Night 1: Hanoi - Lao Cai
Pick up at the Hotel in Hanoi contre transfer to Hanoi station to catch the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on the train with soft sleeper berth & air-conditioner.

Day 1: Lao Chai - Ta Van - Su Pan -  Ban Ho (B L D )
5:30am - Arrive in Lao Cai.
The bus ride uphill to SaPa takes a little over an hour, giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces.

8am - Glide 9km to Lao Chai Village to visit the Black H'Mong people, and then continue 2km along a trail to Ta Van to meet the local Dzay people.

After lunch in Su Pan, ride 10km of rocky road down the valley to Ban Ho. Stop at the home stay of your Tay hosts to drop off your gear, then take a walk around the village to the waterfall for a swim.

Then you will have tasteful dinner in a local house and stay overnight in the Tay's stilt house.

Day 2: Thanh phu-Nam Sai-Thanh Phu-Lao Cai ( B L D )
After breakfast, cycle 8km to Thanh Phu, then doing a 7km loop along the trail to Nam Sai villages to visit Xa Pho and Red Dzao ethnic minority groups.

Head back to Thanh Phu for lunch in a local house, then cycle down the stunning valley to a hanging bridge where your jeep will meet you on the main road. Drive back up the valley to Sa Pa.
5pm - Bus departs for Sa Pa to Lao Cai.

Overnight on the train back to Hanoi.

Night 3: Lao Cai - Hanoi
Overnight on the train.
Arrive in Hanoi railway station around 05.30 am. Tour finishes. You take a taxi back to your hotel on your own.

Tour price includes:
- Return train tickets
- English or French speaking guide
- Good mountain bikes (European standard)
- All indicated meals, plus snack
- Day backpack
- Water and fruit
- All entrance fees.
- Supply car / motorbike.
- Overnight in local house or tent

Excludes:
- Personal pocket-money
- Drinks (beer, Coca Cola etc.)