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Rice terraces in the evening sun in the Northwest

The Northwest: Hanoi to Sapa

Rice terraces, mountain villages and a night train back to Hanoi.

Length
7 days, 6 nights
Route
From and back to Hanoi
Price
$1,090 a person
Style
Private tour, Classic tours

The mountains of the Northwest are home to Hmong, Dao and Tay villages and some of the most beautiful terraced valleys in Asia. Walk between them with a guide from the area.

Highlights

  • Walk between villages in the Muong Hoa valley
  • A homestay with a Dao family
  • Hanoi's old quarter at street level

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Travellers
Trip total
$2,180
Deposit today (10%)
$218
Balance
$1,962, 30 days before you start

The deposit holds your dates and is non-refundable once we confirm your booking, except within 48 hours of paying when departure is more than 30 days away, or if we cancel. Cancellation and refund policy.

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Day by day

  1. Lanterns and cafés along the railway lines of Hanoi

    Day 1

    Arrive in Hanoi

    Airport pick-up and the evening free in the old quarter.

    Meals
    On your own
    Night
    Hotel in Hanoi
    Guide
    Not included today
  2. Hanoi

    Day 2

    Hanoi

    Hoan Kiem lake, the Temple of Literature, and the 36 streets of the old quarter, each once named for its trade.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Night
    Hotel in Hanoi
    Guide
    English-speaking local guide
  3. A green river valley in the mountains of the Northwest

    Day 3

    Up to Sapa

    Five hours by road into the mountains. Afternoon walk to Cat Cat village.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Night
    Hotel in Sapa
    Guide
    English-speaking local guide
  4. Rice terraces in the evening sun in the Northwest

    Day 4

    Muong Hoa valley on foot

    A full day walking through rice terraces to Lao Chai and Ta Van, and a night in a Dao family homestay.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Night
    Hotel in Ta Van
    Guide
    Local guide from Sapa
  5. Sapa

    Day 5

    Ta Van to Ban Ho

    A gentler walk along the river, then the drive back up to Sapa town.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Night
    Hotel in Sapa
    Guide
    Local guide from Sapa
  6. Hanoi

    Day 6

    Back to Hanoi

    Morning in the Sapa market, then the drive back to Hanoi.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Night
    Hotel in Hanoi
    Guide
    English-speaking local guide
  7. Rice terraces in the evening sun in the Northwest

    Day 7

    Depart

    Transfer to Noi Bai airport. Tour ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Guide
    Not included today

What the price covers

Included

  • Hotels as listed, twin or double rooms
  • Meals as listed (B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner)
  • Private car and driver for every transfer
  • English-speaking local guide on touring days
  • Entrance fees and boat trips in the itinerary
  • Bottled water in the car

Not included

  • International flights and visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks and meals not listed
  • Tips for guide and driver

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