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Tour
code: SPN-02 |
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Duration:
6 days/ 6 nights |
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Departure:
Everyday from Hanoi |
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Pick
up: At your hotel in Hanoi |
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Grade:
Easy |
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Description |
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remote northwest of Vietnam offers the dedicated traveler
some of the most beautiful scenery in the entire country.
For centuries the local ethnic minority peoples have made
their livelihoods, building beautiful rice terraces that
cling precariously to the mountains near the borders of
China and Laos. Meet them, visit their markets, and gain
an understanding of a culture a world apart from your
own. After a short flight from Hanoi you will be in the
historical site of the famous battle field of Dien Bien
Phu which ended the long war with the French. It is worthwhile
to pay visit to war historical site with revision of the
history before spending the rest 5 days to explore wild
nature and diversity culture of the ethnic minority groups. |
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ITINERARY |
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Day
1 // Hanoi
// Dien
Bien Phu |
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Transfer
to Hanoi airport for a short flight to Dien Bien Phu.
meet your guide and driver upon arrival. Amongst the beautiful
and peaceful scenery of the immense Muong Thanh valley
you will tour the famous historical site of the former
battle which made Vietnam famous and put an end to the
long resistant war includes the French Garrison’
headquarter, A1 hill, Dien Bien Phu Museum. Later of the
afternoon, you will explore this beautiful valley which
is always green and prosperous with rice paddies and villages
of the Thai people. Evening is set for your leisure to
see Dien Bien City by night.
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Lunch included. Dinner on your own |
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Accommodation: Him Lam Hotel in Dien Bien Phu |
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Day
2 // Dien
Bien Phu //
Lai Chau |
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Leaving
Dien Bien Phu with its glorious history behind, you are
heading to Lai Chau through the wild area with rain forest
covering high mountains. here and there scattering along
the way are small villages of the H’mong and Thai
people who are friendly and welcoming when hosting us
for quick visit. Arriving in mighty Lai Chau town at noon,
check in hotel and enjoy Lunch.
Lai Chau, is a small town nestled in the heart of a beautiful
valley carved from spectacular mountains by the Da River.
The town, no more than half a mile in length, initially
had little to offer, but the area itself is a goldmine.
Afternoon is for exploring the stunning area along Da
River. you’ll take a boat downstream while limestone
mountains covered by thick forest walled up by the two
sides of the river forming superb landscapes. Leaving
the boat sometimes you will pay visit to Thai villages,
enjoying tranquil rural life. Back to your hotel in late
afternoon and evening is at your leisure.
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Breakfast and Lunch included. Dinner on your own |
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Accommodation: Lan Anh 1 Hotel in Lai Chau |
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Day
3 // Lai
Chau //
Sin Ho |
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Sin
Ho is one of the remotest district of Lai Chau Province.
Till some years ago it was an isolated area due to very
bad road. The minority community living in the region
includes Red & white H’mong, Some sub groups
of the Zao, and Lu who still keep their teeth dyed black.
From Lai Chau, it takes about 3 hours drive to cover a
distance of 70 km only because you will wish to stop quite
regularly for the stunning scenery. Arriving in Sin Ho
town at noon we’ll check in a local guesthouse and
have lunch.
The whole afternoon is for walking to explore villages
of the ethnic minority villages, observing the most primitive
ways of farming and meeting locals who are very poor but
amazingly friendly. |
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included |
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Accommodation: Sin Ho guesthouse |
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Day
4 // Sin
Ho // Phong
Tho |
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Leaving
Sin Ho for Phong Tho, The venture today takes you along
the rest 58 km of the historical road N6 built by the
French for military purpose from early 20th Century. The
road is very tough but the scenery is amazingly beautiful.
Seven high passes cut through the steep mountains and
the Da River winds its way along the mountains feet. We’ll
stop driving many times for paying visit to minority’s
villages along the way and meet people from some very
small groups such as the KhMu and Lu whose population
are as small as some thousands.
In Phong Tho, you will spend about 2 hours in the afternoon
walking along Nam Na River through a White Thai village. |
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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included |
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Accommodation: Lan Anh 2 Hotel in Phong Tho |
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Day
5 // Phong
Tho // Sapa |
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Today
you will travel along the national road 4D to Sa Pa, passing
through the area at the back side of Hoang Lien Son mountain
range. The landscapes of the region is probably the most
stunning and magnificent in Vietnam. You will enjoy many
break along the way for admiring beautiful nature and
paying visit to Black Zao, Tien Zao, Red H’mong
villages and tea farms before ascending the steep part
of the road to Tram Ton Pass where a long break is set
for Lunch and over viewing magnificent scenery.
On the way downhill to Sapa town, you will have a short
break at the Silver Waterfall. Arriving in Sapa town you
will check in your hotel and the rest of the day is at
your leisure. |
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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included |
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Accommodation: Royal View Hotel in Sapa |
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Day
6 // Discover
Moung Hoa Valley //
Overnight train to Hanoi |
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Two
high ranges of mountains run in parallel north of Sa Pa
town create a narrow and long valley, the Muong Hoa, the
most famous valley for its breathtaking scenery valley
in the region which is home to the major part of Sa Pa’s
ethnic population including the H’mong, Zao, Zay,
Tay and Xa Pho.
Today you will spend the whole day exploring the spectacular
Muong Hoa. A Jeep will take us out of the town, following
the only road built on the side of a mountain range, looking
down the valley, over viewing magnificent landscapes composed
of high mountains, deep valleys, and stream of water winding,
waterfalls and terraced rice paddies…Many time,
leaving the main road, you will visit tribal villages
such as Ta Van of the Zay, Su Pan of the Black H’mong,
Ban Ho of the Tay…there are chances for meeting
and contacting locals at home and at works.
We leave Ban Ho of the Tay people in late afternoon, back
to Sapa, taking a bath and then transfer down hill to
Lao Cai station for taking the night train to Hanoi which
arrives in Hanoi early at 05.30 to 06.00 next morning. |
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Breakfast & Picnic Lunch included, Dinner on your
own |
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First class overnight train in 4 beds cabin with air-conditioning |
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Tour
Price per person in US Dollars |
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| Group
size |
2
persons |
3-6
persons |
7-10
persons |
Single
Surcharge |
| Superior
hotel |
620 |
570 |
505 |
50 |
| Chidren
Policy |
Under
6 free, from 7 to 11 charge 75 %, 12 years and above
pay for adult price |
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Tour
price includes |
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Transfer with private 4 WD car as indicated in day by
day itinerary.
• One way overnight train from Lao Cai to Hanoi
in first class 4 bed cabin with air-conditioning
• Accommodation: 5 nights in hotel and guesthouse
as stated.
• All meals as listed in above itinerary.
• Visiting fee, tax and service charge.
• English speaking guide.
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Tour
price excludes |
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Meals not indicated in above program.
• Drinks and personal expenses.
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Contact
us to book this tour |
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