Miraculous far north 6 days

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Miraculous Far North 6 days
Duration: 6 days
Departure: Sapa or Hanoi

Highlights

Spectacular landscapes of the northern mountainous region, especially the limestone highland and Chay River
Massif.
Unique discovery of interesting culture, custom and way of life of different tribal ethnic peoples living in
Vietnam’s remote far north.

itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi – Thai Nguyen – Cho Ra – Boat trip Ba Be Lake (–, L, –)

- Picked up at 07.30am and follow national road 3 for 2 hours to Thai Nguyen. Spend half an hour paying visit to
the famous Museum of ethnology for basic understanding about the ethnic peoples living in the northern
mountainous region.

- Continue the road trip 105 km along national road 3 via Bac Can to Na Phac and then turn to provincial road for
37km to Cho Ra. Enjoy several stops for beautiful landscapes and having late lunch break in Cho Ra Town let.

- Transfer shortly after lunch to the boat pier and spend the rest of the afternoon cruising to explore Ba Be
National Park and Lake.

- Boat trip ends up in late afternoon, and there are 2 options for staying overnight: Home stay in Pac Ngoi village
of the Tay or in standard hotel at the head quarter of the park.

Day summary: Road transfer 217 km, approx.5 hours/ Stop and sightseeing 1hour/ Boat trip 3 hours/ Standard
hotel or home stay.

Day 2: Ba Be – Bao Lac – Meo Vac (B, L, –)

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- Breakfast and leave Ba Be at 08.00am. Drive 79km along road 279 to Ha Hieu junction and turn left for Tinh
Tuc. Enjoy stunning scenery of the Colia Pass, take a short walk to visit a village of the Zao Tien before having a
coffee break in Tinh Tuc.

- Then follow national road 34A 88km to Bao Lac. Enjoy an hour walk along the way to see a village of the San
Chay ethnic peoples. Lunch break in Bao Lac.

- Continue the road trip along the Gam River after lunch for 21km to Ly Bon before getting up steep mountains of
the remotest land of Cao Bang to Meo Vac town let of Ha Giang province. This portion of the road trip offers
chances to see the poorest region of the country with traces of slash and burn agriculture. Take an hour walking
through the fascinating valley of Niem Son and discover way of life of the Nung ethnic.

Day summary: Road transfer 233 km. approx.6 hours/ Walking and sightseeing 3 – 4 hours/ Acc in Meo Vac:
Hoa Cuong Hotel – Standard.

Day 3: Meo Vac – Dong Van – Yen Minh (B, L, –)

* If on Sunday, spend 2 hours in the morning to attend local tribal peoples at the famous week-end market in this
town let. H’mong, Zao and some Lo Lo peoples in their best traditional costumes to go to the market, not only for
shopping but also for socializing.

* If on the date of the Tiger and Monkey, leave Meo Vac at 07.30 for 17km road transfer to Lung Phin for
attending the very interesting market which probably the most crowded and famous in the region. Back to Meo
Vac at about 10.00am and continue the tour plan as normal.

- Leaving Meo Vac, transfer over the Ma Pi Leng Pass which is well-known for its magnificent and spectacular
scenery. Enjoy many viewing stops and short walk along the way before paying visiting to Ma Pi Leng 2 village
of the Hmong peoples, which is set amongst limestone rocks where the highest value of fresh water and
cultivating land can be seen evidently.

- Arriving in Dong Van, the northern most town let of Vietnam at about 10.00, enjoy an hour walking through this
stunning valley, explore the market and the ancient street of Dong Van before lunch.

- After lunch, follow the narrow road through Ma Le and Lung Tao communes, this portion of the road offers
marvelous scenery of the Rocky Plateau. Paying visiting to the a small village of the Hmong at Lung Tao before
processing to Xa Phin valley.
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- Spend an hour visiting the historical site of the Vuong family palace who ruled over the region, control opium
production and trading until 1945.

- Then continue the trip for an hour along road 4C through a series of magnificent valleys which surrounded by
wall-up mountain, enjoy another walk to visit the Lung Cam Tren village where the Hmong changed their way of
life from sifting into sedentary one from about 100 years ago which help them to have better life than many
others. There is possibility to meet the famous village chief who play the KHEN and dance beautifully.
- Leaving Lung Can and transfer mostly downhill the Pho Cao pass in mid afternoon for Yen Minh valley,
arriving in the hotel at about 05.00pm,check in and spend the rest hours to explore this lush valley.

Day summary: Road transfer 85 km or 119km if visit Lung Phin Market/ Walking and sightseeing 3 to 4 hours/
Acc in Yen Minh: Thao Nguyen Hotel - Basic.

Day 4: Yen Minh – Quan Ba – Ha Giang – Hoang Su Phi (B, L, –)

- Breakfast and leaving Yen Minh at 08.00am. Firstly, transfer by road 42km to pass over the Yen Minh Pass with
several stops to enjoy breathtaking landscapes. Then getting through the Lung Tam commune which is set
amongst perfect surrounding nature before paying visiting to Mrs. Mai’s workshop in which this kind lady gathers
over 100 Hmong and Zao women who have to suffer difficult situation, help them to learn of traditional weaving
and embroidery so that to be able to earn good living.

- Then continue the trip by passing over another stunning pass, the Quan Ba which offers the fascinating scenery,
paying visiting to another village of the Hmong along the way. Arriving to Ha Giang at noon, and stop for lunch
break.

- Enjoy an hour walk to explore the Me village which situated around a large valley near Ha Giang before
transferring 105km to Quang Vinh town let of Hoang Su Phi district. Contrasting to the rocky land of Meo Vac,
Dong Van and Yen Minh, Hoang Su Phi district and its neighboring Xin Man district have very different scenery.
Lying on the top of the Chay River Massif, these two district is covered by lush and green forest, tea farms and
possess probably the most impressive terraced rice fields in Vietnam. The road winds its way on high mountain
sides and offers beautiful landscapes. Arriving at the hotel at about 06.00pm, check in hotel and relax.

Day summary: Road transfer 207km, approx.5 hours/ Walking and sightseeing 4 hours/ Acc in Hoang Su Phi: at
Tien Dat Hotel or Panhou Lodge in Thong Nguyen Commune.

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Day 5: Hoang Su Phi – Xin Man – Bac Ha ( B, L, –)

* If on Sunday: Spend 2 hours in the morning to join local tribal peoples such as Flower Hmong, Red Zao, Nung
and Tay at the market place. The market here on Sunday also famous for its cattle exchanging on the large ground
on the bank of the Chay River.

- Leaving Hoang Su Phi for 100km excursion along Chinese border, getting through the Chay River Massif and
explore local life for the Flower Hmong, Tay and Nung along the way. Spend nearly 2 hours walking through
Lung Cai commune which is beautifully set on a high mountain range, overlooking down a narrow and steep
valley where the Chay River winding its way between Vietnam and China. Arriving to Bac Ha Town let at noon,
paying visit to Hoang A Tuong Castle before having lunch break.

- Walking to explore the mighty Ban Pho valley in the afternoon. There several options ranging from 1.5 hour to
3 hours for this afternoon walk to explore local life of tribal peoples including Flower Hmong, Tay, Nung…

Day summary: Road transfer 126 km, approx.3 hours/ Walk, sightseeing 5 hours/ Acc: Standard hotel.

Day 6: Bac Ha – One of the regional market – Lao Cai – Night train to Hanoi ( B, L, –)

- Today morning will be spend for joining hill tribal peoples at one of the regional markets in or near Bac Ha.
* Sunday: Joining the Flower Hmong, Black Zao, Phu La, Tay and Nung peoples at Bac Ha Market for the whole
morning, lunch in Bac Ha. Then transfer by road for an hour to Trung Do village of the Tay ethnic. Enjoy a
leisure walk to explore this prosperous village before boarding a local motor boat for cruising upstream the Chay
River to Coc Ly. Picked up at the end of the boat trip for 1.5 hours road transfer to Lao Cai.

* Tuesday: Leave Bac Ha after breakfast for 1.5 hour road transfer to Coc Ly Commune. Join the local tribal
peoples: Flower Hmong, Black Zao, Zay… at the market place. Then take the boat trip downstream the Chay
River to Trung Do village. Enjoy a leisure walk to explore this prosperous village of the Tay before continuing
the boat trip to Bao Nhai. Have late lunch in Bao Nhai and then transfer by road 1.5 hour to Lao Cai.

* Wednesday: Leave Bac Ha after breakfast for 2 hours road transfer to Cao Son Commune. Join the local tribal
peoples: Flower Hmong, Black Zao, Nung and Pa Zi… at the market place. Lunch break in a local restaurant
before transfer back to Coc Ly. Then take the boat trip downstream the Chay River to Trung Do village. Enjoy a
leisure walk to explore this prosperous village of the Tay before continuing the boat trip to Bao Nhai. Picked up
and transfer by road 1.5 hour to Lao Cai.
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* Thursday: Leave Bac Ha after breakfast for 2.5 hours road transfer to Lung Khau Nhin Commune. Join the local
tribal peoples: Flower Hmong, Black Zao, Nung and Pa Zi… at the market place. Leaving the market at noon for
a short road transfer to Muong Khuong Town let for lunch break. Leaving Muong Khuong for Lao Cai, enjoy an
hour walking in Thanh Binh Commune which is evergreen thanks to the tea farms. Arriving in Lao Cai in mid
afternoon, spend the rest hours to explore this charming city or just relax until dinner.

* Saturday: Transfer 28km to Can Cau Commune. Joining the Flower Hmong, Black Zao, Phu La, Tay and Nung
peoples at Can Cau Market for the whole morning. Picked up and transfer back to Bac Ha for lunch. Then transfer
by road for an hour to Trung Do village of the Tay ethnic. Enjoy a leisure walk to explore this prosperous village
before boarding a local motor boat for cruising upstream the Chay River to Coc Ly. Picked up at the end of the
boat trip for 1.5 hour road transfer to Lao Cai.

- Having day use room in a hotel near Lao Cai station for freshen up and relax until dinner. Then boarding the
overnight train to Hanoi

Day summary: Road transfer from 75 km to 125km/ Visit market, walk, sightseeing 4 to 5 hours.

Number of Group
Group/Rate
1 pax 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax 5-8 pax 9-16 pax 17-25pax BOOK
Rate in $US(price per person) 1352 739 604 511 455 416 *

Inclusive

• English speaking guide. (Surchage for French speaking guide $.10/day)

• Permission for traveling along the border and visiting fee.

• Road transfer by good vehicle and mountain experienced driver.

• Accommodation as stated in tour plan.

• Meals as stated in tour plan.
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• Drinking water, fruit and snack for the whole trip.

Exclusive

• Personal Pocket Money

• Soft drink (beer, coca cola…)

• Insurance

• All other services not indicated above

Important notes:

• This trip is suitable to every visitors, offers chances to discover the remote far north region in an easy way and
can be organized the whole year around.

• The scenery is much more lively and beautiful from April to early November. December and March are ok, Jan
and Feb is often cold and foggy.

• Local services such as hotels, restaurants…are basic because tourism is not developed yet.

• Rain gear, warm clothes should be brought, especially in January and February.

• Green Sapa Tour may change tour plan when needed for the safety or at request of clients.

Please contact with us to get the information of tour:

TIEN THUY CO.,LT – NEW STAR HOTEL HANOI – HANOI TOURIST ONLINE

Địa chỉ: No 9, Hang Thung street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi, Vietnam

Điện thoại: (+844) 39343608 * Fax: (+844) 39348502

Hotlines: (+84) 914 25 80 53 (Mr Hawk) - (+84) 985 94 51 01 ( Mr Tony)

Email: info@newstarhotelhanoi.com * info.hanoitouristonline@gmail.com

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