Hidden trail to a village of Red Dao, ref T2D (2 days)

Hidden trail to a village of Red Dao, ref T2D
(2 days)

Mong Sen – Ta phin – Matra – Suoi Ho – Sapa

Highlights:

Trekking through beautiful terrace rice fields, landscapes; Meeting smiling and warm-hearted Black Hmong and Red  Dao people; Talking with them to understand a bit more about  their way of life, their customs and traditions.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Sapa – Mong Sen – Taphin (-, L, D)

You will be met up at your hotel in Sapa by local guide and transferred downhill to Mong Sen, where you start trekking uphill through mountainous area. Enjoy while walking the spectacular view over rice paddy terraces, corn fields. Your picnic lunch will be provided on the spot.

After lunch, we continue our trek downhill towards Taphin village where you will meet Red Dao and Black Hmong minorities, two largest ethnic groups in Sapa area. Stop by a house to talk with local people  to  know  a  bit  more  about  their  daily  life,  their  customs  and  tradition.  Have dinner and overnight in the village.

Approx: 1-hour driving/ 4 hours walking/ 1-hour lunch.

Day 2: Taphin - Matra  - Sapa (B, L, -)

After breakfast, we start our trek towards Sapa. We will pass through several minority villages; rive paddy terraces along the way. Upon arriving in Matra village inhabited by Black Hmong people, we will stop for our lunch. Then, we continue our walk to Sapa. End of service.

Approx: 4 hours walking/ 1-hour lunch

Cost in US$ per person in the party of (valid 30 Sep '11)	Hidden trail to a village of Red Dao, ref T2D
1 pax	99
2 pax	80
3 pax	71
4 pax	65
5-8 pax	61
9-12 pax	57
13-16 pax	53

 INCLUDING:
• Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
• Accommodation in homestay
• Meal as mentioned: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner
• English or French speaking guide
• Entrance fee to indicated sights

EXCLUDING: Other meals, tip, drinks, single room, personal expenses, insurance...