north - west safari

6 days 5 nights

Day 1: Hanoi - Son La

Our guide will meet you at your hotel and we drive north west along the scenic route to Son La. Arrival in the afternoon, check in at the hotel. Your time for relax. O/N in Son La.

Day 2: Son La - Dien Bien

Short easy trek to Thai villages, visit old French prison and Thuan Chau market. Crossing the Pha Din pass (1300m high) we drive to Dien Bien. Some stops for spectacular view and photographs. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Your time for refreshment.

Day 3: Dien Bien Phu - Lai Chau

Visit Dien Bien Phu battle field, then drive along scenic route to Lai Chau. You will see ethnic ladies of H’Mong, Kh’Mu, Black Thai, Muong, Dzao seemed to be colorful flowers. With our delicate guide, we can stop and communicate with them.

Day 4: Lai Chau - Sa Pa

Depart for Sa Pa. Along the way we will stop at some morning markets. Arriving Sa Pa, check in at the hotel. The remainder of the afternoon and evening is yours to relax and enjoy. (If in Saturday, you may attend at the Saturday lovers’ market held at mid-night).

Day 5: Sa Pa

Full day hiking for visits of ethnic villages of H’Mong and Dzay minorities. Now is your chance to enjoy stepping through suspension rattan bridges as well as to learn about daily life, culture, tradition and customs of hill-tribe people. Lunch in a Dzay family. In the afternoon we return to Sa Pa town for dinner & overnight.

Day 6: Sa Pa - Hanoi

Following refreshment, return you to Hanoi with wonderful memories of your adventure.

Price: .../pax

Included: Private car, hotel, English/ German/ French-speaking guide, entrance fee.

Excluded: Meals, drinks, personal expenses, ...