Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Trekking Bac Ha – Lung Phinh 3 days 4 nights

To be famous as a cultural and colorful market, Bac Ha is one of the most beautiful in the north of Vietnam. Especially, Bac Ha is also call “white tray” since everywhere here turn into white color when the plum trees are bloom during spring or around Tet holiday. Within 3 days trip in Bac Ha, you can discovery the village of some small ethnic groups and stay 2 nights in local family. It is really a great experience to see the landscapes of mountain and terraced rice field as well as integrate yourself into the local culture.

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Laocai – Bac Ha – Ta Van Chu
Day 2: Ta Van Chu – Lung Phinh
Day 3: Lung Phinh – Bac Ha – Laocai

Detail Itinerary

Night 1: Hanoi – Night train to Laocai

We pick you up at hotel and transfer to Station at 20:30PM. The train departs at 21:50 PM. Overnight on deluxe train, sharing of 4 people (2 people in 1 cabin  upon request).

Day 1: Laocai – Bac Ha – Ta Van Chu

We pick you up from Laocai Station at 6:30AM. Have breakfast there before the car take you to Bac Ha – around 2 hours traveling.
On arrival at Bac Ha, we start trekking to Ban Pho village to explore the life of Flower H’mong people. Have lunch in local restaurant.
In the afternoon, heading to Ta Van Chu and enjoy traditional life. Have dinner with local family. Overnight homestay.

Trekking distance: 10kms
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home-stay in Ta Van Chu village


Day 2: Ta Van Chu – Lung Phinh

Have breakfast with local family then say goodbye to the Flower H’mong family to trek down to Can Cau – 16kms. Picnic lunch in Can Cau.
In the afternoon, along the beautiful valley we reach to Lung Phinh village where Phu La minority has. You can see the different in their life, customs with Flower H’mong or other ethnic groups in SaPa. Have dinner with local family. Overnight homestay.

Trekking distance: 15kms
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home-stay in Lung Phinh village


Day 3: Lung Phinh – Boat trip in Chay River – Night train to Hanoi

Let say goodbye to Phu La family after breakfast then we transfer back Bac Ha for a boat trip in Chay River around 2 hours. Have lunch in Bac Ha. In the afternoon, car takes you back to Laocai Station. On the way make stop along China Border and Thuong Temple for taking memorable photos.
The train departs at 20:45PM and arrives at Hanoi at 5:30AM in the morning. Tour finishes.

Boat trip: 2 hours
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Night train with soft berth 4 people in 1 cabin (2 people in 1 cabin is on request at surcharge).


Accommodation on tour:

+ 02 nights on wooden soft sleeper train with 4 people in 1 cabin
+ 02 nights in home-stay

Inclusions:

- Train ticket Hanoi – Laocai – Hanoi
- Private car pick up in Hanoi and drop off services in Bacha
- Full A/C transportation as per tour program
- All meal as mentioned in program (B=Breakfast; L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- English speaking tour guide
- All entrance fees
- Boat trip in Chay River

Exclusions:

- Beverage
- Tips/ Visa
- Personal expenses


Notes:

    Bring walking shoes, raincoat, jacket, extra clothes, torch, insect repellent and sunscreen…
    Beware of your luggage and money
    Inform in advance if you are vegetarian
    All customers must obey the order of your tour guide for your safety
    Passengers are advised not to take along big luggage for convenience.