North West Vietnam Exposure
Duration: 6 days/ 6 nights
Price from: $505
Category: Northern Mountain Discovery Packages
Description
The remote northwest of Vietnam offers the dedicated traveler some of the most beautiful scenery in the entire country. For centuries the local ethnic minority peoples have made their livelihoods, building beautiful rice terraces that cling precariously to the mountains near the borders of China and Laos. Meet them, visit their markets, and gain an understanding of a culture a world apart from your own. After a short flight from Hanoi you will be in the historical site of the famous battle field of Dien Bien Phu which ended the long war with the French. It is worthwhile to pay visit to war historical site with revision of the history before spending the rest 5 days to explore wild nature and diversity culture of the ethnic minority groups.
ITINERARY :
Day 1 : Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu
Transfer
to Hanoi airport for a short flight to Dien Bien Phu. meet your guide and driver
upon arrival. Amongst the beautiful and peaceful scenery of the immense Muong
Thanh valley you will tour the famous historical site of the former battle which
made Vietnam famous and put an end to the long resistant war includes the French
Garrison’ headquarter, A1 hill, Dien Bien Phu Museum. Later of the afternoon,
you will explore this beautiful valley which is always green and prosperous with
rice paddies and villages of the Thai people. Evening is set for your leisure to
see Dien Bien City by night.
• Lunch
included. Dinner on your own
• Accommodation: Him Lam Hotel in Dien Bien Phu
Day 2 : Dien Bien Phu - Lai Chau
Leaving
Dien Bien Phu with its glorious history behind, you are heading to Lai Chau
through the wild area with rain forest covering high mountains. here and there
scattering along the way are small villages of the H’mong and Thai people who
are friendly and welcoming when hosting us for quick visit. Arriving in mighty
Lai Chau town at noon, check in hotel and enjoy Lunch.
Lai Chau, is a small town nestled in the heart of a beautiful valley carved from
spectacular mountains by the Da River. The town, no more than half a mile in
length, initially had little to offer, but the area itself is a goldmine.
Afternoon is for exploring the stunning area along Da River. you’ll take a boat
downstream while limestone mountains covered by thick forest walled up by the
two sides of the river forming superb landscapes. Leaving the boat sometimes you
will pay visit to Thai villages, enjoying tranquil rural life. Back to your
hotel in late afternoon and evening is at your leisure.
• Breakfast and
Lunch included. Dinner on your own
• Accommodation: Lan Anh 1 Hotel in Lai Chau
Day 3 : Lai Chau - Sin Ho
Sin
Ho is one of the remotest district of Lai Chau Province. Till some years ago it
was an isolated area due to very bad road. The minority community living in the
region includes Red & white H’mong, Some sub groups of the Zao, and Lu who still
keep their teeth dyed black.
From Lai Chau, it takes about 3 hours drive to cover a distance of 70 km only
because you will wish to stop quite regularly for the stunning scenery. Arriving
in Sin Ho town at noon we’ll check in a local guesthouse and have lunch.
The whole afternoon is for walking to explore villages of the ethnic minority
villages, observing the most primitive ways of farming and meeting locals who
are very poor but amazingly friendly.
• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
• Accommodation: Sin Ho guesthouse
Day 4: Sin Ho - Phong Tho
Leaving Sin Ho for Phong Tho, The venture today takes you along the rest 58 km
of the historical road N6 built by the French for military purpose from early
20th Century. The road is very tough but the scenery is amazingly beautiful.
Seven high passes cut through the steep mountains and the Da River winds its way
along the mountains feet. We’ll stop driving many times for paying visit to
minority’s villages along the way and meet people from some very small groups
such as the KhMu and Lu whose population are as small as some thousands.
In Phong Tho, you will spend about 2 hours in the afternoon walking along Nam Na
River through a White Thai village.
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
• Accommodation: Lan Anh 2 Hotel in Phong Tho
Day 5 : Phong Tho - Sapa
Today you will travel along the national road 4D to Sa Pa, passing through the
area at the back side of Hoang Lien Son mountain range. The landscapes of the
region is probably the most stunning and magnificent in Vietnam. You will enjoy
many break along the way for admiring beautiful nature and paying visit to Black
Zao, Tien Zao, Red H’mong villages and tea farms before ascending the steep part
of the road to Tram Ton Pass where a long break is set for Lunch and over
viewing magnificent scenery.
On the way downhill to Sapa town, you will have a short break at the Silver
Waterfall. Arriving in Sapa town you will check in your hotel and the rest of
the day is at your leisure.
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
• Accommodation: Royal View Hotel in Sapa
Day 6: Discover Moung Hoa Valley - Overnight train to Hanoi
Two high ranges of mountains run in parallel north of Sa Pa town create a narrow
and long valley, the Muong Hoa, the most famous valley for its breathtaking
scenery valley in the region which is home to the major part of Sa Pa’s ethnic
population including the H’mong, Zao, Zay, Tay and Xa Pho.
Today you will spend the whole day exploring the spectacular Muong Hoa. A Jeep
will take us out of the town, following the only road built on the side of a
mountain range, looking down the valley, over viewing magnificent landscapes
composed of high mountains, deep valleys, and stream of water winding,
waterfalls and terraced rice paddies…Many time, leaving the main road, you will
visit tribal villages such as Ta Van of the Zay, Su Pan of the Black H’mong, Ban
Ho of the Tay…there are chances for meeting and contacting locals at home and at
works.
We leave Ban Ho of the Tay people in late afternoon, back to Sapa, taking a bath
and then transfer down hill to Lao Cai station for taking the night train to
Hanoi which arrives in Hanoi early at 05.30 to 06.00 next morning.
• Breakfast & Picnic Lunch included, Dinner on your own
•
First class overnight train in 4 beds cabin with air-conditioning
Tour Price per person in US Dollars
Group size | 2 pax | 3-6 pax | 7-10 pax | Single Surcharge |
Superior hotel | 620 | 570 | 505 | 50 |
Chidren Policy | Under 6 free, from 7 to 11 charge 75 %, 12 years and above pay for adult price |
Tour price includes
•
Transfer with private 4 WD car as indicated in day by day itinerary.
• One way overnight train from Lao Cai to Hanoi in first class 4 bed cabin with
air-conditioning
• Accommodation: 5 nights in hotel and guesthouse as stated.
• All meals as listed in above itinerary.
• Visiting fee, tax and service charge.
• English speaking guide.
Tour price excludes
•
Meals not indicated in above program.
• Drinks and personal expenses.
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