Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi to Mai Chau
Hanoi to Mai Chau- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch in Hoa Binh Province), Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride from Hanoi to Mai Chau via dyke roads
- Ride through Highway 6 farmland and paddy fields
- Cross Thung Khe mountain pass
- Local performance with Thai ethnic minority
- Dance and rice wine sharing experience
Landmarks Thung Khe Pass Mai Chau Valley - Day 2
Mai Chau to Phu Yen
Mai Chau to Phu Yen- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in home-stay)
Included Activities
- Village walk around Mai Chau
- Observe Thai women weaving on looms
- Offroad motorbike ride via Hang Kia-Pa Co to Van Ho
- Travel through Son La province landscapes
- Visit Moc Chau tea town
- Cross Da River reservoir by ferry at Van Yen
Optional Activities
- Purchase handmade traditional-style clothing
- Purchase handmade knives or crossbows
Landmarks Mai Chau Village Moc Chau Da River Reservoir - Day 3
Phu Yen to Mu Cang Chai
Phu Yen to Mu Cang Chai- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Motorbike across Lung Lo Pass
- Ride through Mu Cang Chai massif
- Experience panoramic views of North Vietnam
Landmarks Lung Lo Pass Mu Cang Chai Massif - Day 4
Mu Cang Chai to Sa Pa
Mu Cang Chai to Sa Pa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Motorbike toward Fansipan Mountain range
- Climb Tram Ton Pass (highest road pass in Vietnam)
- Descend to Sa Pa valley
Optional Activities
- Challenging back route with river crossings
Landmarks Fansipan Mountain Tram Ton Pass Sa Pa Valley - Day 5
Sa Pa
Sa Pa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in local house)
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride through Muong Hoa valley
- Visit Lao Chai village (Black H'mong ethnic minority)
- Visit Ta Van village (Giay ethnic minority)
- Lunch in local house
- Ride through bamboo forest
- Visit Giang Ta Chai village (Red Dao ethnic minority)
- Visit Thanh Phu village
- Visit Ban Ho village
- Stop at waterfall
- Learn traditional terraced agriculture techniques
- Cross suspension bridge
- Coffee at Topas Ecolodge
Landmarks Muong Hoa Valley Lao Chai Village Ta Van Village Giang Ta Chai Village Thanh Phu Village Ban Ho Village Topas Ecolodge - Day 6
Sa Pa to Vu Linh
Sa Pa to Vu Linh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Unforgettable dinner with hosts)
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride from Sa Pa to Lao Cai City
- Coffee stop on Nam Thi River (Vietnam-China border)
- Motorbike ride through palm forest via Luc Yen
- Boat ride on Thac Ba Lake
- Island stop for swimming
- Observe boat-paddling traditions
- Discover exotic wildlife
- Experience Dao ethnic minority lifestyle
Landmarks Lao Cai City Nam Thi River Thac Ba Lake Vu Linh Village - Day 7
Vu Linh to Hanoi
Vu Linh to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride southeast on Highway 2
- Ride through Phu Tho
- Follow Red River dyke
- Cross Black River by bridge at Son Tay
- Return to Hanoi
Landmarks Red River Black River Phu Tho Son Tay
