The Great Northern Vietnam Trekking Loop 14 days 13 nights
Embark on a thrilling 14-day adventure through Northern Vietnam's most spectacular landscapes.
From the misty mountains of Sapa to the karst formations of Ha Giang, this expedition will challenge your limits and reward you with unparalleled experiences.
This expedition is designed for intrepid explorers seeking to uncover hidden gems, conquer challenging terrains, and immerse themselves in the rich cultural mosaic of Vietnam's ethnic minorities.
Highlights:
- Scale the "Roof of Indochina" at Fansipan Peak via Asia's longest cable car
- Trek through the breathtaking rice terraces of Sapa
- Explore the vibrant Bac Ha Market, a melting pot of ethnic cultures
- Navigate the stunning Dong Van Karst Geopark, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Witness the awe-inspiring Ban Gioc Waterfall on the Vietnam-China border
- Venture into the depths of Nguom Ngao Cave and Tham Phay Cave
- Hike through the pristine landscapes of Ba Be National Park
Includes:
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Professional vehicle transportations and commercial vehicle insurance. Professional driver
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All private transfer and transportation
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Private door to door pick-up drop-off services
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Accommodation at ecolodges, hotels, homestays as mentioned
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Experienced English-speaking guide
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Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
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(Optional) Vegetarian and vegan food is available
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Bottled water
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All sightseeing tickets and travel permits on frontier
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Cable car ticket
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Shared dry storage case for small phones and cameras
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Eco-friendly compost toilet
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Safety and caving equipment: caving helmets, caving headlights, basic canvas hiking boots, gloves
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First Aid Kit and Medical Rescue Equipment (Caving Experience)
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Safe storage at Mr Linh’s Adventures - Ba Be Headquarters (Caving Experience)
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Conquest Medal Rewards (Caving Experience)
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Trekking tour in Bac Ha
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Bamboo raft tour on Ban Gioc waterfall
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Trekking tour in Sapa, Ha Giang, Ba Be and Cao Bang
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Nguom Ngao Cave walking tour
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No extra charge after confirmation
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24/7 hotline support guaranteed
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(Optional) Child seats are required
Excludes:
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Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
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Travel insurance
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International & domestic flights and taxes
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Beverage
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Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc.
What To Take:
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Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes. Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking
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It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat...
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1 long pants and 1 long sleeve shirt to wear during the trip (quick dry)
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1 pair of hiking boots / shoes - difficult terrain, good shoes are required
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1 change of clothes after the tour
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1 pair of thick calf-length woven socks
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Medium sized backpack for your water bottle and cave helmet provided
Address: Ta Van, Hau Thao, Sapa, Lao Cai
Located by the beautiful Hoa stream, surrounded by green terraced fields, visitors to this Ta Van homestay will experience the feeling of staying in the poetic stilt houses of the Northwest ethnic group.
Address: Alley 520 Dien Bien Phu, Sa Pa, Vietnam
The hotel stretches view to Ham Rong mountain and Sapa lake. Sapa Village Hotel has 7 levels - each is named after a village of Sapa such at Ta Van Village, Ta Phin Village, Cat Cat Village, Supan Village, Sin Chay Village...Most rooms overlook to the beautiful landscape of magnificent Ham Rong mountain and the legendary Fansipan, bring about the most stunning view to the center of Sapa town.
Address: Dong Van Town, Ha Giang Province
Hoa Cuong Hotel is located in the center of the ancient town of Dong Van district - Ha Giang, where the center of the Highland area of stone was recognized by UNESCO. The hotel opened in early 2015 is the most modern hotel in Ha Giang province
Address: Ha Thanh village, Phuong Do, Ha Giang City, Ha Giang Province
Visit Mr Doan, his wife and his two sons in a traditional stilts house of Tay ethnic minority group in North of Vietnam. He is a good chef and kind owner
Address: Phia Thap Village, Quoc Dan, Quang Uyen, Cao Bang province
Mr Kim’s Homestay stands out in green rice paddy fields of Phia Thắp Village, home to 50 families from the Nùng ethnic minority in Cao Bằng Province.
The traditional structure of Kim’s stilt house is still preserved. The house’s first floor, which used to be a cattle holding area, has been extended to make a cozy living room with wooden tables and chairs. The well-organised second floor is where tourists can sleep, providing more than 20 mattresses and eco-friendly decoration. Each mattress is well prepared with a pillow, a mosquito net, a lamp and an electricity socket.
Address: Coc Toc village, Nam Mau commune, Ba Be district, Bac Kan province
A step up in amenities to Ba Be's homestays, this lakeside place in Coc Toc village takes the form of six small, spic-and-span, wood-panelled private rooms, and a dorm. Visitors are well looked after by friendly English-speaking staff.
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