Mai Chau - Son La - Dien Bien - Lai Chau - Sapa - Bac Ha (9 Days - 8 Nights)

Mai Chau - Son La - Dien Bien - Lai Chau - Sapa - Bac Ha (9 Days - 8 Nights)

This exciting trip covers most interesting places worth visiting in Northern Vietnam. Start to visit Mai Chau, a fantastic view of a mountainous area then to Dien Bien Phu complex to get to know the famous victory of Vietnamese soldiers and people against invaders. Trekking to discover Sa Pa will let you enjoy the wonderful land full of spectacular scenery.
Tour code: NWT 02
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau
Day 2: Mai Chau - Son La
Day 3: Son La - Dien Bien
Day 4: Dien Bien - Lai Chau
Day 5: Lai Chau - Sapa
Day 6: Sapa
Day 7: Sapa - Bac Ha
Day 8: Bac Ha - Can Cau
Day 9: Bac Ha - Hanoi
Tour Detail:

Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau (L, D)
In the morning, The B Tourist Vietnam’s tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel at 8:00 and transfer to Mai Chau (150km). On the way, stop over for taking photos.
Arrival in Mai Chau, take a boat along the Ma River (3 hours), then trekking to visit the White Thai. Have diner in the village.
Overnight home-stay in Lac village.

Day 2: Mai Chau - Son La (B, L, D)
After breakfast, trekking to Mai Chau valley, visit Nhot and Na Phon village of Thai people. Then transfer to Son La (185km). On the way, stop over for taking photos and visit a suspension bridge and Back Thai village. Arrival in Son La, check in hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Son La.

Day 3: Son La - Dien Bien (B, L, D)
Morning visit to the provincial Museum and Son La Prison before transfer to Dien Bien (170km). On the way, stop over for taking photos, visit Thuan Chau Market, Pha Din Pass. Arrival in Dien Bien, check in hotel and visit Dien Bien Phu Museum, Colonel Christian de Castries, Muong Thanh airport, Hill A1.
Overnight at hotel in Dien Bien.

Day 4: Dien Bien - Lai Chau (B, L, D)
Depart for Lai Chau (100km). Stop over for visiting village minority at Muong Lay (home to White H’Mong people).
Arrival in Lai Chau, take a boat along Da River. Visit White H’Mong people, Nam Ma village (Black Thai), explore around village and watching the daily life of ethnic minorities.
Overnight home-stay in Nam Ma village.

Day 5: Lai Chau - Sapa (B, L, D)
Transfer to Sapa (180km). On the way, visit H’Mong village and a suspension bridge. Stop - over at Hoang Lien Pass for taking photos and admiring the beautiful view of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. Visit Heaven Gate, Silver Waterfall and Tram Ton Pass. Arrival in Sapa, check in hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Sapa.

Day 6: Sapa (B, L, D)
Free at your leisure, relaxing or visiting local market. Around 10am, trek to Lao Chai village of Black H’Mong people and Ta Van village of Dzay people where explore the daily life of these colorful minorities.
Overnight home-stay in Ta Van village.

Day 7: Sapa - Bac Ha (Sunday only) (B, L, D)
After breakfast, visit Giang Ta Chai Village (Red Dzao people), visit also a waterfall and the rattan bridge.
In the afternoon, transfer to Bac Ha (110km). Stop over for taking photos, visit border gate Lao Cai. Arrive in Bac Ha, take a walk around town, visit the H’Mong King’s house.
Overnight at hotel in Bac Ha.

Day 8: Bac Ha - Can Cau (Saturday only) (B, L, D)

Early in the morning, visit Can Cau Market where the Flower H’Mong minority is the most common, then back to Bac Ha for lunch.
Afternoon take a walk to visit Ban Pho Village of Flower H’Mong people.
Overnight at hotel in Bac Ha.

Day 9: Bac Ha - Hanoi (B, L)
Free at your leisure for visiting the huge Bac Ha Market where is always a riot of colorful ethnic people: Flower HMong, Dzao Tuyen and Phu La all together here to buy and sell their products. Then transfer to Hanoi (250km), stop over for taking photos on the way back to Hanoi. off at your hotel upon arrival.

The facts…

Physical activities
- Boating
- Trekking
- Walking

Climate
From July to September, the climate is usually humid and hot.
From October to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather.

Transport
- Boat.
- Vehicle.

Tour Guides
Our experienced and friendly Tour Guide(s) speak excellent English.
They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.

Meals
- 8 breakfasts.
- 9 lunches.
- 8 dinners.
We choose local ingredients, typical of the way people eat in the area, at local restaurants, markets or homes.
We also cater for Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.

Accommodation
- Home-stay (3 Nights)
- Hotel (5 Nights)

Inclusion
+ AC vehicle
+ English speaking guide
+ Porter & cook
+ Entrance fees
+ Meals as indicated in the itinerary
+ Hotel and Home-stay permissions
+ First-aid kit
+ Water & Snack
+ Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees

Exclusion
+ Travel insurance
+ Visa
+ Tips
+ Personal expenses

Tour notes
+ Bring your passport to check in hotel.
+ Beware of your luggage and money
+ Inform in advance if you are vegetarian.
+ All customers should follow the instruction of tour guide for your safety.
+ Passengers are advised not to take along big luggage for convenience.
+ Bring walking shoes, raincoat, jacket, extra clothes, torch, insect repellent and sunscreen...


Have a good journey!

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