9-Day Northwest Vietnam Adventure (Ha Noi - Pu Luong - Moc Chau - Ta Xua - Sapa)

A warm welcome to Ha Noi awaits you!

Arriving at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be met and taken up to the hotel. The rest of the day is your own time for relaxation or visit around on your own.

A comfortable overnight stay at the hotel marks the end of the first day of your 9-DAY NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS ADVENTURE!

Meals Included: Dinner.

08:00 - 08:30: We will pick you up at the hotel. In the morning, we will visit:

• Tran Quoc Pagoda - West Lake, is one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam with its historical progression in 1500 years. It has a harmonious combination between the majesty, hoariness of architecture, and peaceful landscape of West Lake. 
• Visit the Complex of President Ho Chi Minh (Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Stilt House) - Where the great leader lived and worked until the last years of his life. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about Uncle Ho's simple life. In addition, stop by One Pillar Pagoda to admire one of the 4 symbols of Hanoi. 

Note: On Friday, June 23rd Mausoleum Management Board will carry out maintenance of the mausoleum, you will visit only outside of Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and One Pillar Pagoda.

• The Temple of Literature, which was constructed in 1070, was the first university in Vietnam. Its gardens and well-preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past.

12:00: Have lunch at the restaurant. 

Then We will visit:

• Thang Long Imperial Citadel was built in the 11th century by the Ly Viet Dynasty, marking the independence of the Dai Viet. The Imperial Citadel buildings reflect a unique South-East Asian culture specific to the lower Red River Valley, at the crossroads between influences coming from China in the north and the ancient Kingdom of Champa in the south.
• St. Joseph's Cathedral: A Hanoi Attraction with Unique Structure in the Old Quarter.
• Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake) - is famous for its peaceful beauty, its cultural as well as historical values with Turtle Tower, and Ngoc Son Temple. Furthermore, you can discover the Vietnamese traditional and French colonial architecture through the buildings surrounding.

15:00: Back to the hotel. Relax. 

Free to have dinner and have free time to enjoy Ha Noi at night.

Overnight in Hanoi. Finish Day 2!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch.

Have breakfast.

07:00: Depart for Pu Luong Nature Reserve, where mountains are covered with tropical rainforest, while the valley is a series of cultivated rice terraces. Break on the way. 

• Enter Pu Luong Nature Reserve by road via a breathtaking mountain pass giving you a panoramic view of the whole valley. 
• You arrive at your accommodation in time for a delicious lunch, followed by free time to explore the beautiful retreat, with its captivating panoramic views and tranquil setting.

Arrive at Pu Luong Natura Bungalow. Have lunch and check-in.

3 KM EASY WALK - 1,5 hours:

• You will be transferred to a suspension bridge over the Cham River, where you begin your walk in search of stunning water wheels. Get up close to each wheel and discover how water is moved from river to handmade bamboo aqueducts via simple constructions of all sizes.
• Arriving at a local fisherman’s house, you have a short rest to gear up for the bamboo river rafting, and enjoy the views, in between learning how to paddle and steer your handcrafted rafts.

Arriving at the scenic Tan Lap bridge, you will be transferred back to Pu Luong Natura.

Have dinner. Enjoy your time at the resort. 

Overnight in Pu Luong. Finish Day 3!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Have breakfast and be free to trek around tumbling rice terraces around or enjoy your time in the hotel. Check-out. 

09:00: Leave Pu Luong for Moc Chau. 

• Have a short break at Lac Village (Mai Chau), which is the most famous ancient village of Mai Chau valley with an age of more than 700 years, bringing the cultural beauty of the White Thai people living in the highlands.

12:00: Reach Moc Chau Town. Have lunch.

Hotel check-in. Relax.

• Na Ka Moc Chau Plum Valley - Plum paradise (from January to February)/ or visit Pine Forest in Ang Village at other times.
• Visit Moc Chau Tea Plantation: Heart Tea Hills and Moc Suong Tea Hills. Because of the circular and twisting green tea beds as far as the eye can see, Moc Suong tea hill maybe not only the most beautiful tea hill on the Moc Chau Plateau but also the most beautiful tea hill in Vietnam.

Back to the hotel. Enjoy your time.

Have dinner. 

In the evening, you are free to explore Moc Chau Town. 

Overnight in Moc Chau. Finish Day 4!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Have breakfast. 

08:30: Leave Moc Chau for Ta Xua - The paradise of cloud hunting in Vietnam.

11:30: Reach Bac Yen Town. Have lunch. Continue to Ta Xua.

Arrive in Ta Xua. Check-in Homestay. Enjoy your time.

Enjoy an enchanting sunset, and immerse yourself in rare moments of relaxation.

Back to homestay. Have dinner and enjoy your time.

Overnight in Ta Xua. Finish Day 5!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

07:30: After having breakfast, we leave for Sapa. 

11:30: Have lunch at Ngoc Chien Community Tourism.

Relax and continue to Sapa. 

• Stop for Mu Cang Chai Terraced Rice Fields with stunning scenery.

Have lunch and enjoy the panorama view of Mu Cang Chai Terraced rice fields

• Pass Tram Ton Pass - the highest mountain pass in Vietnam

Reach Sapa Town. Hotel check-in. Have dinner.

Overnight in Sapa. Finish Day 6!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

08:00: After having breakfast, we start trekking along the ethnic villages of Sa Pa to experience their local life.

• A short drive to visit Y Linh Ho Village, which is inhabited by the Hmong minority. This is a great opportunity to take photographs of hereditary terraces that are estimated to be around 100 years old.

Start trekking: 

• Trek through the rice terraces and along the Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong Village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. Black Hmong is one of the biggest minority groups in the Sapa area. They are proud of their culture and keep their traditions and way of life. There are still a lot of traces of the past that can be seen: rudimentary houses, stone walls around homes…
• Visit Lao Chai Village where you will visit the Hmong hometown. 
• Continue to Ta Van, an established Hmong and Giáy village. Here you will be warmly welcomed by a local Giáy family.

Check-in Homestay in Ta Van Village. Walk around the village and discover the culture of the Giáy People.

18:00: Cooking and having dinner with the local family.

Stay Overnight at Homestay in Ta Van Village. Finish Day 7!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Have breakfast. Enjoy your morning. 

The car will pick you up to go back to Sa Pa Town. You have a free day to visit around. Some recommended activities: 

• Fansipan Peak: Following stone steps from the station to the top (40 minutes), then we will arrive at the 3,143m summit of Fansipan Peak - the roof of Indochina, sitting high above the hills with views of this stunning mountainous landscape.
• Visit Cat Cat Village: an ancient village of Sapa
• Silver Waterfall: the beautiful waterfall and enjoy the spectacular scenery surrounding it.
• Sapa Glass Bridge:  the longest Glass Bridge in Indochina with a stunning experience.

You can visit around to buy some souvenirs

Back to Hanoi. Free to have dinner on your own. 

Overnight in Hanoi. Finish Day 8!

Meals Included: Breakfast.

It’s time to collect all the memories of this Northern Vietnam Trip!

Enjoy your time while waiting for moving to Noi Bai International Airport to take off back home. You can enjoy hotel services or go shopping around.

Finish 9-DAY NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS ADVENTURES!

Meals Included: Breakfast.