Drive up Trails of Northwest Loop 6Days tour

Brief Itinerary & Route map

DAY 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau

DAY 2: Mai Chau - Son La

DAY 3: Son La - Dien Bien Phu

DAY 4: Dien Bien Phu - Lai Chau - Binh Lu

DAY 5: Binh Lu - Tram Ton  - Sapa

DAY 6: Sapa - Muong Hoa - Hanoi

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Details of Tour's Program

Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau (L,D)
7:00am - Depart Hanoi for a drive transfer to Tu Le (Yen bai province), some stop en-route for picture of landscapes at Thung Khe Pass and spectacular view of Mai Chau valley. Have lunch upon arrive in Mai Chau. Spend the afternoon for trekking or cycling to discover the beauty of this valley and the culture of Thai people who is living in this area. Have dinner and stay homestay in Thai's stilt house.

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Day 2: Mai Chau - Son La (B,L,D)
Have breakfast, then drive to Son La. This good stretch of road is filled with stunning scenery; you will make frequent photo stops and visit to the minority villages of the H'mong and Black Thai. Lunch is served at a local restaurant en-route. The highlight o-n your drive today will be a visit of a tea plantation in Moc Chau plateau. Here, you will find the best Vietnam tea growing region, along the roads and o-n the hillsides. Arrive Son La in afternoon, check in hotel then visit Son La prison, Dinner and stay overnight in hotel in Son La.

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Day 3: Son La - Muong Phang - Dien Bien Phu (B,L,D)
Have breakfast, then drive to the colorful market of Thuan Chau. Visit blue H'mong village at Pha Din Pass, then drive to see Muong Phang - the head quarter of Vietnam during the war, visit tunnels of General Giap. Have lunch at local restaurant, before making our way to Dien Bien Phu. Upon arrive, check in hotel, free at leisure. Afternoon, visit city with A1 hill, Dien Bien Phu French head quarter of General  De Castries. Have dinner and overnight in hotel.

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Day 4: Dien Bien Phu - Lai Chau - Binh Lu Plateau (B,L,D)
Have breakfast, you will have some free time before we begin another spectacular drive, passing the stunning gorges and the Nam Na River. There will be stops to visit the H'mong and ZDao villages o­n the way. Have lunch in Lai Chau, After lunch, keep driver up mountain towards Binh Lu. Upon arrive, check in hotel at Binh Lu Plateau, Dinner and stay overnight in Binh Lu.

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Day 5: Binh Lu Plateau - Tram Ton pass - Sapa (B,L)
Have breakfast, The drive today is the highlight of this trip. The road is a bit bumpy at times but it compensates by the magnificent scenery of the surrounding fertile valley, pristine rivers and high mountains - the photographer's dream. The 25 miles drive to Sapa goes up the Chin Co pass and Tram Son pass, the highest pass in Vietnam with the view to Fansipan mountain peak called the roof of "Indochina". En-route is the beautiful areas of Heaven's Gate and Silver Waterfall. Upon arrive Sapa, check in hotel then have lunch. Afternoon, visit Cat Cat village where you can soak up the fresh climate as much as we want by spending time to wander around. The ethnic people are frequently seen in this hill town and small vendors along the street sell local textiles and handicraft. Dinner by your own and overnight hotel.

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Day 6: Sapa - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Muong Hoa valley - Hanoi (B,L)
Have breakfast, transfer to trekking point start enjoy wonderful view of terraces, trek down to visit Lao Chai and Ta Van villages (7km) with inhabited by Black H’mong and Dzay ethnic minorities. Enjoy amazing and breath-taking landscapes of terraced paddies, green valleys and meet with friendly local people. Have lunch at village then drive back to Hanoi for 6 hours drive ride. Have light dinner on road. Arrive Hanoi around 20:30 Drop and finish trip at your hotel.

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Note: This trip drive up mountain by road visiting the most of beautiful terraces in Vietnam, travelling with some trekking tour is available.

Price & what to includes

Tour cost = $585 USD/Pax (Min= 2 PAX)

(Others group >2 or < please contact for suitable price)

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