Vietnam Far North Exposure

Vietnam Far North Exposure
Itinerary
Day 01: Hanoi – Ba Be National Park (L,D)
Day 02: Ba Be National Park – Bao Lac (B,L,D)
Day 03: Bao Lac –  Meo Vac (B,L,D)
Day 04: Meo Vac - Dong Van – Yen Minh (B,L,D)
Day 05: Yen Minh – Nam An Lake (B,L,D)
Day 06: Nam An Lake – Hanoi (B,L)

TOUR  DETAIL
Day 01: Hanoi – Ba Be National Park (L,D)
You will be met up at your hotel in Hanoi by The B Tourist Travel guide, driver and transferred northwards along national road 3. Stop in Thai Nguyen City after about 2 hours driving for paying visit to the Museum of Ethnology. Leaving Thai Nguyen and continue the road ride to Cho Moi townlet for lunch break and then continue the road ride to Na Phac junction. Visit a local Dzao village before arriving hotel around late afternoon.
Dinner & overnight in Ba Be guest-house.
Day 02: Ba Be National Park – Bao Lac (B,L,D)
After breakfast,  we will take a short walk to the boat pier and then enjoy the whole morning mainly on boat for exploring the pure nature of Ba Be lake and national park with some highlights including visiting to Dau Dang Waterfall and Puong Cave. Lunch will be provided in a local restaurant in town. After lunch, transfer uphill for 160 km to Bao Lac with several stops along the way for admiring spectacular scenery of the western part of Cao Bang Province and paying visit to villages of the Nung peoples.
Arriving in Bao Lac in late afternoon, check-in hotel. Dinner and overnight in a local hotel in Bao Lac.
Day 03: Bao Lac –  Meo Vac (B,L,D)
Get up early and attend to Bao Lac market which offers chances for meeting peoples from some local small ethnic groups such as Black Lolo, San Chay,…who always wear beautiful traditional costumes. Leaving Bao Lac at about 09.00 for a drive along the Gam River for an hour before turning right and traveling uphill to the higher land, heading north to Meo Vac Townlet of Ha Giang Province. Stop along the way for visiting several small hamlets of the Nung, Tay and H’mong ethnic peoples scaterring along the Nho Que River. Arriving in Meo Vac at about 13.00, having lunch and check in hotel for a short rest.
Spend the the afternoon by walking along the stunning Nho Que River, admiring scenery of the spectacular Ma Pi Leng Pass, paying visit to villages of the H’mong, Zao and Red Lolo ethnic peoples.
Dinner and overnight in Meo Vac.
Day 04: Meo Vac - Dong Van – Yen Minh (B,L,D)
Leaving Meo Vac at, the clients will enjoy one of the most stunning landscapes of the northern mountain - The Ma Pi Leng Pass. Visit a small H’mong hamlet, set amongst the rocks featuring the very tough life on this famous limestone highland before continuing along the road 4c to Dong Van, the northernmost townlet of Vietnam. Walk along the ancient street of Dong Van before settle down for lunch.
After lunch, enjoy an hour drive to Lung Cu, the northernmost commune of Vietnam, walking to visit a Red Lolo village for half an hour and then driving downhill 24 km to Xa Phin to pay visiting to the famous historical site of the Vuong Family’s Palace famous for its mixture of H’mong architectural style.
Continue our road to Yen Minh where will spend the night.
Day 05: Yen Minh – Nam An Lake (B,L,D)
Leaving Yen Minh for a drive up and downhill over the spectacular Yen Minh mountain pass with some stops for overviewing scenery and visiting a Red Zao village.
Leaving the main road, crossing the Nho Que river by suspension bridge and walk along the bank of the river for an hour through a H’mong village before taking the road ride again to Quan Ba Townlet.
Lunch will be provided in a local restaurant en route.

In the afternoon, we will take another short walk in a H’mong village before driving downhill all the way to Ha Giang Township and onto Nam An eco spot.
Day 06: Nam An Lake – Hanoi (B,L)
Full day road trip from Nam An to Ha Noi along national road 2 with several stops and break along the way. Arrive Hanoi in the afternoon at about 05.00 PM, trip ends.



The facts…

Climate
From July to September, the climate is usually humid and hot.
From October to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather.

Transport
- Vehicle.
- Boat.

Tour Guides
Our experienced and friendly Tour Guide(s) speak excellent English.
They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.

Meals

We choose local ingredients, typical of the way people eat in the area, at local restaurants, markets or homes.
We also cater for Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.

Inclusion
+ AC vehicle
+ English speaking guide
+ Breakfast and meals as indicated in the itinerary
+ Accommodation based on twin sharing at places as indicated in program
+ First-aid kit
+ All entrance fees, performances, excursions

Exclusion
+ Travel insurance
+ Visa
+ Tips
+ Late checkout & early check in for accommodation at the places
+ Airport tax and departure tax
+ Personal expenses
Have a good journey!

Luong Quoc Chien Mr | The B Tourist sale manager

P: (+84) 1695435091 | Sky: chien tourguide

T: (+84)4 3 6425420 | F: (+84) 4 3 6425421

E: tours@thebtourist.com 

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North Vietnam Off-the-beaten Track Tours Travel Ha Giang Quan Ba Yen Minh Dong Van Meo Vac Ba Be National Park

North Vietnam Off-the-beaten Track Tours Travel Ha Giang Quan Ba Yen Minh Dong Van Meo Vac Ba Be National Park
Overview
Day 01: Arrive Hanoi.
Day 02: Hanoi full day sightseeing tour (B)
Day 03: Hanoi – Ha Giang (B,L,D)
Day 04: Ha Giang - Quan Ba – Yen Minh (B,L,D).
Day 05: Yen Minh – Dong Van – Meo Vac (B,L,D)
Day 06: Meo Vac – Bao Lac (B,L,D)
Day 07: Bao Lac – Ba Be Lake (B,L,D)
Day 08: Ba Be Lake – Hanoi (B,L)
Day 09: Departure (B)

TOUR DETAIL
Day 01: Arrive Hanoi.
Upon arrival at Noibai airport in Hanoi, you will be greeted by The B Tourist Travel guide, driver and transferred to your hotel in town.
Check-in hotel (after 14:00) and stay free for the rest of time.
Overnight in Hanoi (Hotel).
Day 02: Hanoi full day sightseeing tour (B)
Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Hanoi, a unique city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental temples. The city tour includes such sights as the Ho Chi Minh stilts house, One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature – The first National University of Vietnam.
In the afternoon, continue visiting the Ethnology museum where you can find the biggest object collection of 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups.
Enjoy a short cyclo excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sales at these places.
In the evening, attend to the water puppet show, one of famous Vietnamese traditional art.
Overnight in Hanoi (Hotel).
Day 03: Hanoi – Ha Giang (B,L,D)
Transfer to Ha Giang though Son Nam District of Tuyen Quang province. Enjoy natural landscape and green fields, palm hill and villages along the way. Lunch will be provided in a local restaurant en route. Passing Tuyen quang town, you can visit village of black Tay minority. Arrive Ha Giang town in late afternoon.
Dinner and overnight in a stilt-house in a Tay village (Homestay).
Day 04: Ha Giang - Quan Ba – Yen Minh (B,L,D).
After breakfast in the stilt-house of the Tay, we will spend about one hour for visiting Ha Giang museum where you can find the most updated object collection of 23 ethnic minorities living in the province.
Leaving Ha Giang, we will travel to Quan Ba. Stop en route to visit a Hmong village which is well known the their traditional recipe of making corn wine. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in town. After lunch we will visit a Dao village before continuing our drive to Yen Minh.
Arrive in Yen Minh around late afternoon. If time permits, we will have a short walk to a local village where three ethnic groups Tay, Nung & Giay live together.
Overnight in Yen Minh (Guesthouse).
Day 05: Yen Minh – Dong Van – Meo Vac (B,L,D)
Depart for Dong Van. Stop en route to visit a H’mong village and the Palace of the Vuong family (The King of H’mong people). Lunch will be provided in a local restaurant in Dong Van. After lunch, we will visit the ancient town of Dong Van before continuing our trip to Meo Vac. Enjoy great view over the Nho Que river once reaching Ma Pi Leng pass.
Arrive Meo Vac around late afternoon. Check-in hotel for overnight.
Day 06: Meo Vac – Bao Lac (B,L,D)
Note: This day must be Sunday
Enjoy the whole morning for the market of Meo Vac, opens every Sunday has become very famous for their uniqueness as markets and also sites for cultural exchange of ethnic minority groups.
Lunch will be provided in a local restaurant in town. After lunch, we will leave Meo Vac for Bao Lac.
Overnight in Bao Lac (Guesthouse).
Day 07: Bao Lac – Ba Be Lake (B,L,D)
After breakfast, enjoy a nice journey from Bao Lac to Ba Be. Few passes from where you can dominate the area. The road is quite easy but there are also many curves. We can stop en route to visit some local hill tribe villages. Arrive Ba Be lake around late afternoon.
Overnight in a stilt-house in a Tay village (Homestay).
Day 08: Ba Be Lake – Hanoi (B,L)
After breakfast, enjoy a 4-hour boat trip on Ba Be lake. We will visit the Puong grottoes before disembarking in a small pier. Join our vehicle again for a short drive to Ba Be town. Have lunch in a local restaurant. Then return Hanoi. 
Arrive Hanoi around late afternoon. We will check-in hotel for a short rest. Then enjoy one-hour massage package to one of the finest spa saloon in Hanoi - A full body massage both invigorating and relaxing. This massage helps to reduce tension, soothe sore muscles and increase circulation.
Overnight in Hanoi (Hotel).
Day 09: Departure (B)
According to your flight departure time, you will be transferred to Hanoi airport for onward flight home. Flight???. End tour.




The facts…

Climate
From July to September, the climate is usually humid and hot.
From October to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather.

Transport
- Vehicle.
- Boat.

Tour Guides
Our experienced and friendly Tour Guide(s) speak excellent English.
They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.

Meals

We choose local ingredients, typical of the way people eat in the area, at local restaurants, markets or homes.
We also cater for Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.

Inclusion
+ AC vehicle
+ English speaking guide
+ Breakfast and meals as indicated in the itinerary
+ Accommodation based on twin sharing at places as indicated in program
+ First-aid kit
+ All entrance fees, performances, excursions

Exclusion
+ Travel insurance
+ Visa
+ Tips
+ Late checkout & early check in for accommodation at the places
+ Airport tax and departure tax
+ Personal expenses
Have a good journey!

Luong Quoc Chien Mr | The B Tourist sale manager

P: (+84) 1695435091 | Sky: chien tourguide

T: (+84)4 3 6425420 | F: (+84) 4 3 6425421

E: tours@thebtourist.com 

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North-East Vietnam 4WD Tour Travel Hanoi Ha Giang Cao Bang Bac Kan

North-East Vietnam 4WD Tour Travel Hanoi Ha Giang Cao Bang Bac Kan
Itinerary
Day 1 (Thu): Hanoi - Ha Giang.
Day 2 (Fri): Ha Giang - Dong Van – Meo Vac (B).
Day 3 (Sat): Visit Meo Vac Sunday market (B).
Day 4 (Sun): Meo Vac - Cao Bang (B).
Day 5 (Mon): Cao Bang - Ban Gioc waterfalls - Cao Bang (B).
Day 6 (Tue): Cao Bang – Pac Bo cave - Ba Be lakes (B).
Day 7 (Wed): Ba be lakes cruise (B).
Day 8 (Thu): Ba Be lakes – Hanoi (B).
TOUR DETAIL


Day 1 (Thu): Hanoi - Ha Giang.
7:00am you will be met up with The B Tourist Travel team at your hotel in Hanoi. Transfer to Ha Giang though Son Nam District of Tuyen Quang province. Enjoy natural landscape and green fields, palm hill and villages. Passing Tuyen quang town, you can visit village of black Tay minority. Arrive Ha Giang town in the late afternoon. Check into a local house for overnight (homestay).
Day 2 (Fri): Ha Giang - Dong Van – Meo Vac (B).
After breakfast, depart for the highland of Ha Giang province. A stop may be made in Quan Ba district, 1000 meters above sea level, for you to experience the rural life of different ethnic minorities. Continue driving uphill and have one more break in Yen Minh district to for further visit of hill tribe villages.
Continue our drive to Dong Van where we may have time to visit the ancient palace of the H’mong King in Sa Phin village. Arrive Meo Vac around late afternoon. Check into a local hotel for overnight.
Day 3 (Sat): Visit Meo Vac Sunday market (B).
Breakfast at hotel. The whole morning will be spent on visiting the Meo Vac market. Meo Vac market in Ha Giang Province is held every Sunday. It is the only one of its kind in the entire northern mountainous region of Vietnam. The market is not only for buying cows by the locals living in the karst plateau, it is also a time for the Mong ethnic people to get together.
After lunch, spend the rest hours of the afternoon walking along the stunning Nho Que River, admiring scenery of the spectacular Ma Pi Leng Pass, paying visit to villages of the H’mong, Zao and Red Lolo ethnic peoples.
Overnight in Meo Vac.
Day 4 (Sun): Meo Vac - Cao Bang (B).
Continue your trip to Cao Bang with many stop over on the way: visit ethnic villages and meet Tay and Dzao people, taking photos, rural market. Arrive at Cao Bang around late afternoon. Check into a local hotel for overnight.
Day 5 (Mon): Cao Bang - Ban Gioc waterfalls - Cao Bang (B).
Enjoy a scenic day trip north of Cao Bang to the beautiful Ban Gioc Waterfall on the Chinese border for a picnic lunch. This picturesque, cascading waterfall is 53 meters high and has an impressive span of 300 meters. The unique landscape includes limestone karst formations soaring from the verdant rice paddies of Tay, H’Mong and Dzao ethnic minority groups. On the way back to Cao Bang, explore the expansive 2,144 meter Nguom Ngao Cavern to discover its brilliant stalactites. Spend the second night in the hotel in Cao Bang.
Day 6 (Tue): Cao Bang – Pac Bo cave - Ba Be lakes (B).
Journey north to the Chinese border and visit the former hideout of the late president Ho Chi Minh. See how he lived and worked for four years to mastermind the 1954 independence from French forces. Return to Cao Bang Town for lunch, following take a 4-hour drive to Ba Be Lakes National Park, arrive in the late afternoon, overnight in a local stilt house of the Tay people.
Day 7 (Wed): Ba be lakes cruise (B).
After breakfast, enjoy a short walk to the boat pier where we will begin the boat trip on Ba Be lake. After the boat goes the through the Ba Be lakes, we continue cruising downstream the Nang river. A stop will be made for you to visit the Dau Dang waterfall (a short walk will be made before we arrive the waterfall).
After visiting the waterfall, we walk back to our boat and cruise upstream the Nang River. Another stop will be made in a riverside village where we will have lunch (picnic lunch).
After lunch, we continue cruising upstream the Nang river. Another stop will be made for you to visit the Puong grotto. The grotto is dozens of meters high and hundreds of meter long where the Nang River flows through.
Spend the second night in a local house on stilts.
Day 8 (Thu): Ba Be lakes – Hanoi (B).
After breakfast, drive back to Hanoi. On the way, further stops may be made for you to visit other ethnic minority villages on the way. Lunch en route. Arrive in Hanoi by the end of the afternoon. Check into your hotel again for overnight. End of The B Tourist Travel service.



The facts…

Climate
From July to September, the climate is usually humid and hot.
From October to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather.

Transport
- Vehicle.
- Boat.

Tour Guides
Our experienced and friendly Tour Guide(s) speak excellent English.
They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.

Meals

We choose local ingredients, typical of the way people eat in the area, at local restaurants, markets or homes.
We also cater for Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.

Inclusion
+ AC vehicle
+ English speaking guide
+ Breakfast and meals as indicated in the itinerary
+ Accommodation based on twin sharing at places as indicated in program
+ First-aid kit
+ All entrance fees, performances, excursions

Exclusion
+ Travel insurance
+ Visa
+ Tips
+ Late checkout & early check in for accommodation at the places
+ Airport tax and departure tax
+ Personal expenses
Have a good journey!

Luong Quoc Chien Mr | The B Tourist sale manager

P: (+84) 1695435091 | Sky: chien tourguide

T: (+84)4 3 6425420 | F: (+84) 4 3 6425421

E: tours@thebtourist.com 

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Ha Giang Vietnam 4WD Tour

Ha Giang Vietnam 4WD Tour
Itinerary
Day 1 / Fri: Ha Noi – Tuyen Quang – Ha Giang (L,D).
Day 2 / Sat: Ha Giang – Bac Me – Ly Bon – Niem Son – Meo Vac – Dong Van (B,L,D).
Day 3 / Sun: Dong Van – Lung Cu – Vuong Palace – Pho Bang – Quan Ba (B,L,D).
Day 4 / Mon: Quan Ba – Ha Giang – Ha Noi (B,L).
TOUR DETAIL


Day 1 / Fri: Ha Noi – Tuyen Quang – Ha Giang (L,D).
7:00am: You will be met up with The B Tourist Travel team at your hotel in Hanoi (please advise us your hotel name upon your confirmation). Enjoy a full day road trip along national road 2 via Viet Tri Tuyen Quang to Ha Giang. Have some photo stops and short walk along the way to visit Tay Ethnic villages near by the road and enjoy beautiful scenery of lush palm forests, tea plantations and stunning valleys.
Lunch will be provided in a local restaurant in Tuyen Quang.
After lunch, we continue our drive towards Ha Giang. Arrive in Ha Giang town at about 04.00pm. Check into a local stilt house in a Tay village. If time permit, you have enough time for a short walk around the village. Dinner and overnight in the village.
Day 2 / Sat: Ha Giang – Bac Me – Ly Bon – Niem Son – Meo Vac – Dong Van (B,L,D).
After breakfast, we will leave Ha Giang following the national road 34 for 3 hours through the lush region enjoy which is a combination of prosperous vallleys, high mountains covered by thick forest. Enjoy several photo stops and an hour walking through a beautiful valley, paying visiting to houses of the Tay ethnic people.
Lunch break in along the way.
In the afternoon, we continue our raod trip along the mighty Gam river for 2 hours. This area offers different scenery including walled-up cliffs of karst rocks, narrow passages before turning left at Ly Bon and traveling the through the remotest land of Ha Giang Province. A stop will be made en route for you to visit an isolated hamlet of the H’mong. Arrive in Meo Vac at about 3.00pm, take a short rest before enjoying the most spectacualar landscapes of northern Vietnam: The Ma Pi Leng pass, famous for its magnificence with several stops for marvelous scenery. Pay visiting to a small village of the Hmong peoples near the top of the pass where cultivated land and fresh water shows its highest value. Arriving in Dong Van in late afternoon, check in hotel and take a leisure walk to explore the charming town for the rest of the day.
Day 3 / Sun: Dong Van – Lung Cu – Vuong Palace – Pho Bang – Quan Ba (B,L,D).
After breakfast, we will spend about 2 hours discovering the local ethnic peoples at Dong Van market before leaving for Lung Cu.
Leaving Dong Van, drive 26km to Lung Cu commune located on the northernmost tip of Dong Van highland and Vietnam as well. Pay visiting to a beautiful village of the Red Lolo – A very small ethnic group with only nearly 10 thousands individuals.
Leaving Lung Cu for an hour drive to Xa Phin valley to pay visiting to the famous palace of the Vuong family. Then continue along road 4C which winds its way amongst wallled-up mountains, through the stunning Sung La valley and onto the ancient town let of Pho Bang, enjoy half an hour walking along old street featured with clay-walled houses roofed by Yin and Yang tiles. Lunch break here.
In the afternoon, continue our trip driving downhill to Yen Minh and Quan Ba which are highlighted with breathtaking landscapes as well as visiting to a village of the Zao Ao Dai(Zao with long dress) in Nam Dam valley.
Arriving in Tam Son town of Quan Ba district in late afternoon. Check into a local stilt house for dinner and overnight (homestay).
Day 4 / Mon: Quan Ba – Ha Giang – Ha Noi (B,L).
Leaving Tam Son town and drive uphill to the Quan Ba Heaven Gate which is famous for the great view of the Tam Son valley with the “Twin Hills ”. Take a short walk to visit small hamlet of the Bo Y tribal people here before continuing going downhill along the road 4C to Ha Giang and from here follow national road 2 to Hanoi.
Lunch en route.

Arriving back to Hanoi in late afternoon, about 5.00 to 6.00pm, trip end with drop off at hotel in Hanoi.



The facts…

Climate
From July to September, the climate is usually humid and hot.
From October to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather.

Transport
- Vehicle.
- Boat.

Tour Guides
Our experienced and friendly Tour Guide(s) speak excellent English.
They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.

Meals

We choose local ingredients, typical of the way people eat in the area, at local restaurants, markets or homes.
We also cater for Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.

Inclusion
+ AC vehicle
+ English speaking guide
+ Breakfast and meals as indicated in the itinerary
+ Accommodation based on twin sharing at places as indicated in program
+ First-aid kit
+ All entrance fees, performances, excursions

Exclusion
+ Travel insurance
+ Visa
+ Tips
+ Late checkout & early check in for accommodation at the places
+ Airport tax and departure tax
+ Personal expenses
Have a good journey!

Luong Quoc Chien Mr | The B Tourist sale manager

P: (+84) 1695435091 | Sky: chien tourguide

T: (+84)4 3 6425420 | F: (+84) 4 3 6425421

E: tours@thebtourist.com 

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North-Vietnam 4WD tour travel Hanoi Ha Giang Bac Me Meo Vac Meo Vac Yen Minh Quan Ba

North-Vietnam 4WD tour travel Hanoi Ha Giang Bac Me Meo Vac Meo Vac Yen Minh Quan Ba
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Giang.
Day 2: Ha Giang – Bac Me – Meo Vac (B).
Day 3: Visit Meo Vac Sunday market. Travel to Dong Van (B).
Day 4: Dong Van – Quan Ba (B).
Day 5: Quan Ba – Ha Giang – Ha Noi (B)

Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Giang.
7:00am: You will be met up with The B Tourist Travel team at your hotel in Hanoi (please advise your hotel name). Enjoy a full day road trip along the national road 2 via Viet Tri Tuyen Quang to Ha Giang. Have some photo stops and short walk along the way to visit Tay Ethnic villages near by the road and enjoy beautiful scenery of lush palm forests, tea plantations and stunning valleys.
Lunch will be provided in a local restaurant en route.
After lunch, we continue our drive towards Ha Giang. Arrive in Ha Giang town at about 04.00pm. Check into a local stilt house in a Tay village. If time permit, enjoy a short walk around the village before having dinner in a local stilt house where we will spend the night as well.
Day 2: Ha Giang – Bac Me – Meo Vac (B).
After breakfast, depart for Bac Me following the national road 34. Several stops will be made en route for taking pictures.
We arrive Bac Me  around noon. Lunch will be provided in a local restaurant in town.
After lunch, we continue our drive toward Meo Vac. The first portion of the road weaves its way along the Gam river amongst high mountains and thick forest. Other stops will be made en route for you to enjoy the beautiful sceneries of the wild nature.
Crossing the Gam river and following the newly built road uphill for about 27 km to Niem Son commune where we will spend almost an hour for visiting a small village of the H’mong and Nung ethnic peoples.
Continue driving uphill through the remote and deserted region to Meo Vac with the tough topography and climate of this remote highland which is in high contrast with what have been seen the day before.
Getting close to Meo Vac, there appeared some small hamlets of the H’mong built on the immense limestone world. Stop for visiting one of these hamlets for the first impression of the very hard life on this mysterious limestone highland.
Arrive in Meo Vac and check into a local hotel for overnight.
Day 3: Visit Meo Vac Sunday market. Travel to Dong Van (B).
Breakfast at hotel.
The whole morning will be spent on visiting the Meo Vac market. Meo Vac market in Ha Giang Province is held every Sunday. It is the only one of its kind in the entire northern mountainous region of Vietnam. The market is not only for buying cows by the locals living in the karst plateau, it is also a time for the Mong ethnic people to get together.
Lunch will be provided in a local restaurant in town.
After lunch, we depart for Dong Van. We will stop en route to visit a small village of the Lolo. The narrow road winds its way on the wall-up and deserted mountain sides offering great view of a narrow valley where the Nho Que river sneaking, amidst mountain feet. This is Ma Pi Leng, probably the most famous mountain passes in Vietnam! We will visit a village of the H’mong for witnessing the hard life on this highland. Also here the true value of cultivated land and water can be seen!
Upon our arrival in Dong Van in the late afternoon, we will check into a local hotel for overnight.
Day 4: Dong Van – Quan Ba (B).
Check out hotel at 08.00 and drive 26 km to Lung Cu, located on the northernmost tip of Dong Van highland and Vietnam as well. Here you will visit two ethnic villages: One of the H’mong ethnic – majority of Dong Van district - and one of the Red Lolo – A very small ethnic group.
After visiting these villages, we will leave Lung Cu driving down hill for about 25 km to The Vuong Family Palace, once ruled over the H’mong in the region and popularly known as King of the H’mong.
Then we continue driving to Sung La where we will have a short walk to visit a H’mong village that has very old, typical and beautiful houses.
Driving uphill a stunning mountain pass, then turning right for 5 km to Pho Bang ancient town. This town was built hundreds of years ago as a regional trading center between the local and Chinese traders. Walking for about an hour to explore this charming town which is featured with two storey wooden houses, clay walled, Yin and Yang tiled roofs and leisure atmosphere.
Leaving Pho Bang, we drive down hill to Yen Minh, located in a lush valley. Lunch will be provided in a local restaurant in town.
After lunch, we leave Yen Minh for Quan Ba. Enjoy marvelous scenery the lush forest and stop at the top of the pass for great view of the surrounding region.
Take a break at the foot of the pass and walk to a village of the La Chi, another small ethnic group with only over 3,000 individuals in Vietnam whose culture is really unique and strong.
Continue by road 4C along the Mtem river for an hour, walking to a village of the Zao ao dai (Zao with long dress) is located at the center of a large and stunning valley before arriving in Tam Son town.
Upon our arrival in Quan Ba, we will check into a local guesthouse for overnight. 
Day 5: Quan Ba – Ha Giang – Ha Noi (B)
Leaving Tam Son, we drive uphill to the Quan Ba Heaven Gate which is famous for the great view of the Tam Son valley with the “ Twin Hills”. You may wish to take a short walk to a small hamlet of the H’mong before continuing our drive to Ha Giang and onto Hanoi.
Lunch en route.
We will arrive Hanoi around late afternoon. You will be dropped off at your hotel in Hanoi. End of our service.






The facts…

Climate
From July to September, the climate is usually humid and hot.
From October to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather.

Transport
- Vehicle.
- Boat.

Tour Guides
Our experienced and friendly Tour Guide(s) speak excellent English.
They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.

Meals

We choose local ingredients, typical of the way people eat in the area, at local restaurants, markets or homes.
We also cater for Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.

Inclusion
+ AC vehicle
+ English speaking guide
+ Breakfast and meals as indicated in the itinerary
+ Accommodation based on twin sharing at places as indicated in program
+ First-aid kit
+ All entrance fees, performances, excursions

Exclusion
+ Travel insurance
+ Visa
+ Tips
+ Late checkout & early check in for accommodation at the places
+ Airport tax and departure tax
+ Personal expenses
Have a good journey!

Luong Quoc Chien Mr | The B Tourist sale manager

P: (+84) 1695435091 | Sky: chien tourguide

T: (+84)4 3 6425420 | F: (+84) 4 3 6425421

E: tours@thebtourist.com 

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North-West Vietnam Overland Tour Travel Hanoi Mai Chau Son La Dien Bien Phu Lai Chau Sapa

North-West Vietnam Overland Tour Travel Hanoi Mai Chau Son La Dien Bien Phu Lai Chau Sapa
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau valley (L,D)
Day 2: Mai Chau - Son La (B,L,D)

Day 3: Son La - Dien Bien Phu (B,L,D)
Day 4: Dien Bien Phu - Lai Chau (B,L,D)
Day 5: Lai Chau – Sapa (B,L,D)
Day 6: Sapa hiking tour one day (B,L,D)
Day 7: Sapa – Hanoi (B,L)


TOUR DETAIL

Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau valley (L,D)
At 8:00am, you will be met up by The B Tourist Travel guide, driver at your hotel in Hanoi (please advise your hotel name).
Head west towards Hoa Binh province. Following lunch in a White Thai village in Mai Chau valley we spend the afternoon walking through the various ethnic minority villages in this area.
Homestay in a stilt-house in Mai Chau.
Day 2: Mai Chau - Son La (B,L,D)
After breakfast served by Thai people under their house-on-stilts, departing Mai Chau we make our way west to Son La.
Arriving in Son La late in the afternoon we check into our local guesthouse where we spend the night. 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 in Sonla.
Day 3: Son La - Dien Bien Phu (B,L,D)
Following breakfast we will visit the remains of former French prison and enjoy a dip in the local hot- springs. We then board our vehicle for the drive to Dien Bien Phu around 170 km away. It is a 7-hour journey on rough roads, but it is worth while as the scenery is dramatic. We will encounter many ethnic minority people along the way. In the late afternoon we arrive in Dien Bien town and check into our guesthouse for the night.
Overnight in Dien Bien Phu.
Day 4: Dien Bien Phu - Lai Chau (B,L,D)
After breakfast this morning we will set out on our drive to Lai Chau, around 8 hours away. After breakfast this morning we will set out on our drive to Lai Chau. This is in quite a remote area and as a result some of the roads will be fairly rough and uneven. Yet this is to our advantage as there will be fewer tourists along the way to spoil our views of the beautiful and dramatic scenery which we will encounter along the way.
Overnight in Lai Chau.
Day 5: Lai Chau – Sapa (B,L,D)
From Lai Chau we drive east to Sapa, which is a five-hour drive. On the way, we will visit the local market – Tam Duong market, open only on Thursday & Sunday. This market is becoming popular with visitors that make the extra effort getting here, as it is one of the most colorful markets in Vietnam. As the roads become even rougher, the more deserted they get. But the rougher they get, the better the scenery becomes. The beautiful hill station of Sapa has the best-of-both worlds, breath-taking scenery and modern-day comforts. We then continue our drive to Sapa, arriving Sapa around lunchtime. After lunch we have a free afternoon to explore the town.
Overnight in Sapa.
Day 6: Sapa hiking tour one day (B,L,D)
Today we start our trek with a five to six hour trek to villages of Cat Cat, Ta Van and Cau May situated in idyllic valleys, which are covered with a patchwork of rice terraces.
Cat Cat is home to the H’mong people who originated from China, where they emigrated from about 300 years ago. The H’mong people are easily recognizable due to their dark clothing, usually blue or black. The dye is fashioned from the indigo or hemp plant that is native to the area. H’mong women wear long aprons with embroidered waistcoats and have their hair rolled up into a turban-like hat, whilst the men wear a black skullcap, long waistcoat and loose trousers.
As we walk to these villages nestled in the valleys below Sapa, we will meet some of the local minority people on their way to and from Sapa. These minority people, including the Red Zao, Hmong and Tay people, walk to Sapa to trade at the markets.
Tonight we spend a second night in our guesthouse in Sapa.
Day 7: Sapa – Hanoi (B,L)
We have an early breakfast this morning before bidding farewell to Sapa and its friendly people. Our destination for today is Hanoi. It is an 10-hour journey back to the nation's capital along some of Vietnam's most scenic roads. The end of The B Tourist Travel service.




The facts…

Climate
From July to September, the climate is usually humid and hot.
From October to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather.

Transport
- Vehicle.
- Boat.

Tour Guides
Our experienced and friendly Tour Guide(s) speak excellent English.
They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.

Meals

We choose local ingredients, typical of the way people eat in the area, at local restaurants, markets or homes.
We also cater for Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.

Inclusion
+ AC vehicle
+ English speaking guide
+ Breakfast and meals as indicated in the itinerary
+ Accommodation based on twin sharing at places as indicated in program
+ First-aid kit
+ All entrance fees, performances, excursions

Exclusion
+ Travel insurance
+ Visa
+ Tips
+ Late checkout & early check in for accommodation at the places
+ Airport tax and departure tax
+ Personal expenses
Have a good journey!

Luong Quoc Chien Mr | The B Tourist sale manager

P: (+84) 1695435091 | Sky: chien tourguide

T: (+84)4 3 6425420 | F: (+84) 4 3 6425421

E: tours@thebtourist.com 

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North-Vietnam 4x4 Adventure Tour Travel Hanoi Ba Be National Park Ha Giang Bac Ha

North-Vietnam 4x4 Adventure Tour Travel Hanoi Ba Be National Park Ha Giang Bac Ha

Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi – Ba Be National Park (L,D)
Day 3: Ba Be National Park – Bao Lac (B,L,D)
Day 4: Bao Lac –  Meo Vac (B,L,D)
Day 5: Meo Vac - Dong Van – Yen Minh (B,L,D)
Day 6: Yen Minh – Thong Nguyen (B,L,D)
Day 7: Thong Nguyen – Bac Ha (B,L,D)

Day 8: Visit Coc Ly Tuesday market. Laocai – Hanoi (B,L)
Day 9: Arrive Hanoi.  End trip.
TOUR DETAIL

Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi.
Upon your arrival at Noi Bai airport (Hanoi) via Flight ??? Arrive at ??? (Please advise), you will be met up by The B Tourist Travel guide, driver and transferred to your hotel in town.
Check-in hotel(*) and stay free for the rest of the day.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi – Ba Be National Park (L,D)
You will be met up at your hotel in Hanoi at 8:30am and travel northwards along national road 3.
Stop in Thai Nguyen City after about 2 hours drive for visiting the Museum of Ethnology. Leaving Thai Nguyen and continue the road ride to Cho Moi townlet for lunch break and then continue the road ride to Na Phac junction. Visit a local Dzao village before arriving hotel around late afternoon.
Dinner & overnight in a stilt house (homestay).
Day 3: Ba Be National Park – Bao Lac (B,L,D)
After breakfast,  we will take a short walk to the boat pier and then enjoy the whole morning mainly on boat for exploring the pure nature of Ba Be lake and national park with some highlights including visiting to Dau Dang Waterfall and Puong Cave. Lunch will be provided in a local restaurant in town. After lunch, transfer uphill for 160 km to Bao Lac with several stops along the way for admiring spectacular scenery of the western part of Cao Bang Province and paying visit to villages of the Nung peoples.
Arriving in Bao Lac in late afternoon, check-in hotel. Dinner and overnight in a local hotel in Bao Lac.
Day 4: Bao Lac –  Meo Vac (B,L,D)
Leaving Bao Lac at about 09.00 for a drive along the Gam River for an hour before turning right and traveling uphill to the higher land, heading north to Meo Vac Townlet of Ha Giang Province. Stop along the way for visiting several small hamlets of the Nung, Tay and H’mong ethnic peoples scaterring along the Nho Que River. Arriving in Meo Vac at about 13.00, having lunch and check in hotel for a short rest.
Spend the the afternoon by walking along the stunning Nho Que River, admiring scenery of the spectacular Ma Pi Leng Pass, paying visit to villages of the H’mong, Zao and Red Lolo ethnic peoples.
Dinner and overnight in Meo Vac.
Day 5: Meo Vac - Dong Van – Yen Minh (B,L,D)
Leaving Meo Vac , you will enjoy one of the most stunning landscapes of the northern mountain - The Ma Pi Leng Pass. Visit a small H’mong hamlet, set amongst the rock field featuring the very tough life on this limestone highland before continuing along the road 4c to Dong Van, the northernmost townlet of Vietnam. Walk along the ancient street of Dong Van before having lunch.
After lunch, enjoy an hour drive to Lung Cu, the northernmost commune of Vietnam, walking to visit a Red Lolo village for half an hour and then driving downhill 24 km to Xa Phin to pay visiting to the famous historical site of the Vuong Family’s Palace famous for its mixture of H’mong architectural style.
Continue our road to Yen Minh where will spend the night.
Day 6: Yen Minh – Thong Nguyen (B,L,D)
Leaving Yen Minh for a drive up and downhill over the spectacular Yen Minh mountain pass with some stops for overviewing scenery and visiting a Red Zao village. Leaving the main road, crossing the Nho Que river by suspension bridge and walk along the bank of the river for an hour through a H’mong village before taking the road ride again to Quan Ba townlet.
Lunch will be provided in a local restaurant en route.
In the afternoon, we will take another short walk in a H’mong village before driving downhill all the way to Ha Giang Township and onto Thong Nguyen.
Overnight in Thong Nguyen.
Day 7: Thong Nguyen – Bac Ha (B,L,D)
Depart for Hoang Su Phi making another stop along the way to visit a Red Dzao village. Continue our drive towards Sin Man with several photo stops along the way. Arrive Sin Man around noon. Lunch will be provided in a local restaurant in town. After lunch we will have a short rest before getting on our vehicle again for the journey to Bac Ha. Stop en route for another short walk to a H’mong village and Phu La village. Arrive in Bac Ha around late afternoon. Check-in hotel.
Dinner will be provided either in a local restaurant in town or at hotel.
Overnight in Bac Ha.
Day 8: Visit Coc Ly Tuesday market. Laocai – Hanoi (B,L)
Travel by car to Coc Ly market which is open on Tuesday only. Every Tuesday morning, minorities from surrounding villages such as the Flower Hmong, the Black Dzao and the Tay, gather here to sell and buy their products.
After visiting the market, travel by boat downstream on Chay river. Enjoy magnificent sight of the beautiful caves and life on the riverbank. You will have lunch at a nice spot or later in a local hill tribe village. The trip will also offers you a visit to Trung Do village of Tay minority, where you can stop by a traditional Tay house for a cup of tea. You will go further downstream until you arrive to Bao Nhai Bridge. Here you get on the car for the journey to Laocai.
Take the night train back to Hanoi. Overnight on the train.
Day 9: Arrive Hanoi.  End trip.
Arrive Hanoi early this morning. You will be greeted by another guide, driver and transferred to your hotel in town. End trip.




The facts…

Climate
From July to September, the climate is usually humid and hot.
From October to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather.

Transport
- Vehicle.
- Boat.

Tour Guides
Our experienced and friendly Tour Guide(s) speak excellent English.
They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.

Meals

We choose local ingredients, typical of the way people eat in the area, at local restaurants, markets or homes.
We also cater for Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.

Inclusion
+ AC vehicle
+ English speaking guide
+ Breakfast and meals as indicated in the itinerary
+ Accommodation based on twin sharing at places as indicated in program
+ First-aid kit
+ All entrance fees, performances, excursions

Exclusion
+ Travel insurance
+ Visa
+ Tips
+ Late checkout & early check in for accommodation at the places
+ Airport tax and departure tax
+ Personal expenses
Have a good journey!

Luong Quoc Chien Mr | The B Tourist sale manager

P: (+84) 1695435091 | Sky: chien tourguide

T: (+84)4 3 6425420 | F: (+84) 4 3 6425421

E: tours@thebtourist.com 

Other tours