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Tour Code: VAT-TNW/06

Hanoi - Mai Chau - Son La - Dien Bien Phu - Lai Chau - Sapa Journey Map

The remote Northwest provides a strong contrast to this modern-day Vietnam, which became more apparent as we left the city, heading southwest on Highway 6. The slim Vietnamese houses petered out, and mountainous terrain opened up with rice paddies as far as the eye could see. North West is home for hill tribes communities, which are not affected by outside influences. North West adventure to enjoy breathtaking mountainous scenery, friendly people and immerse yourselves in unique minority cultures.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Magnificent and picturesque landscape
Visit many Vietnamese hill tribes with distinct traditional ethnic cultures
Learn Vietnam history at Dien Bien Phu, a famous battlefield
Experience the real treasures of Sapa
Find out tribal hospitality after six-hour trek to our homestay

DAY 1: HANOI – MAI CHAU – SON LA (270 KM) (L)

Today, we take a drive westward to Mai Chau (Hoa Binh Province). Upon arrival, we come to visit a White Thai minority village. Have lunch at a Thai family, we will have a chance to communicate with these friendly people. After lunch, we continue our drive to Son La, located in a scenic valley and inhabited by Thai, Muong and H’mong minority people. This area is historically important for its involvement in the Vietnamese struggle for independence from France during the first half the 20th century.
Overnight at hotel in Son La.

DAY 2: SON LA – DIEN BIEN PHU (200 KM) (B)

In the morning, we will visit the former French Prison and then drive to visit colorful market of Thuan Chau. It is a chance for us to take nice photos and encounter with friendly tribal people along the way. Another visit Blue H’mong village at Pha Din Pass. We will stop over at Tuan Chau for lunch before making our way to Dien Bien Phu, where we can see the former battle field and the display of war scraps former battlefields.
Overnight at hotel in Dien Bien.

DAY 3: DIEN BIEN PHU – LAI CHAU (100 KM) (B)

After breakfast, we depart for Lai Chau. It is a long journey through fantastic mountainous scenery. On the way, we can visit ethnic villages of Red H’Mong, Kho Mu and Zdao people.
Overnight in Lai Chau

DAY 4: LAI CHAU – BINH LU – SAPA (B)

Today we will witness the colorful market of Tam Duong and Binh Lu. Continue our way through breathtaking Binh Lu Pass, where you have bird’s eye view to the distant villages, rice field and mountains. Winding up terraced hillsides to Sapa. Upon arrival in Sapa, we check in our hotel and take a rest or stroll around the town.
Overnight at hotel in Sapa.

DAY 5: Sapa (B, L, D)

After breakfast in hotel, we will have a 10- km trek to Lao Chai Village, home of the Black H’mong. Followed picnic lunch by a natural waterfall, we continue trekking to Ta Van Village, where we will spend our night and enjoy simple dinner with the hill tribe Zay family.
Homestay in Tavan village

DAY 5: SAPA – HANOI (B)

Following breakfast, we set out on our scenic drive along the Red River back to Hanoi. End of great trip by Indochina Travel Service.

ADVENTURE TRAVEL PHOTOS

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INCLUSION

EXCLUSION

Private A/ C transportation as per itinerary

English speaking guide

Accommodation based on twin share with daily breakfast

Entrance fees and permits during guided time

Meals as described in the program (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)

Personal expense

Any drinks, beverages

Tip and gratuities

Travel insurance

Services not mentioned above

ACCOMMODATION

Location	Standard Option	Superior Option

Son La	Cong Doan Hotel	N/A

Dien Bien	Muong Thanh Hotel	N/A

Lai Chau	Lan Anh Hotel	N/A

Sapa	Bamboo Sapa Hotel & homestay	N/A

PRICING
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

NOTE:
Accommodation during journey is basic; especially, homestay with minority people in a very basic condition.
Best Time to Do: all year round, best from September to April of next year.

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READ WHAT FELLOW SAYS

We did enjoy our Vietnam holiday very much and it surely was one of the best trips we ever made.

The highlights were surely in the North Vietnam. The trip to Sapa and the mountain bike tour was magnificent, though we underestimated how cold it can be in the mountains in December especially during the night time. Since we live in Singapore we are not really well equipped if it comes to warm clothes, but we would surely take more warm clothes with us when traveling in winter up there.

As I said we loved the North of Vietnam especially and I suppose if we would do it again, we probably would spend more time up there.

Our Vietnam tour was very well designed and organized and it was a first for us that an operator actually was checking several times during the holidays, if everything is OK. That was very much appreciated.

Again - it surely was one of the best trips we ever made - we had a great holiday.

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