Departure: Nightly
Transfer: Private or Sleep on Train from Hanoi
Pick up   : At your hotel in Hanoi
Departure Time: 19:45 - 20:30

Cao Son is one of the most stunning parts of Lao Cai province. The wonder of Cao Son is ever inspirational with mild weather, authentic culture of local hill tribes and spectacular landscapes

Night 1 : Hanoi departure
At 20:00. Hotel pick -up & transfer by car to Hanoi Railway station for taking overnight train to Lao Cai( variable upon your budget) at 21h15, arriving in Lao Cai at 6.30 the next morning.

Day 01:  Cao Son - Sapa ( B,L,D)
Am: enjoy a cozy breakfast in Lao Cai train station. After few minutes resting, the driver will take you to Muong Khuong district, via tea plantation and forest of pine. You might encounter Giay tribe in their traditional dress in Ban Lau or Thanh Binh. Reaching Cao Son about 10.am, enjoy the excitement of this weekly market. The shining dress of colorful Hmong girls attracts you much as you fall down to a new world , a world of interest and fun. Picnic lunch is served after the visit to Ngai Phong Cho village – the habitat of Flower Hmong tribe.
Pm: you will, for sure, be impressed by the magnificent landscapes of Chay river and lofty mountain ranges en route Cao Son – Coc Ly. Arriving Coc Ly, a boat trip is on offer to visit the awesome Fairy cave and charmingly- located village of Tay tribe. Finally, the car take you back to Lao Cai city then heading to Sapa to spend overnight.

Day 02: Sapa retreat ( B,L,D)
Am: you are free to discover the enchanting of this colonial town by visiting the ancient church, the central market. Lunch is served in a chic restaurant.
Pm: after check-out of the hotel, our guide will pick you up to lead you to Cat Cat village to experience some strange customs of Black Hmong tribe, you also have a nice time to enjoy the conversation with local people there. Afterward, walking downhill to the waterfall, relax and unwind then walking uphill to the hotel. Stay at leisure until the bus come to take you back to Lao Cai train station. Dinner in a good restaurant before taking the night train  returning to Hanoi. End your trip here.

PRICE: 186 US$/Person (Double /Twin Occupancy)

TOUR INCLUSION
Private car/van, Professional English speaking guide, Accomodation of request ( from 2 to 4 star standard), Boat trip on Chay river, Meals indicated in the itinerary, Entrance fee, Return Train tickets , Travel insurance

TOUR EXCLUSION
Travel insurance, Drinks, Personal expense, Tips