Adventure the north west loops
6Days 5Nights
Trip code:DENW6
Highlights:
- There are many photographing opportunities along the way
- Trek through the scenic terraced rice fields tended by colorfully dressed local minority farmers. Lunch in a family home at a Tay minority village called Thanh Phu
- Explore the delightful old French hill station of Sapa with its colonial architecture
- Visit several colorful weekend markets where hill tribe minorities trade their goods
DAY1: HANOI-BAC HA TOWN
Start early in the morning on Friday and head out of Ha Noi towards the north-west mountain. Today’ journey is to Bac Ha town, its far away 300km from Ha Noi capital. We will pass through many towns and cities. Stop for lunch at yen Bai town, after lunch, we continue our driving through stunning mountainous landscape. Stop over at a Flower H’mong village by the road side where to meet and taking some pictures of their people and village. At late afternoon will be arrival the town of Bacha, check in Hotel and dinner will be served in the Hotel tonight.(D)
DAY2: BAC HA MARKET- SAPA TOWN
After breakfast ,take a short walk to visit Bac Ha market, one of the most colorful markets on the northwest mountains of Viet nam. The market is just open on every Sunday, when villagers of the Tay, Dao, Nung, giay and above all flower H’mong ethnic minorities trek in for the dawn-to-dusk market. Enjoy your free time to walk round the market for photographing. After lunch we will start our trekking to visit the visit of Flower H’mong people at Ban Pho ,some 6km from Bacha town. Then return back to the Hotel for fresh up and check out, this afternoon we will drive for 100km to Sapa town for the night.(B/D)
DAY3: SAPA- PASO- LAICHAU TOWN
After we will depart for Lai chau, some 200km away from Sapa. But first will pass the highest road in Vietnam, called Heavens Gate, where you will stop for taking the best pictures and also enjoy the views from its peak, lunch at a local restaurant on the way. Today’ drive will pass through and stop over for visiting many small villages of Red and White H’mong, Kho Mu and White Thai ethnic minorities. The sound of the river running below follows you all along the ride until you reach to Lai Chau at very late afternoon. Check in a local Hotel for overnight in Lai chau. (B/D)
DAY4: LAI CHAU- DIEN BIEN PHU CITY
This morning we check out the Hotel, and then drive to Dien Bien Phu is in the picturesque mountainous area which runs along the river in a beautiful valley. Again today you will pass more ethnic villages of Black Thai, White Thai, Red and White H’mong and Kho Mu minorities. Upon arrival in early afternoon. on arrival, check in hotel and eat lunch, next will be visiting this historically battlefield. It was here in 1954 that French lost the battle after 56 days and nights of fierce combat. Some 10,000 French troops were captured. After city tour to visit the museum, A1 hill, De castries’bunker. Overnight in Dien Bien Phu. (B/D)
DAY5: DIEN BIEN PHU-SON LA TOWN
You will depart Dien Bien Phu for Tuan Giao town for our Lunch then start the drive up the Pha Din Pass, which borders Dien Bien with Son La province. The top of the pass is the ideal place for taking photographs, also to visit a White H’mong village. At early this afternoon will be arriving Son La town, check in Hotel, next you will be free on your own of exploring the town and a local Thai’s Market. (B/D)
DAY6: SON LA-HANOI
The day should be start with a visit to the Son La prison, where you can experience one part of Vietnam War against French. The drive today will pass by the hilly area of Moc Chau until you can see the beautiful valley of Mai Chau. Here it is possible to take a walk around this popular tourist place, inhabited by the White Thai, before reaching the flat land on the last drive back to Hanoi. Upon arrival Hanoi, transfer to Hotel for check in. End of Services. (B)
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
INCLUSION OF
All transportation and transfers with A/C Car
English speaking guide
All accommodation based on twin share basis with daily breakfast
Meals as indicated in tour itinerary
Water during trekking days
Relevant permits and fees.
EXCLUSION OF
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Accommodation :
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City
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Luxury:
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Deluxe:
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First Class:
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Superior:
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Bac Ha
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NA
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Sao Mai
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Sao Mai
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Sao Mai
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Sapa
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NA
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Victoria****
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Chau long***
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Royal View***
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Lai Chau
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NA
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Lan Anh
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Lan Anh
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Lan Anh
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DB Phu
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NA
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Muong Thanh**
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Muong Thanh**
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Muong Thanh**
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Son la
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NA
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Cong Doan Sl
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Cong Doan Sl
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Cong Doan Sl
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Tour Cost :
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Hotel Rates
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Tour costs in USD /Per person in group of
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Single supplement
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1
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2
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4-6
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8-12
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14-Up
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Luxury:
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NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
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Deluxe:
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1068
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780
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596
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483
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470
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400
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First Class:
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1033
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758
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573
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471
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460
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350
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Superior:
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1010
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786
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538
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437
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425
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320
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The Above prices are in USD and to convert into your currency, please click
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Notes:
-The Hotels in Bac Ha, Lai Chau and Son La are rated Standard only!
- Validity: 31th December 2008
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