Mu Cang Chai & Sapa 2 night 3 day tour Visit the beautiful Mu Cang Chai rice terraces and Sapa ethnic minority village <Meals included / English guide / Departing from Hanoi>
- E-M-HAN-69
- 3 Days 2 Nights
- Viet Nam
- Cars
- A 3-day, 2-night trip to Vietnam's hidden beauty, the rice terraces of Mu Cang Chai and the summer resort of Sapa. You will visit villages of the Thai and Dao peoples, and have the valuable experience of experiencing the culture of Vietnam's ethnic minorities. You can also easily climb Mount Fansipan, the highest peak in Vietnam, so this tour is irresistible for those who love beautiful scenery!
To Mu Cang Chai
Along the way, you will enjoy some pho for breakfast.
Visit to the Zao ethnic village.The Dao are the 9th largest ethnic group among the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam, with a population of about 1 million.
There are seven groups within the Dao, and each group has its own unique costume.
Visit to a Thai village
The population of the Thai is 1.5 million, which is more than that of the Dao, and they are the second largest ethnic group after the main ethnic group, the Kinh.
There are two groups of Thai people, the Black Thai and the White Thai.
The unique ethnic art of the Thai people, the Kinh Pang Then Ritual, is registered as an intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO.
Lunch (local restaurant)
View of rice terraces form Khau Pha
From the great view of Khau Pha Pass, we will visit the rice terraces of Mu Cang Chai.
The rice terraces of Mu Cang Chai are designated as "Vietnam National Cultural Heritage" and are also called "the most beautiful rice terraces in Vietnam". It is a "hidden place" that is not yet well known to English people!
* The best time to see the rice terraces is from early May to early June during rice planting season and from early September to early October during harvest season.
Arrival at Mu Cang Chai
Vietnamese dinner at a local restaurant
You will enjoy Mu Cang Chai specially, duck hotpot.
Breakfast at accommodation.
Depart to visit to White Thai and Blue Hmong villages.
There are several groups among the Hmong people, such as White Hmong, Blue Hmong, Black Hmong, etc., and they are divided by their traditional costumes and language.
Visit to a Lu ethnic village in Lai Chau Province
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Arrive in Sa Pa and take the mountain train + cable car to the top of Fansipan (3,143 m).
We will take a mountain train, ropeway, and cable car to the top of Fansipan, which is 3,143 meters above sea level.
Hotel Check-in
Dinner
With salmon hotpot, mushrooms, and fresh Sa Pa vegetables.
Breakfast at hotel.
Check out hotel.
Visit the Black H’mong village (Sin Chai).
Sapa Market
At Sapa Market, you can buy food, daily necessities, and souvenirs. We recommend souvenirs such as traditional costumes and accessories made from traditional costume fabrics!
Lunch (at a local restaurant)
Take the expressway to Hanoi (approximately 5.5 hours)
| Accommodation | 1pax | 2pax | 3pax | 4pax | 5pax | 6pax | 7pax | 8pax | SGL Supp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 STAR | 688 | 688 | 688 | 688 | 688 | 688 | 688 | 688 |
| City | 3 Star | 4 Star | 5 Star |
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TOUR PACKAGE INCLUSION:
- Accommodation(s) with daily breakfast.
- All private transfers as detailed itinerary.
- All sightseeing entrance fees.
- All overnight/ day trip boats wherever includes in itinerary.
- All meals as itinerary.
- English speaking guide(s) escort.
TOUR PACKAGE EXCLUSION:
- All international/ domestic flight tickets.
- Passport(s) / visa(s) costs.
- Any personal expenses not includes in the tour package.
- VAT invoice.
- All tips and gratuities except where listed
