TOUR OVERVIEW
This Vietnnam Tour aims to show you the most beautiful route in North Vietnam: a journey from Yen Bai to Lao Cai. It covers the least-visited, but most stunning destinations of the region, including Thac Ba, Nghia Lo, Tu Le and Mu Cang Chai.
You will enjoy a relaxing boat trip on Thac Ba Lake and a scenic hike to admire the picturesque settings of terraced rice fields in Nghia Lo, Tu Le and Sapa. These imposing fields draw a number of Vietnamese youth who love to take pictures and travel with a sense of adventure. Amidst this magnificent landscape, you will meet ethnic minority people in their colorful costumes.
This is the perfect adventure for those who love cultural explorations and authentic travel experiences.
OUR SPECIAL PRODUCTS IN THIS TOUR
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS TOUR
- Admire the beautiful landscape of the Northwest and its authentic ethnic culture
- Overnight at a homestay, share your meals with the locals
- Relax in a mountainous atmosphere
- A night on the night train from Hanoi to Lao Cai
PROGRAM
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Day
01:Hanoi - Thac Ba
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Day
02:Thac Ba - Muong Lo (Nghia Lo)
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03:Muong Lo - Tu Le
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Day
04:Tu Le - Mu Cang Chai
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05:Mu Cang Chai - Sapa - Ta Van
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06:Sapa - Lao Cai - Hanoi
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07:Hanoi Arrival
HOTELS LIST
Please note that the hotels mentioned in this list are for reference only. Depending on availability and your preference, they can be changed. If we are unable to book any hotel, it will be replaced by another hotel at least of equivalent standard and value.
Cities
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Hotels
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Star
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Night
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Thac Ba
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Homestay in Dzao village
(Thac Ba)
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1
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Muong Lo
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Local guesthouse in Muong Lo
(Muong Lo)
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1
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Nghia Lo
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Homestay in Nghia Lo
(Nghia Lo)
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1
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Mu Cang Chai
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Homestay in Mu Cang Chai
(Mu Cang Chai)
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1
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Ta Van
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Homestay in Giay village
(Ta Van)
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1
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Lao Cai - Hanoi
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Night Train (Soft sleeper, air-conditioned)
(Lao Cai - Hanoi)
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1
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Tour price:
This trip is organised for private group only. The tariff depends on the number of participants and the tourist season of the year. Please click “Customize this trip” to get the price of your group and your travel date.
Note: Please note that due to cost efficiency, we only organize tour for at least two people.
Services included (applied for this tour, subject to change)
- Hotels based on 2 persons/room as mentioned in the program.
- Meals as mentioned in the program (B = Breakfast ; L = Lunch ; D = Dinner)
- Air-conditioned private vehicles for all transportations
- English speaking local guides
- Train in 4 -berths soft sleeper cabin ( Hanoi/ Lao Cai - Lao Cai/ Hanoi)
- Entrance fees.
Services excluded (applied for this tour, subject to change)
- International flights and airport taxes
- Visas to Vietnam
- Tips and personal expenses such as: laundry, telephone, drinks…
- Meals not mentioned in the program (5 - 7 euro/ person/ meal)
- Bank charges relating to the payment
- Other services that are not clearly mentioned in the "price includes" list
SEE AND DO
Below are all things to see & do in this tour
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Hanoi
Situated on the bank of Red River, Hanoi is considered a pearl of Southeast Asia. With historic temples and pagodas, well-preserved colonial structures and exquisite cuisine, Hanoi offers its guests a unique and charming experience to be found nowhere else.
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Thac Ba lake
Thac Ba Lake is one of the largest and most beautiful artificial lakes of Vietnam. The lake was created as part of the hydroelectric plant project in Yen Bai in 1971. It boasts clear water surrounded by mountains and lush tropical forests.
There are 30 different ethnic groups living in surrounding regions of Thac Ba Lake. Among them, Tay, Nung, Thai, Muong, Cao Lan and Kho Mu ethnic people still proudly keep their primitive traditions and customs.
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Nghia Lo (Muong Lo)
Regarded as the border of Northwest Vietnam, Nghia Lo (Muong Lo) is located in a mountainous region with plenty of ladder fields, making it the second biggest rice center of the Northwest region.
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Sapa
Situated on the Tonkinese Alps, Sapa is a superb mosaic painting of colorful ethnic culture and awe-inspiring nature. The old French colonial town now welcomes an influx of travellers allured by its magnificent setting.
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1. ITINERARY AND ACCOMMODATIONS
This tour is designed with balanced activities and pace. If you want to customize it, you may always change its itinerary and accommodations according to your needs.
DAILY PROGRAM
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YOUR CHANGE
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01
Hanoi - Thac Ba
Explore Thac Ba lake - Trek through the village - Homestay
Accomodation:
Homestay in Dzao village
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02
Thac Ba - Muong Lo (Nghia Lo)
Boat trip on Thac Ba lake - Drive to Muong Lo rice field - Meet Thai ethnic people
Accomodation:
Local guesthouse in Muong Lo
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03
Muong Lo - Tu Le
Take a light trek - Overnight in local guesthouse
Accomodation:
Homestay in Nghia Lo
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04
Tu Le - Mu Cang Chai
Trekking for 5 - 6 hours - Overnight in Mu Cang Chai homestay
Accomodation:
Homestay in Mu Cang Chai
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05
Mu Cang Chai - Sapa - Ta Van
Drive to Sapa - Trek to Ta Van village
Accomodation:
Homestay in Giay village
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06
Sapa - Lao Cai - Hanoi
Visit Giang Ta Chai village - Transfer to the Lao Cai station
Accomodation:
Night Train (Soft sleeper, air-conditioned)
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07
Hanoi Arrival
Arrive in Hanoi - End of services
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