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Dien Bien Phu & North West Delights tour
Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi - Son La
Day 3: Son La - Dien Bien Phu
Day 4: Dien Bien Phu - Lai Chau
Day 5: Lai Chau - Sapa
Day 6: Sapa
Day 7: Sapa - Bac Ha - Hanoi
Day 8: Hanoi - Ha Long
Day 9: Ha Long
Day 10: Departure from Hanoi

Detail Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)
Arrive at Noi Bai Airport. Pick up and transfer to a hotel. Hanoi,
Vietnam's capital, boasts tree-lined streets and centuries-old
temples. An afternoon sightseeing tour features both cultural and
historical highlights, comprising the Temple of Literature, the
Ethnology Museum, the old quarters and a downtown pedicab ride (1
hour). Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi - Son La (B, D, L)
Spend the whole day on coach relishing the new road through Hoang Lien
Son Mountains to Son La (320km). Take a stop-over at Ta Khoa Bridge on
Da River Lake with panoramic views of lake, forest and mountain. There
are opportunities to enjoy the friendliness of the H'mong tribe en
route. In the evening, enjoy a cultural show of Black Thai at Bo
village. Overnight in Son La.

Day 3: Son La - Dien Bien Phu (B, L, D)
Before leaving for Dien Bien Phu (170km), visit Thuan Chau Market
where Black Thai women gather to exchange all kinds of farm products
and hand-weaving brocades. Stop by at Pha Din Pass, famous for its
magnificent mountain scenery. In the afternoon, travel via Muong
Phang, enjoy a short trek through dense forest (1km) to visit General
Giap's legendary tunnels. Thai villages surrounded by paddy fields are
worth visiting en route. Overnight in Dien Bien Phu.

Day 4: Dien Bien Phu - Lai Chau (B, L, D)
Dien Bien Phu, a famous valley at an elevation of 550m by the Vietnam
' Laos border. In the morning, explore Dien Bien Market and former
battle field: Dien Bien Phu museum, Eliance Hill (A1 Hill), Nam Rom
River and De Castries' bunker. Transfer to Lai Chau (105km), a small
town along Nam Lay Stream, encounter Red H’mong village en route.
Overnight in Lai Chau.

Day 5: Lai Chau - Sapa (B, L, D)
Admire the beautiful Lai Ha Suspension Bridge and Hang Tom Suspension
Bridge near Lai Chau Town. Leave for Sapa (180km) via a picturesque
road along the Nam Na River and across Hoang Lien Son, the highest
pass in Vietnam (2,047 metres). The rest of the day is free time to
wander around Sapa Town, home to different hill-tribes. The evening
entertainment is a tribal folk show at a bar. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 6: Sapa (B, L, D)
Take a morning trek (6km) to visit hill-tribe villages of Lao Chai &
Ta Van along picturesque Muong Hoa valley. A trekking trail is over
magnificent rice terraced fields, green valley, river and white roof-
dotted houses by mountain sides. Get to know more about the daily life
of local people (Black H'mong and Day), their ways of living and
simple working tools. In the afternoon, transfer to Ta Phin village,
see Red Yao at work in their distinctive colourful dress. Overnight in
Sapa.

Day 7: Sapa - Bac Ha - Hanoi (B, L, D)
Leave for Bac Ha (105km) via a winding road with breath-taking
mountain views. Visit Bac Ha Fair (on Sunday only), considered the
most lively and crowded in the region. It attracts a large number of
Flower H'mong and other hill-tribe groups (Nung, Phu La, Tay).
Transfer to Lao Cai (70km). Board the night train to Hanoi (370km).
Berths in air-conditioned compartments are provided. Overnight on
board.

Day 8: Hanoi - Ha Long (B, L, D)
After a 10 hours' ride, arrive at the Hanoi Railway Station early in
the morning. Pick up and transfer to Ha Long (170km). The rest of the
day is leisure for personal pursuits: relaxing on the sandy beach of
Tuan Chau Island, walking on stone steps to Mt. Bai Tho (200m) which
offers a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay and shopping for souvenirs on
Ha Long Road (coal carvings, embroideries, ceramics,...). Overnight in
Ha Long.

Day 9: Ha Long (B, L, D)
Take a private boat in Ha Long Bay (8 hours). Spend the whole day
viewing the spectacular scenery of countless rock formations, paddling
kayaks around picturesque coves with the schooner tagging behind and
relaxing on wild sandy beach. Lunch of fresh seafood are served on
board. Overnight in Ha Long.

Day 10: Departure from Hanoi (B)
Transfer to Hanoi (170km). Spend last minutes for downtown shopping
(ceramics, silver-carvings, silk,...) or at leisure before check-out.
Transfer to the airport for departure.