6 days - 5 nights
An eventful journey through the wild north in Vietnam. We trek and drive through mountainous northern Vietnam, where we see a wide variety of ethnic and hilltribe groups and become familiar with their customs and customs. Of course we go on hikes in the mountains through the tropical rainforest and through the various shimmering green rice terraces. A tour for nature lovers, mountain hikers and those interested in ethnic minorities. Worth seeing and very eventful!
With German speaking tour guide.
Day 01: Drive by car (approx. 4 hours) from Hanoi to Sapa. Transfer to the booked hotel in Sapa.
Day 02: 5 hours trekking 14 km – 2 hill tribes. (F.L.A) Your tour guide will arrive at 8 a.m. Have breakfast and relax. At 10:30 a.m. we go downhill from Sapa, driving along the Chay River, where we see the villages of H'mong, Phu La and the Black Dao in their traditional costumes. We then take a simple boat down the Chay River and visit the wonderful caves along the way; heavily laden water buffaloes cross our path. Then we take a short trek to the Flower H’Mong. We take a fun buffolo ride through the village. We stay overnight with a local family in Tavan village. Picnic lunch along the way, dinner with the family.
Day 03: Tavan – Giang Ta Chai – Ban Ho – 6 hours trekking 16 km – 2 hilltribes. (F.L.A) After breakfast we say goodbye to our host family and walk across shimmering green terraces of rice fields and bamboo forest to the next village. Enjoy the beauty of nature and the Silver Waterfall at the Rattan Bridge. We visit the Red Dzao in Giang Ta Chai. We cross the river and go to Ban Ho village where Tay people have settled. On the way to Ban Ho we meet the Red Dzao and the Black H'mong in Suppan Village. We spend the night in Ban Ho with a Tay family. Picnic lunch on the way, dinner with the family.
Day 04: Ban Ho – Nam Toong – Nam Keng – Than Puh. 6 hours trekking 16 km. (F.L.A) We have breakfast with the family. We go to a waterfall with a panoramic view of the Muong Bo Valley. Enjoy the beauty of the waterfall and enjoy swimming in the cool water. Picnic trek to Than Phu. Lunch at Nam Toong Village. Dinner and overnight in a local house.
Day 05: Than Phu – Nam Sai – My Som – Ban Ho – Sapa – Local Station – Train to Hanoi. (F) After breakfast we trek to Nam Sai. From Nam Sai Village of the Tay Hilltribes, we continue on a dirty road to My Son to the Xa Pho Hilltribes. They are the smallest and poorest hilltribe village in Sapa with a population of only 3000 people in all of Vietnam. Drive from Ban Ho by jeep to Lao Cai. Night train in a 4-seater cabin to Hanoi. Overnight on the train.
Day 06: Arrive in Hanoi in the morning.
Included services:
- Program and visits as listed
- all transfers
- Travel in good cars (2 people) and VIP minibuses (3-6 people)
- 1 night in Hanoi in a mid-range hotel with breakfast
- 3 nights on the trekking tour with host families.
- 1 night on the train
- Meals as described (F= breakfast, L= lunch, A= dinner)
- German speaking tour guide (on the trekking tour).
Not included:
- Flight from/to Hanoi.
- Visas to enter Vietnam.Can be used at For You! Travel can be booked separately.
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Active vacation in Asia
Round trips are also becoming increasingly popular with younger customers! However, the trips for the younger clientele are also adapted accordingly.
When it comes to an active tour, we attach great importance to having fun and being active! Take a tour like many others have already done in terms of route, but with unique experiences based on your wishes.
River rafting instead of a bus ride? Overnight stay with elephants instead of in a 5-star hotel? Rope parks instead of temples?
For us, active tours mean fun! So that we can plan your trip as optimally as possible for you, we look forward to hearing from you with as many wishes as possible in order to put together something suitable for you.
Spend the night in tree houses, on the river, with elephants, in a tent during/after rafting trips or in a 5-star hotel. We will put together whatever you want for you!
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