Day 1: Ha Noi – Mai Chau – Son La (L, D)
Pick
you up at hotel. Travel through the Red River Delta before stopping in
Mai Chau for a short walk, and then drive onto Son La. Overnight at
hotel in Son La
Day 2: Son La – Dien Bien Phu (B, L, D)
Son
La has an old French prison and museum, perfect for a small walk to
visit in the morning before your departure to Dien Bien Phu. You’ll
enjoy the picturesque scenery as you pass the villages of Black Thai,
White Thai, Meo and Muong peoples. Overnight at hotel in Dien Bien Phu
Day 3: Dien Bien Phu – Lai Chau (B, L, D)
From
Muong Lay, the drive is stunning with tiered tea plantations and
verdant rice terraces carved into the landscape. Continue to Lai Chau
(formerly Tam Duong) for the night. If you happen to be in Lai Chau on a
Sunday morning, the town is bustling with activity as the local hill
tribes gather for their weekly market day. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 4: Lai Chau – Sa Pa (B, L, D)
From
Lai Chau to Sa Pa you pass through Tam Duong (formerly Binh Lu), and
over the 1900 meter Tram Ton pass, the Viet Nam’s highest mountain pass
and considered the most beautiful stretch of road in the country. Sa Pa
is nestled at over 1600 meters in the breathtaking Hoang Lien Son
Mountains. After lunch, take a short 3-hour trek down this stunning
valley sculpted with steep rice terraces to Ta Van village for a home
stay. Enjoy the savoury food and the hospitality of your Dzay hosts.
Day 5: Sa Pa – Ban Ho (B, L, D)
A
good day trekking along rice terraces, through lush bamboo forest and
local villages including that of the colourful Dzao hill tribe, and down
to a rolling stream for a picnic lunch. After lunch, continue trekking
along the rice terraces, trails and dirt roads into Ban Ho for an
insightful night with your Tay hosts, where you’ll sleep in the cosy
loft complete with comfort mattress and a mosquito net.
Day 6: Ban Ho – Sa Pa – Lao Cai (B, L, D
Short
trek to the dirt road for the jeep drive back to Sa Pa. Enjoy an
afternoon to explore Sa Pa town, great shopping in the market for local
products and you can buy handicrafts from many of the local hill tribes
selling their wares there. Night train back to Ha Noi.
Day 7: Hanoi – Departure
You will arrive in Hanoi around 05: 00 AM. End of tour.
Tours Included:
- Pick up & drop off at hotels
- English speaking tour guide
- All transportation and transfers by A.C bus
- All accommodation at local home stay
- Meals as indication
- Local supporting team during the trekking (porter, cook... )
- Trekking arrangement
- Train tickets Lao Cai - Hanoi (4 berth cabin, A/C)
Tours Excluded:
- Pre/post trip arrangement
- Others meals & drinks
- Admission fees during free time
- Personal expenses such as shopping; telephone, laundry and bar bills etc.
- Tips and gratuities
- All other service is not made on the written form |