Hanoi Trip Overview
The 6-day north Vietnam tours is customized for individuals, small groups and holiday with kids. Begin your overland tour with a car transfer from Hanoi to Nghia Lo, Yen Bai province where you have a short walk before checking into a local stilt house for overnight. The road trip continues as you travel through Mu Cang Chai, Tu Le, Thanh Uyen, Lai Chau, Sapa, Bac Ha before you take another road to travel back to Hanoi. The 6-day tour includes such highlights as visit less traveled villages in northwest Vietnam, terraced rice fields in Mu Cang Chai, Bac Ha market, boat trip in Thac Bac reservoir…
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Duration: 6 days
Starts: Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hanoi, Vietnam, Vietnam
The 6-day north Vietnam tours is customized for individuals, small groups and holiday with kids. Begin your overland tour with a car transfer from Hanoi to Nghia Lo, Yen Bai province where you have a short walk before checking into a local stilt house for overnight. The road trip continues as you travel through Mu Cang Chai, Tu Le, Thanh Uyen, Lai Chau, Sapa, Bac Ha before you take another road to travel back to Hanoi. The 6-day tour includes such highlights as visit less traveled villages in northwest Vietnam, terraced rice fields in Mu Cang Chai, Bac Ha market, boat trip in Thac Bac reservoir…
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Dabac 120km (kayaking&Homestay).
Stop At: Hoa Binh, Hoa Binh, Hoa Binh Province
Hoa Binh is 82km to the Southwest of Hanoi, bordering Phu Tho to the North; Ha Nam and Ninh Binh to the South; and Son La and Thanh Hoa to the West. The climate of this district is representative for tropical monsoon, which is pretty cold and less rain in winter and hot and rainy in summer. The temperature here is between 15 to 29 Celsius Degrees, depending on seasons.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Homestay
Day 2: Da Bac – Nghia Lo (walking&hotel) ( B,L,D)
Stop At: Nghia Lo, Nghia Lo, Yen Bai Province
Nghia Lo, with a population of 30,000, is tucked away in a big, flat valley called Muong Lo and offers a lot of experiences to tourists. It is second only to the Muong Thanh valley of Dien Bien Province in terms of size and is surrounded by unlimited chains of mountains.
Nghia Lo is just over 200km from Ha Noi but after half-way, the coach winds through passes which zigzag through endless ranges of mountains. With comfortable seats, most coaches look rather new and give you sense of safety. So, the journey begins.
Nghia Lo boasts many revolutionary relics, beautiful sceneries, and the calm life which imprint deeply Thai Ethnic Group’s culture. Ban Bon and Ban Hoc Hot Mineral water are situated in this place.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay in the fancy old French Colonial Sofitel hotel in town center.
Day 3: Day 3: Nghia Lo – Mu Cang Chai (trekking&Homestay) ( B,L,D)
Stop At: Mu Cang Chai, Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai Province
The magnificent scenery and breathtaking beauty of Khau Pha mountain pass or Mo fall and the delightful flavour of Can wine in the mountainous district of Mu Cang Chai in Yen Bai northern province may make it one of the most exquisite sites in the nation.
Located to the west of Yen Bai and some 1,000 meters above sea level, it is an inspirational destination for tourists, researchers and photographers.
Mu Cang Chai features enchanting scenery and gracious people whose way of life is so startlingly different than most in our world; it is endearing and lovely to visit such a beautiful, majestic landscape with kind people.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Evening stay in the Black Thai Village in Mu Cang Chải.
Day 4: Mucang chai- Thanh Uyen – Sapa ( B,L,D)
Stop At: Lien Son, Lien Son, Dak Lak Province
Hoang Lien Son’s Fansipan and Lung Cung (2,918m), Pu Luong (2,985m) are three peaks dominating Sapa, a small town perched high in the mountains that famous for its beautiful terraces and the presence of ethnic minorities. They are imposing and rocky. There are inaccessible parts, but that which can be reached is often spectacularly beautiful. Amateurs can scale all three peaks above, but it’s a grueling three-day trek to Fansipan’s summit for example, and all requiring high levels of fitness and plenty of stamina.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel
Day 5: Sapa – Vu Linh village ( B,L,D)
Stop At: Sapa, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
Sapa is a small, mountain town in Lao Cai Province. It is located about 350 km northwest of Hanoi, close to the Chinese border. Here’s where you’ll find the Hoang Lien Son range of mountains, which includes Fan Si Pan—the country’s highest peak.
This quiet Vietnamese town is home to different ethnic tribal groups. There are five main ethnic groups in Sapa: the Hmong, Dao, Tay, Giay and Xa Pho. It is said that Sapa was first occupied by the first four groups, since the Vietnamese from the lowlands (better known as the Kinh) did not colonise the highest valleys.
These days, Sapa welcomes a diverse range of visitors, attracted by the highland tribes, iconic rice paddies and forest treks. The whole area is blessed with awe-inspiring natural beauty.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel
Day 6: Boat trip in Vu Linh and back to Hanoi ( B,L,D)
Stop At: Thac Bac Waterfall (Silver Falls), Sapa Vietnam
With its majestic and stunning appearance, throughout the years, Thac Bac Waterfall (Silver Falls) has always succeeded in attracting thousands of visitors, both domestic and international. Originating from an admirable height, the silver water of the waterfall strongly flows down the cliff, splashing and growling, creating magnificent waves with white foams and refreshing vibe. Not matter which season of the year, Thac Bac Waterfall always lure travelers to stop by.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
