Day 1 Mai Chau homestay
Wind our way through villages, paddy fields of Hoa Binh, continue hitting the roads up hill to Kun pass that offers spectacular views over the valleys and mountains. Hand-in-hand join the traditional dance and spend the night in a Thai stilt house.

Day 2 Dien Bien Phu
Crossing Moc Chau Plateau, where located hundreds of immense farms of dairy cattle and many tea plantations producing the best tea of Vietnam, we drive to Dien Bien Phu, famous as the site of the Indochina War led by the French. It was here in May 1954 the Viet Minh pounded the French positions until the French capitulated.

Day 3 Lai Chau
The road to Lai Chau is unbelievably beautiful and magnificent with the 7 high passes cutting through steep mountains. This place is the home of many hill tribes authentic in lifestyle and colorful in costumes. In addition, the pleasure of travelling in this region is the joy of seeing friendly smiles and wavings from local people.

Days 4-6 Sa Pa, return to Ha Noi
An ideal place for retreat with moderate climate, Sapa is also a place of cultural value and breathtaking mountainous scenery. The town is inhabited by colorful hill tribes, which are based on the foot of Fan Xi Pan Mount. Spend your time trekking around the valleys, crossing suspension bridges and witnessing green rice terraces.

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
4 nights in standard class hotels or guesthouses, 1 night homestay
Mai Chau: Thai village homestay
Meals included: breakfast
Dien Bien Phu: Muong Thanh Hotel
Meals included: breakfast
Lai Chau: Lan Anh Hotel
Meals included: breakfast
Sapa: Royal Hotel
Meals included: breakfasts
*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. You may raise your heart rate a little bit on this trip

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   

Tour cost: US $390 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