North West Loop

travel style: Independent
If you're looking for something different (perhaps classic tours aren'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, inclusions vary from trip to trip - please check the trip notes for full details.
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. 
transport
private air-conditioned vehicles
physical rating * easy
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 $490 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