[Local departure/arrival] Sapa & Mu Kan Chai & Fansipan 3 days from Hanoi

06:00 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi or Noi Bai International Airport by private car.
A comfortable highland drive begins as the scenery outside the train window gradually changes to a rugged yet beautiful mountain range.

Enjoy Pho at a local restaurant for breakfast.
Along the way, stop by a local restaurant loved by the locals and enjoy a classic Vietnamese breakfast with a gentle, spicy soup that will saturate your heart and soul.

After arriving in Sapa, explore the ethnic minority village

○ Dao village visit and cultural exchange
The 9th largest ethnic group in Vietnam. Head to the village of the Dzao tribe, which is known for its vivid and elaborate folk costumes, with different hoods and embroidery details for each group. You will experience the deep spiritual world and warm lives of these people who live with the mountains.

○ Tày village visit and cultural exchange
The second largest ethnic group in Vietnam after the Kinh people. Tour the village lined with beautiful wooden stilt houses and get a feel for their rich cultural background, including the traditional performing art "Xòe Tày" (traditional dance), which is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Afternoon: Viewing rice terraces from Khau Phạ Pass, an art in the sky that shakes the world
Mu Kan Chai has been designated as a national cultural heritage site in Vietnam and is said to be one of the highest in the country. The overwhelming panorama can be seen from the steep Kaufa Pass, which has an outstanding view.
[Two miracles of the seasons]
From May to June, you can see the ``mirror surface of water'' that reflects the sun and the fresh green seedlings, and from September to October, the ``Golden Ears of Rice'' where the entire mountain shines golden, a breathtaking view that will leave you speechless.

17:00 Arrive at Mu Kanchai and check in to the hotel.
Please relieve the fatigue of your long journey.

18:30 [Dinner] Mu Kanchai specialty dinner
Enjoy a variety of fragrant specialty dishes that are unique to this region and are made with plenty of mountain bounty. Enjoy a quiet night in the mountains.

[Accommodation location: Mu Kanchai]

Breakfast at the hotel

○ Village visit and cultural exchange between the Bai Tai and H'Mông Hoa tribes
Stroll around the village in the suburbs. Spend a heartwarming time interacting with the local people who continue to preserve their unique way of life and stunningly beautiful embroidered costumes.

09:00 Cross the mountains and depart for the foggy city of Sapa.

11:30: On the way, we went to a village of the Lự tribe in Lai Chau province.
A rare ethnic minority whose women still dye their teeth black as a tradition and weave their own splendid textiles. Get a glimpse of their valuable lifestyle wisdom.

[Lunch]Lunch where you can enjoy the fruits of the mountain at a local restaurant at the foot of the mountain.

14:30 Special seat Fansipan mountain climbing tour with an altitude of 3,143m
Arrived at Sapa, a beautiful city where fog and European-style architecture combine. Without a break, we headed to Fansipan, the highest peak in Vietnam and the sacred peak known as the "roof of Indochina."
After riding the nostalgic mountain train (about 6 minutes) from Sapa Station, transfer to the state-of-the-art ropeway and cable car (about 20 minutes) and go straight to the world of the mountain top! Enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the majestic mountains and beautiful terraced rice fields below.

17:00 Check in to the hotel in Sapa while soaking in the afterglow of the sky.

18:30　[Dinner] Sapa specialty, special trout mushroom hotpot with local vegetables
Enjoy our special hotpot made with fresh trout grown in Sapa's cool year-round climate, rich mushrooms from the mountains, and plenty of fresh local vegetables. A blissful dinner that will gradually warm you from the core of your body.

[Accommodation location: Sapa]

Breakfast at the hotel
08:00　○ Visit to Xin Chai village of H'Mông Đen tribe and cultural exchange
Visit a traditional village where the Black Hmong people have lived for a long time, wearing deep indigo-dyed costumes with delicate embroidery. You will see the simple stilt houses surrounded by terraced fields and their traditional way of living in harmony with nature, and enjoy interacting with the local people.

10:30　○ Stroll through the lively “Sapa Market”
A local market full of color and vibrancy, where various neighboring ethnic minorities bring together their proud mountain produce, handmade folk crafts, and traditional textiles. Enjoy choosing souvenirs while feeling the local enthusiasm.

11:30[Lunch] Last gourmet/local lunch to conclude the tour

12:30 Depart for Hanoi by private car
Enjoy the magnificent scenery of northern Vietnam flowing through the window as you travel comfortably along the beautifully maintained expressway on your way back (approximately 5.5 hours of travel).

18:00 Arrival at Hanoi city or Noi Bai International Airport
   

Mu Cang Chai: GARRYA MU CANG CHAI Sapa: SILK PATH, GRAND RESORT &SPA SAPA

Meals, accommodation, vehicle, Japanese guide, entrance fee

Air tickets, airport taxes, personal items, tips

Air ticket prices to and from Japan are not included. If you would like to arrange air tickets, please feel free to contact us.

• ◆・Tour schedule may be changed or canceled depending on weather, traffic conditions, etc.
• ◆・Customers are responsible for managing their valuables and luggage. We are not responsible for any damage, loss or theft of your luggage.
• ◆・Although it is possible for one person to participate, the price is for two people. In addition, if you apply for one person, there will be no refund even if there are other participants on the day.
• ◆・Please note that if you are unable to go by car due to heavy rain and the road collapses, you may be charged an additional fee to change your vehicle. There are many things that we do not know in advance, such as road conditions, and in such cases we will not be exempt from the guarantee regulations. *Please bring rain gear during the rainy season (May to October). Also, it is more convenient to wear sneakers than sandals.
• ◆*A surcharge will be applied if you stay at a deluxe class hotel during Vietnam holidays (December 31, 2024 & January 29, 2024 - February 1, 2025 & April 30 - May 1, 2025 & August 30 - September 2 & December 31).