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CODE ID:IBT-NP05
PRICE: $979

In this trip, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the best attractions of northern Vietnam. This adventure veers off the beaten path and into the wild and unspoilt beauty of northern Vietnam. During the trip, you will trek through mountains, valleys and villages to discover the landscapes and cultures of Sapa, explore the most impressive mountain view in the northwest of Vietnam.

Duration: 09 days / 08 nights 

Destination: Nghia Lo, Than Uyen, Sapa, Bac Ha town, Thac Ba Lake

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Highlights:

• Admire the most magnificent terraced rice fields in Nghia Lo and Mu Cang Chai recognized as a unique National Cultural Heritage of Vietnam.

• Trek through the rolling rice terraces, waterfalls, mountains and lush green hills of Sapa and get in touch with people from ethnic minority groups .

•  Walk around the colorful ethnic markets and see how the minorities exchange their products

• A boat trip in Thac Ba Lake.

ITINERARY:

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL (MEAL: NO)

Arrival at Noi Bai Airport, Our driver will welcome you at airport terminal and transfer you to the hotel in the center. You will check in at the hotel and you will  visit the center of the city by your own.

Overnight stay  in Hanoi.

Please note that check in time at hotel is 14:00.

Inclusion: Airport pick up service, Accommodation

DAY 2: HANOI – NGHIA LO (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER): 200 KM ∼ 5HRS DRIVE

Have breakfast at hotel.

At 07:30 Am, our tour guide will pick you up at hotel and we depart for Nghia Lo along Highway 32 through the Red River Delta passing verdant rice paddies and farmland . By early afternoon you'll be moving away from the Red River Delta and into the mountains of Yen Bai province, on your way to your destination of Nghia Lo. Nghia Lo is situated along a beautiful mountain ridge separating the Red and Black River with lush forests, tea plantations, rice terraces and gum trees, the picturesque valleys are stunning. The area is home to Thai, Nung, H'mong, La Ha and Ma ethnic minority peoples. Stay overnight in Nghia Lo.

Inclusion: Transportation, English Speaking Guide, Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner, Accommodation: Guesthouse in Nghia Lo.

DAY 3: NGHIA LO – THAN UYEN (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER): 135KM ∼ 3H25MIN DRIVE

This day starts with a visit to the local market in Nghia Lo Town, a chance to explore and shop for local handicrafts. Today's drive will take us along one of the most exciting stretches of road in Vietnam and offers some of the lushes and verdant scenery found anywhere. As climbing over the mountain pass to Mu Cang Chai, we will meet H'mong, La Ha and Dzao hill tribe communities along the way. The road, which is not sealed and can be muddy and exiting at times, winds along the Nam Kim River which descends the valley over some cascading gorges. At the bottom of the valley is the town of Than Uyen.

Inclusion: Transportation, English Speaking Guide, Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner, Accommodation: Guesthouse in Than Uyen.

DAY 4: THAN UYEN – SAPA – HOMESTAY (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER): 100KM ∼ 2H30MIN DRIVER

Enjoy breakfast in a local restaurant, then it’s time to hit the road for Sapa. From Than Uyen the road rolls along the base of the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range, home to Mt. Fansipan, Vietnam’s highest peak. Tea plantations and rice terraces hug the Nam Ma River that winds along this valley dotted with Tay, Dzao and H'mong villages. At Binh Lu junction we will reach the main road and start climbing up the highest mountain pass in Vietnam at 1900 Meters, then glide down into the town of Sapa. Sapa itself is a somewhat bedraggled village meshing crumbling, mildewed French colonial architecture with the pencil-thin, brick-and-concrete mini-hotels that have become so ubiquitous in recent years all across Vietnam. It’s time to enjoy lunch and relax before a 3 hour short trek down this stunning valley sculpted with steep rice terraces, to Ta Van village for a home-stay. Your guide will cook you a savory dinner of traditional Vietnamese food that you'll be raving about, as you enjoy the hospitality of your Dzay hosts. Stay overnight in Ta Van.

Inclusion: Transportation, English Speaking Guide, Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner, Accommodation: Homestay in Ta Van village.

DAY 5: TA VAN – CAT CAT – SAPA (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)

Morning after breakfast, we get ready for a short trek to the bridge where the vehicle waits and transfer back to Sapa. We first sneak through the market and leave the busy town behind. After a couple of minutes, we then embark on a lovely walk that will take us along buffalo paths and trails downhill to Cat Cat village. There will be a stop by a waterfall and a hydroelectric station built by the French people long time ago. We take a rest here before trekking downhill to get Sin Chai village. Enjoy beautiful scenery on the way back to Sapa town by car for lunch. The rest of the day is free on your own to discover Sapa in the afternoon. Stay overnight in Sapa.

Inclusion: Transportation, English Speaking Guide, Meals: breakfast, lunch, Accommodation: Hotel.

DAY 6: SAPA – CAN CAU – BAC HA (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/-): 160KM ∼3H30MIN DRIVE

Early morning after breakfast at hotel, we depart for the 3 hour drive to Can Cau Market (Saturday only). Situated in the mountains in border area, 20 km north of Bac Ha, Can Cau is a very colorful and vibrant market. Opening only on Saturdays, it always delivers a very photogenic display of Flower Hmong, Black Zao, Phu La ethnic costumes. You can also find various types of livestock and local corn wine. Chinese people also come for trading. After spending the whole morning exploring the market, we will leave the market for Bac Ha town for lunch.

In the afternoon, we will take a walk to Ban Pho village of Nung, Tay and Flower Hmong whose inhabitants grow vegetables and fruit trees. One of the most famous fruits of the area is plum. You will be able to visit a local house, meet and talk with the family. Stay overnight in Bac Ha.

Inclusion: Transportation, English Speaking Guide, Meals: breakfast, lunch, Accommodation: Hotel in Bac Ha.

DAY 7: BAC HA – THAC BA LAKE – HOMESTAY (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER): 180KM ∼ 4H30MIN DRIVE

After breakfast at hotel, we visit the lively Sunday market of Bac Ha, one of the most colorful markets in Asia! Again a wonderful opportunity to meet the locals such as Flower Hmong (Red Mong), Black Dzao, Tay, Nung, La Chi, Phu La and other minority groups in which  Flower H’Mong predominantly  live in the area. The Sunday market is a social gathering for all groups living in the high remote villages, here they meet, drink alcohol and trade goods. Wandering around the market, you can enjoy the atmosphere and have fun trying out your trading skills with the friendly local people. We continue our trip to Thac Ba Lake. The night is spent in a beautifully constructed stilt house down by the lakeside.

Inclusion: Transportation, English Speaking Guide, Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Homestay in Thac Ba.

DAY 8: THAC BA – HANOI (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/-): 160KM ∼ 4HRS DRIVE

Created by construction of the Thac Ba hydroelectric plant in the 1960s, Thac Ba is one of the largest and most beautiful artificial lakes in Vietnam and captivates travelers with its incredible authentic beauty and more than 300 islands under lush vegetation. We participate in a boat trip and visit some Dzao and Tay villages. After lunch in a local restaurant, our expedition North West comes to an end. In the afternoon we arrive back in Hanoi.

Inclusion: Transportation, English Speaking Guide, Meals: breakfast, lunch, Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 9: HANOI DEPARTURE (BREAKFAST/-/-)

After breakfast at hotel, time is free until our driver meet and transfer you to NoiBai airport for your flight to your next destination or back home.

Price:  979 US$/person

Single Supplement: 699 US$ 

What’s included?

  • Transportation: Private car with A.C
  • Accommodation: Hanoi, Nghia Lo, Than Uyen, Sapa, Bac Ha, Thac Ba
  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance fees as mentioned on tour program
  • Meals as mentioned on tour program
  • Vietnam Visa Letter
  • Service Charge

What’s excluded?

  • Visa
  • Return Airfares from your country to Vietnam
  • Beverages, Tips for driver and tour guide, and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • All not indicated in our itinerary

What do I need to bring?

  • Please bring the sun-cream, sun-glasses, long clothes covering the knees while visiting the temple and pagoda.
  • Sun block, sport shoes, cash for personal expenses, and hat or umbrella.
  • Warm clothes from November to March!

What do I need to know?

  • Itinerary can be changed upon the uncontrolled weather conditions

  • If need to bring with you your passport for overnight registration on sites

Indochina Beauty Travel is doing all possible to make your journey and travel experience an unforgettable one. Weather conditions, we unfortunately cannot control. Our apologies for that!

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