Summary

This tour is the best choice if you would like to combine your trip to Sapa to the picturesque area of the Northwest, without having to extend too many days, but still could enjoy/explore most highlights of the region in terms of scenic beauty, cultural richness and amazing roads.

Highlights

• Explore Sapa, Lai Chau and Dien Bien with wonderful landscape of mountains, valleys, winding roads…
• Chance to meet and talk with friendly local people of different ethnic minorities such as the Thai, Black Dao…

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Itinerary

Day 1: Sapa - Tam Duong - Lai Chau Town - Phong Tho (Paso) (-,L,D)

 

• Pick up at hotel in Sapa.
• The drive from Sapa to Phong Tho (Paso) is on one of the most beautiful mountainous stretch on road in the whole Vietnam with magnificent scenery. From Sapa Town, you will drive uphill to the highest pass "Heaven Gate Pass" which is 2000 meters in height. From here you have bird-eyes view of the enormous picturesque Muong Hoa valley and Fansipan Mount. Running 30 kms further to the other side of the pass, you will arrive in Tam Duong where you have time to visit a small market and some surrounding villages. The run then takes you along Binh Lu valley and you will arrive in Lai Chau town at lunch time.
• In the afternoon, the road weaves its way through the picturesque valley, past many small villages of Red and White H'mong, Kho Mu and White Thai ethnic minorities. You eventually reach Phong Tho town in the late afternoon, where you stay tonight in a small hotel.

 

Approx: 140 kms/ 4 hours driving

 

Day 2: Phong Tho - Sin Ho - Muong Lay - Dien Bien (-,L,-)

 

• Today's run is also on spectacular roads through the mountains. After a short drive backward Lai Chau, you make a right turn to a small zigzag road, which runs precipitously up to Sin Ho. Sin Ho is home to many different minorities people such as the Nung, White Thai, Black Dao, and Dao Tien, who will gather in the town's market every Sunday for purchasing and socializing.
• The run downhill from Sin Ho to Muong Lay is still one of the nicest one even though some parts of the road might be under-construction. From Muong Lay it takes around 2 hours to Dien Bien on a much easier road, in compared with the precious ones.
• If you arrive in Dien Bien early enough, you will visit the historical sites such as De Castries's bunker, the Dien Bien Phu museum, the A1 hill and so on.

 

Approx: 240 kms/ 7 hours driving

 

Note: It is possible to run this trip if you would like to flight from Dien Bien to Hanoi on the second day, but we will have to skip the drive via Sin Ho. Depending on how much time you would spend in Dien Bien, we could choose to stay the first night in either Phong Tho or Muong Lay. This trip could also start from Dien Bien.

Tour Pricing

Size of Group

Cost/pax (USD)

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• English or French speaking guide
• All transport by AC vehicle
• All indicated meals (B as breakfast; L as lunch; D as dinner)
• All entrance fees

Exclusions:

• Personal Pocket Money
• Drinks and Beverage
• Insurance
• Hotel/ guesthouse
• All other services not indicated above
• Transportation from Hanoi to Sapa and vice versa (about 350km)

What to bring for this trip:

• Weather in Sapa is rather cold in winter so remember to bring with you your winter clothes to keep warm
• Bring along the camera to take photographs

Tour leader and local guide

In this tour, you have the benefit of professional English-speaking local guide with special experience of every stop-offs in the trip. When your departure reaches around 10 travelers or more, you will have an experienced tour leader whose passion and knowledge will impart so much inspiration. Call us at hotline….. to get to the operator whenever you need help during the trip.

Terms and Conditions

• If you cancel at least 5 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
• If you cancel between 3 and 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 per cent cancellation fee.
• If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 per cent cancellation fee