Mountains and Ethnic Groups of the Northwest and Dien Bien Phu-DUP-DUP

Duration: 14 days 13 nights
Theme: Markets, Rice Fields, Cruises, Natural Heritages, History & Culture, Ethnics

Code of tour: VAUT03

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Mountains and Ethnic Groups of the Northwest and Dien Bien Phu-DUP-DUP

Overview

A grand journey through the Northwest of Upper Tonkin from Dien Bien Phu to Sapa, exploring historical sites and vast open spaces, finishing with Bai Tu Long Bay. This tour is designed for those seeking encounters with local ethnic minority populations, their culture, and traditions, and who are always eager for small walks in the exotic nature rich with rice fields and mountains.
Mountains and Ethnic Groups of the Northwest and Dien Bien Phu-DUP-DUP
  • The exoticism of mountainous landscapes: hills covered with tea plantations, and beautiful valleys of terraced rice fields in Sapa and in the Pu Luong valley.
  • A mosaic of mountain ethnic minorities: White Thai, Black H’mong, Red Hmong, Lao Lu, Flower Hmong, Dzao... and the discovery of their ancestral way of life.
  • Ethnic market of Sin Suoi Ho or Tua Chua, Walks off the beaten path.
  • Exploration of the historical site of Dien Bien Phu.
  • Bai Tu Long Bay with one night stay on a boat.

Prices and Accommodation

  • To find a property that suits your whole group at the exact same price, we need to know the children's ages at check-out
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How to book?

  • Enter your travel date, the number of adults, and the language 

  • Click "Book this tour" for price, then "Book now" to reserve.

  • "Pricing is for up to 6 adults. For larger groups, please request a customized offer in your 'special requests'

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Transportation according to the program in a private vehicle with a driver for your EXCLUSIVE group
  • Meals as mentioned in the program: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner
  • English-speaking guide
  • Visiting fees and entrance fees to the sites
  • One liter of bottled water per day per person, Handling fees

Excluded

  • Visa if need, personal travel insurance
  • Bank fees, drinks, phone calls, personal expenses, and anything not clearly mentioned in the "This price includes" section
  • Surcharge during public holidays (if any)
  • Tips (based on your satisfaction, a suggested reference is $5 USD/day/traveler for guides and half that for drivers)

Useful Information

  • Safety equipment: bring hiking shoes, a flashlight, and insect repellent for mosquitoes, sunscreen from April to November, warm clothing during the winter (mid-November to early March), a towel, and a toiletry kit.
  • The best time to admire the terraced rice fields is from the end of June to August. The terraced rice fields in the high mountains of Sapa, cultivated in May and harvested before September.
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