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Off The Beaten Track In North Vietnam 8 Days 7 Nights
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23 Nov
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Highlights
During the trip, you will trek through mountains, valleys and villages to discover the landscapes and cultures of Sapa and the frontier region of Ha Giang before winding up in the sublime setting of Ba Be National Park.
Tour itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi - Sapa (L, D): trek to Lao Chai - Ta Van Villages
Day 2: Sapa Trekking (B, L, D): trek in Ma Tra - Ta Phin
Day 3: Sapa - Ha Giang (B, L, D): Hoang A Tuong House, Ha Giang, overnight in homestay of Tay people
Day 4: Ha Giang - Dong Van (B, L, D): visit the villages of the H’mong, Pho Bang, Pho Cao, the former palace of the H’mong King
Day 5: Dong Van - Meo Vac - Cao Bang (B, L, D): Dong Van market, Pu Lo fortress, Ma Pi Leng Pass, Bao Lac Village, arrive in Cao Bang
Day 6: Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Waterfall (B, L, D): Ban Gioc, Nguom Ngao Cave
Day 7: Cao Bang - Ba Be Lake (B, L, D): Ma Phuc Pass, Ba Be National Park, Dau Dang Waterfall
Day 8: Ba Be lake - Hanoi (B, L): hiking around Ba Be Lake, visit Hua Ma Cave, back to Hanoi.
Itinerary
Hanoi - Sapa
Sapa
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOur guide and driver will pick you up around 7:30 am for your 5-hour drive to Sapa. Simply sit back, relax, and enjoy as the scenery transforms from a bustling metropolis to rolling hills and endless rice paddies. Around midday, you will arrive in Sapa, at which time you’ll get to enjoy a local lunch. Then for your first trip use the longest cable car system in Asia, departing from Sapa Town to the highest mountain top of Southeast Asia, Fansipan, once known as the ‘Roof of Indochina’. The highest point of the mountain culminates at 3,143m above sea level. The ascension by cable car takes about 30 minutes offering you on the way a stunning view of terraced rice fields as far as the eye can see. Once arrived, you will be able to visit the temples and finish the climb on foot, just 600 stairs, or by funicular before you head back to Sapa Town by car for an overnight stay in a hotel. It is recommended to bring a jacket as the temperature drops and the wind blows at this altitude.- Food And DrinksLunchDinner
Sapa Trekking
Sapa
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeToday you will trek to rice paddy fields Ý Linh Hồ, flower valleys and Black Hmong villages, located in the mountains with amazing panoramic views. You will visit a local house to meet the villagers and discover their daily life. After lunch in a local restaurant, you will continue through the rice terrace fields to Lao Chai and Ta Van Village of Zay people to discover their culture. This is the biggest valley and features most impressive rice terrace fields in the whole of Sapa. You will have dinner and spend the night in a homestay in Ta Van Village. - A 15-17 km trek.- Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Sapa - Ha Giang
Ha Giang
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeToday we’ll leave Sapa in favour of Vietnam’s final frontier, Ha Giang. On the way we’ll make a stop at Pho Rang for lunch before we have a walking tour to Vinh Yen inhabited by Tay communities. We continue our drive deeper into Ha Giang, enjoying the spectacular scenery along the way, before finally reaching the Tay village for another walk where we will spend the night around 6pm, just in time for a home-cooked dinner. You’ll overnight in this traditional Tay stilt house. - A 6-8 km walk- Accommodationsovernight in homestay of Tay peopleFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Ha Giang - Dong Van
Dong Van
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOnce we have purchased the mandatory permit at the Immigration Office, you will begin the journey to Dong Van following a spectacular series of passes which wind through the mountains and valleys. En route you enjoy exceptional views of the rolling landscape and interesting flora and fauna. After that, we will have Lunch in the small mountain town of Tam Son visiting the villages of the H’mong Lung Cam B. You will have the chance to see the former palace of the H’mong King, Vuong Chinh Duc who was an ally of the French. You will arrive in Dong Van around 18:00 where you will have dinner at a local restaurant and spend the night in a hotel.- Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Dong Van - Meo Vac - Cao Bang
Meo Vac
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeYou’ll start the day off with breakfast and a visit to the Dong Van Market, where locals come from all the surrounding villages to purchase and trade for essentials they cannot produce themselves. Then you will be making the trek up to Pu Lo fortress which was built in 1890 and evacuated in 1945. From here you can enjoy spectacular views of the entire region, before climbing 8 km to the top of Ma Pi Leng Pass, through a gigantic maze of limestone peaks, stone forests, and canyons (the Sky Path at the Nho Qué River Viewpoint) before descending into the valley of Meo Vac. Winding our way through the valley, we’ll eventually reach Bao Lac village, where we’ll rest for a bit and have lunch before being driven to Cao Bang where you’ll spend the night in a hotel. - A 8-10 km trek.- Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Waterfall
Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls
8 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThis day is likely to be your highlight of the tour, as we take you to one of the most incredible natural wonders in Northern Vietnam; Ban Gioc Waterfall. The drive here from Cao Bang is roughly two hours, and this breath-taking 300-metre wide cascade sits right on the border between China and Vietnam, amidst a beautiful mountainous landscape. While you’re here you can spend your time relaxing in the glow of the natural beauty, take some amazing photos, and board a bamboo boat that will take you so close to the falls you’ll feel the spray on your face, practically sitting at the very edge of Vietnam, so close to China that you can actually touch it. After enjoying the waterfall, you will venture deep underground into the magical Nguom Ngao Cave to discover the rock formations which have been carved by erosion over millennia.Quang Uyen
6 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter visiting the waterfall and cave, you will travel down a beautiful road which is unknown to many, which winds through the mountains before reaching the Nung village of Quang Uyen. You will be welcomed by Mr. Hung Dao, an amazingly friendly blacksmith, before having dinner at his house and settling in for the night in this cosy traditional Nung house.- Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Cao Bang - Ba Be Lake
Ba Be
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeToday we leave Quang Yen behind and drive through Ma Phuc pass on our way to Ba Be National Park. Once in the park, you’ll have time to explore the many wonders located here, such as the lake itself, the caves of Puong Grotto, the rapids of Dau Dang Waterfall and finally the tiny Widow Island located on the lake. We’ll be staying in a traditional Tay stilt house overnight, staying with a local host family.- Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Ba Be lake - Hanoi
Hanoi
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter breakfast, we’ll take you on a stroll along the riverfront to visit some surrounding villages, followed by a hike up one of the higher points around the lake, providing you with some impressive views surrounded by limestone formations and mountain peaks. Following this we enter Hua Ma Cave, famous for its thousands of stalactites and stalagmites, and also known for being the biggest dry cave in Northeastern Vietnam. After lunch in a local restaurant, it’s sadly time to head back to Hanoi and say our goodbyes, arriving at your hotel around 5pm.- Food And DrinksBreakfastLunch
What's included
INCLUDED
Experienced English speaking guide
Homestay and hotel
No extra charge after confirmation
Lunch (8)
Dinner (7)
Breakfast (7)
24/7 hotline support guaranteed
Private door-to-door pick-up & -off services
All sightseeing tickets
All private transfer and transportation
NOT INCLUDED
Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Beverage
Other services not mentioned above
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Location
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Sapa, Vietnam
Provider
Mr Linh's Adventures