Despite the rough roads the Northwest Loop tour has become a bit of a classic. This is on account of the overwhelming scenery and the popular hill resort town of Sapa, an old hill station (elevation 1600 meters) close to the Chinese border. The region is home to numerous colourful ethnic minority groups. The trip also includes a visit to the historic battlefield of Điện Biên Phủ. Also on this northern loop tour, you have the chance to stay in a traditional long house on stilts, get closer to daily life of Thái ethnic minority people at Mai Châu, Hòa Bình and encounter a number of hill tribes, picturesque landscape & the wildlife of Tây Bắc (North West). You will discover the undiscovered part of Vietnam

•  Breathtaking scenery along the way
•  Colourful hill-tribes
•  Mountain's cool climate
•  Great trekking amongst ethnic hill-tribe villages
•  Homestay experience

What included?

• Transportation is by private 4 WD car for 6 days with an experienced driver.
• 5 Nights accommodation (1 nights at Minority village in Mai Chau) 4 nights at the best selection of hotel (Twin room shared, with hot shower and air-conditioning)
• A English speaking tour guide, first-aid certificated and wide knowledge about area such as culture and ways of life where we traveling through.
• Daily meals as stated in above program: B=breakfast, L = lunch, D=dinner.
• Mineral water daily
• Entrance fees

Insider's tip

ETHNIC MINORITIES OF VIETNAM
There is nothing better than walking amongst the rice paddy patchwork that makes up the mountains of northwest Vietnam . To awake and wander off from the village among the clouds and watch as the mist rises from the mountaintops is unforgettable. Vietnam is home to 54 ethnic minorities and a number of these have made the mountainous region of the north their base. During our time here we’ll meet many of these fascinating people and have the privilege of staying as guests in their villages. As we wander through the mountains we're constantly met by the delighted squeals and smiles of children and we'll see many members of the ethnic groups who still wear their traditional dress. We'll meet people dressed in exquisite hand-embroidered clothes and others weaving fabrics, embroidering ancient patterns, dying cloth with indigo and using beeswax to create a batik design. The ethnic groups are well adapted to the harsh life on hillsides, and you will see many terraces built into the slopes where rice and vegetables are grown

Where Do I Begin?
All that’s needed to commence your Vietnam Tour is an international ticket into the country. Though an entry visa is required, our tour experts can help you obtain your visa upon arrival at any three major border points (Tan Son Nhat Airport, Ho Chi Minh City; Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi; Da Nang International Airport). Once you’re in Vietnam, leave the rest to us! Our tours are fully escorted so you can sit back and enjoy your unforgettable

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