8.00am: Have a breakfast at your own choice
9.00am: After breakfast, we can then start hiking along local trails and across vegetable gardens and rice terraces on the foothill of Mount Fan Si Pan. The first part goes downhill for about an hour and a half toward Y Linh Ho hamlet.

After crossing a suspension bridge, you will see some stunning views of the rice terraces, gardens, and houses. The scenery is great here as you will stand higher and looking down on the rice terraces and small villages. The trail leads up to Lao Chai San village where we have a simple picnic lunch. 

1.00pm: After lunch, we walk down through the village to the Golden Stream Valley, stopping at Lao Chai village to visit local H'mong people. We explore the villages of Lao Chai (Black H’mong) and Ta Van (Dzay). This is the biggest and the most scenic valley in Sapa. This trek is relatively easy as we walk along the local trails. There are opportunities to visit local families and learn about their daily life and fascinating culture before arriving at the homestay in Ta Van. 
The homestay is simple, equipped with mattresses and mosquito nets. We have dinner here and stay overnight.

Trekking distance: about 16 km
Trekking time: about 5 hours
Trekking grade: 3/5
Trekking route: partly changed, both up and down hills

Day 2: Tavan village – Sapa – Hanoi (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we explore the village a little bit further. We then start a 3-hour trek to Giang Ta Chai village (Red Dzao). This trek offers some moderate challenges as we negotiate a winding trail by rice terraces along the steep mountainside. The vegetation is dense as the trail leads up to a peaceful hamlet perched on the side of Hoang Lien Mountain. After visiting a family in the village, we walk to get back on the main road. We then head back to Ta Van, where our vehicle awaits to take us back to Sapa town.

1.00pm: We drive back to Sapa for a late lunch in a local restaurant, and you’re free to explore the town, its market and sloping streets with many colorful handicrafts.

Tips: With your free time, you can go up to Ham Rong peak where you will be able to experience a stunning view over the charming town of Sapa. This is a great chance for some unforgettable photos! This is recommended for good weather days (Entrance fee is not included)

5.00pm: we will transfer you back to train station. Have dinner in the restaurant nearby there.

7.35pm: Night train back to Hanoi.

Around 4.30am the following morning: Tour ends at Hanoi Railway Station.

Trekking distance: about 10km
Trekking time: about 3 hours
Trekking grade: 2/5
Trekking route: relatively moderate

Included

• Homestay in Ta Van
• Meals as specified in the program
• Travel in an appropriate air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver
• Both way train ticket (Hanoi - Lao Cai- Hanoi) in air conditioned, 4-berth soft-sleeper cabin, one  ticket per person
• The services of an experienced, English-speaking guide
• All entrance fees
• VAT and other taxes

Not included
• Hotel in Hanoi
• Presence of the tour guide on the train
• Beverages, gratuities and personal expenses.
• Camera fees (if any)
• Insurance
• Surcharge in peak season (Christmas & New Year)