Hill Tribe Explorer

Departure point: Hanoi Capital

Destinations: Hanoi Capital, Ha Giang, Sapa

Starts Hanoi Capital

+ 1 Destinations Ha Giang

Ends Sapa

Trip overview

This short but interesting trip will definitely give you a good insight into not only the natural beauty of the landscapes & rice terraces but also a focus on the culture, history and local life of the hill tribe people in the north of Vietnam.

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Trip Inclusion

Transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
English-speaking guide (other languages are also available)
Meals, as indicated in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Admission fees to all sites, museums and special attractions listed in the itinerary
Mineral water (provided during your transfer)
Wet tissue (provided during your transfer)

Trip Exclusions

Flights, and airport taxes
Hotels and Homestay
Meals and drinks, not indicated in the itinerary
Tips
Personal expenses
Travel Insurance
Visas (if applicable)
Any optional additional tours or activities during free time
Tet holiday surcharges

Thing To Carry

Lightweight clothing that can be layered
Long-sleeved shirts
Sweaters or fleece jacket
T-shirts and tank tops (be respectful of the culture you are visiting)
Pants and/or shorts
Belt (check out this one for a ingenuitive money protection option)
Socks (wool socks are best for hiking and camping)
Comfortable walking shoes
Rain jacket, windbreaker or umbrella
Pajamas/sleepwear
Underwear
Sunglasses and glasses case
Dresses and/or skirts
Hat or sun visor
Scarf or bandana
Swimsuit or swim trunks (consider a clean/dirty organizer)
Cell phone and charger
Travel pillow, eye mask, and ear plugs
Travel apps that will help with language, directions, money conversion, and digital journaling

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Tour itinerary

Day 1: Ha Noi - Tuyen Quang - Thong Nguyen (300 Km) (Lunch, Dinner)

Today you will be privately transferred to Thong Nguyen with a lunch stop at an authentic restaurant in Tuyen Quang city. The 7 hour drive will be made on a scenic road among the lush mountains and hills. Along the way, you may like to stop at the beautiful sites, local markets & hill tribe villages. Upon arrival in Thong Nguyen, check in the resort. The rest of the day is yours. Why not wander around for photo opportunities and local life at dawn.

Day 2: Tour In Thong Nguyen - Bac Ha (110 Km) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Up early - stroll around for photographic opportunities at sunrise - breakfast - take a hike through the hill tribe villages - rice terraces - bamboo forests among the lush mountains and hills. During your hike, you may like to pay visits to the hill tribe families for an overview of the history, culture, architecture and daily life. Lunch is served at the local family. Afterwards return to the resort - check out - transferred to Bac Ha on one of the most scenic & winding roads in Vietnam with lots of photo opportunities. Upon your late arrival in Bac Ha town, check in the hotel. The rest of the day is yours.

Day 3: Bac Ha - Sapa (110 Km) (Sunday) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast, you will wander around the largest hill tribe market in Vietnam, where buffaloes, chicken, cats, dogs and all manner of vegetables are on sale, giving endless photographic opportunities. After the market, you will visit Hoang A Tuong palace, the residence of H'momg king - then Ban Pho village & Na Hoi village. Afterwards, board your car for your transfer to Sa Pa with stops at tea plantations and the Chinese border. Upon arrival in Sa Pa, check in the hotel. The rest of the day is yours. You may like to stroll around the streets for an overview of the night life in this mountain town.

Day 4: Full Day Trek: Sapa - Tavan - Sapa (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Today you will be transferred to Muong Hoa Valley – then hike along a scenic trail gradually descending to Lao Chai & Ta Van villages. During your hike you will have lots of photographic opportunities - meet & talk to Black Hmong, Red Dzao and Dzay people - pay short visits to local schools and local families. Afterward transfer back to the hotel. The rest of the day is yours.

Day 5: Fanxipang Mountain By Cable Car - Back To Hanoi By Road (300 Km) (Breakfast)

After breakfast transfer to the cable car station to take a 20 minute cable ride before taking an easy walk to the top of the Fanxipang Mountain for a marvelous view of the whole area. Afterwards return to Hanoi by road. Upon arrival in Hanoi, check in the hotel. The rest of the day is yours.

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