http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/ Treks - Vietnam Open Tour Homepage en-us Copyright (C) Vietnam OpenTour VietnamOpenTour (9 days /8 nights) Group tour price : U$ 394 - 686 . 9 days /8 nights - This adventure tour takes you to the top of Mount Fansipan, a 3,143 meter tall mountain that is considered the ‘Rooftop of Indochina.’ It’s a great experience for those who love nature as well as discovering ethnic cultures, and anyone in good physical shape can make the trek to the top.   ITINERARY Day 1   ARRIVAL - HANOI On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to the hotel. Ha Noi, Vietnam′s capital, is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia ‘s most striking colonial architecture. The many lakes and parks make for relaxing atmosphere. If time permits, we take a short cyclo excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places. Overnight : at hotel  Meals :  Breakfast Day 2   HANOI – LAO CAI Today we enjoy a half day city tour, seeing the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh’s House. Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda. We also visit the Temple of Literature and the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred temple before continuing on to the impressive Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minorities, some of which we will see on our forthcoming days. The reminder of the day is free for your own exploration of Ha Noi until transferring to the rail way station for a night train to Lao Cai. The train conditions are very basic however we will travel in soft sleeper class which is compartment for 4 passengers. Overnight : Overnight on the train.  Meals :  Breakfast Day 3   LAO CAI - SAPA The train journey arrives in Laocai this morning. After breakfast at local restaurant we embark on a scenic drive uphill to SaPa. At an elevation of 1,500 meters, Sa Pa is the former hill retreat for French administrators when the heat in plain became unbearable. The remoteness and simple lifestyle of ethnic minorities are a highlight of Sa Pa although conditions are very basic. After checking into hotel we can soak up the fresh climate as much as we want by spending our time wandering around this charming town and seeing some legacies of the French period. Overnight : at hotel  Meals :  Breakfast Day 4  SAPA - PHANSIPAN TREK The range of Phan Si Pan boasts Vietnam’s highest mountain and lends an alpine feel to the area surrounding this hill station. The expedition begins as we depart the town and walk through many hill villages, home to the Hmong hill tribe people. They are very poor but have an interesting culture and a colorful history. After a short rest at the peak of 1300m, we trek up to the peak of 1650m. Here we pitch tents and enjoy our dinner around the camp fire in exotic nocturnal sound of the forest. Overnight : in tents  Meals :  Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Day 5   PHANSIPAN TREK Overnight : in tents  Meals :  Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Day 6   PHANSIPAN TREK The expedition continues leading us towards Phan Si Pan Summit at 3143 m. The steep path is very challenging as we weave our way through bamboo forest, but the impression of standing on the roof of Vietnam makes the hardship all worthwhile. After lunch and rest at the summit, we descend to our camping place of previous night. Overnight : in tents  Meals :  Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Day 7   PHANSIPAN TREK - SAPA Upon leaving the peak of 2900m., we begin walking downhill back to Sapa Town. The steep trails is somewhat arduous but we have a chance to get some fantastic views over the surrounding mountains to the valley and the quite villages in the far distance. The memorable expeditions ends as we arrive in Sapa Town. A farewell dinner held at one of the many famous eating spots is the perfect way to thank the local team. Overnight : at hotel  Meals :  Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Day 8   SAPA – LAO CAI - HANOI The journey back to Hanoi is also by rail but this time day train. After breakfast we transfer to Lao Cai and set off on a full day journey to Hanoi. The train conditions are basic; however this journey is in keeping with the adventurous nature of our trips and allows you to experience a taste of the ′real Vietnam′. The food on board is not the best you will have in Vietnam, so we recommend you to prepare some foods, water and snack. Overnight : at hotel  Meals :  Breakfast Day 9  HANOI - DEPARTURE There is free time to relax and further explore Ha Noi. The trip ends after your transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure. Meals :  Breakfast * All prices inclusive of taxes and hotel service charge, unless stated otherwise in the Exclusions below No extra charges and no minimum for credit cards ** - Viet Nam is a developing country whose infrastructure may differ from what you expect in your homeland. Road conditions are poor and accommodation may be basic in mountain region. At village, we stay overnight in dormitory type or tribal huts; there are no western toilet, no current water nor electricity. - Weather conditions in this region can be very cold from December to March. We recommend you to bring rain jacket, walking boots, warm clothes (in winter) and lamp torch. The good weather for trekking in Sapa is from September until June. - The intinerary is corrected at the time of viewing. Occasionally, our itineraries change as we make improvement that stem from our past travellers′ comments and our own research or due to local conditions or circumstances beyond our control. This includes festival, public holidays, weather and flight delay,... that may effect the itinerary. Inclusive services : - Accommodation in hotels, guesthouses (twin sharing room), village huts - Train ticket Hanoi – Lao Cai - Ha Noi - Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver in delta - English or French speaking guide and local guide for trekking - Meals as mentioned :B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner - Entrance fee to indicated sights - Permit and porter for trekking - Water puppet show Exclusive services : - Other meals - Tips - Drinks - Airport Tax - Single room - Personal Expences - Insurance - International flights. http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/vietnam-tour/treks/phansipang-conqueror.html A 5 days trip exploring the historical sites and lifestyle in Vietnam: visit Bac Ha, Hanoi, Sapa through Lao Cai, Ta Van and Cat Cat. View water puppet show, Bac Ha market, Tay Phuong, Thay pagoda, villages of Cat Cat and Ta Phin. Meet diverse ethnic minorities like Montagnards, Red Dzao and Hmong. This is the trip that will make you acquainted with history and life of Vietnam. 5 days / 4 nights - A 5 days trip exploring the historical sites and lifestyle in Vietnam: visit Bac Ha, Hanoi, Sapa through Lao Cai, Ta Van and Cat Cat. View water puppet show, Bac Ha market, Tay Phuong, Thay pagoda, villages of Cat Cat and Ta Phin. Meet diverse ethnic minorities like Montagnards, Red Dzao and Hmong. This is the trip that will make you acquainted with history and life of Vietnam      Sapa Girls     ITINERARY Day 1  Hanoi  Lao Cai Arrive in Hanoi by morning flight. Pick up at the airport and make excursion to home of water puppet art, Quoc Oai, 30km from Hanoi. Visit Tay Phuong to sight the finest collection of wooden Buddha statues and Thay Pagoda. Return Hanoi and have dinner at Hotel. Transfer to Hanoi train station for night train to Lao Cai etd 22.00 hrs. Overnight on Victoria carriage Overnight : Victoria carriage   Meals :  Dinner Day 2  Lao Cai – Bac Ha - Sapa Upon arrival in Lao Cai (eta : 0530), transfer to Bac Ha. Simple breafast at local restaurant. Visit the colourful Bac Ha Market full of montagnards from surrounding villages. They dress their most colourful costumes and head to the market to exchange goods or sell self-made souvenirs. Lunch en route. p.m. Walking tour at Ban Pho Village then drive to Sapa. Enjoy the picturesque scenery along the way leading towards Sapa, a mountainous area of stunning natural beauty and diverse ethnic minorities. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel. Dinner and accommodation at the Victoria Sapa Hotel. Overnight : at Victoria Sapa or similar   Meals :  Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Day 3  Sapa – Ta Van – Cat Cat – Sapa Breakfast at hotel Fullday tour:A 8-km on the rim of a deep valley, followed by 30-minutes walk take you to so-called rattan bridge & the ethnic Ta Van village which is dwelled by Dzay people followed by a walking visit to Cat Cat village. Lunch at a local restaurant. Dinner and accommodation at the Victoria Sapa Hotel Overnight : at Victoria Sapa or similar   Meals :  Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Day 4   Sapa Breakfast at hotel a.m. Visit Ta Phin village. Lying in a hillside meadow, it is home to Red Dzao and Hmong people. Lunch at local restaurant p.m. Transfer to Lao Cai and board on the night train to Hanoi etd 18.45 hrs. Dinner and overnight Victoria carriage. Overnight : On Train   Meals :  Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Day 5   Hanoi Early arrival in Hanoi eta 04.20 hrs. You can keep the cabin until 07.00 hrs. Transfer to Sunway Hotel in Hanoi. Breakfast and half day use. * All prices inclusive of taxes and hotel service charge, unless stated otherwise in the Exclusions below No extra charges and no minimum for credit cards  Joined group tour : Saturday for Join-in, Daily for Private Inclusive services : - Accommodation with meals as specified in the programme (B=Breakfast; L= Lunch; D=Dinner) - Transfers and tours with English/German/French speaking local guide - Train tickets Hanoi/Lao Cai/Hanoi on Victoria carriage (4-bed superior cabin) - Early check-in and breakfast at Hotel on day 05 (Wed) - Entrance fees - Service charges, room tax and baggage handling - 7% VAT Exclusive services : - Other meals and services which are not mentioned in the programme - International air tickets to and from Vietnam - International departure airport tax in Hanoi at USD 14.- nett per person - Vietnamese visa fee - Personal insurance - Expenditure of a personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry, etc http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/vietnam-tour/treks/pretour.html Group tour price : 0 This trip to the north west highland of Mai Chau offers a balance of cultural and physical activities set amongst some northern Vietnam's stunning natural landscape. We spend the night within walking distance of Mai Chau and overnight in a White Thai village where we have opportunities to observe the local lifestyle of these minority people. From the mountainous region of Mai Chau, we travel back to the nations capital, Hanoi.. 3 days/ 2 nights - This trip to the north west highland of Mai Chau offers a balance of cultural and physical activities set amongst some northern Vietnam's stunning natural landscape. We spend the night within walking distance of Mai Chau and overnight in a White Thai village where we have opportunities to observe the local lifestyle of these minority people. From the mountainous region of Mai Chau, we travel back to the nations capital, Hanoi.    Mai Chau  ITINERARY Day 1 : Hanoi - Mai Chau We depart Hanoi at 0800 heading west towards Hoa Binh City where we stop for refreshments. Leaving Hoa Binh we climb towards the Mai Chau valley, about another two hours away, stopping on the way to take in the spectacular scenery. Following lunch in     Day 2 : Xo village - Poong Com village Following breakfast we begin our trek for the day. Todays walk will be around 14 km. We begin by crossing the mountains and back down into the Mai Chau valley to Poong Com village. As we walk we will encounter the local villagers going about their da Day 3 : Mai Chau - Hanoi This morning we have the opportunity to stroll around Lac village before we depart on our return journey to Hanoi. Our first stop for the day will be a Muong village. We get to the village around 1100 and spend 2 hours there before continuing onto Ho Inclusive services : Accommodation on a twin share basis with daily breakfast Logistics for the treks English speaking guide Meals as indicated within the itinerary All in country transport Admission fees and permits http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/vietnam-tour/treks/mai-chau-walks---3-days--2-nights---code---vot-tr02.html . 3 days/ 4 nights -  We now offer you the physical challenge of trekking to the summit of Fanxipan, a half or full day trek We offer a unique adventure with quality and professional services to maximize your comfort and experience.    Sapa H' mong Girl  ITINERARY 21:00 pickup at the hotel . Transfer to railway station for a night train LC1 at 22:00 to Sapa. Day 1: From Sapa we travel by jeep, stopping at Thac Bac (Silver Waterfall) before going through Tram Ton pass. From here we start our trek through the National Park and to the campsite situated at a level of 2,200 metres. The trek today goes both up and down hill – good preparation for the steep climb tomorrow. At the campsite a simple but hearty dinner is prepared by the porters and guide and we sleep overnight in a tent.                                                                          Day 2: After a warming breakfast, it is time to attempt the summit. The climb is steep and challenging. taking approximately 5 hours and reaching an elevation of 3,143 metres. At the peak – the rooftop of Indochina – there are rewarding views, even on cloudy days. There is some time to rest before starting the descent back to the campsite to collect our equipment and then a different route through the National Park to Sin Chai village where our jeep awaits to take us back to Sapa in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Sapa.   Day 3 : Free day to explore Sapa town. PM : Afternoon bus transfer to LaoCai railway station for night train back to Hanoi at 20:20   5.00 arrive Hanoi. Tour end.     http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/vietnam-tour/treks/sapa-by-train---fanxipang-adventure--.html The mountainous North West provides spectacular scenery and perfect terrain for trekking routes. Winding roads through mountain ranges take you past communities with varied lifestyles. The final two days are spent trekking to stay in ethnic minority villages around Sa Pa with warm, friendly people in their stilt houses.. Day 1: Ha Noi - Mai Chau - Son La (320kms/8hrs). 7:30am - Depart from Vietnam OpenTour office. Travel through the Red River Delta before stopping in Mai Chau for a short walk, and then drive onto Son La. Overnight in a hotel.       Day 2: Son La - Dien Bien Phu (220kms/7hrs). Son La has an old French prison and museum, perfect for a small walk to visit in the morning before your departure to Dien Bien Phu . You′ll enjoy the picturesque scenery as you pass the villages of Black Thai, White Thai, Meo and Muong peoples. Overnight in a hotel.   Day 3: Dien Bien Phu - Lai Chau (200kms/7hrs). From Muong Lay, the drive is stunning with tiered tea plantations and verdant rice terraces carved into the landscape. Continue to Lai Chau (formerly Tam Duong) for the night. If you happen to be in Lai Chau on a Sunday morning, the town is bustling with activity as the local hill tribes gather for their weekly market day. Overnight in a hotel or guesthouse.   Day 4: (D) Lai Chau - Sa Pa (80kms/3hrs). From Lai Chau to Sa Pa you pass through Tam Duong (formerly Binh Lu), and over the 1900 meter Tram Ton pass, Viet Nam′s highest mountain pass and considered the most beautiful stretch of road in the country. Sa Pa is nestled at over 1600 meters in the breathtaking Hoang Lien Son Mountains . After lunch, take a short 3-hour trek down this stunning valley sculpted with steep rice terraces to Ta Van village for a home stay. Enjoy the savoury food and the hospitality of your Dzay hosts.   Day 5 (B-L-D): Sa Pa - Ban Ho. A good day trekking along rice terraces, through lush bamboo forest and local villages including that of the colourful Dzao hill tribe, and down to a rolling stream for a picnic lunch. After lunch, continue trekking along the rice terraces, trails and dirt roads into Ban Ho for an insightful night with your Tay hosts, where you’ll sleep in the cosy loft complete with comfy mattress and a mosquito net.   Day 6 (B): Ban Ho - Sa Pa - Lao Cai. Short trek to the dirt road for the jeep ride back to Sa Pa. Enjoy an afternoon to explore Sa Pa town, great shopping in the market for local produce and you can buy handicrafts from many of the local hill tribes selling their wares there. 5pm - Bus departs Handspan office in Sa Pa for Lao Cai (6pm). Night train back to Ha Noi (soft sleeper with air conditioning).   Day 7: Ha Noi 5am - Trip ends at Ha Noi Railway Station   Inclusions: First 3.5 days: Transportation*** and driver. English speaking guide. Trekking tour in Sa Pa : Tour guide, 2 nights′ home stay, meals as mentioned (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners), jeep transfer from Su Pan to Sa Pa. · Transfer one way from Sa Pa to Lao Cai by group bus. Tulico, Ratraco or Et Pumpkin soft sleeper train with air-conditioning from Lao Cai to Hanoi All entrance fees and permits Transportation: 1 - 3 people: Land Cruiser model (pre-1995), Toyota Zace or Ford Everest (7-seaters).  4 - 8 people: Ford Transit (16-seater). http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/vietnam-tour/treks/north-west.html . OVERVIEW ITINERARY   Apart from the beautiful beach and ocean, there is a River name “ Cai” that is endowed to Nha Trang. Come aboard the scenic river tour. Before boarding the boat, you will be taken to Cham Po Nagar Towers which is one of the best architectures of Cham people. After viewing the Cham Po Negar Towers, start the boat trip up to the river. Enjoy the beautiful scenery that unfolds along the banks. See the Vietnamese people in their natural scenery & daily life. How is different between swimming in the river and in the sea, why not try? Customary Vietnamese lunch provided in a local restaurant. http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/vietnam-tour/treks/cai-river-trip-in-the-countyside.html