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VIETNAM

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
• 4 nights hotel accommodation
• Transport in air-conditioned vehicles
• Entrance fees
• English-speaking Tour Leader
• All tips on tour
• Return group transfers from airport
to accommodation
• Meals as indicated (B = breakfast,
D = dinner)

Topas Ecolodge

DAY 1 Hanoi DAY 4 Sapa PRICE PER PERSON*
On arrival in Hanoi, transfer to your hotel Situated in a picturesque area of the Sapa 2019 TWIN SINGLE
and enjoy free time until your tour briefing. region, visit one of the area’s most colourful JAN 01 G $1019 $1429
Overnight at Tirant Hotel (or similar). minority communities, the Red Dzao at Lech 08 $1019 $1429
DAY 2 Hanoi to Sapa Village. The Red Dzao women wear bright red FEB 05 G $1019 $1429
G
MAR
$1429
05
$1019
Learn about Vietnam’s 53 ethnic minority turbans, shave their heads and eyebrows, 19 $1019 $1429
groups at the interactive Ethnology Museum and are known for their knowledge of local MAY 07 G $1019 $1429
$1429
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$1019
before beginning the five hour drive to Sapa. medicines and embroidery skills. Continue to JUL 30 G $1019 $1429
Along the way, take in the spectacular mountain the unique Topas Ecolodge, perched over the AUG 20 G $1019 $1429
scenery. Located in the far northwest of Vietnam surrounding valley and built using sustainable OCT 01 $1019 $1429
in the mountains bordering China, Sapa is home principles, in collaboration with the Red 22 G $1019 $1429
to deep mountain valleys and traditional villages. Dzao. Its environmentally-friendly features NOV 19 G $1019 $1429
On arrival, enjoy sundowner drinks with your include solar power, waste water treatment DEC 17 G $1019 $1429
fellow travellers overlooking the spectacular and a natural water source from the nearby 2020 28 TWIN SINGLE
$1119
$1579
JAN
Sapa valley. Stay the next two nights at Sapa mountains. The property has been recognised FEB 18 $1119 $1579
Highland Resort (or similar). (B) by National Geographic as a ‘unique lodge’. MAR 24 $1119 $1579
Enjoy an afternoon walking tour as you take
DAY 3 Sapa G = Guaranteed departure with minimum 2 guests.
On a guided tour of Sapa town, visit the local in the magnificent views of the surrounding Code: SEPC
mountains. In the evening, relax with a farewell
market to gain your first glimpses of the colourfully group dinner to celebrate your time in Sapa. TRIP GRADING: MODERATE TO ACTIVE
dressed minority groups. Embark on a trek to (See page 87 for details)
Ta Van Hoa Valley, admiring the beautifully Overnight at Topas Ecolodge (or similar). (BD)
terraced rice paddy fields and stunning vistas. DAY 5 Sapa to Hanoi
Arriving from China about 300 years ago, the Black After breakfast, enjoy free time until the return
H’mong community is famous for making hemp drive back to Hanoi. On arrival in Hanoi, either
fabric with intricate batiks. Spend time meeting transfer to Hanoi Airport for your onward flight
the Black H’mong people of the Hau Thao and or to your city hotel. (B)
Saseng villages as you observe daily life. (B)

EXPERIENCE MORE
This tour can be combined with
Highlights of Vietnam on page 16,
Vietnam Insight on page 18 and
Red Dzao Sapa Vietnam Discovery on page 20.

*Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include the airfare from New Zealand. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. 23
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