If you are looking for an adventurous mountain trip packed with trekking and outdoor activities, this five-day trip in Sapa and Ba Be is the perfect tour for you. The rich and diverse landscapes combine mountains, rice paddies, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and caves giving you plenty of options for exploration. You will also develop your understanding of the rich varieties of cultures in Vietnam as you visit many different local villages.
As well as having some of the most striking scenery in the country, Sapa is home to a great diversity of ethnic minority people. It is likely that Sapa was first inhabited by highland minorities of the H’ mong and Dzao who were later joined by the Tay, Zay, and a small number of Xa Pho. This Adventure Sapa 3 days 2 nights will take you to the small traditional villages scattered amongst the mountains and rice paddies on an unforgettable cultural discovery.
The classic tour in Vietnam 21 days allows you to experience the finest spots that Vietnam has to offer. During the tour, you will discover not only the wonders of Hanoi but also the see the stunning beauty of Halong Bay, the rolling green mountains of Sapa, the historical Hue, and Hoi An, the mighty Mekong Delta, and the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh.
Travel to Sapa and conquer the Roof of Indo-China, Fansipan mountain. This 3-day 4-night tour includes trekking to the summit of the great peak. You will be led by a local H'mong guide whose knowledge and understanding of the different hill-tribe cultures will make for an unforgettable experience in Hoang Lien Son National Park.
Engage the adventurer in you as you head into the wilderness of northern Vietnam to discover the power and beauty of nature. This adventure will take you through jungles, mountains, rice paddies, rivers and lakes to see some of the most stunning scenery in Vietnam. You will also meet the ethnic minority communities living in the remote villages scattered across the countryside. This 15-day discovery adventure will take you off the beaten track to discover the immense beauty of the remote areas of Vietnam.
The markets in the north of Vietnam offer a cultural experience quite unlike any other. As well as seeing the amazing skill which goes into the traditional craftwork on sale, you will meet the people who made it. The joy of the marketplace is the rich cultural diversity, with people from all of the different ethnic minority groups gathering to buy, sell, barter and socialise. This tour will take you from Hanoi to visit two of the best markets in the north-east region of Vietnam.
This 2-day tour takes you to two of the liveliest local markets in the Sapa area. Visiting the markets, your senses will be overwhelmed by sights, sounds and smells coming from the maze of stalls. Off the beaten path, you will meet people from many of the different ethnic groups in the area and learn about their cultures and traditional crafts. This amazing cultural discovery will all be set against the stunning back of Sapa's rice terraced mountains and sweeping valleys.
This tour of Vietnam covers much of what is a diverse and interesting about the north of the country. Starting in Hanaoi, the capital, we have included Sapa for its trekking and minority villages, Ninh Binh region for its limestone peaks which rival those of Halong Bay and of course time exploring spectacular Halong Bay itself.
Your itinerary begins with a city tour of Hanoi before taking the overnight train to Lao Cai and the trekking area of Sapa. We will spend two days exploring the valleys and peaks of this beautiful region while getting to know the local people and their customs. We then return to Lao Cai for the overnight train back to Hanoi for an early breakfast at the hotel before having the rest of the day free to explore this city. After a night back in Hanoi we travel to Hoa Lu, famous for being the country's capital from 968 and 1009 AD. This area is one of stunning natural beauty which you will see best during your boat ride along the Boi River. Next we travel to stunning Halong Bay and spend 2 days cruising on a traditional junk around the limestone outcrops as well as sea kayaking and swimming - this is bound to be one of your tour highlights. Your tour ends back in Hanoi.
This tour combines well with a further exploration of southern Vietnam, a visit to a relaxing beach destination, or an extension into Cambodia to visit Angkor Watt and Tonle Sap.
This is a sample private tour itinerary and we can customise the daily itinerary, duration and accommodation levels and styles as much or as little as you wish.