Adventure Northwest & Northeast Tour 13 Days - 12 Nights

Ha Noi - Mai Chau - Son La - Sapa - Bac Ha - Dong Van - Ha Giang - Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake - Ha Noi

Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau (L,D)

You will be met up by Lotussia local guide and driver at your hotel in Hanoi and 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. In the evening, enjoy the traditional music and dance shoe which will be performed by local villagers. Overnight in Mai Chau.

Day 2: Mai Chau – Son La (B,L,D)

After breakfast served by the Thai people under their house-on-stilts, we leave Mai Chau making our way west to Son La. Upon our arrival 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 mostly by the Thai, the Muong and the 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 – Sapa (B,L,D)

Drive from Son La to Sapa via Than Uyen. Lunch in Than Uyen. On the way visit some villages, take pictures. Dinner and overnight in hotel in Sapa.

Day 4 : Sapa Trekking – Homestay (B,L,D)

Walk down through the villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van. The trekking route offers some challenge as you balance on the rice terraces and a small trail on the steep mountainside. The vegetation is dense as the trail leads up to a peaceful village perched on the Hoang Lien mountainside, relax by a local stream for a picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at homestay at Ta Van village.

Day 5 : Sapa – Bac Ha (B,L,D)

You visit the Sa Pa market where ethnic groups come to exchange their agricultural products or sell their traditional costumes facts carefully at the hands of women. It is also the place well loved by young couples. From miles around, radiant Red Dao women flock to the market of the gothic church of Sa Pa and leaving their woven bamboo backpacks colorful embroidery. Amazing to look at in their huge red hats, they are very friendly and only too happy to pass the time of day and speak to passers-by. Members of different ethnic minorities, dressed in various traditional styles (indigo tunics, skirts folded developed, jackets nailed money) come up from the valleys to reach the busy market of Sa Pa. They carry all kinds of goods on the small mountain ponies they guide through the steep streets of the city.

You are going to climb the mountain Ham Rong (Dragon jaw), where we can not miss the opportunity to take beautiful photos of the region. An interesting walk will lead us to the theatre where we will have the opportunity to witness the spectacle of dancing five races of Sa Pa (optional for groups of 10 or more people). Lunch. Start with a spectacular route to Bac Ha, a country of H mong flowers. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and accommodation included.                                                                                                      

Day 6 : Bac Ha – Pho Giang  - Pho Quang – Ha Giang (B,L,D)

Visit Bac Ha market every Sunday that attracts many mountaineers from across the region to barter, trimmed silver jewelry and embroidered clothing and bariolés. It is a market of the most spectacular. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and accommodation included.

 Day 7 : Ha Giang – Quan Ba – Yen Minh (B,L,D)

Visit the Museum of minorities in Ha Giang. Then visit the ancient village of Tay minority and the village of white minority Hmong in court drive. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and accommodation included.

Day 8: Yen Minh – Lung Phinh – Meo Vac – Dong  Van (B,L,D)

Departure toward Meo Vac for the visit of market Lung Phinh which takes place the day of Tiger and the Monkey (according to the lunar calendar). This is one of the most spectacular markets minorities of the region. Lunch at Meo Vac. Continuation for Van Dong. Arriving in Dong Van at the end of the afternoon. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and accommodation included.

Day 9 : Dong Van – Ha Giang (B,L,D)

En route to Lung Cu, the beginning of the territory of Vietnam before arriving in Dong Van - the most gigantic limestone plateau of Vietnam. Views are spectacular all the way Then visit the home of King H mong. Back in Ha Giang. Visit the village of minorities Lolo en route. Lunch en route. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and accommodation included.

Day 10 : Ha Giang – Cao Bang (B,L,D)

After having breakfast  leave Ha Giang to Cao Bang  on the way we will stop visit via Bac Me and Bao Lac town . Breakfast, lunch, dinner and accommodation included.

Day 11 : Cao Bang – Ban Gioc – Cao Bang (B,L,D)

Route magnificent falls to Ban Gioc, with the crossing of the pass My Phuc and the region Trung Khanh. Time devoted to visit the waterfall Ban Gioc, the River Quay His which rushes over rocks down in spectacular waterfalls. In the midst of the waters, there is a prominence limestone covered with trees, which divides the current three, thus creating a beautiful sight and pleasantly cool the atmosphere. At the foot of the waterfall runs a wide creek, transparent as a mirror, surrounded by a multitude of flowers. Ban Gioc is also famous for its fish tram huong. Numerous opportunities to bathe. Lunch ongoing visit. Back in the city of Cao Bang in late afternoon. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and accommodation included.

Day 12 : Cao Bang – Ba Be Lake (B,L,D)

Route for Ba Be Lake. Lunch. Afternoon, tour the Pac Ngoi village where the Tay, minority live their traditional life of fishing and rice farming. Discovery walk including areas where red Dzao and H momg live. Meeting with authentic minorities  as they carry out their lakeshore activities. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and accommodation included.

Day 13 : Ba Be Lake & National Park – Ha Noi (B,L)

Board your boat for a cruise through the enchanting scenery of Ba Be. Also known as Lake of the ‘three seas’, it stretches for over 9 km in length and 1800m in width. Situated 145m above sea level the lake is the result of 3 valleys that come together in an arc. Babe is not only a site of exceptional landscapes, but also a nature lover’s paradise. Nearly forty species of mammals, more than a hundred species of birds and many butterflies can be found in the vicinity. Visits to the nearby Dau Dang waterfalls are possible, as is hiking in the surrounding countryside. Return to Hanoi pm. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and accommodation included.

What to Bring:
Passport, towels, toiletries, change of clothes (loose & lightweight), walking boots, sun block, sunglasses & hat with shade, insect repellent, flash lights, raincoat in wet season.