Our unique adventure trip in northern Vietnam takes place against a backdrop of endless lush green paddy fields and irregular tree-covered limestone mountains. Providing a fleeting insight into the traditional lives, friendly tribes and exotic landscapes of north-west Vietnam.
Package | 1 pax | 2-3 pax | 4-6 pax | Over 7 |
Standard | $1048 | $648 | $528 | $435 |
Deluxe | $1251 | $763 | $623 | $568 |
Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Giang (App 300 km) (L,D)
Today, drive from Hanoi to Hagiang via Tuyen Quang town. Plenty of opportunities to stop en rout to photograph Vietnam's green rice paddy. Stop en route visit Pa Then or LaChi minority people. On arrival check in the home stay. Enjoy the local hospitality
Day 2: Ha Giang - Quan Ba – Yen Minh (App 70km) (B,L,D)
Today,
with a medium drive but we will soon be enjoying the wonderful sightseeing of
this vast limestone mountain range and perpendicular walls of rock, which brings
one a feeling of adventure whilst being lost in a magic land, passing the Heaven
Gate, meeting some minority people along the way, then onto Quan Ba town for our
lunch. Afternoon, we continue our wonderful drive to Yen Minh. Be prepared your
camera with lots of films for today since we will be hitting the Heaven – a more
beautiful place, here we are surrounded by many rocks of all shapes and sizes,
chances to see and even visit the traditional houses of the hill tribes here.
Arrival in Yen Minh town. Check in hotel/guest house. Dinner and stay overnight
here.
Day 3: Yen Minh - Meo Vac – Dong Van (App 100km)(B,L,D)
Quan Ba - Yen Minh - Meo Vac driving adventure
tour. After breakfast, we leave Yen Minh to Meo Vac. The scenic route climbs
over a pass, and then we descend down to Meo Vac valley, a beautiful valley
situated very close to Chinese border. Have lunch in Meo Vac then we take time
to climb over the Ma Pi Leng Pass where we can see and enjoy a beautiful
mountain ranges and the the Nho Que river – just amazing place to be! We keep
hitting the zigzag roads to Dong Van, visiting these remote areas, we will
witness how hard the locals struggle with their environment for survival and
development. In the town we stay, we will get the chance to visit the ancient
streets with old houses of the H’mong made of clay bricks and tile roofs, built
in centuries ago. Sleep in Dong Van town.
Day 4: Dong Van - Yen Minh - Quan Ba - Ha Giang (App 150 km)(B,L,D)
A
leisurely drive from Dong Van, back to Yen Minh & Quan Ba, this day will make
your itinerary a good pace, not in a rush. We will visit the infamous Vuong
Palace, a H´mong family of high rank during French colonial rule - this palace
attracts keen interest from architecturally minded visitors due to it mixed
style of European and Chinese architecture. We then hit the road back to Quan Ba
and down hill to Ha Giang for the night. Note: Quan Ba Sunday market is worth an
arrangement!
Day 5: Ha Giang - Hoang Sun Phi - Bac Ha (App 209km)(B,L,D)
A
long but stunning scenery along the zigzag road from Ha Giang to Bac Ha will
make today a little busier, some parts of the road might be difficult to travel
so make sure that you depart this day early from Ha Giang to arrive to Bac Ha in
time before dark. Dinner and overnight in town. Note: Road from Ha Giang to
Hoang Sun Phi then Xin Man – Bac Ha can be bad and impossible to ride during the
raining season, however a backup to travel to Bac Ha is already planned.
Day 6: Bac Ha - Sapa (App 120km)(B,L,D)
We have this morning free in Bac Ha to visit
around (if we are lucky on Sunday for the market. One of the most beautiful
markets in Vietnam). Afternoon 3 hours drive to get to Sapa. Your free time to
visit this tourist town and overnight in town.
Day 7: Explore around Sapa, night train to Hanoi(B,L,D)
Free
to explore Sapa before heading to Laocai for a night train back to Hanoi. End of
services.
What to bring: Sun Block - Insect
repellent - Wide brim hat - Original Passport - Warm clothes in winter - Good
walking shoes - Camera
INCLUDE
Transportation and driver.
English speaking guide.
Accommodation based on twin share
Home stay in Me village in a local house.
Meals as mentioned (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)All entrance fees and
permits
EXCLUDE
International flights
International departure tax
Visas and visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Pre and post trip accommodation in Hanoi
Tips and gratuities