Northwest of Vietnam is well-known for huge mountains, magic caves, streams and rough rivers. In addition, the unique features of ethnic minorities’ culture have brought Northwest an attraction which can not be found anywhere.
Trekking through Northwest ethnic villages has become one of foreign travelers’ favorite itineraries. This kind of tour is good for anyone who wants to explore, experience and study about customs and habits of various cultures of local people.
Day 1: Ha Noi - Son La (L, D)
Drive to Son la via Son tay with lots sightseeing en route. O/N in hotel
Day 2: Son La - Lai Chau - Tam Duong (B, L, D)
Drive to Tuan Giao via Lai Chau with sightseeing & visit a lots ofbeautiful scenes of rice fields and waterfalls, Markets, Village of difference hill tribesen-route. O/N in guesthouse
Day 3: Tam Duong - Sapa (B, L, D)
Jeep ride from Tam Duong to Sapa, on this day you'll have a chance to see the mostbeautiful scenes and lots ofdifference hill tribes in Northern such as H'Mong, Black Thai, Black Dzao, Pazi. Free at leisure. O/N in hotel at Sapa town.
Day 4: Sapa - Bac Ha - Trekking (B, L, D)
After breakfast,2hrs trek 7km to visit Cat Cat village, home to Black H’mong hilltribe. After Lunch, Jeep ride 120km to Bac Ha. Stopen route to visit Coc Ly village, Home to H’mong & Nung minority enroute. Boating along Chay river with stop to visit to waterfall, cave.Jeep picks up then continue drive to Bac Ha town. O/N in hotel at Bac ha.
Day 5: Trekking - Homestay (B, L, D)
10km trekking passinglots of rice field with some stop to visit schools where you’ll meethill tribechildren. Chance to enjoy the nature of the highland. Picnic lunch thencontinue trekking 5km more. The trekking ends at a remote hamlet, hometo Nung Hill tribe, where you can witness how is the primitive life....Meeting & Talking with them to learn more about their custom andtraditionalhabit. Homestay on stilt house
Day 6: More trek – Bac Ha - Hanoi (B, L)
Wandering around the village to see farmer working that You haven’t ever seen. Continue trekking back to Bac Hatown and to visit The Palace of The King of the Black H’mong, that was built by French.Drive back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi in the evening.
As indicated: (A/C= Air-conditioning, O/N= Overnight, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Tariff for this trip: The tariff may differentiate according to number of participants and the high or low seasons in Vietnam. Please contact our travel consultant for the price of this trip.
Note: There are only 2 stars hotels in Son La, Lai Chau and Bac Ha.
Inclusive: Privatecar (Land Cruiser), Entrance fees, English or French speaking guide, Meals as indicated, Accommodation.
Exclusive: Drinks, Insurance, Personal expenses, Tip