Golden Autumn of Northwest Vietnam: Nghia Lo – Tu Le – Mu Cang Chai – Sapa – Fansipan – Dien Bien – Moc Chau Island | Free Muong Hoa Train Ticket

    GOLDEN AUTUMN OF NORTHWEST VIETNAM: NGHIA LO – TU LE – MU CANG CHAI – SAPA – FANSIPAN – DIEN BIEN – MOC CHAU ISLAND | FREE MUONG HOA TRAIN TICKET

    Follow the golden rice season across the passes of the north-west.

    Smell the new rice of Tu Le, photograph the terraces of Mu Cang Chai, ride the Muong Hoa train to Fansipan and continue to Lai Chau, Dien Bien and Son La. The trip ends at Moc Chau Island and the Bach Long Glass Bridge.

    Vehicle: Bus Plane
    Overview

    Tour Itinerary

    DAYROUTE
    DAY 1HO CHI MINH CITY - HA NOI - YEN BAI - NGHIA LO (Lunch, dinner)
    DAY 2NGHIA LO - MU CANG CHAI - SAPA (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
    DAY 3SAPA - LAI CHAU (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
    DAY 4LAI CHAU - DIEN BIEN (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
    DAY 5DIEN BIEN - SON LA - MOC CHAU ISLAND (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
    DAY 6MOC CHAU - NOI BAI AIRPORT (HA NOI) (Breakfast, lunch)

    DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY - HA NOI - YEN BAI - NGHIA LO (Lunch, dinner)

    Guests will gather at Tan Son Nhat Airport (domestic terminal), where the tour guide will handle check-in procedures for the flight to Ha Noi. Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, the vehicle will pick up the group and drive to Nghia Lo. Along the way, the tour includes:

    • Hung Temple: A significant historical site dedicated to the Hung Kings, who established the nation of Vietnam, situated within a solemn architectural complex on Nghia Linh Mountain. The group will pay respects at the ancestral temple, and visit Upper Temple, Middle Temple, Lower Temple, Ngoc Well, and the Hung King Mausoleum.

    In the evening, enjoy a Xoe dance performance, and experience the distinctive culture of the Thai people. (Performance is available for groups of 20 or more.)

    Overnight stay in Nghia Lo.

    DAY 2: NGHIA LO - MU CANG CHAI - SAPA (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

    Checking out of the hotel, guests will begin their tour of Mu Cang Chai, passing through:
    • Tu Le, guests will smell the fragrant aroma drifting in the wind above the roofs of the "new rice" houses, famous for sticky rice and dried glutinous rice.
    • Khau Pha Pass: the most challenging and longest pass on National Route 32, renowned as one of the "four great passes", with a length exceeding 30km.
    • Viewing Mong Lim Village: this is a Mong ethnic village and boasts the most beautiful rice paddies in Mu Cang Chai. Guests will be captivated by the enchanting beauty of the famous terraced rice fields in the 3 communes: La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha, and Ze Xu Phinh. The group will admire the expansive valleys, the layered rice paddies cascading down the mountain slopes, and the continuous mountain ranges.

    Guests will have dinner and check in to their hotel.

    In the evening, guests can stroll through the town, admire the Sapa Stone Church, and freely enjoy local delicacies from the highlands, such as grilled pork belly, grilled eggs, plum wine, and interact with local ethnic people. Overnight stay in Sapa

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

    Dear guests, use the hotel's central location and check out of the hotel. The car will take you to visit:

    • Cat Cat Village - Visit the houses of the Mong, Dao, and Giay ethnic groups in the village. Here, tourists will be amazed by the beauty of one of the most beautiful old villages in Sapa and have the opportunity to enjoy a cultural performance by the Hmongs. (The performance is held at specific times during the day).

    The car takes you to Sun Plaza Sapa, you experience the Fansipan Legend tourist area by the modern Muong Hoa mountain train in Vietnam, enjoying the colorful scenery of the pristine forest, the Muong Hoa valley.

    • Conquer Fansipan peak with an impressive height of 3,143m by cable car (self-paid).
    • Buddhist ceremony at Trinh Temple or pray for blessings and peace for your family at Bich Van Meditation Temple in the spiritual scenery on Fansipan peak.

    The car picks you up at Fansipan Legend and takes you to Lai Chau, conquering O Quy Ho Pass - the most beautiful, majestic, and longest pass in the Four Great Passes of Northern Vietnam.

    In the evening, you can explore, enjoy tea, and enjoy the panoramic view of Lai Chau city at night at Tam Duong Tea (self-paid).

    Overnight in Lai Chau

    Note:

    • If Fansipan does not operate the program, it will be replaced by a visit to the Dragon Cloud Glass Bridge (excluding entrance fee).
    • The gift voucher for the Muong Hoa mountain train experience will not be refundable and cannot be replaced by other services if the guest does not participate or has to cancel due to objective conditions regarding weather, road, or notice from the provider.

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

    Dear guests, depart for Dien Bien. Along the way, enjoy the scenery of the Western mountainous region along the Nam Na River and the flooded areas from the Son La Hydropower Dam, at the confluence of the rivers: the Da River, the Nam Na River, and the Nam Rom River. Upon arrival, guests will visit:

    • Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum: showcasing over 1,000 historical images, documents, artifacts, and scenes that recreate the heroic battle of the Vietnamese people in the Dien Bien Phu Campaign of 1954.
    • Marvel at the spectacular panoramic painting "Dien Bien Phu Battle": vividly recreating the most iconic moments of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign.
    • Admire Muong Thanh Bridge, the Nam Rom River, and the peach blossom-lined streets in the city center.
    • Visit and shop for special gifts from Western Dien Bien such as Dien Bien rice, honey, snails, smoked buffalo meat, chamm chao, bamboo shoots, and woven bamboo products, embroidery, and traditional textiles.

    Guests will check into their hotel and have dinner. In the evening, guests are free to visit the Dien Bien Phu Victory Monument, exploring Dien Bien City until nightfall.

    Stay overnight in Dien Bien

    DAY 5: DIEN BIEN - SON LA - MOC CHAU ISLAND (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

    Dear guests, depart early for Moc Chau - Son La, stopping for sightseeing along the way:
    • Pha Din Pass: this is also one of the "four great passes" in the Dong Tay Bac region and is grouped with the 6 most impressive passes in Vietnam.
    • Moc Chau Island Resort Complex admire the beauty of the Bach Long Glass Bridge, 632m long, 150m above ground, is the "longest pedestrian glass bridge in the world" listed in the Guinness Book of World Records on May 28, 2022. Experience the games: Conquering the Bach Long glass bridge, Airslide, zipline, Moc Chau Space, etc. (expenses are self-funded).
    Guests receive hotel rooms to rest. In the evening, guests can freely visit the Japanese Quarter - with various areas showcasing Japanese styles such as: the square; Sakura Cafe, Japanese tea ceremony, etc., participate in weekend activities at the Moc Chau pedestrian street or enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the highlands with hot tea.
    Overnight in Moc Chau

    DAY 6: MOC CHAU - NOI BAI AIRPORT (HA NOI) (Breakfast, lunch)

    Dear guests, enjoy breakfast and check out of the hotel, the vehicle will take you to visit:

    • Yem Waterfall - a waterfall that pours down white and roaring day and night, not only bringing tourists excitement at a majestic and mysterious landscape, but also a feeling of joy when immersed in the cool breezes.
    • Take photos at Moc Suong Tea Hill - one of the largest tea hills in Moc Chau, attracting a lot of attention from photography enthusiasts.
    • Shopping for local specialties made from famous fresh cow's milk of Moc Chau to bring back as gifts.
    • Stop taking pictures at Thung Khe Pass, also known as White Rock Pass, where it is white like snow and fog covers the entire year, creating a beautiful landscape that attracts many tourists to take pictures.

    Continue to Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi. The guide will assist you in completing check-in procedures for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. We will bid farewell to you and end the tour at Tan Son Nhat Airport.

    TOUR END, SEE YOU AGAIN!Note:
    • The itinerary may be rearranged in a different order depending on actual conditions.
    • Sightseeing schedules (swimming, flower viewing, experiencing, etc.) can easily be affected by weather. This is an unavoidable situation, we ask for your understanding and cooperation.
    • Hotels may be located away from city centers during peak seasons.
    • Due to objective factors during this period, some destinations may be closed and replaced with alternative locations suitable for the program.

    Pricing for Children

    - Children under 5 years old: no service fee is charged, parents take care of the child themselves and pay for any additional costs (for services charged according to height...). Two adults are only allowed to accompany 1 child under 5 years old, the second child will pay the fee according to the regulations for children from 5 to under 12 years old and single room supplement. Air tickets, trains, public transportation tickets are purchased according to the regulations of transport units.
    - Children from 5 to under 12 years old: 75% of the adult tour price (no private bed). Two adults are only allowed to accompany 1 child from 5 to under 12 years old, the second child onwards must buy a single bed.
    - Children 12 years old and over: buy one ticket like an adult
    - Air tickets must be purchased according to the regulations of each airline

    Tour Change and Cancellation Policy

    - After paying, if you want to transfer/cancel the tour, please bring the Tour Voucher to the tour registration office to complete the transfer/cancellation procedures and bear the fee according to Vietravel's regulations. Do not handle cases of contacting to transfer/cancel tours by phone.
    - The cancellation time of the trip is calculated for working days, excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays. You can switch to other tourist routes before the departure date 20 days: No cost.
    - If you cancel or switch to other tourist routes immediately after registration from 15-19 days before the departure date: Tour cancellation fee: 50% of the tour deposit.
    - If you cancel or switch to other tourist routes from 12-14 days before the departure date: Tour cancellation fee: 100% of the tour deposit.
    - If you cancel the trip within 8-11 days before the departure date: Tour cancellation fee: 50% of the tour price.
    - If you cancel the trip within 5-7 days before the departure date: Tour cancellation fee: 70% of the tour price.
    - If you cancel the trip within 2-4 days before the departure date: Tour cancellation fee: 90% of the tour price.
    - If you cancel the trip within 1 day before the departure date: Tour cancellation fee: 100% of the tour price.
    - Trip cancellation time is calculated for working days, excluding Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

    Cancellation Policy for Public Holidays and Tet

    You can switch to other tours before the departure date 30 days: No cost.
    - If you cancel or switch to other tours after registering from 25-29 days before the departure date: Tour cancellation fee: 50% of the tour deposit.
    - If you cancel or switch to other tours from 20-24 days before the departure date: Tour cancellation fee: 100% of the tour deposit.
    - If you cancel the trip within 17-19 days before the departure date: Tour cancellation fee: 50% of the tour price.
    - If you cancel the trip within 8-16 days before the departure date: Tour cancellation fee: 70% of the tour price.
    - If you cancel the trip within 2-7 days before the departure date: Tour cancellation fee: 90% of the ticket price.
    - If you cancel the trip within 1 day before the departure date: Tour cancellation fee: 100% of the ticket price.
    - The cancellation time of the trip is calculated for working days, excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
    - For holidays, apply to tours that take place on holidays as per regulations

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