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Code: |
VNTKD124 |
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Routes: |
Hanoi - Muong Khuong -
Bac Ha - Lung Khau Nhin - Nam Than -
Quan Than San – Bac Ha- Lao Cai - Ha
Long Bay - Kayaking |
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Duration: |
12 Days |
Itinerary in brief
DAY 1: HANOI - ARRIVAL
DAY 2 :LAO CAI - MUONG KHUONG - LUNG KHAU NHIN
VILLAGE
DAY 3 :LUNG KHAU NHIN VILLAGE - BAN ME VILLAGE
DAY 4 :BAN ME VILLAGE - QUAN THAN SAN VILLAGE
DAY 5: QUAN THAN SAN – TA CHAI
DAY 6: TAI CHAI – BAC HA
DAY 7: BAC HA - COC LY -LAO CAI - HANOI
DAY 8: HANOI - HALONG BAY – KAYAKING
DAY 9: HALONG BAY – CUA VAN – BA HAM KAYAKING
DAY10: BA HAM – LAN HA KAYAKING – BA TRAI DAO
DAY11: HALONG BAY - BA HANG KAYAKING -
HANOI
DAY12: HANOI - DEPARTURE
Detail Itinerary
DAY 1: HANOI - ARRIVAL (-L/D)
Arrive at Hanoi International Airport , meet and
transfer to the hotel for check-in hotel for
rest some minutes then visit Hanoi , the capital
city of Vietnam , was built since 1010. Take a
tour around this unique city to the sites of -
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh house on
Stilt, One-Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature ,
Museum of Art , Sword Lake , Ngoc Son Temple and
ancient streets. Dinner and then transfer to
Hanoi railway station for a night train to Lao
Cai.
(Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 2
:LAO CAI - MUONG KHUONG - LUNG KHAU NHIN VILLAGE
(B/L/D)
Breakfast at Lao Cai town bordered with China
then transfer to Lung Khau Nhin village. It
takes about 6hrs to trek in hard trails,
difficult and high terrain. Have picnic lunch on
road. After many hours of trekking, we arrive at
Lung Khau Nhin village. It is very nice village
of H’mong ethnic minority in this border region.
Leisure at village, dinner and overnight here
for discovering the farming methods, life and
traditional customs of Nung community.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 3 :LUNG KHAU NHIN VILLAGE - BAN ME
VILLAGE (B/L/D)
after breakfast then Trek around Down to Song
Chay River . Here is the area of inhabitants of
ethnic minority H’mong and Nung . Arrive at Me
village, have dinner and spend a night in house
on of stilt made by Nung.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 4
:BAN ME VILLAGE - QUAN THAN SAN VILLAGE (B/L/D)
Take leave of inhabitants of Ban Me ethnic
minority, it takes 12 Km to Quan Than San by
trekking through many peaceful and nice
villages. During the trekking we can visit some
villages along the streams and contemplate the
imposing mountains. Leisure at village, here
visitors can meet more of Lao Cai’s colorful
Flower H’mong people and the highly-photogenic
ethnic minorities in North West of Vietnam. Have
dinner and overnight in the village of H’mong .
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 5:
QUAN THAN SAN – TA CHAI (B/L/D)
Check out hotel and breakfast. Start trekking
about 12 Km to Nam Mon village. Have leisure,
lunch and dinner at the village of Nung ethnic
minority.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY6: TAI
CHAI – BAC HA
After having breakfast, visitors can leave the
inhabitants here for Bac Ha town, Sunday: A
scenic 3-hour trek to Can Cau on Saturday or
drive to visit famous Bac Ha Market, situated on
the border to Yunnan . Every Sunday the
otherwise sleepy town is transformed into a
bustling place full with various ethnic
minorities. Here visitors can meet more of Lao
Cai’s colourful Flower H’mong people, plus Nung,
Dzao Tuyen, Tu Di and a number of other ethnic
groups such as the Thu Lao, the Pa Di, the La
Chi and the highly-photogenic Lo Lo. Check in
Bac Ha hotel. Have dinner at local restaurant.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 7:
BAC HA - COC LY -LAO CAI - HANOI (B/L/D)
Breakfast start trek down about 2hours to Coc Ly
market(every Tuesday) locates by the Chay River,
which flows from China. Every Tuesday morning,
minorities from surrounding villages such as
Flower Hmong, Black Zao and Tay, gather to sell
and buy their products. After visiting the
market, you travel by boat downstream. Along the
ride, you can enjoy magnificent sight of the
beautiful caves and life on the riverbank. You
will have lunch on a beach or later in a
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 back to Lao Cai.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 8:
HANOI - HALONG BAY – KAYAKING (B/L/D)
Today we depart hotel
at 8h00 and drive towards Halong Bay, truly one
of Vietnam's most scenic impressive sights. On
arrival in Halong Town we are welcomed on a
traditional junk with a refreshing drink and get
some boat information as well as kayak
orientation. This is time for us to settle into
a private comfortable cabin and unpack for a
four days exploring Halong Bay. The traditional
boat cruises through Dinh Huong island , Ga Choi
island, Sung Sot cave before it anchors at Soi
Sim area, giving us a free hand kayaking. We row
our kayak passing by the limestone karst
formations which are littered with beaches and
beautiful caves. At sunset we regroup at the
escort boat for relaxation and dinner. The night
paddle is available for kayaking fervors. O/N on
board
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 9:
HALONG BAY – CUA VAN – BA HAM KAYAKING (B/L/D)
The sailing junks
navigating past over 3,000 limestone islands and
outcrops jutting out of the clear and emerald
water of the bay make for a marvelous scene. We
have an option to get up early to admire the
splendid landscape and see the fishmen on a
morning catch. The huge breakfast is an
impressive way to start our active day. We
continue cruising towards Ba Ham area for the
second kayaking. Today we paddle around this
scenic zone at our pace to explore the mystical
rock formations, hidden caves as well as many
secluded lagoons. The kayaking is not only
activity in places. You have plenty of time for
you own pleasure; swimming or simply soaking up
the sunshine. O/N on board
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY10: BA HAM – LAN HA KAYAKING – BA TRAI
DAO(B/L/D)
Upon leaving our last
night stop area we weave our way towards Lan Ha
Bay. On arrival we get down to the turquoise
water and row our kayak past the incredible rock
formations of various shapes and sizes. The
modern kayaking equipment will enable rowers to
easily maximize on speed and venture into the
many hidden lagoons or secluded caves. They are
particularly difficult to be accessed by
different means of transport. We paddle across
an open sea area to Ba Trai Dao. These unspoiled
beaches are an ideal place for anyone seeking an
enjoyable escape. The perfect way to round off
our day is a sunset paddle or leisurely swim on
beaches. O/N on board
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY11:
HALONG BAY - BA HANG KAYAKING - HANOI (B/L/D)
The traditional escort boat delivers us near Ba
Hang area. We spend a few more hours rowing our
kayak past Con Vit, Cay Tao and Veu rocks. These
imposing islets are aptly named by their
distinctive shapes. The amazing blend of the
islands and the turquoise water is nothing short
of spectacular. By mid morning we complete our
exciting kayaking adventure and arrange our
luggage to cruise back to the Halong pier. The
shuttle bus will pick us up for a return
journey. Overnight in Hanoi
(Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner)
DAY12: HANOI - DEPARTURE (B/L)
Free at leisure on your own for shopping or
sightseeing. Transfer to airport for your flight
departure for next destinations.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
(End and trust us for your Vietnam holidays)
Accommodation Use on This Trip
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Location |
First Class Hotel , guesthouse and Home
Stay |
Nights |
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Hanoi |
Then
Thai Hotel, Flower Hotel |
02 |
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Lung
Khau Nhin |
Home Stay |
01 |
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Ban
Me |
Home
Stay |
01 |
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Quan
Than San |
Home
Stay |
01 |
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Ta
Chai |
Home
Stay |
01 |
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Bac
Ha |
Sao
Mai Hotel |
01 |
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Ha
Long |
Overnight on Deluxe Junk Boat |
04 |
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