SPECIAL ROUTE TREKKING IN VIETNAM–6 DAYS
(Itinerary: Hanoi – Yen Bai- Thac Ba- Nghia Lo – Mu Cang Chai – Sapa-Ha Noi)
Code tour: XSEV0020- ADVENTURE& TREKKING TOURS
Highlights:
- Discover the beauty of Sapa in the off-the-beaten-track route & visit village such as Lao Chai & Ta Van Villag, … Trek through the villages of several different ethnic minorities, H’mong people, Red Zao people, & Tay people ….
- You will visit Hanoi, the Vietnamese capital, a cultural city, Mu Cang Chai and its wonderful rice terraces as well as Sapa and its vertiginous mountains
- Visit one of the most colorful markets in Lao Cai: Bac Ha market, Coc Ly market, Cao Son market, Lung Khau Nhin market, Can Cau market
- This trip is dedicated to the discovery of Northern Vietnam and its ethnic minorities. You will have the opportunity to visit local markets and to taste local delicacies. You will hike through mind-blowing valleys to get from a village to another and discover the culture of several ethnic groups.
- Overnight at homestays to get insight into their unique culture and customs, friendly, hospitable family
- Trekking from 2 -4 hours for everyday depending on your health and requirements
Overview
Vietnam’s natural beauty is not limited only to its stunning beaches but it also comes from the magnificent bays, spectacular mountains or peaceful deltas. The country also has a wide range of cities, from quiet villages with endless rice fields, the cultural old towns to the active and busy cities with giant skyscrapers. Vietnam is a wonderful combination of traditional Asian culture and the energy of the new generations, being able to satisfy many types of visitors. This 6-day tour strives to give you the most impressive destinations and activities amongst the endless touristic selections that Vietnam offers. Be ready to get amazed by the spectacular surprises that Vietnam awaits to welcome you with.
Tour summary:
DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL – HALF DAY SIGHTSEEING (L)
Private driver & guide
(Check-in time is 14.00 PM, early check-in is not included in itinerary and subject to availability).
This afternoon, Start for Holiday in Vietnam you will visit the iconic sites of the city. Explore Van Mieu- Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature & Vietnam’s first university). Constructed in the 11th century, Van Mieu- Quoc Tu Giam, with its colorful gardens and well-preserved buildings, offers a historical glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Continue to visit Hoa Lo Prison museum or the Museum of Vietnamese Women.
Next up, we walk slowly through the narrow and busy Hanoi Old Quarter. It is where each street is named after the specific goods it once sold. Then, we stop to visit a local wet market before enjoying a Water Puppet show – a uniquely Northern Vietnamese art form depicting scenes from the rural life and episodes of national history. Overnight in Ha Noi.
Meals: Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hanoi
DAY 02: HA NOI – YEN BAI – THAC BA (B,L,D)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel 8:00am: Xuan Sọn travel’s guide & private car will pick you up & transfer to Yen Bai. Yen Bai province is home to a variety of ethnic minorities like the White Dao, Red Dao, Tay, Nung and Hmong. The White Dao with their white pants, are the most beautifully dressed. Upon arrival, check in the homestay where you will stay the night. Walking around the village to enjoy the fresh air and experience local, untouched nature. Back to the homestay for dinner. You can help your hosts prepare your dinner. Overnight at the homestay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation at homestay
DAY 03: THAC BA – NGHIA LO (B/L/D)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel Thac Ba Lake covers an area of 23,400 hectare, comprising 1,331 islands and hills with a diverse eco-system. Morning boat trip to discover the lake. Swimming & jump into cool water of the lake. Say good-bye to your host, then drive to Muong Lo, and the town of Nghia Lo, the second largest rice field in Northwest Vietnam and the home land of the Thai ethnic people. Thai people first came here to grow rice and build their traditional wooden houses of iron and bamboo around 700 years ago. Take a short 2-hour walking around the village to discover Thai ethnic culture and the daily life. Overnight at homestay of Thai people.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation at homestay
DAY 04: NGHIA LO – TU LE – MU CANG CHAI (B/L/D)
Private driver & guide
The road follows the mountains of Hoang Lien Son and winds through the rice terraces. Stop to start your hike and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Taking photos on the way before reaching the village of the Thai and H’mong ethnic minorities. People here are dressed in traditional costumes and will welcome you with open arms. Beside the rice terrace, you will have a chance to explore the culture & local life of Mong people, such as music traditional, agriculture tools… Continue to drive along the mountainous road with spectacular scenery along the way. Stop at Nga Ba Kim for a short break after hours on the bus. Start trekking until you reach villages of Thai and H’mong ethnic minorities. Stunning landscapes full of terraced rice fields, mountains, clouds and wooden stilt houses, make up a heaven of peace and simple happiness. Be warmly welcomed by locals in their traditional customs to see the H’mong women working their looms and say hello to the passing children and you will find yourself drawn in by the land and the people here. Night and dinner at Mu Cang Chai home stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation at homestay
DAY 05: MU CANG CHAI – SA PA – TA VAN (B/L/D)
Private driver & guide
After 2 hours driving, the road begins to climb up Tram Ton Pass, one of four highest passes in Vietnam. Stop for photos opportunities and enjoy the fresh air. From here, you can see Fanxipan Mountain, “the Roof of Indochina” with ist 3143m peak soaked in clouds. Arrive in Sapa at noon and visit colorful ethnic markets and Sapa old town with its remnants of the French colonial era. After lunch, you will go on a light trek, long but easy, out of town, to visit Ta Van village where the H’mong, Dao and Dzay ethnic people live peacefully together. Overnight at Giay ethnic homestay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation at homestay
DAY 06: TA VAN VILLAGE- THE MARKETS – HA NOI DEPART(B/L)
Private driver & guide
Road towards a village in the valley and more specifically its ethnic minority market which are attended by most ethnic groups: Hmong, Tay, Nung, Giay… The markets: Coc Ly (Tuesday), Can Cau (Saturday) or Bac Ha (Sunday). Free time on the market, a real change of scenery! Lunch is in a local restaurant. Road back to Hanoi via a brand new road. This spectacular road is surprising by its diversity of landscapes, it starts in the mountain descending slowly towards the valley. Arrival to Hanoi late afternoon. End of services.
Since this can be private or group tour, the price per person varies and depends on many aspects, such as your group size, the hotel ratings and your departure date. If you want to get a custom price quote for this tour, please fill out the online inquiry form and give you as much information as possible about your trip. Your online travel consultants will be at your service and help you make the most of your travel time and dollars!
1/ He weather & our latest advice on the weather
Light clothes regardless of the season in the south but for the visit of temples and pagodas, make sure you have a top with sleeves (shoulders must be covered) and bottoms going at least up to the knee. From November to March it can get pretty cold in the North, make sure to have warm clothes for mornings and evenings.
Northern Vietnam:
- Dec – Feb: 10°C to 25°C, mostly dry, grey.
- March: 15°C to 30°C, season change, dry.
- April – June: 25°C to 35°C, some heavy showers.
- Sept – Oct: 25°C to 35°C, clear weather, occasional showers.
Note: from 5°C to 10°C less in the mountains; make sure you have warm clothes.
- The best time to visit Sapa is March and May or from mid-September to early December.
- In April and May, the ethnic people grow rice on terraced fields. …
- In September and October when autumn ends, tourists can feel prosperity all over the area as rice in all terraced fields is ripe and turn to yellow color.
2/ Visa
- To go to Vietnam you must have a valid passport valid at least 6 months after the date of return.
- The Government of Vietnam promulgates the Resolution on Vietnamese Entry Visa Waiver for Citizens of Five European Countries: UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. This exemption is applied for a maximum period of 15 days regardless of passport categories and purpose of entry into Vietnam, and is valid until June 30, 2021.
- For any stay lasting more than 15 days, or for a multiple entry stay in a period of less than 15 days, a visa is required. A period of 30 days is required after the last exit from Vietnam in order to once again benefit from the visa waiver measure for a stay not exceeding 15 days.
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3/ International flight
- Our offer does not include international flights between your country and Vietnam for two reasons:
- International flights from your country are more expensive if purchased in Vietnam. It is therefore more beneficial for you to buy them from a ticketing agency in your country.
- The payment and booking conditions for international flights are strict while it is difficult for us, a local agency, to apply the same conditions to you (full payment before travel). Since international financial transactions give rise to significant bank charges, you will be led to pay unnecessary surcharges.
4/ Which language?
- The official and most widely spread language is Vietnamese.
- English is spoken in all touristic areas.
5/ Cancellation Policy:
- More than 30 days before arrival: no cancellation charge will be done (Client’s non-refundable deposit will be forfeited)
- 14-29 days before arrival: 10% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
- 10-13 days before arrival: 40% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
- Within 10 days before arrival: 100 % of the cost of the tour is forfeited
6/ What to Bring
- Sun Glasses, Sun Block, Wide Brim Hat, Insect Repellent, Swimming Suits
- Warm Clothes (in winter from November to April)
- Original Passport
LIST OF OUR HOTELS:
The hotels offered by Xuan Son Travel classified from 02 to 05 stars at international standard, comfortable with all the required services.
- Homestay/local homestay: we have developed fair tourism, through contacts with the local population, the possibility of sleeping with locals and sharing their daily lives. The conditions of these accommodations that we offer you are well assured and with the best possible conditions
- Standard Category: 2 stars. The rooms are decent, clean, equipped with bathroom, satellite TV and air conditioning.
- Superior Category 3 stars. The rooms are generally spacious and the services and facilities are more numerous.
- Deluxe category: 4 stars. The rooms are luxurious and spacious, with a wide choice of quality services have swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi
- Luxury Category: 5 stars. Hotels with excellent comfort and a wide range of excellent services. Swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi…)
| CITIES /AREAS | HOME STAY | HOTEL-STANDARD | HOTELS-SUPERIOR | HOTEL-DELUXE | HOTELS- LUXURY |
| SAPA | Sapa homestay | …. | Sapa Aroma hotel | Sapa charm/Lotus Arora hotel/Amazing/Bamboo Sapa hotel/ Pistachio.. | Silk path Grand resort |
| THAC BA | Homestay | …. | …. | …. | …. |
| NGHIA LO | Thai Homestay | …. | …. | …. | …. |
| MU CANG CHAI | Homestay | …. | …. | …. | …. |
| HANOI | …. | Maison d’Orient Hotel.. | Hong Ngoc Dynastie/ Icon 36/ Flower / Hanoi Era/Gondola hotel.. | La Siesta Classic Premium / Golden Silk/ Pearl/ Thang Long opera/Flower Garden | Sofitel Legend Metropole / L’Opera/ Movempick Hotel |
TRAVEL PRICE: SPECIAL ROUTE TREKKING IN VIETNAM-6DAYS 5NIGHTS
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Excluding international flights
Inclusion
- Accommodation based on double/twin sharing at village homestay/hotel as the program
- All meals as mentioned on above itinerary (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner).
- All transfers with the air-conditioned private vehicle
- Experienced English speaking tour guide on location
- Water & cool towels.
- Government taxes & service charge.
Exclusion
- International Airfares.
- Early check in/ late checkout.
- Meals not indicated.
- Drinks & beverage.
- Vietnam visa stamp fee.
- Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
- Personal expenses such as Telephone and Laundry bills.
- Tips and gratuities.
Children Policy:
- Child from 0 – 4 Years old is = 50% Adult`s cost.. Sharing the same bed with parents
- Child from 5 – 11 years old = 75% Adult`s cost. Private Bed (extra Bed) within the same room as parents
- Child from 12 – up = 100% Adult`s cost. Private Bed (extra Bed) within the same room as parents
- Triple room = 3 Persons sharing one room (01 Double Bed + 01 Single Bed)
Customize this tour
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.
Contact us
- +84 914374251
- xuansontravel@yahoo.com.vn
My name is Nicky, English & French speaking advisor at Xuan Son Travel. I have been the specialist in tailor-made trips to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia for 18years. I love the charm of the small streets of Hanoi as well as the charm of the countryside, with magical landscapes, warm and smiling inhabitants in all regions of Vietnam. As a Travel Consultant, I put it at your disposal and will assure you that your wishes and desires are perfectly suited to your trip to Asia.