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There are so
many choices of activities and services in Vietnam that you
may become quite confused about what to do and what to leave
for another time. Vietnam Spirit Travel would like to list
some of the highlight activities that we think you should try
while travelling in Vietnam....
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North
West Exposure (See
our blog)
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9 days
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INTRODUCTION
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The remote
northwest is one of the most beautiful, unaffected and
untouristed areas of Vietnam. Travellers who come up this way
often hire a jeep and driver or do it by motorbike. Regardless
of which method you select, you are guaranteed to pass through
spectacular ravines and over breathtaking passes.
Best known centre is Sapa, there is a lot more worth
investigating in this hill resort town. The remote French
firebase of Dien Bien Phu remains a drawcard, other popular
destinations include Mai Chau, Yen Bai and Son La. The
interesting culture of many hill tribe groups and the
wonderful mountain scenery of the north are all on this
adventure. The journey is pretty hard, especially in the wet
season. But it is a great chance to explore the remote area
and many colorful markets. A combination of some visits to a
wide variety of ethnic minority groups generally retaining
their lifestyle, traditional costume with high mountains and
terraced fields of Vietnam will excite your spirit of
adventure.
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BRIEF ITINERARY
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1 Yen Bai
Being the gate to the Northwestern region, Yen Bai is famous
for beauty spots such as Thac Ba Lake, gemstone land of Luc
Yen, grottoes and caves at Sao Pagoda...Embarking on a dugout
canoe for an excursion across the Thac Ba Lake containing
crystal clear water where there is an opportunity for a
refreshing swim
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2 Bac Ha
Close to border gate, Bac Ha soon became a captivating
destination in the northwest. The market in Bac Ha is often
held? well, on Sunday, and a lot of the market sellers are
women from the tribe of Flower HMong, who are famous for their
wonderful craft and hand-made flowery clothes and textile
fabrics.
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3-4 Sa Pa
A magical combination of alpine landscape, ethnic
cultures, and bracing mountain air, Sapa was built as a hill
station inside a beautiful valley in the French time. It's
home of various hill-tribe communities, it is also the only
place in Vietnam that catches extremely rare snow flakes in
winter time
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5 Lai Chau
Soon before 2010, the nice valley of Lai Chau will be
underwater in a construction plan of the biggest hydropower
station in Southeast Asia. Jump on the boat for a trip along
the Da River, passing through the stunning mountain
landscapes, is a very relaxed, perfect way to observe the
local lifestyle in close up.
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6 Dien Bien Phu
Only 35km from the border with Laos. Dien Bien is the last
battlefield of the French war, which ended with the fall of
the French colonial control in Indochina and the replacement
of the US Army not so long, Dien Bien Phu now returned to be a
green valley. A visit to the historical sites also makes our
trip more memorable.
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7 Son La
Crossing the scenic Phadin pass, the most magnificent part
of the Hoang Lien Son range, home of colourful-dressed
Montagnards who still maintain lots of their long-term culture
and traditions. We drive to Son La via Tuan Giao with the
picturesque scenery as you pass the villages settle on the
steep slopes of the mountains.
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8-9 Mai Chau, return to Ha Noi
The limestone mountain ranges rush up and give the scenery
an imposing view. Mai Chau valley with the villages full of
house-on-stilts and textile products of White Thai tribal
people, one of the most civilized ethnic groups of Vietnam for
the delicate dress, for beauty and elegance of women, and
above all, for hospitality
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DESCRIPTION
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travel
style: Independent
If you're looking for
something different (perhaps group travel isn't for you) or
you want an extension to your trip, an Independent adventure
could be just the thing. These private itineraries will take
you to a new level of personal experience and self discovery.
Transport and accommodation are provided and to give you
maximum flexibility, sightseeing and entrance fees are not
included except those specified in the itinerary.
group size
N/A as this trip is on
a private basis.
accommodation & meal
inclusions
7 nights in hotels and
1 night homestay
Yen Bai: Hanh
Hoa Vien Hotel
Meals included: breakfast
Bac Ha: Sao
Mai Hotel
Meals included: breakfast
Sapa: Royal
Hotel
Meals included: breakfasts
Lai Chau: Lan
Anh Hotel
Meals included: breakfast
Dien Bien Phu: Muong
Thanh Hotel
Meals included: breakfast
Son La: Cong
Doan Hotel
Meals included: breakfast
Mai Chau: Thai village homestay
Meals included: breakfast
*This trip operates on a twin share basis (two single beds
in one room) except when we are in a home-stay where we are
one big happy family. Single supplements are only applicable
to single travellers who wish to have their own room and are
not applicable in a home-stay where we are one big happy
family
transport
private air-conditioned vehicles
physical rating * easy
You are required to carry your pack on and off
trains and buses, up hotel steps, etc. Your itinerary includes
an easy paced trekking of several hours in on hilly terrain,
in conditions that are likely to be hot and muggy.
Tour includes:
* Local English speaking guide the whole trip
*Accommodation with daily breakfast, entrance fees, meals,
transportation, and sightseeing excursions as itinerary.
* Permits
Tour excludes:
* Visa costs
* Pre/post trip arrangements
* Drinks, tips, laundry and other items of a personal nature.
* International flights
* Arrival and Departure transfers
* Meals other than those listed
* Travel insurance
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PRICING INFO (from
01- 01- 2008 to 31-12- 2008)
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Tour
cost: US $455 per person in the party of 2
Extra accommodation
Start and end of
tour: Ha Noi
Single room:
Double\Twin room:
Arrival\Departure
transfer
Ha Noi: 20 US$ for 1-2
passengers, 30 US$ for 3 or more
Escort guide: US$ 15
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