Northwest Vietnam is a captivating mix of dramatic mountain landscapes, crisp fresh air and colourfully clothed hilltribes. Set on the slopes of a beautiful green valley, Sapa is the heart of this unique piece of Vietnam. Travel to this peaceful land and meet resplendently dressed ethnic minorities at the local market, visit neighbouring villages and hike through rice terraces, witnessing how the current of life has thrived here for centuries. This five-day trekking adventure is full of opportunities to get to know traditional hilltribe culture and cuisine, while relishing the landscapes of Sapa and its surrounds.. Pick this tour to see close how the ethnic groups settle in Vietnam.
Activities : City tour / view admiring / trekking / cultural learning.
Upon arrival, you’ll be picked up by a friendly local guide and transferred to your hotel.
After breakfast, you’ll be taken around the city by the local guide to learn more about Vietnamese people and history. The city tour this day contains these places : Government complex, temple of the literature, museum of ethnology and old quarter.
In the morning, you’ll be picked up to head to Hagiang City. It takes you 5.5 hours to get there. Check in the hotel and have a little walk around Tha Village which is home to the Tay people. Stay overnight in the city.
It is one of the hightlights today to drive around the loop. It takes you 7 hours to drive and on the way you’ll have several stops to admire the stunning view such as Tham Ma Pass, Hmong King’s Palace, Heaven Gate….
You’ll stay overnight in Dong Van Old Town.
You’ll continue the trip today by driving down to Nho Que River to join the boat tour. After that, you’ll head east to visit one of the most beautiful waterfalls not only in Vietnam but also the world is Ban Gioc Waterfall and explore a limestone cave next to whose name is Nguom Ngao Cave. You’ll stay overnight in Cao Bang
After breakfast, you’ll be driven to Ba Be Lake – one of the biggest lakes in the north of Vietnam. You’ll be taken around the lake by a small boat to admire the landscape and check the the view at Fairy Pond or drop by An Ma Temple to learn about the local God…. You will have 2 hours at the lake before heading back to Hanoi in the evening.
Depend on your flight time, you’ll be picked up and driven to the airport. The tour ends.