21 Aug 2022
Vietnam Authentic Travel is the real deal! My son and I had the experience of our lives when we booked the Sapa two day one night package from Hanoi through the Amazing Bella at the Rising Dragon Legend Hotel in Old Town. Every detail of this journey is organized so that all you have to do is what you signed up for…trekking! We were treated like members of a big happy family who are always looking out for one another. Our sleeper bus from Hanoi to Sapa was a fun and unique experience for us. We were picked up personally in Sapa once the bus arrived, by the manager of the company, Mr. Tinh, who was holding up a sign with my name written on it. I felt like a Hollywood movie star! There was opportunity to shower and eat and then, without wasting much time at all, we were taken to meet our guide and porter and to begin our private trek. We are so thankful to our guide Mr. Minh and porter Mr. Ly. They lead us, carried the supplies, cooked for us, cared about us and talked with us throughout the trek. I really can’t put into words how wonderful it was to be under their guidance. I want to add here that the trek may be labeled as intermediate, and it is also with mentioning that there is a longer version, but be warned, there is a lot of steep, slippery ground to cover! This may not be as easy as you think. I know my calves and thighs were sore for several days afterward. But the views from on top of Fansipan at sunrise on your second day will leave you speechless and possibly change your outlook on life! It is just gorgeous up there! It is worth every rocky step, every drop of perspiration and every aching muscle to so that view with your own eyes.