Some ways to plan budget vacation in Sapa
Everybody loves to get some luxury vacation. Enjoy every 5 stars amenities and
services. But the fact is not all of us have enough money to get all the luxury
things. Most of us has limited budget to spend on vacation. The fact is how to
plan a cheap vacation or no vacation at all. The term cheap vacation is not
meaning you can't have some fun on your vacation. It just means that you have to
smarter with your money. Use your money wisely. Get a simple life on your
vacation. These are some tips to make enjoyable budget friendly vacation.
1. Sleep at budget hotels or family run hotels: There is no lack of cheap
accommodation in Sapa. These affordable yet comfortable hostels and mini hotels
which can be found easily in the town. Do not think budget hotel is somewhat
dirty or lack of facilities. Absolutely wrong! Most of budget hotel in Sapa are
run by family, and meet all necessary conditions when staying there. Even some
budget hotels are equivalent to 2 star hotel standards. You can sleep in a
private room and spacious and comfortable room with a view no less for as little
as $6 per person! With such a good range of hostels, you can forget about the
expensive international chain of hotels. Otherwise, stay overnight at home stay
in some ethnic minority villages surrounding Sapa town is not only a good idea
for you to save your shoestrings but also an interesting experience when
traveling to Sapa.
2. Eat Local: As tempting as they may be, try not to fall for " The Great
Australian breakfasts" in Sapa. They may remind you of home but they can cost as
much as your accommodation - $9! Eat at local food stalls instead. It is worth
taking the time to venture out to the back roads to look for local
semi-restaurants" that serve dishes you at a fraction of the price.
3. Take a Walk: The best way to get around Sapa is on foot. If your next
destination is not within walking distance, buy group tour itineraries from any
local tour operators in the town. These options are way cheaper than the others
offered by travel agencies in main cities. Another option is the moto taxi or "xe
om". This is an informal type of transport where local bikers drive you to your
destination on their motorcycles or if you have motorbike driving license you
can hire a motorbike and self-drive it. It is a cheap, fast and fun way of
getting around.
4. Travel in the off season. Many people think that travelling to Sapa in the
off season that can be taken a bit of a risk like bad weather or hotels are
closed for renovation and retooling. However, the fact is not like that.
Especially, if you travel to Sapa from September till the beginning November you
will be not only rewarded with the blue sky, enjoy magnificent terrace paddy
fields but also experience a number of traditional festivals. This is also the
time most of hotels in Sa Pa will be looking to fill their rooms with discounts
and upgrades, especially if you're going on a special trip like a honeymoon.
5. Finding good deal on online hotel reservation. In recent years, making online
hotel reservation in Sapa is getting more popular with both domestic and
international tourists. By doing this way you will know the price you are going
to pay and the availability of rooms will depend a great deal on when you are
traveling. Otherwise, it may also be a good thing to ask relatives, friends and
others if they can recommend a good hotel in your area of interest. You probably
won ever know if someone hated or really enjoyed themselves at a specific hotel.
If you are always travelling or staying in hotels, you can start using reward
points that can be applied to hotel reservations. If you collect enough points,
you might be able to get a free hotel room once in a while. This is a way for
people who travel a lot to not spend as much money.
These had been some cheap vacation ideas for travelers. In case you plan your
vacation well in advance and do the necessary preparations and research, you are
able to find budget vacation ideas right for you. There are numerous cheap
vacation packages which are especially formulated for budgeted travelers and you
ought to try to avail them.
Sapa Budget Tours
- Sapa Day Tours - Sapa Day Excursions - Day Trips Sapa Vietnam
- Sapa Walk and Bac ha Market
- Sapa Hard Trekking Two
- Sapa Hard Trekking One
- Sapa Medium Trek Two
- Sapa Medium Trek
Sapa Trekking and Adventures
- Fansipan peak conquering VIP tour (3 days - 2 nights)
- Fansipan peak conquering VIP tour (2 days - 1 nights)
- Fansipan peak conquering Deluxe tour (4 days - 3 nights)
- Fansipan peak conquering Deluxe tour (3 days - 2 nights)
- Fansipan peak conquering Deluxe tour (2 days - 1 nights)
- Fansipan peak conquering Standard tour (4 days - 3 nights)
Sapa Cycling Options
- Sapa - Binh Lu - Lai Chau(with biking)
- Sapa - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Ban Ho
- Sapa Biking Tour - Ban Ho Village
- Sapa Biking Tour - Binh Lu - Lai Chau
- SaPa - Bac Ha Market with biking
- Pedalling The Remote Sapa\'s Northwest
Sapa Luxury Holidays
Traditional Minority Discovery Packages
- Green Sapa bus (Hanoi – Sapa)
- Eco Sapa Limousine Van (Hanoi – Sapa)
- Private car Hanoi Sapa
- Hanoi Sapa Private Cabin bus
- Coc Ly market with boat trip
- Cao Son market -boat trip on Chay river- Sapa Tours
Sapa Classic Trips
Northern Mountain Discovery Packages
Topas Ecolodge Sapa tours
- Topas Ecolodge and Market Package 3D/4N
- Topas Ecolodge and Market Package-2D/3N
- Topas Ecolodge and Victoria Sapa Package – 4D/5N
- Topas Ecolodge and Victoria Sapa Package – 3D/4N
- Topas Ecolodge Package – 3D/4N
- Topas Ecolodge Package 2D/3N