At leisure to walk to Catcat village or to visit Taphin village
(Breakfast  included)

Day 7, Tue:   Cocly Market - Hanoi
Enjoy the breakfast and drive to Cocly market  the latest market discovered in the region. Cocly is a gathering place of  Fula, Flower H'mong, Tay, Nung , Dzao, Giay. Many local produces including, horse, chicken porks, crafts, textiles are on sales. We then embark on a boat cruise winding our way through a breathtaking landscape where the mountains grow from waters presenting their most hidden mysteries. While cruising we will enjoy our picnic lunch by the river. At 15pm time to get back to Laocai station for the evening Victoria Express  train departing 21:15pm.  A three course diner will serve on the train.
Overnight at Victoria Express
(Breakfast,  lunch and  diner included)