Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)
Arrive
at Noi Bai Airport. Pick up and transfer to a hotel. Hanoi, Vietnam's
capital, boasts tree-lined streets and centuries-old temples. An
afternoon sightseeing tour features both cultural and historical
highlights, comprising the Temple of Literature, the Ethnology Museum,
the old quarters and a downtown pedicab ride (1 hour). Overnight in
Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi - Son La (B, D, L)
Day 2: Hanoi - Son La (B, D, L)
Spend
the whole day on coach relishing the new road through Hoang Lien Son
Mountains to Son La (320km). Take a stop-over at Ta Khoa Bridge on Da
River Lake with panoramic views of lake, forest and mountain. There are
opportunities to enjoy the friendliness of the H'mong tribe en route. In
the evening, enjoy a cultural show of Black Thai at Bo village.
Overnight in Son La.
Day 3: Son La - Dien Bien Phu (B, L, D)
Day 3: Son La - Dien Bien Phu (B, L, D)
Before
leaving for Dien Bien Phu (170km), visit Thuan Chau Market where Black
Thai women gather to exchange all kinds of farm products and
hand-weaving brocades. Stop by at Pha Din Pass, famous for its
magnificent mountain scenery. In the afternoon, travel via Muong Phang,
enjoy a short trek through dense forest (1km) to visit General Giap's
legendary tunnels. Thai villages surrounded by paddy fields are worth
visiting en route. Overnight in Dien Bien Phu.
Day 4: Dien Bien Phu - Lai Chau (B, L, D)
Day 4: Dien Bien Phu - Lai Chau (B, L, D)
Dien
Bien Phu, a famous valley at an elevation of 550m by the Vietnam ' Laos
border. In the morning, explore Dien Bien Market and former battle
field: Dien Bien Phu museum, Eliance Hill (A1 Hill), Nam Rom River and
De Castries' bunker. Transfer to Lai Chau (105km), a small town along
Nam Lay Stream, encounter Red H’mong village en route. Overnight in Lai
Chau.
Day 5: Lai Chau - Sapa (B, L, D)
Day 5: Lai Chau - Sapa (B, L, D)
Admire
the beautiful Lai Ha Suspension Bridge and Hang Tom Suspension Bridge
near Lai Chau Town. Leave for Sapa (180km) via a picturesque road along
the Nam Na River and across Hoang Lien Son, the highest pass in Vietnam
(2,047 metres). The rest of the day is free time to wander around Sapa
Town, home to different hill-tribes. The evening entertainment is a
tribal folk show at a bar. Overnight in Sapa.
Day 6: Sapa (B, L, D)
Day 6: Sapa (B, L, D)
Take
a morning trek (6km) to visit hill-tribe villages of Lao Chai & Ta
Van along picturesque Muong Hoa valley. A trekking trail is over
magnificent rice terraced fields, green valley, river and white
roof-dotted houses by mountain sides. Get to know more about the daily
life of local people (Black H'mong and Day), their ways of living and
simple working tools. In the afternoon, transfer to Ta Phin village, see
Red Yao at work in their distinctive colourful dress. Overnight in
Sapa.
Day 7: Sapa - Bac Ha - Hanoi (B, L, D)
Day 7: Sapa - Bac Ha - Hanoi (B, L, D)
Leave
for Bac Ha (105km) via a winding road with breath-taking mountain
views. Visit Bac Ha Fair (on Sunday only), considered the most lively
and crowded in the region. It attracts a large number of Flower H'mong
and other hill-tribe groups (Nung, Phu La, Tay). Transfer to Lao Cai
(70km). Board the night train to Hanoi (370km). Berths in
air-conditioned compartments are provided. Overnight on board.
Day 8: Hanoi - Ha Long (B, L, D)
Day 8: Hanoi - Ha Long (B, L, D)
After
a 10 hours' ride, arrive at the Hanoi Railway Station early in the
morning. Pick up and transfer to Ha Long (170km). The rest of the day is
leisure for personal pursuits: relaxing on the sandy beach of Tuan Chau
Island, walking on stone steps to Mt. Bai Tho (200m) which offers a
panoramic view of Ha Long Bay and shopping for souvenirs on Ha Long Road
(coal carvings, embroideries, ceramics,...). Overnight in Ha Long.
Day 9: Ha Long (B, L, D)
Day 9: Ha Long (B, L, D)
Take
a private boat in Ha Long Bay (8 hours). Spend the whole day viewing
the spectacular scenery of countless rock formations, paddling kayaks
around picturesque coves with the schooner tagging behind and relaxing
on wild sandy beach. Lunch of fresh seafood are served on board.
Overnight in Ha Long.
Day 10: Departure from Hanoi (B)
Day 10: Departure from Hanoi (B)
Transfer
to Hanoi (170km). Spend last minutes for downtown shopping (ceramics,
silver-carvings, silk,...) or at leisure before check-out. Transfer to
the airport for departure.
Contact Lotussia Travel for more information and Book this tour.
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