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VIETNAM
ETHINIC MINORITIES
(21 days / 20 nights)
Ha Noi - Mai Chau - Son La
- Dien Bien Phu - Lai Chau -
Muong Te - Sin Ho - Tam Duong -
Sa Pa - Bat Xat - Muong Khuong -
Bac Ha - Hoang Su Phi - Ha Giang
- Meo Vac - Ba Be - Nguyen Binh
- Cao Bang - Lang Son - Ha Long
Bay - Ha Noi
Day 1 : Arrival Ha Noi
On arrival at Noi Bai Airport ,
you are met and transferred to
hotel. Ha Noi , Vietnam's
capital, is a stylish and
gracious city that retains a
unique old world charm and some
Asia ‘s most striking colonial
architecture. Overnight in
HaNoi.
Day 2: Ha Noi- Mai Chau
The sightseeing tour of Ha Noi
includes Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum ,
the One pillar Pagoda, the
Temple of literature well known
as Vietnam’s first university
and the lake of Hoan Kiem. The
afternoon we take a drive to Mai
Chau, stopping at the villages
of Dao Son Dau and Muong ethnic
minority in Hoa Binh. The day
ends with an evening traditional
dance of the Thai hill tribe
people. O/N in Mai Chau. (B,D)
Day 3 : Mai Chau - Son La
Am:
Following breakfast we take a
2-3 hours hike through verdant
villages of White Tai, and
H'Mong hill tribe peoples.
Pm: Drive to Son La. Son La is
located in a scenic valley,
inhabited by Thai, Muong and
H'mong minority people. This
area is historically important
for its involvement in the
Vietnamese struggle for
independence from France during
the first half the 20th century.
Overnight at hotel in Son La.
(B)
Day 4: Son La - Dien Bien Phu
The morning we visit Son La
old prison and some nearby hill
villages before we depart for
Dien Bien Phu, the site of the
decisive battle in Vietnam’s
struggle for independence in
1954. Visit colorful market of
Thuanchau. The scenic
roads climb over Pha Din Pass
before dropping down to Dien
Bien Phu where we have a chance
seeing the former battle field
and the display of war materials
.Overnightin Dien Bien Phu.(B)
Day 5: Dien Bien Phu - Lai Chau
The journey continues to Lai Chau
Town. The road conditions are
poor in part, but views of the
mountainous scenery will make up
for our effort. There are some
stop opportunities en route to
visit the Hmong, Kho Mu, Khang
hill-tribe villages . Overnight
in Lai Chau. (B)
Day 6: Lai Chau - Muong Te - Lai
Chau
An early morning start to drive to
Muong Te. This upstream area of
Da River is pupulated by many
ethnic minority groups such as
the Thai, Ha Nhi, Cong , Si la,
La Hu whom we may encounter on
our adventure. They are all
colorful and friendly. Overnight
in Lai Chau.(B)
Day 7:Lai Chau - Sin Ho - Tam
Duong
Upon leaving Lai Chau we spend a
full day travelling through
Vietnam’s most beautiful
mountainous region. There will
be an opportunity to break the
journey in Sin Ho to experience
the authentic lifestyle of the
Hmong, Black Dao, Mang hill
tribe people. Overnight in Tam
Duong. (B)
Day
8: Tam Duong - Sa Pa
After a two or three hour
walk to visit the
Lao, Lu hill tribe people
we depart for Sapa. At an
elevation of 1,500 meters, Sapa
is a former French hill resort
and home to some of Vietnam’s
most colorful ethnic minority
groups. The afternoon is free to
explore the town. Overnight in
Sapa. (B)
Day 9: SaPa
Sapa
is a former French hill station
situated in the sweeping valleys
near the Chinese border. Its
high elevation of 1600 meters
creates its cool climate which
inspired the French to build
villas there as a summer
retreat. Today,
Sapa
still attracts visitors for its
stunning scenery, comfortable
climate, colorful markets, and a
variety of ethnic hill tribes
who live in nearby villages.
Today we have enough time
to visit Sa Pa market where the
Red Dao, Black Hmong, Tay, Xa
Pho ethnic minority people
converge from the surrounding
the mountainsides and valleys to
trade their goods and enjoy a
walk to some nearby hill tribe
villages. Overnight in Sapa. (B)
Day 10: SaPa - Bat Xat - Lao Cai
The morning we travel by road
through the breathtaking
mountainous region to Bat Xat
before we set off on a half day
venturing into the Phu La, Dao
and Giay ethnic minority
people's homeland. Then, we
travel by road following
Vietnamese border to Lao
Cai Town . Overnight
in Lao Cai. (B)
Day 11: Lao Cai - Muong Khuong -
Bac Ha
Drive to visit Muong Khuong
area. The road conditions are very poor in parts , but the stunning scenery
and colorful friendly tribal people will make up for our effort to get here.
Visit the Flower Hmong, Thu Lao, Yao LanTen, Tu Di (Boyei) hill-tribe
people.This is colorful and unique experience you 've ever have. Overnight
in Bac Ha. (B)
Day
12 :Bac Ha - Hoang Su Phi - Ha
Giang
This is a very long day travelling
to Ha Giang. The scenery
is spectacular as we drive into
one of of the most remote area
of North Vietnam where local
people still lead the life as it
is for many years. En
route we will bumper into the
Nung Ing, Tay, Red Dao, Dao Ao
Dai, La Chi and Co Lao, just
some of Vietnam's most
colorful ethnic minority groups
. Overnight in Ha Giang. (B)
Day 13: Ha Giang - Dong Van - Meo
Vac
The remoteness and the simple
lifestyle of hill tribe people
are a hightlight of Meo Vac
althrough conditions are very
basic. Visit Saphin village,
H'mong Kinh Palace.
Visit Sungla village, home to
Flower Lolo. Overnight in
Meo Vac. (B)
Day
14:Meo Vac - Ha Giang
The scenery of the north is
unequalled. The morning we spend
a few hour walk following the
beaten track to find the
Lo Lo, Pu Peo ethnic minority
people. Then, we shortcut
Yenminh. Visit the weaving
village of White H'mong.
Overnight in Ha Giang. (B)
Day 15: Ha Giang - Ba Be
An early morning start to
drive through Tuyen Quang to
Ba Be National Park. The
journey takes in Bacme, Baolam,
Baolac. Overnight in Ba Be.(B)
Day 16: Ba Be Lakes
The peaceful lakes of Ba Be
are surrounded by limestone and
thick tropical forests
that are home to many species of
rare birds and animals.Today, we
enjoy a long boat trip on the Ba
Be Lakes, which will give
us a great opportunity to relax
for a while and explore
Dau Dang Waterfalls as well as
some nearby hill tribe
villages.Overnight in Ba Be. (B)
Day
17: Ba Be - Phjaden - Cao Bang
Our journey continues to Cao Bang
Town. The roads are very
bumpy and zigzagging, but the
spectacular mountainous
landscapes with undulating
terrace and hill villages make
our hardship all worthwhile.
Visit Tatslom , an old colonial
house in Phjaden. Visit
Red Dzao village. Overnight in
Cao Bang.(B)
Day 18: Cao Bang - Lang Son
The scenic pass of Ma Phuc is
visited before we depart
for Lang Son. This border town
was once destroyed by war.
On arrival in Lang Son we spend
a couple of hour drive around
the town, stopping at the
bustling market of Ky Lua and
the legendary rock formation
named " wife waiting for
husband" and the beautiful Ki
Kung River, which is Vietnam’s
unique river flowing to China.
Overnight in Lang Son. (B)
Day 19: Lang Son - Ha Long
We travel by road following the
beautiful coast to Ha Long Bay.
On our journey there are
some stop opportunities to visit
the Tay, Nung, San Diu and Hoa
hill-tribe people. Overnight in
Ha Long. (B)
Day
20: Ha Long - Ha Noi
Ha Long Bay boasts one of
Vietnam's most impressive scenic
sights. This morning, we embark
on a cruise out to explore the
picturesque scenery blending of
the sky and some 3,000 islands
rising amazingly from the clear
and emerald water. A long the
way we will anchor for a
leisurely swim in a secluded
cove. After a eafood lunch on
board we return to Ha Noi, with
stopover at Dong Trieu pottery
village. Overnight in Ha Noi. (B,L)
Day 21: Ha Noi- Departure
There is a free time to relax and
further explore Ha Noi. The tour
ends after your transfer to Noi
Bai Airport for departure. (B)
Tours includes:
ü
English spe aking
guide
ü All
transportation by Jeep
with driver
ü All
accommodation
on twin/double share basis with breakfast
ü Meals
as indication
(B= breakfast; L= lunch; D=Diner)
ü Admission
fees and permits where applicable
Tours
excludes:
ü
Airfares & airport taxes
ü Pre/post
trip arrangement
ü
Visa and visa arrangement
ü Travel
insurance
ü
Other personal expenses
Trip cost: In US$
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Trip prices in
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VIETNAM ETHNIC
MINORITIES |
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Standard |
First Class |
Superior |
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2 pax |
US$ 1190 |
US$ 1411 |
US$ 1689 |
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3 - 6 pax |
US$ 1060 |
US$ 1285 |
US$ 1520 |
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