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Optional Sapa Extension:

Day 10 Hanoi / Lao Cai / Sapa (Victoria Train)

Your day is free to explore before transferring to the rail station for the 11 p.m. overnight train to Lao Cai and onto Sapa. (B)

Day 11 Sapa

Arrive in the early morning at Lao Cai station near the Chinese border and then take a scenic drive to the hill station of Sapa. You’ll see the Black H’Mong and Red Dao hill tribe people dressed in their colorful traditional clothing. After checking into the hotel and having breakfast, begin a walking tour through the market where hill tribe people from villages afar converge on Saturdays. Continue towards Cat Cat village, home to the Black H’Mong hill tribe people. You will then walk back to the hotel for your overnight in Sapa. (B)

Day 12 Sapa / Lao Cai / Hanoi (Victoria Train)

In the morning, take a drive to Bac Ha, with a 30-minute en route visit to the Phong Hai market. Upon arrival in Bac Ha, visit the colorful Sunday market where hill tribe people such as the Flower Hmong, Phu La, and Dao Tuyen gather to exchange goods. After lunch, drive to Trung Do and trek two and a half miles to visit its Tay minority village. From the village, go by boat up the Chay River to see the beautiful caves and the Raining Waterfall.

Day 13 Hanoi / Onward

You are met at the train station and transferred to the airport for your onward flight. (B)

Detailed Trip Information

Dates	Mar 9 to Mar 18, 2009 Privately Anytime
Duration	10 days
Land Cost	$2,795 Optional Sapa Extension: $600
Single Supplement	$600
Lodging	Charming boat to delightful hotels
Grade	I-II Walking & optional biking/Some long driving days
Group Size	2-12

Trip Terms & Conditions

Included in costs: Meals as noted, each night in double occupancy accommodations, land transfers between components, English speaking guides, park or site entry fees, surface transport, equipment other than personal gear, government tax, airport transfer assistance, in-country ticket reconfirmation & check-in assistance (where permitted), complete pre-departure packet, toll-free pre-departure phone assistance.

Not included in costs: Meals not noted as included, gratuities, beverages (except tea or coffee at meals), international or domestic airfare unless specified, airport departure taxes not included with air tickets, visas, itinerary changes after confirmation, any services not included in itinerary, any costs incurred due to canceled or delayed flights, acts of nature or other happenings beyond our control, or other costs as are more fully described in JOURNEYS Terms & Conditions.

Deposit and payment schedule: $500 per person per trip or the applicable amount based on the trip and the proximity of the departure date. A second deposit of $800 per person is due four months prior to departure, and final payment for land arrangements is due 60 days prior to departure. Airlines require full payment when tickets are issued. The deposit may be made by Visa, Master Card or check, and the Reservation Form may be submitted by fax, mail or via our website. Full payment schedule and cancellation penalties are described in our Terms and Conditions as noted in our Global Expedition Catalog, on our website and elsewhere. Please request these if you do not have them before advancing a deposit.

Insurance: When you make your application, we strongly recommend the purchase of comprehensive travel insurance in case of emergency situations. Please contact us for a recommended policy.

Air fares: JOURNEYS can make complete air arrangements applicable to your trip as noted in this itinerary. If you wish to redeem frequent flyer mileage or arrange flights directly with the airline, you may do so on your own at no penalty. If you do, please consult with us on exact arrival and departure dates and times before having your tickets issued to avoid errors.

Itinerary Change Fee: There will be a $40 fee for changes once an itinerary has been confirmed and approved. Additional cancellation penalties or change fees may apply as per our terms and conditions. The passenger is responsible for such fees.

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