Trekking The Majestic Landscapes of Northern Vietnam
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Hanoi - Sapa - Ha Giang - Cao Bang - Ba Be - Halong Bay
Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through Northern Vietnam's majestic landscapes with unforgettable trekking adventures.
What you are going to love:
Essentials:
- See iconic Hanoi – City for Peace
- Visit Halong Bay – a famous UNESCO World Heritage site
- See Ba Be - "Halong Bay on land"
- Experience the beautiful rice terraces and ethnic community
The breathtaking landscapes:
- Enjoy scenic, local market, marble mountains and Halong scenary
- Taking a trekking route on hills with beautiful rice terraces
Immersion in the daily life of mountain ethnic groups and Hiking/Trekking:
- Hiking through picturesque places, terraced fields, streams, waterfalls and local villages
- Experience the daily activities of mountain ethnic people
The MOST of Asia Mystika:
- 100% tailor-made tour
- Attention to details and value for money
- Accompanied by experienced local guides
More experience:
- Visit Hanoi - experience night life here
- Experience local life of ethnic minorities in north Vietnam
- Touring around streams, hills, rice terraces
The estimated price includes what is described in the “price includes” section. The final price will depend on the number of participants, your departure dates, the level of services chosen and any arrangements you may wish to request from us. Please contact us for a personalized quote with the exact price for your trip.
HANOI ARRIVAL (-/-/-)
Accommodation: City Hotel
Meals included: No
Welcome to Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam and start your tour with us! Meet your driver then transfer to Hanoi center, check in to your hotel at 2:00 pm before exploring this beautiful city.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Note: Hotel check-in time: 14 pm
HANOI – SAPA – TREKKING LOCAL VILLAGE AND TERRACED FIELDS (B/-/-)
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
Distance: ~ 320 km, ~ 5 - 6 hours of drive (depending on traffic)
After breakfast, depart to Sapa, on the way you can admire the beautiful scenery on way. Upon arrival we head toward to Ma Tra and Ta Phin.
Venture to Ta Phin, a neighboring village known for its vibrant Red Dao community and stunning landscapes. Take a guided trek through the scenic hills, passing through terraced fields and enjoying panoramic views, before arriving in Ta Phin to witness the Red Dao's distinctive clothing and intricate embroidery techniques. Engage in a cultural exchange with the villagers, perhaps participating in a traditional handicraft workshop.
Adventure by exploring the picturesque village of Ma Tra, surrounded by lush terraced rice fields and traditional H'mong ethnic houses. Immerse yourself in the local culture as you interact with the friendly H'mong people, learning about their unique customs and handicrafts.
Overnight in Sapa
SAPA TREKKING – FANSIPAN (B/-/-)
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
Hiking: ~ 2-3 hours
After breakfast, depart to Sapa, on the way you can admire the beautiful scenery on way. Upon arrival we head toward Lao Chai and Ta Van to walk through the Terrance and explore Hmong minority ethnic life live and culture Lao Chai is a traditional Hmong village surrounded by breathtaking rice terraces and scenic landscapes. Take a leisurely stroll through the village, interact with the locals, and immerse yourself in their culture and way of life. From Lao Chai, continue your journey to Ta Van Village, which is approximately 3 kilometers away. Ta Van is a charming village inhabited by the Giay ethnic minority. The trek will lead you through picturesque valleys, terraced rice fields, and bamboo forests. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the surroundings as you make your way to Ta Van.
In the afternoon, visit Fansipan peak. Then spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery. Reach the altitute of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan - the Roof of Indochina. (Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos.
Overnight in Sapa.
SAPA – EXPLORE LOCAL MARKET – BAO YEN – CINNAMON PLANTATION (B/-/-)
Accommodation: Ecolodge/Homestay
Meals included: Breakfast
Distance: ~ 130km, ~ 3-hour drive (depending on traffic)
In the morning, start visit local market, it depends on your date, the market schedule available as below (except Monday):
- Tuesday: Coc Ly Market
- Wednesday: Sin Cheng Market
- Thursday: Cao Son Market
- Friday: Lung Khau Nhin Market
- Saturday: Can Cau Market
- Sunday: Bac Ha Market
After experiencing local market, transfer to Bao Yen. There will be time for you to experience planting and harvesting cinnamon alongside the local people. This will be a special experience and one we believe is a unique opportunity for you in Vietnam.
Option: Hiking through forest and local villages, visit local waterfall.
Overnight in Bao Yen.
"Cinnamon Eco Lodge" is a unique holiday destination in North-East Vietnam. It is away from the usual tourist routes, located in a rural village, surrounded by thousands of cinnamon trees.
HIKING VILLAGE – LOCAL WATERFALL – HA GIANG (B/-/-)
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
Trek through the quiet valley trails, past terraced rice fields, cinnamon forests and beautiful natural waterfalls. Visit the mountain villages around the Cinnamon farm, where your guide will introduce you to the flower H'mong and black and white Tay people who live there. Visit and swim in a local waterfall.
In the afternoon, transfer to Ha Giang for overnight.
HA GIANG – LOCAL VILLAGE – LOCAL VILLAGE & WATERFALL (B/-/-)
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast, visit a local market then hike in Ha Thanh village. You can immerse yourself in the cool water at a waterfall.
Ha Thanh village is one of the attractive villages where is a stream flowing from the mountain to the valley, in the water season, forming a beautiful waterfall called "waterfall No.6". You will get better knowledge about their customs and spiritual values of the Tay people and also enjoy the alluring atmosphere surrounding.
Overnight in Ha Giang.
HA GIANG – QUAN BA – YEN MINH – DONG VAN (B/-/-)
Accommodation: Ecologde
Meals included: Breakfast
Distance: ~ 150km, ~ 4,5-hour drive (depending on traffic)
After breakfast, travel along a beautiful mountain road to Dong Van, a small town located in Dong Van Highlands. You can stop midway to enjoy breathing fresh air and take photographs at Quan Ba heaven gate. From the top of the mountain, you can eyesight to the farthest side to admire the majestic scenery of this Dong Van rock plateau. In the front is the vast Quan Ba valley, bringing a peaceful beauty with terraces field and flickering the houses of ethnic minorities sometimes emitting smoke from the kitchen.
Upon arrival in Dong Van, we will spend time visiting the pine forest and King of the H’mong’s Palace - a national relic featuring typical H’mong architecture, a fortress built by a local chief allied with the French against the Vietminh, Vuong Chin Duc, and evacuated in 1950.
Overnight in Dong Van.
DONG VAN – MEO VAC – HIKING KHUOI KHON VILLAGE – BAO LAC (B/-/-)
Accommodation: Hotel/Ecolodge
Meals included: Breakfast
Distance: ~ 110km, ~ 3-hour drive (depending on traffic)
Hiking: ~ 2-3 hours
The private car takes you to Meo Vac through Ma Pi Leng pass on the Happiness road. You will have a chance to admire the wonderful scenery on the way. Then take a boat trip to visit Nho Que river – the best river in Ha Giang province. After visiting the wonderful landscapes in Ha Giang, we go straight to Bao Lac.
Transfer to Khuoi Khon village, inhabited by members of the Black Lo Lo ethnic group, where have filmed the “Reportage the forgotten land”. Start trekking for 2 hours to explore the rural village. Immerse in the daily life of the Black Lo Lo villagers. Take a lovely hike along the ridge to the summit overlooking the village.
Overnight in Bao Lac.
BAO LAC – BAN GIOC WATERFALL – CAO BANG (B/-/-)
Accommodation: Hotel/Ecolodge
Meals included: Breakfast
Distance: ~ 200km, ~ 5,5-hour drive (depending on traffic)
After breakfast, depart to visit Ban Gioc waterfall considered the most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam. Visit Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark with a highland tropical monsoon climate and two distinct wet and dry seasons, the Geopark exhibits a rich biodiversity, with widespread forests, endemic faunas and floras, herbs, specialty crops etc. The region has a complex drainage network that includes 5 major river systems and 47 lakes.
In the tour you could have chance to visit the village of forging knives and agricultural tools, the village of making incense.
Depart to Cao Bang.
Overnight in Cao Bang.
BA BE NATIONAL PARK (B/-/-)
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
In the morning, depart to visit Ba Be lake – the most important natural lake in Vietnam visit Ra market at 12 pm. Car will pick you up to start a boat trip wonder on the lake. Take a walk, visit bat cave and swim. We visit Ba Be National Park - recognized as an ASEAN natural heritage. Ba Be National Park is a complex of rivers, lakes, and lowland evergreen forests on limestone mountains which create high biodiversity. Because of this magnificence, Ba Be is sometimes referred to as “Halong Bay on land”.
Overnight in Ba Be.
BA BE – HANOI (B/-/-)
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
Distance: ~ 200km, ~ 5-hour drive (depending on traffic)
In the morning, take a short trip to visit Hua Ma cave (which mean the Horse head), a hidden gem of impressive stalactites and mysterious legends. There are curving limestones looking like terraced rice fields and 10-metre-high stone pillars resembling those found in ancient temples and pagodas. Stalactites and stalagmites of various sizes and shapes adorn the cave.
After an hour visit the cave we depart to get back to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
HANOI – HALONG BAY (B/L/D)
Accommodation: Cruise
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance: ~ 180km, ~ 3-hour drive (depending on traffic)
After early breakfast, drive to the coastal port of Halong. The journey takes around three hours with a break to stretch your legs. Upon arrival in Tuan Chau Marina, embark your boat and start cruising. Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site composed of almost 2,000 islands and jungle-clad limestone pillars.
After arriving at noon, you will board a beautiful boat for an overnight cruise on Halong Bay with an excellent menu of fresh seafood. Lunch and dinner are served on boat.
Overnight on board.
HALONG – HANOI (B/BR/-)
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch
Enjoy miraculous sunrise over the islets of the Bay. The boat will take us to go about marvelous areas. Then it’s back to the boat and cruise to Halong Port arriving around noon. Back to Hanoi.
Upon arrival in Hanoi, check in at the hotel and relax. Free in the evening.
Overnight in Hanoi.
HANOI DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Meals included: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for onward flight. Make sure to keep in touch with new friends you found during the trip and don’t forget to share your wonderful journey and reviews with us on our social media.
Additional Information
Important Notes:
- We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance (covering emergency medical evacuation) for trips to Vietnam.
- Prices are valid 30 days from the date of offers. Past the date, price and conditions may be readjusted.
- The cost of air tickets is subject to change without prior notice by The Airlines.
- Reservations during peak times (Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, National Holidays) may be subject to supplementary charges and compulsory meals.
- Accommodation at hotels is available only from 14.00 on arrival date till 12.00 on departure date. A supplement will be added if early check-in or late check-out is desired.
Obligation of Traveler:
Before arrival, travelers need to ensure they can adapt the requirement follow:
- Passports need to be valid 6 months AFTER the date of departure from the last country(ies), and at least two blank pages
- Physical condition, vaccinations
- Visa (if required by the country or countries of destination). We can assist the traveler in the process of obtaining visa
- Insurance: The Travelers are required to have full travel insurance. It is the responsibility of the travelers to read their insurance policy before they travel and ensure that the insurance scheme provides the guests with the requisite level of cover.
Payment Method:
Asia Mystika Travel accepts payments in US Dollars or Vietnamese Dongs under certain conditions, detailed below:
CREDIT CARD:Our specialists will send you a secure payment link gateway. Kindly note that for payments by credit cards, it’ll be applied a bank fee of 3.3% (for Visa, Master, ect) or 4% bank fees (for AMEX cards). https://asiamystika.com/payment-online
As this payment method is always in Vietnamese dong, the amount to be paid (agreed in the travel program) will be converted into Vietnamese (VND) according to the Vietcombank exchange rate closest to the payment date if the quote is made in Israeli Shekel (ILS), Singapore Dollars (SGD) or American Dollars (USD)
BANK TRANSFER: The traveler can also pay by bank transfer. Bank charges, determined by the traveler's bank and that of Asia Mystika (Tam Vuong Group), are the responsibility of the travelers.
Bank account name: TAM VUONG – TVG CORPORATION JOINT STOCK COMPANY
Bank code: 01310001
Account No in USD: 191 200 892 13866
Name of Bank: Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint - stock Bank
Bank Address: Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Swift Code: VTCBVNVX
Please fill exactly Account Number, Account Name & Swift code - It's very important for smoothly receiving your money. All charges to borne by remitted.
The estimated price includes what is described in the “price includes” section. The final price will depend on the number of participants, your departure dates, the level of services chosen and any arrangements you may wish to request from us. Please contact us for a personalized quote with the exact price for your trip.
Inclusions
- Accommodation nights (Hotels/Lodge/Local House/Homestay)
- Transportation with air-condition
- Breakfast, meals as mentioned
- English-speaking guide
- Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Water during the itinerary (2 bottles/pax/day)
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits
- 2D1N Halong Bay night cruise
- Cycling/Hiking, bamboo rafting, local activities, etc
Exclusions & Notes
- Drinks or meals not at above mentioned
- Personal expenses and other services than mentioned
- Visa. Stamping fee at the airport
- Flight ticket
- Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
- Tips, Travel insurance
- Supplement of room rate
Children Policy
For Asia Mystika Travel Experiences (excursions and day trips) children between the ages of 4 and 11, at dates of travel, will receive a 15% discount off the Adult price (based on total travelers - adults + children 4 -11), unless specified otherwise in a proposal.
All flights are quoted separately and children are charged as per airline policies. Infants under two years of age will be exempt from most charges except as mandated by airline policies. More Information
Cancellation/ Refund Policy
Cancellation must be made in writing by email and be received in time (please keep in mind weekends, public holidays, and different time zones on both ends).
The charges below apply unless different terms have been mentioned at quotation/booking time.
Individual traveler (1 – 8 people)
- 31 days and more before arrival: Non-refundable deposit (if any)
- From 30 days to 22 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable deposit or 10% of total tour cost
- From 21 days to 15 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable deposit or 25% of total tour cost
- From 14 days to 08 days’ prior arrival date: 50% of total tour cost
- Between 7 days and 48 hours before arrival: 75% of total tour cost
- Less than 48 hours before arrival: 90% of total tour cost
- Shortening or cancellation on site: 100% of total tour cost
Group traveler (From 9 people)
- 31 days and more before arrival: Non-refundable deposit (if any)
- From 30 days to 22 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable deposit or 20% of total tour cost
- From 21 days to 15 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable deposit or 70% of total tour cost
- From 14 days to 08 days’ prior arrival date: 90% of total tour cost
- Shortening or cancellation on site: 100% of total tour cost
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