Exploring the Northwest: Hoa Binh – Moc Chau – Dien Bien – Lai Chau – Sapa – Fansipan – Yen Bai – Ha Noi | Free Muong Hoa Train Ticket

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1: NHA TRANG - HA NOI - MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM - THUNG KHE PASS - MOC CHAU (Lunch, dinner)

Guests gather at Vietravel Khanh Hoa – 100 Quang Trung, Loc Tho. Guides will process your documents for your flight to Ha Noi. Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, a vehicle will pick up the group and depart for Moc Chau (Son La) while stopping at:

• Military History Museum - experience the impressive exhibition space with unique military artifacts, planes, tanks, and the Ha Noi Flag Tower – a sacred symbol in the heart of the capital. This place offers a comprehensive view of the development of the Vietnamese army throughout different periods.
• Take photos at Thung Khe Pass, also known as Da Trang Pass. This pass is perpetually covered in snow-white and misty clouds, creating a stunning landscape that attracts many tourists for photo opportunities.
• Moc Chau Island Recreation and Resort Complex admire the beauty of Bach Long Glass Bridge with a length of 632m, at a height of 150m above ground, which is the "world's longest pedestrian glass bridge", setting a Guinness record on May 28, 2022. Experience activities such as: conquering the Bach Long glass bridge, air slide, zipline, Moc Chau Space, etc. (expenses are self-funded).

Guests check into the hotel for rest. In the evening, guests can freely explore the Japanese Quarter – featuring various Japanese-themed areas: the square; Sakura Cafe, Japanese-style tea ceremony, etc. Participate in weekend activities at Moc Chau Pedestrian Street or enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the highland with a warm cup of tea.

Overnight stay in Moc Chau

DAY 2: MOC CHAU - SON LA - DIEN BIEN (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Guests have breakfast and check out early, then the vehicle and guide depart for a sightseeing tour:

• Taking photos at the Heart-shaped Tea Plantation - one of the largest tea plantations in Moc Chau, attracting a lot of attention from photo enthusiasts.

Continuing the journey, guests depart for Dien Bien. Along the way, admire Pha Din Pass - also one of the "Four Great Passes" in the East-West North region and is included in the group of 6 most impressive passes in Vietnam.

Guests check in to the hotel and have dinner. In the evening, guests are free to explore the Victory Monument Dien Bien Phu and discover the city of Dien Bien at night.

Overnight in Dien Bien Phu City

DAY 3: DIEN BIEN - LAI CHAU (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

After breakfast and checking out, guests will visit:

• Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum: displaying over 1,000 historical photos, documents, artifacts, and recreations of the heroic struggle of our army and people during the Dien Bien Phu Campaign in 1954.
• Admire the masterpiece panoramic painting "Dien Bien Phu Battle": realistically recreating the most significant moments of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign.
• View the Muong Thanh Bridge, Nam Rom River, and the blossoming ban flower path in the city center.
• Visit and purchase local specialties from Dien Bien Northwest Region to bring back as gifts for family and friends, such as Dien Bien rice, honey, insects, smoked buffalo meat, cham cheo, bamboo shoots, woven bamboo and rattan products, embroidered and woven ethnic minority products, etc.

Guests will depart for Lai Chau, enjoying the scenic views of the Northwest mountain ranges along the Nam Na River and the flooded areas from the Son La Hydropower Dam at the confluence of the Da River, Nam Na River, and Nam Rom River.

Guests will have dinner and check in to the hotel for rest. In the evening, guests can explore, enjoy tea, and admire the night view of Lai Chau city at Tam Duong Tea (self-funded).

Overnight in Lai Chau

DAY 4: LAI CHAU - SAPA (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Guests enjoy breakfast and check out. The vehicle takes guests to conquer O Quy Ho Pass - the most beautiful, majestic, and longest pass in the Four Great Passes of Northern Vietnam.

Arriving in the misty city of Sapa, guests visit the Fansipan Legend Tourist Area to admire the colorful scenery of the primeval forest and Muong Hoa Valley.

• Conquer the majestic 3,143m-high Fansipan peak by cable car (own expense).
• Pay respects at Trinh Temple or seek blessings for family well-being at Bich Van Zen Temple within the spiritual landscape on Fansipan.
• Experience the most modern Muong Hoa train route in Vietnam.
• Ban Cat Cat - Visit the houses of the Mong, Dao, and Giay people. Guests will be amazed by the beauty of one of the most beautiful ancient villages in Sapa and have the opportunity to enjoy a cultural performance by the H'mong people (the cultural performance takes place at fixed times during the day).

Guests enjoy dinner and check into the hotel to rest.

In the evening, guests can stroll around the city, admire Sapa Stone Church and enjoy local delicacies at the Sapa Night Market, such as grilled pork, grilled eggs, pomelo wine, etc., and interact with local ethnic minority people.

Overnight in Sapa

Note:

• If Fansipan is not operating, it will be replaced by a visit to the Dragon Cloud Glass Bridge (excluding entrance fee).
• The voucher for the Muong Hoa mountain train experience is non-refundable and cannot be replaced by other services if guests do not participate or have to cancel due to unforeseen weather conditions, road conditions, or announcements from the service provider.

DAY 5: SAPA - MU CANG CHAI - NGHIA LO (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Hotel check-out, the group starts a tour of Mu Cang Chai, passing by:

• Viewing Ban Lim Mong from above: this is a Mong ethnic village and has the most beautiful rice paddies in Mu Cang Chai. You will be captivated by the breathtaking beauty of the famous terraced rice field road in 3 villages: La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha, and Ze Xu Phinh. You will admire the vast valleys, the tiered rice paddies undulating along the mountainsides, with one mountain leading to another.
• Khau Pha Pass: the longest pass on National Highway 32, renowned as one of the "four great mountain passes" with a length of over 30km.
• Tu Le: You will smell the faint aroma of "freshly cooked rice" drifting on the wind over the rooftops, famous for sticky rice and dried glutinous rice.

In the evening, the group will have dinner and enjoy the Xoe dance performance, interact, and learn about the unique culture of the Thai ethnic group (the performance is for groups of 20 or more).

Overnight stay in Nghia Lo

DAY 6: NGHIA LO - YEN BAI - HA NOI (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Enjoy breakfast, check out of the hotel, and begin your sightseeing tour:

• Hung Temple: the site where the Hung Kings, the founders of the Vietnamese nation, are venerated. This is a solemn architectural complex on Mount Nghia Linh. Offer incense at the ancestral land, and visit Upper Temple, Middle Temple, Lower Temple, Jade Well, and the Hung Kings' Mausoleum.

Return to Ha Noi. Enjoy dinner and check into your hotel for rest or explore the bustling Ha Noi capital's 36 wards by night.

Overnight stay in Ha Noi

DAY 7: HA NOI - NHA TRANG (Boxed breakfast)

Guests will have breakfast and check out. Continue to Noi Bai Airport, the tour guide will assist guests with check-in procedures for the flight back to Nha Trang. Farewell and end the program at the original meeting point.

END OF PROGRAM, THANK YOU AND GOODBYE!

*Note:

• The itinerary may change the order of destinations depending on actual conditions.
• The sightseeing schedule (swimming, flower viewing, experiences,...) is easily affected by weather. This is a force majeure case, please understand and be sympathetic.
• Hotels may be located far from the city center during peak seasons. The room structure will depend on the actual situation of the hotel when checking in.
• Vietravel provides a light meal at the airport for flights departing after 8 pm.
• This is a complete travel package; Vietravel is not responsible for returning the difference in costs for customers who are exempt or prioritized, such as children, the elderly, or those who have contributed to the revolution. Discounts and priorities (if any) are only for individual tourists of tourist attractions.

Pricing for Children

- Children under 5 years old: free of service charges, parents to provide for the child's expenses (including fees based on height). Two adults can only accompany one child under 5, with subsequent children requiring payment based on age ranges 5 to under 12 and a single room surcharge.
- Children 5 to under 12 years old: 75% of the adult tour price (no private bed). Two adults can only accompany one child in this age range; subsequent children require a separate bed.
- Children 12 years of age or older: adult ticket price

Tour Change and Cancellation Policy

After payment, if you wish to transfer or cancel the tour, please bring your tour voucher to the tour desk to proceed with the transfer/cancellation and pay any associated fees, per Vietravel policy. Please do not attempt transfer or cancellation by telephone. - Possible itinerary changes within 20 days of departure: no fees
- Changes within 15-19 days of departure: 50% booking fee penalty
- Changes within 12-14 days of departure: 100% booking fee penalty
- Changes within 8-11 days of departure: 50% tour cost penalty
- Changes within 5-7 days of departure: 70% tour cost penalty
- Changes within 2-4 days of departure: 90% tour cost penalty
- Cancellation within one day of departure: 100% tour cost penalty

Cancellation Policy for Public Holidays and Tet

- Possible itinerary changes within 30 days of departure: no fees
- Changes within 25-29 days of departure: 50% booking fee penalty
- Changes within 20-24 days of departure: 100% booking fee penalty
- Changes within 17-19 days of departure: 50% tour cost penalty
- Changes within 8-16 days of departure: 70% tour cost penalty
- Changes within 2-7 days of departure: 90% tour cost penalty
- Cancellation within one day of departure: 100% tour cost penalty