The holidays in our Orient section were previously operated by Magic of the Orient, which has now joined with its sister company Trips Worldwide.
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COAST AND COUNTRY
Featuring: Departure, Hanoi, Sapa, Ham Rong Mountain, Hoi An, Saigon, Return
Spend time in Sapa, a former French hill station situated in the valleys near the Chinese border, enjoying its stunning scenery, comfortable climate, colorful markets, and trekking to visit a variety of ethnic hill tribes living in nearby villages. Then transfer to Hoi An where you can spend time relaxing by the beach.
Day 2 - Hanoi
Arrive Bangkok, aircraft change to Hanoi and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 3 - Hanoi
Spend the day wandering around the charming city of Hanoi before boarding for the overnight train journey from Hanoi to Lao Cai.
Day 4 - Sapa
Arrive early morning in Lao Cai and take a vehicle to Sapa (approx. 45 mins). Check into the hotel, freshen up and have breakfast. You will then start with a five to six hour trek to the hill tribe villages of Cat Cat, Ta Van and Cau May. As you walk through these villages nestled in the valleys below Sapa, you will meet some of the local ethnic minority people. These minority people, including the Red Zao, H'mong and Tay people, walk to Sapa to trade at the markets. Overnight in Sapa town.
Day 5 - Ham Rong Mountain
Today you will walk to Ham Rong Mountain for a panoramic view of Sapa and its surrounds. Once you have come back down, you will then drive six kilometers out of town. From here you'll commence an hour-long walk to Ta Phin, situated in a wide valley and surrounded by rice paddies. Ta Phin is a Dao community. Dao women are particularly striking as they wear a large red turban often covered with old coins or jewelry. They also shave their hair and eyebrows. Here you have the opportunity to visit a Zao household and learn a little about their way of life. From here you will return to Sapa for lunch and have free time in the afternoon.
Day 6 - Sapa
Today you have an optional market day trip. Depending on the day of the week, this may either be Bac Ha (Sunday), home to the flower H’mong hill tribe minority people or Can Cau takes place on Saturday, Coc Ly on Tuesday. Alternatively you may relax in Sapa town and enjoy the views and local restaurants. Early evening you will head back to Lao Cai for an overnight train back to Hanoi.
Day 7 - Hanoi
You will arrive back to Hanoi station in the early morning. Our guide will arrange a transfer back to your hotel. You will have the rest of the day to spend at leisure.
Days 8-11 - Hoi An
Transfer to the airport and fly to Hoi An. Here you will stay at the Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort which is located 5 km from the old town, right on the white sandy beach. The resort is styled like a fisherman’s village, with narrow streets and water ponds and small hoses with clay-tiled roofs.
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