5-Day Northern Vietnam Highlands Tour
Highlights
Hanoi, Sa Pa, Dien Bien
nature, trekking, photography
Group Tour
5 Days
Easy
English
Description
Discover the cultural and natural richness of Northern Vietnam on this immersive 5-day journey from Hanoi to Sa Pa, Lai Chau, Dien Bien, and Moc Chau. Travel along dramatic mountain roads, explore ethnic minority villages, enjoy light trekking through terraced fields and forests, visit historic Dien Bien Phu sites, and unwind amid tea plantations, waterfalls, and flower-filled valleys, with authentic local cuisine and warm homestay experiences throughout.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Ha Noi – Sa Pa
- 07:00 – 12:00: Depart Hanoi for Sa Pa via scenic mountain roads, passing valleys and hill villages.
- 12:00 – 13:00: Lunch at a local restaurant with Northwest specialties.
- 13:30 – 17:30: Visit Cat Cat Village. Walk through terraced fields, observe traditional brocade weaving and corn wine making, and learn about H’mong daily life.
- 18:00 – 20:00: Dinner and cultural exchange at a homestay or resort.
Overnight in Sa Pa.
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Day 2: Sa Pa – Lai Chau
- 07:00 – 08:00: Breakfast at the accommodation.
- 08:30 – 12:30: Travel to Lai Chau via Ô Quy Hồ Pass with photo stops and short walks through ethnic villages.
- 12:30 – 13:30: Lunch at a local restaurant.
- 14:00 – 17:30: Light trekking through forests and terraced fields, visit Thai, H’mong, and Dao villages, observe stilt houses and rural life.
18:30 – 20:00: Dinner and overnight at a homestay or resort in Lai Chau.
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Day 3: Lai Chau – Dien Bien
- 07:00 – 08:00: Breakfast at the homestay.
- 08:30 – 12:30: Scenic drive to Dien Bien with stops at mountain viewpoints and local villages.
- 12:30 – 13:30: Lunch at a local restaurant.
- 14:00 – 17:30: Visit Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum, Hill A1, and Martyrs Cemetery. Explore nearby Thai and H’mong villages.
18:30 – 20:00: Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Dien Bien.
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Day 4: Dien Bien – Moc Chau
- 07:00 – 08:00: Breakfast at the hotel.
- 08:30 – 12:30: Drive to Moc Chau Plateau through valleys and mountain roads.
- 12:30 – 13:30: Lunch and check-in at homestay or resort.
- 14:00 – 17:30: Explore tea hills, plum gardens, and seasonal flower fields. Join local activities such as vegetable harvesting or ethnic cooking.
18:00 – 20:00: BBQ dinner and overnight in Moc Chau.
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Day 5: Moc Chau – Ha Noi
- 07:00 – 08:00: Breakfast at the homestay.
- 08:30 – 12:30: Light trekking around Dai Yem Waterfall or nearby villages.
- 12:30 – 13:30: Lunch at a local restaurant.
- 13:30 – 18:30: Return to Hanoi with scenic stops along the way.
Drop-off at the hotel or airport. End of the tour.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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