Adventure tours Vietnam, Northern West loop with the major highway No 6 links 6 provinces, stretched along the border with Lao and the border with China. Tens of hill tribe people living here, H'mong, Black Thai, White Thai, Red Dzao, Giay, Lao, Muong and so forth. The wonderful scenery suddenly appear and you are shocked by its beauty. Only for this trip people over 60 years old are not encouraged to join this tour unless you surely prepare good health.

It is most likely that Sa Pa was first inhabited by highland minorities of the Hmong and Yao groups, as well as by smaller numbers of Tày and Giay, these being the four main minority groups still present in Sa Pa district today. The Kinh (lowland Vietnamese) never originally colonised this highest of Việt Nam’s valleys, which lies in the shadow of Phan-Xi-Pǎng (Fansipan, 3143 meters), the highest peak in the country.

Tour Highlights.

• You will be met at the airport and transfer to Hanoi by Vietnam TripAdvisor.
• Hanoi city tour full day till the time for night train to Sapa.
• SaPa trekking and explore the scaneris and the daily life of tribes ethnic.
• Boat trip to visit Ha Long Bay, listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty.

Detailed Itinerary.

Day 1 : Arrival  Hanoi

On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel for check in by Vietnam TripAdvisor. Free go around the old quarter streets to discover the local people life.Dinner and Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2 : Hanoi - Lao Cai

The morning, we start the city tour to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple. Then continue to visit the Temple of Literature well known as Vietnam's first university.

The afternoon is continued by the visit of the Ethnologic Museum and the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred Ngoc Son Temple. The reminder of the day is free for your own exploration of Ha Noi until we take the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on the night train.

Day 3: Lao Cai - Sapa

On arrival at Lao Cai train station we take a drive to SaPa. At an elevation of 1,500 meters, we arrive in Sa Pa. At an elevation of 1,500 meters, Sa Pa is a former French hill resort and home to some of Vietnam's most colorful ethnic minority groups. The afternoon we have enough time to explore the town and pack for trekking days.Hotel: Overnight in Sapa.

Day 4: Sapa - Ta Van

Today, our trek into the mountainous region of Sa Pa begins as we depart the town at 09h30. A seven-hour walk takes through Lao Chai San and Lao Chai villages where we have chance to meet the Black Hmong and Dzay hill-tribe peoples. Home stay in Ta Van Village.

Day 5: Ta Van - Thanh Phu

The Phan Si Pang range boasts Vietnam's highest mountain and lends an alpine feel to the area surrounding this hill station. Today, we continue venturing into the lowland of Sa Pa, home to the Xa Pho, Tay ethnic minority people, all friendly and welcoming. Home stay in Thanh Phu Village.

Day 6: Thanh Phu - Nam Sai

Upon leaving home stay we start a full day trekking through Nam Cang and Nam Sai via many Hmong, Dzao and Dzay villages.Home stay in Thanh Phu Village.

Day 7: Nam Sai - Ban Ho

One of our nicest trekking days begins at 09h00. The beaten track is a real challenge however some physical preparation will enable you to fully appreciate today's trekking. Homestay in Ban Ho Village.

Day 8: Ban Ho - Sapa - Lao Cai

After a morning trek to joint the main road, we will be transferred by a local vehicle to Sa Pa. Time to have a shower in a mini-

hotel and shopping until transfer to Lao Cai to board on overnight train back to Ha Noi. Overnight on the night train.

Day 9: Ha Noi - Ha Long

On arrival in Hanoi early in the morning, we travel by road to Hai Phong -the biggest port town of northern Vietnam. After breakfast at Hai Phong, a short sightseeing tour of Hai Phong. A 5-hour boat trip to visit Ha Long Bay, listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. During the boat trip, visit a grotto and enjoy the seafood lunch. Overnight on the Junk Cruise.

Day 10: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi

Drive back to Ha Noi with a stopover at Dong Trieu pottery village. Free afternoon at Ha Noi for own activities with guide at disposal. Hotel: Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 11: Ha Noi Departure

At leisure until transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure flight (check out hotel before 12h00).

 

Size of group	2 pax	3-4 pax	5-6 pax
Cost/pax	445$	390$	365$

Note:Halong bay enjoy with small group.

Includeed:

• Fee for homestays, hotels and night on junk in HaLong.
•  speaking English and French guide
• Vehicles served to vistit
• Meals as mentioned in the programm, entrance fees
• Returned railway tickets Hanoi - Sapa

 Exluded:

• Personal expenses, drinks, tips, camera and things are not included in the programm