Thursday, July 18, 2013

Adventure Northwest Vietnam

Northwest Vietnam including Sapa, Lai Chau, Dien Bien Phu, Son La and Mai Chau offers incredible journey through its rugged mountains, vivid villages, lush valleys and richly forested trails.

This is simply a suggestion for 7 days trip from Hanoi to the beautiful northwest area.
You can either take a packaged trip or do it yourself with a motorbike.


Night 01: Hanoi  - Lao Cai Overnight train
Our staff will welcome you at your hotel for Hanoi Railway station transfer.
He/she will bring you to your cabin, explaining you the train facilities function.

Day 01: Lao Cai – Hill tribe market – Sapa
Our guide and driver will welcome you at Lao Cai station for a scenic drive to one of the colorful hill tribe market: Coc Ly market ( Tuesday), Cao Son market ( Wednesday), Lung Khau Nhin market( Thursday), Can Cau market ( Saturday) or Bac Ha market ( Sunday).
After visiting the market, we will offer you a pleasant walk to a local village of Flower Hmong people.
Heading to Sapa for your rest and leisure.

Day 02: Sapa Trekking
Spend your day trekking along the hillside of Muong Hoa valley where you will encounter Black Hmong, Red Dzao and Giay people whose cultures are unique and inspired.
The trek brings you through the most beautiful part of Sapa with rice terraces, rivers and stunning mountains.

Day 03: Sapa – Lai Chau – Muong Lay
Today, we venture into the road that is less-known and very spectacular. After passing the Heaven Gate we will enter the area of Dzao tribes in Phong Tho before traveling to the world of Thai people.
The sceneries glide vividly through your car window from Da river side to peaceful valleys , green rice fields to stilt village of Thai tribe.

Day 04: Muong Lay – Dien Bien Phu
Start your day with a visit to White Thai village. Our guide  will introduce you the colorful culture of this grateful people before enjoying your half day on the car to Dien Bien Phu.
Upon your arrival in Dien Bien Phu, we will visit the Museum, Independent Hill and other relics in the city.

Day 05: Dien Bien Phu – Son La
After breakfast, we commence our drive from Dien Bien Phu to Tuan Giao which offers chances to visit Thai people and know more about their peaceful life.
As we travel to Son La, we will cross one of the longest pass in northern Vietnam, the Pha Din.
Upon our arrival in Son La, our guide will take you to Son La prison, a famous site that depicts the war during Indochina Colonial time.

Day 06: Son La – Mai Chau
Today we descend from Son La to Mai Chau via the vast tea and plum plantation in Moc Chau.
Once we have arrived in Mai Chau, enjoy your rest and start walking along the rice field to visit Thai people in this verdant valley.
The highlight of this day is the musical dance performed by local people in the evening.

Day 07: Mai Chau – Hanoi
After breakfast, travel off beaten track to walk on a beautiful trail Kho Muong. This authentic experience will impress your time in Mai Chau.
Having lunch in Mai Chau before heading to Hanoi.

For further information of this tour, you can contact: Vietnam Tours, Sapa Travel or Vietnam Adventure

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