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TRAIL DISCOVERER - 14 Days Tours

Destination	:	Vietnam (Dien Bien Phu, Ha Long Bay, Hai Phong, Hanoi, Lai Chau, Sapa)
Activity	:	Hiking Trekking Tour, Hilltribe Tour, Historical Tour, Local Life Style, Nature Tour
Difficulty	:	Intermediate
Start City	:	Hanoi
Duration	:	14 Days
Tour Type	:	Private
Trip Code	:	VNF00057
Price	:	Upon request

Trip Overview

Upon request.

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Departure Date :
Every Tuesday ,Thursday and Friday from September to May
Private Tour - You can choose your own departure date.

Inclusion : What all is included in this trip
Accommodation in hotels, guesthouses (twin shared room), village huts Air ticket Ha Noi Dien Bien Phu and train ticket Lai Cai Ha Noi Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver in delta English or French speaking guide and local guide for trekking Meals as mentioned: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner Entrance fee to indicated sights Permit and porter for trekking Water puppet show Boat trip

Exclusion : What is not included in the trip price
Other meals Tips Drinks Airport tax Single room Personal expenses Insurance International flight

Surcharge :
Superior class tour: - Peak season surcharge of USD 18.75 per person per night in Sapa for 24 and 25 Dec. and 31 Dec. and 1 Jan. Deluxe class tour: - Peak season surcharge of USD 18.75 per person per night in Sapa for 24 and 25 Dec. and 31 Dec. and 1 Jan.

Gala Dinner :
Superior class tour: Compulsory gala dinner surcharge of USD 51.50 per person on 24 Dec. and 31 Dec. in Sapa. Deluxe class tour: - Compulsory gala dinner surcharge of USD 51.50 per person on 24 Dec. and 31 Dec. in Sapa.

Remarks :
Vietnam is a developing country whose infrastructure may differ from what you expect in your homeland. Road conditions are poor and accommodation may be basic in mountain region. Weather conditions in this region can be very cold from December to March. We recommend you to bring rain jacket, inner sleeping bag, walking boots, warm clothes (in winter), lamp torch, toilet papers. Occasionally, this itinerary may be amended for reasons beyond our control such as weather and roads conditions. There are no flights from Ha Noi to Dien Bien Phu on every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday according to the schedule of Vietnam Airlines. The above itinerary includes French or English speaking guide. Upon your request, German, Italian, Japanese or Spanish speaking guide will be arranged. Basically, our tour cost is covering daily breakfast & some pricipal meals. In case you want to have trip including all meals, you just add "full board suppl." to the tour cost.

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Itinerary : Your Tour Program

Day 1 HANOI On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met by our guide and transferred to hotel. The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia 's most striking colonial architecture. The many lakes and parks make for relaxing atmosphere. If time permits we enjoy a short cyclo ride through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places.
Overnight : at hotel
Meals : Breakfast

Day 2 HANOI Today we spend a full day exploring the charming Hanoi City. The first stop is Ho Chi Minh Complex containing the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts. Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. We follow it with a visit to the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam and the History Museum with an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history. The sightseeing also includes the outlaying Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups. Afterwards we drive back to the town center, stopping at the Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple. They are some major highlights set by the beautiful West Lake. We see these sights before continuing to the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred temple. In front of this lake is the famous water puppet theatre where we will see a fantastic performance.
Overnight : at hotel
Meals : Breakfast

Day 3 HANOI - DIEN BIEN PHU - LAI CHAU The journey northwards begins as we board a flight to Dien Bien Phu. This mountainous area is a world famous site for the decisive battle in Vietnam's struggle for independence in 1954. On arrival you are greeted by our local guide and transferred though this fast growing town to visit Dien Bien Phu's Museum which details the event in place. The next stop is an old battle field where the lush vegetation grows behind many war relics including old French tanks and artillery pieces. We travel by roads to Lai Chau and pass many sleepy villages linked to the road which is the main artery of trade between the northeastern region. The remainder of day will be free for you to pack for trekking days.
Overnight : Lai Chau
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 4 LAI CHAU - TA CO PINH The remote and extremely beautiful mountain region of Lai Chau is ideal for anyone seeking a true adventure and exciting trekking expedition. Upon leaving Lai Chau Town we embark on a rugged but scenic drive towards Sin Ho before we set off on a full day trek to Ta Co Ping village. The local footpath will lead us through the breathtaking mountain scenery to the remote hill tribe villages, home of the Hmong, Ha Nhi and Dao people. They are just some of Vietnam's most colorful ethnic minority groups and have settled there long time ago to make for the major local population.
Overnight : Overnight at Ta Co Ping village
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 5 TA CO PINH - NAM PE Today we blaze a trail with our local guide and trek along the mountainsides to Nam Pe Ping village. Along the way we meet some villagers and are sure to attract their attention as this part of the country receives very few visitors. The trekking usually takes around 7 hours and is quite steep in places, but the verdant and rugged mountain scenery combined with the colorful local population makes for an unforgettable experience. We finish our walking day on arrival at Nam Pe Ping village. Tonight we are toasted as honored guests of a Thai family and sample some of their homemade foods! The accommodation is very simple and dormitory style, no western facilities but the experience is definitely unique.
Overnight : Overnight at Nam Pe village
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 6 NAM PE - PA HA The trekking expedition continues as we walk towards Nam Trang village, following a small path used by local people. At the small village of Nam Trang, we change our pace while we board a boat for a leisurely trip down stream to Pa Ha. This river trip gives us a taste of the tranquil countryside and a wonderful time for relaxation. On arrival in Pa Ha village we have time to wander around this seldom visited village, enabling us to understand a little more about the different lifestyle of villagers. They are very poor, but have an interesting local history and a colorful culture.
Overnight : Overnight in Pa Ha village
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 7 PA HA - PU SAM CAP An early morning start to climb up the Pu Sam Cap Mountain. The trekking will be challenging with many steep uphill walking, however some physical preparation will enable you to maximize your enjoyment from the walk. The panoramic views at certain height are fantastic. By late afternoon we reach Pu Sam Cap and spend our night in a traditional long house. This top mount and remote hamlet is conquered by the Hmong ethnic minorities who are almost farmers living from their slash and burn tradition. They even speak a different language but our village guide are on hand to help you ask questions.
Overnight : Overnight in Pu Sam Cap
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 8 PU SAM CAP - DONG PAO The remoteness and simple lifestyle of ethnic minorities are a highlight of our expedition although the conditions are very basic. Today we continue venturing into this beautiful region with the next stop being Dong Pao. The trekking is less arduous as it mainly walks downhill. We use the local footpath and encounter the local villagers going about their daily works such as logging, herding buffalo, tilling the field. They may be the Lao, Lu, Hmong or Dao ethnic minorities. These mountaineers still retain their age old cultural traditions and are recognisably distinct from each other by their dress.
Overnight : Overnight in Dong Pao village
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 9 DONG PAO - BAN BO Upon leaving the village of our previous night we set off on full day walk along the undulating terrains. There are several stops at unacquainted villages to visit the ethnic minorities or simply stretch our legs. A part of the pleasure of trekking in this region is the simple joy of seeing the mountain landscape and exploring the varied customs and cultures of some minority people. The small local tracks passes through many rice fields before dropping down to Ban Bo Village. Here, we spend the night in a traditional stilt house, as guest of villagers and enjoy some of their local foods.
Overnight : Overnight in Ban Bo village
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 10 BAN BO - THAN THUOC - SA PA The trekking expedition will be complete with a half day walking from Ban Bo to Than Thuoc. Once arriving at Than Thuoc village we say farewell to our support team and board a waiting vehicle for a scenic drive towards Sa Pa. At an elevation of 1,500 meters, Sa Pa was founded in the early years of the last century as a hill resort for French administrators when the heat on the plain became unbearable. Here are some remains of colonial period and many colorful ethnic minority groups. We check in hotel for a proper shower and can soak up the fresh climate as much as we want by spending our time strolling around this charming town.
Overnight : at hotel
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch

Day 11 SAPA - HANOI Today we have time seeing the bustling Sa Pa market where the Red Dao, Black Hmong, Tay and Xa Pho ethnic minorities converge from the nearby mountainsides and valleys to trade their goods and buy provisions. Upon leaving Sa Pa Town we embark on a walk to Lao Chai and Tan Van to explore this beautiful mountain region. By mid afternoon we are transferred to Lao Cai train station for an overnight journey back to Hanoi. The train conditions are basic; however this journey is in keeping with the adventurous nature of our trips and allows you to experience a taste of the 'real Vietnam'. The food on board is not the best you will have in Vietnam, so we recommend you to prepare some foods, water, snack.
Overnight : On Board
Meals : Breakfast

Day 12 HANOI - THO HA VILLAGE - HA LONG The train journey delivers you to Hanoi Station in early morning. You are met by our guide and transferred to a small hotel for breakfast. By mid morning we travel by roads along the scenic Cau River towards Tho Ha village. This former craft center has remained detached from the world by a boat ride for hundreds of years. We stroll around this charming village to see various ancient style houses and home works such as rice paper making and rice wine distilling. The pace of our walk is very relaxing and different from the previous day activities. Upon leaving this area we set forth to Halong Bay and pass trough Dong Trieu pottery village. The remainder of day is free for a well earned rest on a beach
Overnight : at hotel
Meals : Breakfast

Day 13 HALONG - HANOI The legendary Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam's most impressive scenic sights. Today we board a traditional boat for an five hour trip around Halong Bay. The exciting cruise provides a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. These limestone karst formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. We end up our excursion with a seafood lunch served on board and make our way back to Ha Noi. The ideal way to spend your last evening in Vietnam is a dinner at one of the famous eating spots.
Overnight : at hotel
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch

Day 14 HANOI - DEPARTURE There is a free time for you to relax or further explore Ha Noi. The trip ends after your transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure.

Meals : Breakfast

Minor program changes are sometime necessary, depending on confirmed flight, road conditions, weather and availability of room.

FAQs: Sightseeing

Q. What are the differences between PRIVATE TOUR and JOIN-IN TOUR?

A. PRIVATE TOUR:
- You can choose your own travel date.
- The pick up location is only at your hotel.
- The trip is exclusive to you and your party.

B. JOIN-IN TOUR:
- You can choose your own travel date, based on seat availability
- The pick up location is at major city hotels
- You will join other travelers for the trip.
Q. How can I booked?
- Click "Online booking" and complete the Reservation Form.
- Payment will be charged directly from your credit card.
- An e-mail will be sent to confirm your reservation.
- A Tour voucher will be sent within 1-2 working days.
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Q. How many days in advance should I book?
You should book the sightseeing tour at least 2 days before the tour date (Monday - Friday). However, it will depend on the tour availability too.
Q. Do you need my credit card details at the time of making a reservation?
Yes. However, you will not be charged at the time of reservation. Your credit card will be charged only if and after your booking is confirmed.
Q. How to meet our guide or our representative?
Print your tour voucher and present it to our guide who will pick you up at the hotel lobby on your travel date.
Q. What is your Cancellation Policy?
Cancellation & No Show Charges Policy of Sightseeing Tours:
- 3 Days before the Tour:There is a 7% banking and handling fees applied.
- Less than 2 days before the Tour or No-show:
100% charge of package price (No refund).

**For authentication purposes, only written cancellation notices (e-mail or fax) will be accepted