Hidden North 12 Days - 11 Nights

Sapa2Route: Ha Noi/ Son La/ DienBienPhu/ LaiChau/ TamDuong/ SaPa/ BacHa/ HaLong/ HaNoi

Features: The designed trips will take visitors into the remote and extremely beautiful mountainous region.The undeniable attraction of the region is the existence of many ethnic minority groups whose habit is primitive villages clinging to the mountain sides or clustering along the valley.


Your tour program in details


Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. Ha Noi, Vietnam’s capital, is one thousand year old city with green lakes, French styled buildings, old quarter streets, tree lined boulevards, brightly painted temples and pagodas. (If time permits) we enjoy a short cyclos ride around the old quarter streets. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Meals: Dinner

HNLakeDay 2: Hanoi City tour

Ha Noi is one of Asia’s most charming cities. A full day city tour takes in Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature well known as Vietnam’s first university and the History Museum, the beautiful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred temple, the intersting Ethnology Museum. The performance of Ha Noi’s famous water puppets is not to be missed this evening. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Day 3: Hanoi - Sonla

An early morning start to drive to Son La. There is a long day travelling; however many villages dot the hillsides and the undulating terrain of tea plantation make for an interesting journey. On the way, we can make stop to see the Thai and Muong hill tribe people, all friendly and welcoming. Overnight in Son La.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Day 4: Sonla - Dienbienphu

The old prison of Son La and some of nearby hill-tribe villages are visited this morning, before we depart for Dien Bien Phu, the site of the decisive battle in Vietnam’s struggle for independence in 1954. The scenic route climbs over Pha Din Pass before dropping down to Dien Bien Phu Town where have a chance seeing the museum and the display of war materials. Overnight in Dien Bien Phu .

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Day 5: Dienbienphu- Tamduong

Upon leaving Dien Bien we spend a full day travelling through Vietnam’s most mountainous region. Along the way there are some opportunities to explore the spectacular scenery with a mixture of terraced fields and hill villages and visit the Red Hmong, Kho Mu, Mang, Dao hill tribe people. Overnight in Tam Duong.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

MountainNorthDay 6: Tamduong - Sapa

The scenery of the north is unequalled although the conditions are vary basic. The morning we continue to drive on bumpy roads to Sa Pa. At an elevation of 1,500 meters, Sapa is a former French hill resort and home to some of Vietnam’s most colorful ethnic minority groups. The afternoon is free time to explore the town. Overnight in Sa Pa.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Day 7: Sapa

The Phan Si Pang range boasts Vietnam’s highest mountain and lends an alpine feel to the area surrounding this hill station. Today we have enough time to visit 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 and enjoy a walk to some nearby hill tribe villages. Overnight in Sa Pa.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Day 8: Sapa - Muongkhuong- Bacha

An early morning start to drive to Muong Khuong. The road conditions are very poor, but views are incredible and we can make stops to visit the Variegated Hmong, Thu Lao, Dao Ten , Tu Di hill-tribe people.The experience is colorful and unique. Overnight in Bac Ha.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

BACHA21Day 9: Bacha - Hanoi

The return trip begins as we leave Bac Ha. The scenic road following the Red River passes through many picturesque landscapes changing from the Tonkinese Alps to the Delta Region. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Day 10: Hanoi - Halong Bay

Heading out of town we travel by road to Ha Long Bay with stopover in Hai Phong, the biggest port town of northern Vietnam. A short sightseeing tour of Hai Phong takes through tree lined boulevards to Hang Kenh Communal House , Du Hang Pagoda with beautiful wooden carvings and Hang Kenh carpet factory. Overnight in HaLong.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Day 11: Halong - Hanoi

Ha Long Bay boasts one of Vietnam's most impressive scenic sights.This morning, we embark on a cruise out to explore the picturesque scenery blending of the sky and some 3,000 islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. A long the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove. After a eafood lunch on board we return to Ha Noi, with stopover at Dong Trieu pottery village. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Day 12: Hanoi Departure

There is a free time to relax or further explore Ha Noi. The tour ends after your transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure.

Meals: Breakfast


Includes:

  • English/French-speaking guides. Other languages are available upon request
  • Twins-shared rooms at 2-3 star hotel, 11 nights in total
  • Meals as mentioned in the Program. Special requirements (vegetarian, diet, Muslim food etc.) could be arranged upon prior notice
  • Land transfer by air-con vehicle for whole trip
  • Boat trip in Halong Bay
  • Water Puppet show
  • Entrance fee to indicated sights

Excludes:
  • International flight from/to Vietnam and airport tax
  • Visa arrangement
  • Drinks and personal expenses (laundry, phone calls etc.)
  • Any optional additional tours or activities during free time

 
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