Description
Sa Pa (also spelled Sapa) is a town in Lao Cai province, Vietnam. Sa Pa town is located in the west of Lao Cai province, geographically: The east borders Lao Cai city and Bao Thang district, The west borders Tam Duong district and Tan Uyen district in Lai Chau province, The south borders Van Ban district, The north borders Bat Xat district.
Located in the northwest of Vietnam, Sa Pa town has an average altitude of about 1,500 m - 1,800 m above sea level, 33 km from Lao Cai city and 317 km from Hanoi.
Hoang Lien Son National Park - The forest fauna here is also very diverse with 66 species of mammals, of which 16 species are in the Vietnam Red Book. Besides familiar species such as flying squirrels, wild cats, chamois, and black gibbons, there are endangered species such as black gibbons, hornbills, chevrotains, and silver-cheeked langurs; There are 347 species of birds, including rare species such as big-spotted eagles, red-crested pheasants, and yellow-billed thrushes; Amphibians have 41 species; reptiles with 61 species.
Love Waterfall Sapa is located at Tram Ton - Nui Xe (2800m high) in the center of Hoang Lien National Park, San Sa Ho commune, Sa Pa town, Lao Cai province, nearly 15km southwest of the town center and about 2km southeast of O Quy Ho pass. The waterfall is about 100m high, originating from the sacred peak of Fansipan and carrying the cold breath of the great forest. The waterfall flows into white foam like the silver hair of Mother Nature, cascading down to the gentle Golden Stream winding around the thorny bamboo bushes interspersed with graceful orchid and rhododendron clumps. This place is main route of 3 days trip to Sapa for bird watching tour.
1. Itinerary
Day 1 : Hanoi – Sapa (L/D)
7:00 Am, Pick you up at your Hotel in Hanoi, then drive to Sapa (6 hours), upon arrive check in hotel then birding and photography around the town and Ham Rong mountain for Black-headed Greenfinch, Black-throated Tit, Brown-breasted Bulbul, Rufous-winged Fulvetta. Have dinner and overnight in hotel.
Day 2: Sapa - Tram Ton - Love Waterfall - Golden Stream - Sapa (B/L /D)
Early wake up, then transfer to Tram Ton Pass - Fansipan mountain (2800m) by private car, upon arrive Pass, taking the bird trails and photo around Love waterfall for Black-faced Laughingthrush, White-browed Fulvetta, Stripe-throated and White-collared Yuhina, Green-tailed Sunbird, Chestnut-headed Tesia, White-browed Bush Robin, Golden Parrotbill, Warblers, Rosefinches, Mountain Tailorbird, Hill Prinia, Scimitar Babblers, Wren Babblers, Shortwing. Have sort break some time near waterfall for breakfast box, tea & coffee is served. Have lunch on return.
Afternoon, check further birds around Tram Ton – end of the trail (ranger station – 1920m) for many species; Nuthatches, Yuhinas, Minlas, Wablers (residents and migrations), Flycatchers, Fulvettas, Tits, Parrotbill, Sunbirds…Have dinner and overnight in Sapa
Day 3: Sapa - Hanoi (B/L)
After early breakfast, going to Silver waterfall for Little Forktail, White-capped Water Redstart, Plumbeous Water Redsart, Small Niltava, Whiskered Yuhina. Then transfer to Hanoi, Have lunch en-route. Upon arrive Hanoi, drop off your hotel finish trip. End of tour.
2. PRICE PER GROUP SIZE
Price P.P in USD * 2023 - 2025 | |||||||
Group size | Price adult | children | infant | ||||
1 PAX | $840 | $252 | $0 | ||||
2 PAX | $685 | $480 | $0 | ||||
3 PAX | $590 | $412 | $0 | ||||
4 PAX | $530 | $370 | $0 | ||||
5 PAX | $490 | $343 | $0 | ||||
6 PAX upper | $395 | $277 | $0 | ||||
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- Single surcharge: $185 USD
- Family upgrade: require
3. Tour Includes:
- Private AC transport round trip
- English speaking birding guide
- Accommodation (based on twin share of 3 stars hotel or luxury Homestay)
- Entrance fee
- Camping and Porter
- Meals as mentioned(B= Breakfast; L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
4. Tour does not include:
- Drinks
- Travel insurance
- Tips, Personal expenses