KTAD 03: NORTHERN ADVENTURE

Day 1: Hanoi-Sapa

Leave Hanoi by road for the picturesque day’s journey to Sapa, in the far northwestern corner of Vietnam . There are many photo opportunities along the way and after a lunch stop at Yen Bai visit Black Dao and Flower H’mong villages en route. Arrive at Lao Cai in the late afternoon where you can gaze across the Red River at China on the opposite bank. From Lao Cai the road winds up the terraced hillsides to Sapa, a former French hill resort and home to some of Vietnam ’s most colourful ethnic groups. Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Sapa.  

Day 2: Sapa
A morning walking tour of Sapa visits the busy market where Red Dao, Black H’mong and other hill tribes converge from the surrounding countryside to sell their embroidery, silverware and handicrafts and to buy provisions. In the afternoon visit some of nearby hill tribe villages, such as Cat Cat or Ta Fin. Overnight in Sapa. (B)

Day 3: Sapa-Lai Chau
Leave Sapa after breakfast by road through the stunning mountain scenery to Lai Chau, visiting Black Thai and Red H’mong villages en route. Arrive in Lai Chau in the late afternoon. Overnight in Lai Chau. (B)

Day 4: Lai Chau-Dien Bien Phu
Continue on through the hills and valleys to Dien Bien Phu , stopping off at a White Thai minority village along the way. Arrive in Dien Bien Phu around noon . At Dien Bien Phu visit the famous A1 Hill, the Army Museum and Thai villages in the vicinity. Overnight in Dien Bien Phu . (B)

Day 5: Dien Bien Phu-Son La

Another early start from Dien Bien Phu heading for Son La. The road crosses two mountain passes before the mountain scenery gives way to rice fields and banana plantations. Stop for a lunch break at Tuan Giao and walk over hanging bridges to visit Black Thai villages. Arrive in Son La mid afternoon and visit the former French prison where anti-colonial revolutionaries were once held. Overnight in Son La. (B)

Day 6: Son La - Moc Chau - Hanoi

Leaving Son La early in the morning the road climbs up onto a high plateau where tea and coffee are grown before arriving at the market town of Moc Chau. After a lunch break at Moc Chau continue on to Hanoi . (B)

Price per person in US dollars - base room twin bed

Accommodation offering in this trip ( click to see )

INCLUDING

• Accommodation
• Meals specified in program
• All Transportations and Transfers inside Viet Nam
• Sightseeing as described 
• English or French-speaking Guide 
• All Entrance visiting fees 

EXCLUDING

• drinks
• travel insurance
• tips
• personal expenses
• emergency transfers
• and anything not mentioned in the  above program .