Highlights
– Get an understanding of traditional music dances
– Have some fun meeting and talking with hospitable local people
– Enjoy cycling around the village to enjoy more of its beauty and valley
– Take a look at historic sites in Dien Bien Phu. The popular destination in the war between Vietnam and French
– Enjoy the special view at Tram Ton Pass and you are going to be surprised at its spectacular beauty that can’t be found anywhere
– Have some fun while meeting and talking to local minority people en route
– Trekking through soil paths to reach Giang Ta Chai and experience the local life of minority people
Itinerary
Day 1: Hello Vietnam
Congrats and a warm welcome! On Day 1, you are welcomed at Noi Bai international airport by our team. We are so excited to have you there! We will handle everything for you right from transferring you to downtown, check-in hotel and more.
You are free to enjoy and have your own exploration on the first day around Hanoi city. It will be very interesting to visit one-of-a-kind things of Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, night life. You may join Ha noi street food tour. It's very cool to know Hanoi culture through food.
This is your first day, and the adventure Northwest of Vietnam begins!
Day 2: Hanoi – Mai Chau (B/L/D)
Morning activities:
In the morning leave Hanoi to the west of Hanoi. We stop at Ha Dong Town to visit Van Phuc traditional silk. Which is famous for silk weaving in the North of Vietnam. Where you have an opportunity to see how local people here made silk by tradition and simple way. Trust me, this is the journey to pass through awesome and eye-catching scenes of Limestone Mountains and valley before you reach Mai Chau, which is the home of Thai people. You will love traditional dances at night to learn about their customs and culture.
Afternoon activities:
We will arrive at Mai Chau at noontime. Check-in and have lunch at localhost. Mai Chau offers you a voyage to feel the fresh air and good climate of a peaceful village of Poom Coong and Lac village to experience the wonderful valley. You will also see animals like buffaloes, pigs, cats, goats… freely around. Enjoy the sunset in the village to catch special minutes in the countryside.
The warm hospitality and delicious dinner with the local family to experience real-life with minority people and enjoy their traditional Thai’s dance.
Day 3: Mai Chau – Moc Chau – Son La (B/L/D)
Morning activities:
Continue your journey to Moc Chau and Son La and delve deep into beautiful landscapes and peaceful valley as well as villages. It’s just magical!
Get up early next morning & enjoy the tranquil life in the village with “wow-full” sounds of chickens, pig, etc.
Enjoy cycling around the village to enjoy more of its beauty and valley. Then we have lunch at the homestay before leaving Mai Chau for Moc Chau.
Afternoon activities:
Now take the next step to leave Mai Chau for Moc Chau and Son La with the admiration of fruit orchards, tea plantations lines along the road that makes spectacular sights.
Enjoy a special chance to meet and see local tribe people.
Visit Prison Museum in Son La which has a style since French. Have a night in Son La.
Day 4: Son La – Dien Bien Phu (B/L/D)
Morning activities:
Magic Begins with Son La! It is your opportunity to enjoy more of the beautiful scenery in Northwest of Son La and also passing through imposing road to reach Dien Bien Phu. We’re sure you are going to love the spectacular famous Pha Din Pass to enjoy wonderful sights.
Love the amazing Pha Din Pass which is well known in North Vietnam with awesome scenery of the mountain. We have lunch at the local food stall.
Afternoon activities:
After we arrive at Dien Bien Phu. We also take a look at historic sites in Dien Bien Phu – a very popular destination in the war between Vietnam and French. Where you will be able to see monuments, museums, the old battlefield, etc. Drive to the hotel for check-in. Spend a night in Dien Bien Phu.
Day 5: Dien Bien Phu – Lai Chau – Tam Duong – Sapa (B/L/D)
Morning activities:
It’s getting Spectacular! Yes, the journey from Dien Bien Phu to Tam Duong is getting more and more spectacular and the lovely views from the summit with the windy road are going to drive you crazy. You will love the cool climate of the mountainous area and awesome fields attract you like a picturesque.
Get up early and take a look at the morning life of a peaceful town. Leave Tam Duong in the morning and go ahead to Sapa town with the road uphill. We also have lunch at a local food stall on the way to Tram Ton pass.
Afternoon activities:
After reach to the top of Tram Ton Pass. The longest pass in Vietnam, also it's the most beautiful one in Vietnam too. Where you have the chance to enjoy the special view at Tram Ton Pass and you are going to be surprised at its spectacular beauty that can’t be found anywhere. Then keep going to Sapa town. Check-in hotel and overnight in Sapa.
Day 6: Sapa Off The Beaten Track (B/L/D)
Morning activities:
Leave your hotel in Sapa town at 8.00 am with our tour guide and driver to start your day trip. You can leave your luggage at the hotel while trekking.
The driver transfers you on the main road to reach Sa Seng village where you start trekking time on Muong Hoa Valley. Trekking through villages with soil path will give you the real-life of hill tribe people and their activities on terrace fields. Today we will have a picnic lunch in the village.
Afternoon activities:
The trekking road through villages Sa Seng, Hau Thao, and Giang Ta Chai. Walkthrough Muong Hoa valley of the magnificent landscape and meet Black H’mong in Hau Thao village, Red Zao people at Sa Seng and Giang Ta Chai village. Homestay in Giang Ta Chai village with standard facilities of community travel. There is no private bathroom. There are hot showers, mosquito net over the bed and tasty traditional food with family dinner.
Day 7: More Trekking in Sapa – Hanoi (B/L)
Morning activities:
Spend a morning at the village to get mountain life activities and experience. Continue to visit Giang Ta Chai Village of Red Dao minority people hidden behind an old tree, bamboo forest. At the village, you can see a spectacular Cau May waterfall. Trekking through rice fields, crossing a suspension bridge to the other side of the river.
Then from Giang Ta Chai village, you continue trekking route up to the mountain to Su Pan Village.
Then the driver picks up at Su Pan and transfers back Sapa town for lunch.
Afternoon activities:
After lunch that the time for you to say goodbye Sapa also your new friend in Sapa. We drive back to Hanoi.
It will take around 4.5 hours drive. and we will be in Hanoi around 17:30. Check-in hotel and overnight in Hanoi.
Day 8: Hanoi & Depart (B)
Your last day in Hanoi. And you are free until driver picks up for your flight home! And a great experience! After having an adventure trip to North Vietnam you will have some free time to walk around Hanoi city.
It’s time to say goodbye. We are sure that you will have an amazing holiday and we hope to see you again in the future. You are incredible, and we are so glad to be a part of your trip! Once again, we really thank you for choosing us!
Inclusion
– PRIVATE door to door transport (new vehicle) with air-conditioned
– Great Homestay and Hotel as stated in the program with daily breakfast
– Experienced English speaking tour guide.
– Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
– Entrance fees, permission
– Mineral water daily 2 bottle 500ml/per day
Exclusion
– International Air Fare in & out Vietnam
– Hotel in Hanoi
– Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary
– Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, porterage
– Meals not mentioned in the program
– Tips are welcomed!
– Travel Insurance