November 17th , 2011 → 5:55 pm @ vietnamhagiang // No Comments

Trip Highlights: Magnificent, beautiful landscapes, wild nature of the Chay River Massif in the far north; Discovery and experiencing of local tribal ethnics’ unique cultures and ways of life; Joining tribal ethnic peoples at one of the traditional market: Bac Ha, Can Cau, Cao Son, Lung Khau Nhin, Muong Khuong.

Day-by-day tour itinerary:

Day 1: Overnight train to Lao Cai.

You will take the night train from Hanoi station towards Lao Cai.

Day 2: Full day visit to a Market + easy trek to a M’mong village (B,L,D).

The train arrives at Lao Cai Station approx at 5h30 where your Lotussia Travel local guide and driver are waiting. You will enjoy your breakfast in a local restaurant in Lao Cai.

You will then go from Lao Cai to one of the markets, depending on which day today is. There are the markets of Coc Ly (or Ban Cam on Tuesdays), Lung Khau Nhin (Thursdays), Can Cau (Saturdays) and Bac Ha (or Muong Khuong or Muong Hum on Sundays), all located in the surrounding mountainous area, 70 – 90 km from Lao Cai. All of the markets are colorful with many different hill tribes living around the market, gathers in a morning of the week. They come to the market not only for purchasing their local products, but also for their special social event.

Transfer to Bac Ha town. Check into a local hotel.

In the afternoon, enjoy a short trek to a H’mong village.

Day 3: Drive Bac Ha – Ha Giang. Start trekking (B; L; D)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the trekking departure point. Some stops may be made en route for you to enjoy the nice scenery.

You will begin you day adventure in a Phu La village. You trek on  a narrow valley for 3 hours. Continue trekking for 2 more hours and arrive to a H’mong village. Have a short walk around this village; visiting local school and some local houses will help you understand more the local way of living.

After visiting this village, you will be picked up again by your Lotussia vehicle and transferred to the homestay. This portion of the road offers spectacular landscapes and you may have many photo stops on the way.

Day 4: Continue trekking Ha Giang area (B,L,D)

After breakfast, you will continue your trek following a large path. Enjoy great view en route. After three-hour trek, you will arrive in a Nung village.

Lunch will be provided near the village-school.

After lunch, you will continue trekking on the same trail. You will trek through a H’mong village to a Zao village. You will be picked up again by your vehicle and transferred to Ha Giang ancient rock field.

Arrive in the home-stay . Dinner and overnight in a local house.

Day 5: Continue trekking Ha Giang hill tribe villages (B,L,D)

After breakfast, you will leave the village at about 9:00 a.m. You will be transferred to a mountain pass where you will begin your trek through thick rain forest to the southern side.

Enjoy a 3-hour leisure walk as you trek through Tay and Dzao villages.  You trek along the narrow valley until a stop will be made for lunch.

After lunch, you continue your trek crossing a River to the southern bank. You then trek uphill and then downhill to a Dzao village.  This village is beautifully set on the southern bank of the river.

You will be picked up again by your Lotussia vehicle and transferred to Thong Nguyen. Dinner and overnight in Pan Hou ecolodge.

Day 6: Pan Hou Ecolodge, Ha Giang – Hanoi (B,L)

Full day transfer from Ha Giang to Hanoi.

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