Cao Son & Lung Khau Nhin Market
Cao Son is an alluring destination that boxes a variety of forest mystery. The tour is ideal for you to discover the wonderful landscapes of mountains, the lifestyle of Vietnamese tribes and to swimming in the diverse spiritual life of all friendly people here. The tour lasts for 3 days (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). Cao Son is put at the first position for you to enjoy a peaceful village – Tin Thang village with various cultural values contained in their tradition and daily activities in a haft day tour after resting in the lodge. The tour next brings you to a famous ancient trading spot – Lung Khau Nhin Market which is a long lasting one with a diverse display of goods. It is also extended to Sapa during the last day. One will have rare chance to astonish the beauty of imposing mountains and unique views of paddy and corn fields. Also, Ta phin and Mong sen are highlighted in the tour so that you are to learn the typical features of local tribes such as Red Dao and Black H’mong. Cao Son – Lung Khau Nhin Market is really a perfect one for you who are seeking a new wind from forest, away from the stress of the city’s circle. Come with us and enjoy your real time!
The trip in brief:
| Physical level: | Click for details |
| Cultural interaction: | Click for details |
| Meals included: | Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast |
| Vehicles: | Private Car, Walking |
| Hotels: | Hotel, Lodge |
| Trip cost: | From $399/ person |
Day 1 (Wednesday): Lao cai - Cao Son
Pick up and have breakfast in a restaurant right around Lao Cai train station. Taking some minutes relaxing, you are transported to Cao Son on our vehicles, passing lush pine forest and beautiful highland area. Reaching Cao Son about 10.am, check in and take another rest before the official trip in the afternoon. After lunch, you begin to walk to Tin Thang Village, one of the most peaceful villages in town. You spend time exploring local culture and tradition, then return to the lodge for dinner and night’s activities.
Day 2 (Thursday): Cao Son - Lung Khau Nhin market – Sapa
After having breakfast in the Cao son lodge, your car will transfer you to Lung Khau Nhin market. Pine trees forests and villages surround the tinny market. Flower H’mong, Tu Di, Tay, Giay ethnic minorities come to buy and sell local products such as food and material for agriculture and fabric. After exploring the market, you will be able to visit a village of Black Dao. You will then head back to Muong Khuong and have lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, you get on the car for journey to Sapa. Dinner and overnight in Sapa.
After a breakfast at the lodge, you will have a vehicle taking you to Lung Khau Nhin market. Having the whole morning for exploring about culture of ethnic groups at this market, you then visit a village of Black Dao people nearby. After that, you have lunch in a local restaurant, then get on a car to Sapa. You spend this night in the lovely town.
Day 3 (Friday): Sapa - Ta Phin - Mong sen - Lao Cai
Firstly, we drive downhill to Ta Phin where Red Dao and Black Hmong people are living. You will learn the features of local tribal races with information from our guide and local people. Lunch is served on a great location on route, where landscape is amazing. After lunch, the walk continues to Mong Sen, where the vehicle is there to bring you back to the train station and return to Hanoi.
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| Trip Cost (Per person) | $399 | $319 | $281 | $259 |
