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Cat Cat Village is the nearest village within walking distance (admission was VND5000). Like everywhere in this area, it is steep and very beautiful hike down. If you are too exhausted or unfit to hike back up, there are plenty of xe om (motorbike taxi) ready and willing to cart you back to your hotel.
Equipment: A good pair of hiking shoes.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Cat Cat Village.
Phone: 871975
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This is another popular hike and the admission was VND5000. Most people take a xe om (motorbike taxi) to the starting point about 8km from Sapa and then make a 14km loop walk of the area. Most hotel offer guided day and half-day treks, depending on the number of people and if any vehicles are needed. Expect to pay somewhere between USD4 to USD10.
Equipment: A good pair of hiking shoes.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Ta Phin Village
Phone: 871975
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Handspan Travel is a reliable outfit for trekking.
Equipment: A pair of good hiking boots.
Written Aug 17, 2007
Address: 8 Pho Cau May, Sapa, Lao Cai Province, Vietnam.
Phone: 872110 (fax)
Website: http://www.handspan.com/
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There are several reliable travel companies in Sapa for trekking to local villages. One of them is Topas Travel who specialises in trekking, biking and horse riding.
Equipment: A pair of good hiking boots.
Written Aug 16, 2007
Address: 24 Muong Hoa , Sapa, Lao Cai Province, Vietnam.
Phone: (+84) 20 871 331
Website: http://www.topas-adventure-vietnam.com/
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