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Hanoi – Kenh ga - Cuc phuong - Hoa Binh - Mai
chau - Son La - Thuan Chau - Dien Bien Phu - Lai
Chau - Tam Duong - Sapa – Ha Noi
Details tour Itinerary:
DAY 1: PICK UP AT THE
AIR PORT TO HANOI
On arrival in Air port our tour guide pick you up then
transfer to Hanoi capital of Vietnam, Check in
Hotel and after that enjoy with Cyclo (01hr)
ride around the Hanoi Old Quarter street to see
how Vietnamese living lifestyles. O/N HN
DAY 2: HANOI
– KENH GA – CUC PHUONG NATIONAL PARK
In the morning our car picks you up at your
hotel and heading out to the South of Ha Noi. On
the way you pass so many beautiful landscapes
with wonderful rice fields we arrive at Kenh Ga
after two hours driving, we will embark on the
sampan boat along a waterway on the stream to
see the most romantic area. After boat trip
continue trip to the Cuc Phuong National park
make a short trekking through the primary forest
visit a thousand years of the tree and “Human
being cave” Evening O/N in Cuc Phuong. (B)
DAY 3: CUC PHUONG – HOABINH – MAI CHAU HOME
STAY
Early morning wake up by bird-singing, after
breakfast trip start transfer to the southwest,
you’ll drive through the countryside of Da River
as the traffic thins and is replaced by water
buffalo and cattle, you’ll witness the daily
life of the peasant farmers. Afternoon you have
short trek around some villages where you stay
at night with Thai family in house on stilt,
evening enjoy with performance traditional
dance. On overnight in Long house (B,D)
DAY 4: MAI CHAU
Morning walk up for fresh air from balcony
window to look further to the rice field and
have short trek exercised around some villages
surrounding area, after breakfast you diving to
the north on the way to Son La through the
minorities villages you’ll enjoy the picturesque
scenery as you pass the villages of Black Thai,
White Thai, and Muong peoples visit Xalinh
Market ( if trip on Sunday)its very colorful
from Tribe people’s cloth, on arrival in Son La
for check in Hotel
DAY 5: SON LA – THUAN CHAU - TUAN GIAO- DIEN
BIEN PHU
Morning you start to visit Son La an old French
prison ( political of prison during the French
war) and Ethnic museum, then continue trip to
Dien Bien Phu driving up to the pass (34 km)
its very famous history during the war Vietnam
and French struggle against for independence
in 1954. On arrival in DBP then check in hotel
and then to visit vestiges war memories of
museum and Headquarter of French Commander
Tunnel, Hill A1 .. O/N in DBP
DAY 05: DIEN BIEN PHU – LAI CHAU – TAM DUONG – SAPA
Heading out of town, we spend a full day traveling into
Vietnam’s most mountainous region. The roads are
difficult at times, but the spectacular
landscape with a mixture of terraced fields and
hill villages makes the hardship all worthwhile.
En route, we have some opportunities to
encounter the Red Hmong, Kho Mu, Mang, Dao
people. They are very poor, but have colorful
culture. Nthe scenery of the north is unequalled
although the conditions are very simple. We
follow the trip to Sa Pa. At an elevation of
1,620 meters, Sapa was founded in the early
years of the last century as a hill resort for
French administrators when the heat on the plain
became unbearable. Here are some remains of
colonial period and many colorful ethnic
minority groups. After checking into hotel, you
stop as you please, to stretch your legs and
take photographs. Overnight in SAPA
DAY 6: SA PA A GOOD TREKKING DAY
The Phan Si Pang range boasts
Vietnam’s highest mountain and lends an alpine
feel to the area surrounding this hill station.
After breakfast, we visit the bustling Sa Pa
Market where the Red Dao, Black Hmong, Tay, Xa
Pho ethnic minority people converge from the
surrounding the mountainsides and valleys to
trade their goods. Today, there are some
opportunities to get off the beaten track as we
trek into this mountainous region. Along rice
terraces, through lush bamboo forest and local
villages including that of the colorful Dzao
hill tribe, and down to a rolling stream for a
picnic lunch. After lunch, continue trekking
along the rice terraces. Overnight in Sa Pa. (B)
DAY 7: SAPA –
HANOI
An early in the morning we leave Sapa to Hanoi
on the way you stopover at
Vietnamese and China Border and
then continue trip The scenic
road passes through many
picturesque landscapes changing
from the Tonkinese Alps to the
Delta Region. On the way, you
can make stops as you please, to
stretch your legs and take
photographs. Arriving in Hanoi
at 17h00 PM Overnight in Ha Noi.
(B )
DAY 8: HANOI
- HALONG BAY JUNK CRUISE
Heading out of town, we travel by road to Ha Long Bay World
Heritage Site, truly one of
Vietnam's most impressive scenic sights.
On arrival, we embark on a boat cruising
around Halong Bay for 5hrs, which
provides a fantastic view of the
magnificent bay, dotted with some 3,000
limestone islands rising amazingly from
the clear and emerald water. Along the
way, we will anchor for a leisurely swim
in a secluded cove and an enjoyable
visit to one of many beautiful caves. A
seafood lunch on board is some
excitement of the trip. On the way back
to Hanoi with stopover at the pottery
village of Dong Trieu. Here is a chance
to see the craftsmen at work and admire
the many dedicate products. The
remainder of the day is free for your
own exploration of Hanoi and catching up
on some shopping areas. Overnight in Ha
Noi. (B.L) (Lunch Sea food on the Board)
DAY 9: HANOI
- HALONG BAY JUNK CRUISE
today, there is a free time For Shopping and to relax or
further explore Ha Noi. The tour ends after your
transfer to
Noi Bai Airport for departure. (B)
TRIP NOTE: What to bring during on trip?
Viet Nam is a developing country whose
infrastructure may differ from what you expect
in your homeland. Road conditions are poor and
accommodation may be basic in mountain region.
At village, we stay overnight in dormitory type
or tribal huts, there are no western toilet , no
current water nor electricity. There are no
air-conditioning transports available in and
around Sa Pa. + Good weather for trek in Sa Pa
from September until June. We recommend you to
bring rain jacket, inner sleeping sheets,
walking boots, warm clothes ( in winter), lamp
torch, toilet papers. + Occasionally, this
itinerary may be amended for reasons beyond our
control such as weather and roads conditions
Net price in USD $ 695/per pax (
Individual tour)
INCLUDING ON TOUR
Transportation
4WD all itinerary + Accommodation
twin sharing room + Entrance fees as specified + Dinner
in Long house + Performance and Bamboo
dance + lunch in Halong bay + all Breakfast e + Meals as
mentioned (B/L/D)+ Tour guide English,
French upon your request. travel permit on
trekking to Villages, boat cruise on
Halong Bay
