Adventuring yourself on Black river, relaxing in the stilt house with the dance of Thai tribe, walking over the secluded villages or rolling to the hospitality of local people all feature a great trip in Vietnam. This is a true world to discover the exhilarating landscapes, exotic culture and a time to refresh.
Northwest adventure ( new itinerary)
Day 01 : Sapa town discovery (B, l, D)
Am : car transfer to Sapa town, check in hotel. After breakfast, paying a short walk to Sapa market, ancient church. Having lunch in a chic restaurant..
Pm : trekking downward Muong Hoa valley to Cat Cat village, discover the daily life of Black Hmong tribe. Continue your trip to the beautiful waterfall then walk back to Sapa town. Dinner and overnight in Sapa.
Day 02 : Sapa – Lai Chau (B, l, D)
Am : breakfast. Start driving to Lai Chau. On arrival, stop for Silver water fall and Heaven gate. Downward to Lai Chau town, tea plantation area. Visit Lu minorities before having a stop for lunch in PaSo.
Pm : traveling along the Na river, you are the beholder of the breathtaking lanscape where river flows into lush valley on which some village of hill tribes set down. Reaching Muong Lay about 4.00, check in hotel and rest. Dinner and overnight in Muong Lay.
Day 03 : Lai chau – Dien Bien Phu (B, l, D)
Am : cycling to some villages of White Thai people, join their work on rice field to understand more about Thai tribe's life. Lunch in Muong Lay town.
Pm : heading to Dien Bien Phu city, stop en route for visiting local village or photos. On the way, you may encounter Red Hmong, Thai minority. Reaching Dien Bien Phu city, check in hotel then visit drop to the museum to experience the famous victory of Dien Bien Phu battle. Dinner and overnight in Dien Bien Phu.
Day 04 : Dien Bien Phu – Son La (B, l, D)
Am : your day will start wih a long drive which is almost downhill. The landscapes changes quickly as you travel from mountain to mountain. To Tuan Giao town, enjoy a short walk to the village of Thai tribe then have lunch.
Pm : driving through the longest pass in northwest – Pha Din pass. Before arrive in Son La town, you are welcomed by Thai minority when you visit their stilt house in Thuan Chau. Passing the rice fields to visit the beautiful waterfall in Thuan Chau .Dinner and overnight in Son La.
Day 05 : Son La – Mai Chau (B, l, D)
Am : drive from Son La to Mai Chau after having breakfast at the hotel. On the way to Mai Chau, break in Yen Chau and Moc Chau towns to visit fruit and tea plantation. Taste the fresh milk which is famous in Moc Chau before visiting Blue Hmong peoples' village. Lunch on the way.
Pm : arrive in Mai Chau at late afternoon, check in the local house.Dinner with special local dishes. Join the musical dance of local Thai people. Overnight on stilt house.
Day 06 : Mai Chau – Ha Noi (B, l )
Am : a light trek around villages of Thai people in Mai Chau will refresh you much after a peaceful night in Lac village. The driver will take you to Sang harbor to get on the boat for Hoa Binh. On arrival, visit Thac Bo cave and Ant pagoda. Late lunch is served in Hoa Binh town with special fish dishes.
Pm : back to Ha Noi , on the way back you may visit the Museum of Ho Chi Minh trail or Van Phuc traditional silk village. End your trip at your hotel.
Tour cost: 345 USD/person
TOUR INCLUSION :
- Private car/van
- Professional English speaking guide
- Best hotel room en route
- Meals indicated in the itinerary
- Entrance fee
- Pole-star train ticket of request
- Travel insurance
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