Vietnam North-West Loop Trek Tour

Name: Vietnam North-West Loop Trek Tour
Brand: Tour
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

Departure point: Hanoi

Destinations: Hanoi, Mai Chau, Moc Chau, Mu Cang Chai, Sapa, Bac Ha, Hanoi

Starts Hanoi

+ 4 Destinations Mai Chau, Moc Chau...

Ends Hanoi

Excellent 4 reviews

Trip overview

Unique exploration tour takes place front of endless lush green paddy fields and green tree-covered limestone mountains & hills. With the breathtaking view of Vietnam's mountainous area, you will enjoy really natural world day by day, trekking to the ethnic minority villages, staying with local people and learning from their customs and traditions, you will draw many interesting things of life. Enjoy your time of 9-day Vietnam North-west Loop Trek Tour to have the most memorable moments in the mountainous area of Vietnam. Kindly have a look below itinerary below for detail.

Tour highlights

+ Visit major attraction places in northern of Vietnam: Hanoi, Mai Chau, Moc Chau, Mu Cang Chai, Sapa, Bac Ha, ethnic Market,…

+ Enjoy activities such as trekking trails, visit ethnic villages, enjoy spectacular nature sceneries, shopping at ethnic market.

Note: This is a sample of tour itinerary designed by Vietnam Best Holidays for your reference, it can be customized itinerary as per your requirement, and match your travel expectation such accommodation type, duration, sightseeing attractions so on. Kindly tell me your requirement, we will help you to make a tailor-made tour with much fun time & unforgettable holiday in Vietnam.

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Tour itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi (N/A)

Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi, you will be warmly welcomed by driver (No Guide). Then transfer to hotel, check in & leisure (the room may not be available after 14:00 PM).

The rest time, you will be freely explore Hanoi by your ways.

Overnight in Hanoi

Meals: None

Included: No tour guide, private transfer

Day 2: Hanoi - Mai Chau Valley (B/L/D)

Have breakfast at hotel.

At 08:00 am, tour guide pick up you from hotel, then depart toward Hoa Binh province. After the bustling city, your drive becomes more scenic as you are making the way through the countryside with views of villages, small towns and farms along the way. You're able to make short stops for photo opportunities. Arrive at a village of White Thai people in Mai Chau Valley around noon.

Have a Vietnamese lunch at the village.

In the afternoon, together with your guide, take a gentle trek to explore the surroundings with villages of stilt house, fruit and vegetable gardens and rice fields. This is a great chance for you to learn the daily life of the locals and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Back to the family for dinner.

Overnight in Mai Chau

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

Accommodation: Homestay/hotel

Day 3: Mai Chau - Moc Chau (B/L/D)

After your breakfast, get transferred to a trekking point at Mai Hich valley to embark on a morning trek through the long valley of more stilt-house villages, farms and gardens. It is a bit more uneven than Mai Chau Valley so you are able to see some terraced fields some times on the trek. The scenery is also very peaceful and rural. Get picked up by your private vehicle at the end of the trek, return to Mai Chau for the lunch.

The afternoon drive takes you about 2 hours to Moc Chau Plateau. Upon arrival at Moc Chau town, drive onward to the tea plantation for around 1,5 hours trekking up and down the low hills of green-tea. After that, drive back to town and check into your accommodation at Moc Chau Arena Village for the night.

Overnight in Moc Chau

Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

Accommodation: Homestay/hotel

Day 4: Moc Chau - Mu Cang Chai (B/L/D)

Have breakfast.

This is a longer driving day. The distance is 200 km roughly. You will have some interesting breaks on the way. The very first one, just a few minutes after your departure, is Hang Doi or Bat Cave. This is one of the most beautiful and largest caves in Moc Chau. The cave is incredibly decorated by many stalactites and stalagmites. Your morning drive is on the National Road No6.

Lunch is served at a local restaurant.

The afternoon drive is winding up to Mu Cang Chai via Son La and Nam Chien hydro-power plans. Have short stops by the dames for taking some photos. Late in the afternoon, have an other stop at Ngoc Chien Commune to visit an interesting Hot Spring. This is the perfect time of the day when you have a chance to witness the ethnic Thai villager's naked bathing custom. You're able to check in a nearby family for a dip to enjoy the warm bath before continue on your drive to Mu Cang Chai. Check in accommodation in Mu Cang Chai for dinner and staying overnight.

Overnight in Mu Cang Chai

Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

Accommodation: Homestay/hotel

Day 5: Mu Cang Chai Trek (B/L/D)

Have breakfast.

At 08:45 am, start the day by a transfer to a trekking point at Che Cu Nha Commune. The trek is about 10 km on dirt paths to La Pan Tan Commune. This part of the nation's unique landscape will definitely offer you a great experience for your Vietnam trip. Beside the amazing terraced fields, you also have chance to visit some ethnic villages of the H'mong people. You have a lunch box for today. At the end of the trek, get picked up and get back to the accommodation for the second night.

Overnight in Mu Cang Chai

Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

Accommodation: Homestay/hotel

Day 6: Mu Cang Chai - Sapa (B/L)

Have breakfast.

At 08:00 am, depart from Mu Cang Chai, driving further up to Sapa. It takes half-a-day via the highest pass of Vietnam - O Quy Ho. The photo opportunities include O Quy Ho Pass' Top, Silver Waterfall. In the afternoon, you will take time to ride the longest non-stop three-rope cable car to admire the august landscapes of Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range and Muong Hoa Valley. Check into your accommodation for tonight in Sapa.

Overnight in Sapa

Meal: Breakfast, lunch

Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 7: Sapa - Bac Ha (B/L/D)

Have breakfast.

This morning, start your trekking day by a short transfer to Y Linh Ho trekking point. Moving downhill to the terraced fields and follow small paths, crossing a river on a interesting suspension bridge. Continue on the trek uphill. This is rather challenging when it is wet but definitely offers you spectacular view over the valley. Finish your morning scenic trek at Lao Chai Village where your private vehicle awaits you. Back to the town for Lunch before your afternoon drive to Bac Ha District.

Dinner and stay overnight in Bac Ha.

Overnight in Bac Ha

Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

Accommodation: Homestay/hotel

Day 8: Ethnic Market - Hanoi (B/L)

Have breakfast.

Bac Ha is known as the capital of the region of the Flower H'mong in Vietnam. The district has several interesting hill tribe markets that many visitors would like to visit once.

List of minority markets: We can visit 1 market below, depend date we arrive Lao Cai

+ Tuesday: market Coc Ly 60km from Lao Cai / 95km from Sapa

+ Wednesday: market Cao Son or market Sin Cheng 120km from Lao Cai / 160km from Sapa

+ Thursday: market Lung Khau Nhin 65km from Lao Cao / 103km from Sapa

+ Saturday: market Can Cau 100 km from Lao Cai / 140 km from Sapa

+ Sunday: market Bac Ha or market Muong Hum 80 km from lao Cai / 120 km from Sapa

The afternoon drive takes you back to Hanoi to finish the scenic mountain trip.

Overnight in Hanoi

Meal: Breakfast, lunch

Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 9: Hanoi - Departure (B)

After breakfast at hotel, free leisure until driver (No Guide) pick up you and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Say goodbye Vietnam.

Thank you for traveling with us.

Meals: Breakfast

Included: No tour guide, private transfer

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Trip Inclusion

+ Accommodation on a twin/double/tripe-share basic with daily breakfast

+ Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner)

+ Private door to door transport with air-conditioned

+ English Speaking Tour guide

+ All entrance and sightseeing fees

+ Mineral water daily 2 bottle 500ml/per day tour

+ All taxes & services charge

Trip Exclusions

+ International Air Fare in & out Vietnam

+ Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program

+ Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle

+ Visa fees to Vietnam

- Approval letter for visa on arrival (depend on each nationality)

- Visa stamping fee at airport: 25 USD/Person

+ Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels

+ Travel insurance (you must buy it from your country)

+ Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...)

+ Tipping to tour guide & driver together

- Group with 1-2 Persons: 5 USD/person/day

- Group with 3-5 Persons: 4 USD/person/day

- Group with 6 Persons up: 3 USD/person/day

+ Surcharge for peak season & compulsory dinner on X’mas and New Year’s, Lunar New Year

+ Single room supplement

+ Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.

Price

Net price per person in USD

Options	Net price per person in USD according to number of persons
Options	2-3 persons	4-5 persons	6-7 persons	8-9 persons	Single Room Surcharge
*Standard (3)**	1052	771	666	622	173
*Superior (4)**	1133	852	747	703	233
*Deluxe (5)**	1277	996	891	847	348

Accommodations

Recommendation Hotels / Cruises

The hotels / cruises are listed below based on our suggestions & experiences for the best value on this tour. However, Vietnam Best Holidays offers many other options of hotels or based on your choices, with different “star ratings”, allowing you to customize the vacation to meet your expectation and budget. Please tell us for your questions and requests.

(+) Standard (3*)

Location	Accommodation	Room Type
Hanoi	La Dolce Vita 3* http://ladolcevita-hotel.com/	Superior
Mai Chau	Mai Chau Sunset Boutique Hotel 3* http://maichausunset.com	Deluxe Mountain view
Moc Chau	Phoenix Moc Chau resort 3* https://phoenixmocchauresort.com	Superior
Mu Cang Chai	Mu Cang Chai Ecolodge 3* http://mucangchaiecolodge.com	Valley view bungalow
Sapa	Sunny Mountain Hotel 3* www.sunnymountainhotel.com	Deluxe
Bac Ha	Gong Fu Hotel 3* https://congfuhotel.com/	Deluxe

(+) Superior (4*)

Location	Accommodation	Room Type
Hanoi	MK Premier Boutique Hotel 4* http://mkpremier.vn/	Luxury
Mai Chau	Mai Chau Mountain View 4* http://maichauhideaway.com	Deluxe mountain View
Moc Chau	Muong Thanh Moc Chau hotel 4* www.holidaymocchau.muongthanh.com	Deluxe
Mu Cang Chai	Mu Cang Chai Ecolodge 3* http://mucangchaiecolodge.com	Valley view bungalow
Sapa	Bamboo Sapa Hotel 4* http://www.bamboosapahotel.com.vn/	Superior window
Bac Ha	Gong Fu Hotel 3* https://congfuhotel.com/	Deluxe

(+) Deluxe (5*)

Location	Accommodation	Room Type
Hanoi	Melia Hanoi 5* https://www.melia.com/en/hotels/vietnam/hanoi/melia-hanoi/index.html	Deluxe
Mai Chau	Mai Chau Hideaway 4* http://maichauhideaway.com/	Deluxe
Moc Chau	Muong Thanh Moc Chau hotel 4* www.holidaymocchau.muongthanh.com	Deluxe
Mu Cang Chai	Mu Cang Chai Ecolodge 3* http://mucangchaiecolodge.com	Valley view bungalow
Sapa	Silk Path Grand Resort & Spa 5* http://sapa.silkpathhotel.com/	Classic Room
Bac Ha	Gong Fu Hotel 3* https://congfuhotel.com/	Deluxe

Important notes:

Above hotels is suggested by Vietnam Best Holidays. Kindly feel free to tell us the hotels which you may prefer in each option or combine hotels options at your expectation (tour cost may be changed accordingly).

Kindly note that all of our tour program are privately designed. So that price includes the above-mentioned hotels, sightseeing places, activities, and transportation are by private car and English guide unless otherwise stated. Your tour guide will pick you up from lobby of your hotel in the morning. The guide will tell you exactly time to pick-up on a day before. If you prefer to start next day’s trip earlier or a little later, please tell your guide.

Children Policy

+ Children under 3 years of age at time of travel are free of charge. Limit 1 child per group.

+ Children from 4 to under 9 years of age at time of travel

- Use room with 2 adults (no occupancy of extra bed): Charged at 50% of the adult price.

- Use room with 2 adults (with extra bed): Charged at 75% of the adult price.

- Use room with 01 adult: Charged at 90% of the adult price.

+ Children from 10 years and over are charged adult price according to airlines and hotels.

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