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Trip overview
The far northern reaches of Vietnam are quite different from the rest of the country and expose a landscape of limestone pinnacles, granite outcrops and rice fields clinging to mountain verges creating spectacular sceneries. The slower pace of life in this region is a necessity to overcome the hard terrain, with hilltribes working hard to provide for daily needs. This adventurous program introduces travelers to local customs and meets with a number of hilltribes in their villages as you trek through the mountainous landscape.
Looming mist covered mountains characterize the region and provide endless opportunities for spectacular photos. From your starting point of Hanoi you will see a change of landscape as your guide drives towards the Chinese border. On reaching your first stop of Tuyen Quang, you will notice the cooler temperatures and have the chance to dine in a local restaurant. After a night at the Pan Hou Lodge, you will undertake a 16km trek to the local hill tribe village of Phin Ho, known in the area for its special herbal teas which are grown from local medicinal herbs. On the second night your accommodation is a homestay at Phin Ho where life remains simple and untouched by the modern influence of the outside world. The locals are friendly and welcoming, allowing a chance for travelers to better understand their practices and learn about life in the region.
Trip overview
The far northern reaches of Vietnam are quite different from the rest of the country and expose a landscape of limestone pinnacles, granite outcrops and rice fields clinging to mountain verges creating spectacular sceneries. The slower pace of life in this region is a necessity to overcome the hard terrain, with hilltribes working hard to provide for daily needs. This adventurous program introduces travelers to local customs and meets with a number of hilltribes in their villages as you trek through the mountainous landscape.
Looming mist covered mountains characterize the region and provide endless opportunities for spectacular photos. From your starting point of Hanoi you will see a change of landscape as your guide drives towards the Chinese border. On reaching your first stop of Tuyen Quang, you will notice the cooler temperatures and have the chance to dine in a local restaurant. After a night at the Pan Hou Lodge, you will undertake a 16km trek to the local hill tribe village of Phin Ho, known in the area for its special herbal teas which are grown from local medicinal herbs. On the second night your accommodation is a homestay at Phin Ho where life remains simple and untouched by the modern influence of the outside world. The locals are friendly and welcoming, allowing a chance for travelers to better understand their practices and learn about life in the region.
Trip Inclusion
- Carefully selected accommodation with breakfast
- Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Expert English or French speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply)
- Tours as mentioned and air-conditioned transfers
- Single entry sightseeing and permit fees during guided times
- Boat cruises, train ticket and rides while on tour if any
- Service charges and government VAT tax
Trip Inclusion
- Carefully selected accommodation with breakfast
- Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Expert English or French speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply)
- Tours as mentioned and air-conditioned transfers
- Single entry sightseeing and permit fees during guided times
- Boat cruises, train ticket and rides while on tour if any
- Service charges and government VAT tax
Trip Exclusions
- Other meals that not mentioned
- Other services not mentioned
- International and domestic Flights
- Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
- Tips, Travel insurance
- Visa arrangement & Visa stamp at international gate
- Drink & Beverage in meals
Trip Exclusions
- Other meals that not mentioned
- Other services not mentioned
- International and domestic Flights
- Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
- Tips, Travel insurance
- Visa arrangement & Visa stamp at international gate
- Drink & Beverage in meals
Advisory
We pride our TOUR MAP selves in creating personalized travel experiences that suit all your preferences and needs.With this tour you can
- Choose your own departure date
- Select the comfort level of accommodation
- Adjust activities to cater to special interests
- Modify any aspect of the tour as needed
Advisory
We pride our TOUR MAP selves in creating personalized travel experiences that suit all your preferences and needs.With this tour you can
- Choose your own departure date
- Select the comfort level of accommodation
- Adjust activities to cater to special interests
- Modify any aspect of the tour as needed
Tour itinerary
Depart Hanoi for the 7-hour drive to Ha Giang. As you leave the Red River Delta the scenery will start to change as you enter the mountains of Northern Vietnam. Arrive in the town of Tuyen Quang around noon and have a simple Vietnamese style lunch in a local restaurant. After your meal continue to the Pan Hou Lodge located in the stunning Hoang Su Phi area which is one the most remote areas in Vietnam offering breathtaking scenery and colourful hill tribe life.
On arrival in Hoang Su Phi check into Pan Hou Lodge, freshen up, and then take an afternoon’s walk through the rice terraces surrounding the lodge.
Overnight at the Pan Hou Lodge
Estimation distance & transfer: 280 km, around 7 hours transfer
Early morning start on a 16 km day trek to the local hill tribe village of Phin Ho which is well-known in the area for its specialty herbal teas which are grown from local medicinal herbs. Pass through breathtaking scenery of rice terraces and Red Dao hill tribe villages.
Lunch at Giang Ha, a Red Dao hill tribe village, during the meal you’ll get a chance to learn more on indigenous culture in Vietnam.
Continue through lush valleys surrounded by high mountains and remote hill top villages – as well as the Red Dao the Black Dao hill tribe groups who can be met along the way during the trek.
In the late afternoon arrive at the village of Phin Ho. Life here is simple and largely untouched by the modern influence of the outside world but the friendly locals will make you feel right at home.
(The home stay accommodation consists of simple curtained-off sleeping areas in one long room; all bedding and mosquito nets are provided).
Dinner and overnight in a homestay in the village of Phin Ho
After a simple breakfast continue trekking back towards Hoang Su Phi and the Pan Hou Lodge. The remaining distance of the trek is 9km passing through Black Tay hill tribe villages. Arrive at the lodge by lunch time.
Lunch and the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at the Pan Hou Lodge
Following breakfast check out before the return drive to Hanoi. En-route back to the capital, enjoy a Vietnamese lunch in a local restaurant. Arrive back in Hanoi in the late afternoon.
Estimation distance & transfer: 280 km, around 7 hours transfer
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