NORTH OF VIET NAM AND LAOS ADVENTURE

 Hightlight : Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay – Sapa – Dien Bien Phu – Luangprabang
                                                   Duration: 11days-10nights
Itinerary:
 
Day1: Arrival – Hanoi city Tour (L):

TOM Travel guides and driver will meet you at the Exit gate of Hanoi airport then transfer you go to Hanoi center to get the room for freshen up before enjoy your trip in Hanoi.
Today, we enjoy a full day City tour with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidency Palace, Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. Heading out of this area, we continue seeing Hanoi with the Temple of Literature well known as Vietnam's first university, the Museum of Ethnology which delays an excellent collection of 54 ethnic minorities of Vietnam and the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred temple. The beautiful West Lake and walk around shopping center of Old quarter.
Meals: Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day2: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (B/L/D):

7:45: Hotel pick-up in Hanoi Old quarter
12:30: Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour, Ha Long City.
12:45: Enjoy a welcome drink onboard the Tonkin Cruise boat.
13:15: Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch while cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay and into Ha Long Bay.
15:40: Visit Vung Ha beach for kayaking, swimming, and relaxing in one of the Bay’s hidden coves.
17:00: Relax back at the boat as we cruise into the secluded Dong Tien Lake where the boat will anchor overnight.
17:30: Sunset party and happy hour on the sundeck.
18:00: Cooking class offering lessons in traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
19:30: Barbeque dinner on the sundeck.
20:45: Relax and enjoy the evening or choose from a variety of activities including board games and squid fishing.
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner.
Accommodation: Overnight on Cruise in Ha Long Bay.

Day 3. Ha Long Junk Cruise – Ha Noi (B/L):

6: 30: Rise early for morning tai chi on the sundeck.
7:15: Enjoy a light breakfast while cruising to Vung Vien fishing village.
8:30: Explore Vung Vien village and learn about life in Ha Long Bay communities.
10:00: Return to the boat for check out.
10:30: Enjoy the last of the Ha Long Bay scenery over brunch as the boat cruises back to shore.
12:00 Transfer back to Hanoi.
16:00: Drop-off at the hotel in Hanoi for freshen up
Meals:Breakfast,Lunch ,
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi for freshen up
Around 8:15 our driver will come to pick you up from your hotel then transfer to Hanoi station to catch the night train go to Sapa.
Overnight on the train to Sapa (soft sleeper with aircondition sharing cabin 4berths)

Day 4: Lao Cai – Sa Pa – Trekking to Muong Hoa Valley (B/L)

Arrive Lao Cai you will meet your local tour guide then up hill to Sapa check in to your hotel and enjoy breakfast at the local restaurant
Depart from Sa Pa town by car to Lao Chai village, following the road down the hill. Views of the Muong Hoa valley and magnificent surroundings of mountains and rice terrace fields can be seen from this road. Along the road, people from many ethnic groups (H’mong, Zay, and Red Dao) are likely to be met, and there are stalls along the way that serve tea, fruits and sweets. Soon after turning off the main road and taking a local path, we will arrive in the Black H’mong village of Lao Chai, where you will experience the daily life of the villagers.After that, we walk from Lao Chai to Ta Van village, where the Zay hill tribes live. Here you take a rest and enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by your local guide in a local house. After lunch you trek up and downhill. Specially you will trek through bamboo forest then relax beside the waterfall. Explore the Red Dao village of Giang Ta Chai where you will also have the chance to see their daily activities. In the afternoon the car will pick you up for the return journey to Sa Pa.
Meals:Breakfast,Lunch ,
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa 

Day 5: Sa Pa – Suoi Ho – Ma Tra – Ta Phin Red Zdao Village (B/L)

We leave Sa Pa town, trekking to Suoi Ho village to see tea plantations and cardamom gardens. Follow the buffalo trails to visit the hospitable villages of the Black Hmong minority people in Ma Tra. After passing a school and scenic views enroute, a picnic lunch will be served. After lunch we continue our trek to Ta Phin village to visit Red Dao people and handicraft shops. In the afternoon we will reach the road where your driver is waiting to transport you back to your hotel. Meals:Breakfast,Lunch ,
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa

Day 6 : Sa Pa – Binh Lu – Sin Ho (B/L)

Drive up the mountain road to the Silver Waterfall & Heaven Gate, the highest mountain pass in Viet Nam at 2047M. From there we drive down to the town of Binh Lu. Enjoy the most stunning mountain pass in Viet Nam. Along the way you have many chances to witness the authentic life of local minority people in the northwest of Viet Nam arriving Sin Ho.
Meals:Breakfast,Lunch ,
Accommodation: Hotel in Sin Ho

Day 7: Sin Ho – Dien Bien Phu(B/L)

Departure from your hotel to Dien Bien Phu. Arrive Dien Bien Phu where you can see largest rice valley in the mountain area. Visit Red H’mong , Thai minority people on the way In the afternoon visit Dien Bien Phu Museum, the French ditch defence work at the A1 strong point, the commending under group shelter of Dien Bien Phu.
Meals:Breakfast,Lunch ,
Accommodation: Hotel in Dien Bien Phu

Day 8. Dien Bien Phou – Muangkua – Muang Ngoi (B/L)

Transfer to Dien Bien Phu border in the morning, drive to Muang Khua 70 Km. Arrive in Muangkhua a small trading town then we continues by boat cruise to Muong Ngoi 4-5 hrs by boat. Muong Ngoi is one hour north of Nong Khiaw. The village is small with narrow footpaths lined with coconut palms and a common site is fisher folk mending their nets creating a SouthSea ambience. A true Lao style of life is abundant here and time seems to stand still. We stop for lunch served with local food along the river bank.
Meals:Breakfast,Lunch ,
Accommodation: Hotel in Muong Ngoi

Day 9. Muang Ngoi - Nongkhiew/ Luangprabang (B/L)

Breakfast at hotel , Board a traditional riverboat downstream the Nam Ou River towards Luangprabang through stunning karstic landcapes. Picnic lunch on board. Arrive at Pak Ou , where the Nam Ou River meets the mighty Mekong river. Visit the sacred caves housing thousands of statues of Buddha. Continue towards Luangprabang and arrive before sunset. Meet Upon arrival at the pier and transfer to hotel.
Meals:Breakfast,Lunch ,
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Day 10. Luang Prabang (B/L)

Breakfast at hotel. start Visit Vat Vixoune influenced by Tai- Lu architecture and That Makmo, the watermelon shape stupa and Vat Aham just next, continue to Vat Sipphoutthabat with its fine carved doors and its view over the Nam Khan River. Walk through the small lanes up to Vat Xieng Thong, the most beautiful temples of Luang Prabang dating back from 16th century. The roofs of the main chapel sweep low to the ground and glass colored panels adorn the walls of the chapels. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon continues your visit with the National museum (former king’s palace) and Vat Mai with its five tiered roof and exquisite carved veranda. In the heart of the city, climb up Phousi Hill for a bird’s eye view of the city and its mountainous backdrop.
Meals:Breakfast,Lunch ,
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang


Day 11. Luang Prabang (B/L)

After breakfast, before we take a drive (30 km South) to visit Kuangsi Waterfall, which, though not very high, is spectacular and really beautiful with its green surroundings as the preserved National park. We stop en-route, stop to visit a fresh produced market namely Talad Phosy, and also visit Ban Na Oune, a small village of a hill-tribe group “Hmong”, probably the best-known minority group in Laos. Just before arriving at Kuangsi waterfall, there is another village of Khmu minority group, namely Ban Tha Pane that we will visit. Our picnic lunch is served at the shady park nearby Kuangsi waterfall. There is plenty of time for relaxing and a swim in cool water before we return back to Luangprabang town for overnight. After breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight. End of servies.
 
Inclusive
• Accommodation based on twin sharing room at locals (3 star in average)
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B- breakfast, L- lunch, D- dinner)
• Joining Cruising trip in Halong Bay – Sharing cruise
• English speaking guide
• Soft sleeper train ticke Hanoi – Laocai – sharing cabin 4berths
• Sightseeing fees and entrance fees as per itinerary
• Private car/ Mini Van transfer as program with A/C
 
Exclusive
• Visa stamping fee to Vietnam, Laos
• Personal expenses
• Other meals and drinks
• Early check in & late check out for accommodation at the places
• Airport tax and departure tax
• Insurance
• Tip for tour guide & driver
 
THINGS TO BRING:
Hat,.sun block ; good walking shoes; tee-shirt & shorts; medical kit; camera with plenty of film.