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NORTHERN VIETNAM ADVENTURE TOUR

The Northeast Vietnam attached with French - war period. Driving through provinces near China border, you will have chance to see the biggest natural Ba Be Lake, the most beautiful Ban Gioc waterfall, the old battlefield along Highway No 4 and different type of hill tribe people. This area offers breathtaking views and interesting subcultures.

ITINERARY

 DAY 1 : ARRIVE HANOIOn arrival in Hanoi, you will be picked up to hotel for relax Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi DAY 2 : HANOI CITY TOUR

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Breakfast at hotel.In the morning: We visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, experience our national heritage and the beautiful Buddhist relics on the West Lake. Next place is Hochiminh complex which include Hochiminh Mausoluem, the Stilt-house where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked from 1958 to 1969 and One-Pillar Pagoda, the one modeled after a lotus flower, a symbol of Hanoi city. Continue exploring Vietnam Ethnology Museum.Have lunch at restaurant.After lunch, we will visit the Temple of Literature, considering the first university of Viet Nam. Taking a cyclo tour around hanoi Old Quarter. Then visit Ngoc Son Temple dedicated to Van Xuong Saint and Tran Hung Dao General Commander for his struggle against Mongolians.Come back to hotel and relax on your own.Overnight in Hanoi Meals: Breakfast & lunchAccommodation: Hotel in Hanoi  DAY 3: HANOI – SONLA (320KM)

Breakfast at hotel.After breakfast, we will depart to Son La via Mai Chau.The journey northwards begins as we depart Hanoi and pass through the undulating terrains of tea plantations and the many timeless villages linked to the road which is the main artery of trade between the northwestern region and the capital city. This is our first glimpse of rural Vietnam and sets the tone for the days ahead. Depending on road and traffic conditions our drive will deliver us in Son La by mid or late afternoon. After checking into hotel we take a walk around this mountain town. There is a little traffic on roads and many Black Thai in traditional costume scurry in all directions. Overnight in Son La. Meals: Breakfast & lunchAccommodation: Hotel in Son La DAY 4: SON LA – DIEN BIEN

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The provincial museum and the nearby old prison are some of this hill town's major sights. We have a chance to visit these before we leave for our next destination. The winding roads cross over the Pha Din Pass before reaching Dien Bien Phu, the site of the decisive battle in Vietnam’s struggle for independence in 1954. After checking into our central located hotel we enjoy a walk around to see this fast growing town. Our main stop is Dien Bien Phu’s Museum which details the event in place. We also pay a visit to the old battle field where the lush vegetation grows behind many war relics including old French tanks and artillery pieces. Overnight  in Dien Bien Phu. Meals: Breakfast & lunchAccommodation: Hotel in Dien Bien

 DAY 5: DIEN BIEN – TAM DUONG

Heading out of the town, we spend a full day travelling into Vietnam’s most mountainous region. The roads are difficult at times, but the spectacular landscape with a mixture of terraced fields and hill villages makes the hardship all worthwhile. On the way, we have some opportunities to encounter the Red Hmong, Kho Mu, Mang, Dao people who still retain their age old cultural traditions and are recognisably distinct from each other by their dress. We arrive in Tam Duong by late afternoon and have time strolling around to catch our first glimpse; a small town surrounded by breathtaking mountains and tea plantations. Overnight in Tam Duong.Meals: Breakfast & lunchAccommodation: Hotel in Tam Duong DAY 6: TAM DUONG - SAPA

The scenery of the north is unequalled although the conditions are very simple. After breakfast we set off on a half day drive following the mountain roads to Sa Pa, our final destination. At an elevation of 1,500 meters, Sapa was founded in the early years of the last century as a hill resort for French administrators when the heat on the plain became unbearable. We arrive in Sapa by mid afternoon and can soak up the fresh climate as much as we want by spending our time wandering this

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famous hill town. The ethnic people are frequently seen on the main street of Sapa and small vendors along the street sell local textiles and handicraft. Overnight in Sa Pa. Meals: Breakfast & lunchAccommodation: Hotel in Sapa DAY 7: SAPA – LAO CHAI – TA VAN – GIANG TA CHAI

The day is devoted to a beautiful hike through the breathtaking scenery of Sa Pa valley. Start by road that descends in the wake of the street Cau May (6 km) En route, admire the rice terraces hidden behind mist of the morning, a truly awe-inspiring sight.Follow a small track and cross Muong Hoa River and pass well tended rice terraces on your way to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai.  Continuing through the colorful rice terraces you will reach the village of Ta Van Giay. As you continue your trek along the Muong Hoa River you will cross a small suspension bridge, roughly 2km from the settlement. Here you can discover a fascinating collection of rock carvings. These engravings depict some beautiful images of man, stilt houses and some beautiful decorative patterns. We lunch in a home in the village. After lunch the walk continues through a bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai, a Red Dao ethnic minority village. After taking a rest nearby a waterfall to refresh, you start climbing uphill to a road where the car is ready for your journey back to Sapa.  Meals: Breakfast & lunchAccommodation: Hotel in Sapa DAY 8: SAPA – CAN CAU MARKET – BAC HA

Breakfast at hotel.Our tour guide and driver will pick up and drive to Can Cau market. The road is relatively flat from Lao Cai to Bao Nhai bridge. After crossing the bridge, we begin our journey uphill offering beautiful views over the valleys. Situated 20 km from Bac Ha, Can Cau is a small, but very colorful market. Opening only on Saturdays, it always delivers a very photogenic display of Flower Hmong, Black Zao, Phu La ethnic costumes. After spending the whole morning exploring the

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market, you will leave the market for Bac Ha town for lunch. In the afternoon, you will take a walk to Ban Pho, a small village of Nung and Flower Hmong. The villagers grow vegetables and fruit trees. One of the most famous fruit of the area is plum. Visit a local house and taste a cup of corn wine, another famous product of the village. Then go back to hotel late in the afternoon. Meals: Breakfast & lunchAccommodation: Hotel in Bac Ha DAY 9: BAC HA MARKET – NIGHT TRAIN TO HANOI

After breakfast, we take a short walk to visit the old castle of the former Hmong King. Then continue to visit Bac Ha market, the biggest Sunday market in the area. Every Sunday, the different and colorful ethnic minority come all here to sell their homemade products or buy something for the family. They are Hmong, Phu La, Back Dzao, Tay or Nung minorities. Some of these ethnic minorities can’t be met in any other areas. Your lunch will be provided in a local restaurant.In the afternoon, we drive downhill towards Lao Cai for about half an hour. We stop on the way (before reaching Lao Cai) to take a short walk to Trung Do village inhabited by Tay people. Tay villages are always set up at the foot of a mountain or along a stream and are named after a mountain, a field, or a river. Each village contains about 15-20 households. A large village is divided into many small hamlets. The houses are built on stilts or level with the ground. Stop by a traditional Tay house for a cup of tea before taking a boat cruise upstream the Chay River. The scenery is very beautiful on both sides of the river. The boat trip will end at Bao Nhai bridge where your vehicle will be waiting for you for the journey back to Lao Cai. Take a night train to Hanoi. The train leaves at 20.10. Overnight on train. Meals: Breakfast & lunchAccommodation: On train DAY 10: HANOI - HALONG

05.00: Train arrives at Hanoi Railways station. Our driver picks up and transfers to hotel for relax and have breakfast.

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08h00 – 08h30: Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong Bay12:00 – 12:30: Check in Pelican & Image café (Tuan Chau Island)12:30 – 13:00: Transfer to Pelican boat by tender13:00 – 13:30: Welcome on boat enjoy welcome drink and follow Operation Manager briefing safety on boat as Pelican Luxury Cruise heads to “Cho Da” Stone Dog, Ga Choi “ Fighting Cock”, Hoa Cuong village13:30 – 15:00: Have lunch in the Pelican’s Restaurant.16:00 – 17:15: Visit Bat cave by:The 1st option: Kayaking  ( included )The 2nd option: Visit Bat cave by bamboo boat ( included ) 17:15 – 18:15: Back to the boat continues cruises to find safety place for overnight. Free time on boat18:00 – 19:00: Cooking demonstrations on sundeck, Happy hour ( buy one drink, get one free )19:30 – 21:30: Have dinner in the Pelican’s Restaurant.21:30 – 23:00: The 1st option: Join squid fishing, film entertainment ( included )Overnight on boat Meals: Breakfast,  lunch & dinnerAccommodation: On cruise DAY 11: HALONG – FERRY TO CAT BA

06:15 – 06:45: Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the Sundeck07:00 – 07:45: Have breakfast in the Pelican’s Restaurant.07:45 – 08:45: Explorer Visit Surprise cave ( about 60 minute by walk)  09:00 – 09:30: Check out, payment in reception area10: 30: Enjoy light lunch in the Pelican’s Restaurant.11:30: Back to Tuan Chau pier. Transfer by tender to Pelican & Image café while waiting for return transportationYou will have tickets for ferry from Tuan Chau to Cat Ba Island, on arrival you will be picked up to hotel for relax. Meals: Breakfast,  brunchAccommodation: Hotel in Cat Ba

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