Vietnam Off beaten tracks tour Phinh Ho – Tram Tau 5 days
5 days tour Northern Vietnam
The most adventurous ones will appreciate this 5 days off beaten track tour in North Vietnam. Besides the famous Sapa, Ha Giang or even Mu Cang Chai, North Vietnam has some remote areas as charming and beautiful.
Main aspect is that local people have few interactions with the tourists so there is no impact or changes to adapt their living to the taste of tourists.
The village and area of Phinh Ho is inhabited by the H’Mong. You will visit some small and out of time villages. Beside trekking in fairy landscapes with the mountains covered by terrace rice fields, you will get to see one of the most beautiful waterfalls of Vietnam.
The second part of the trip will lead you to another remote but marvelous area, Tram Tau in Yen Bai province. The lush nature is composed by mountains, stream, waterfall, rice fields with some picturesque villages.
A very special adventure off beaten track in North Vietnam for 5 days. Discover what Vietnam has the best to offer. A tour designed for travelers more than tourists.
Off beaten track 5 days tour Vietnam
Phinh Ho – Tram Tau
Brief Itinerary
- Jour 1 > Hanoi – Phinh Ho
- Jour 2 > Phinh Ho
- Jour 3 > Phinh Ho - Tram Tau
- Jour 4 >Tram Tau
- Jour 5 >Tram Tau - Hanoi
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Detailled Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Phinh Ho
Early departure from Hanoi and start the trip to Phinh Ho. Stop for a drink at 5000 market to learn about history of the place.Arrive at Lau Camping for check in and lunch. Afternoon, trekking to Chi Lu village. On the way, visit the Shan Tuyet field. Explanation of the special tea (Vietnamese heritage tea, process for green, black and white tea, harvest time (can join when harvest season). Then, head to the village to learn about local life (visit a house, share tea with a family, enjoy traditional flute demo) Back to the homestay to rest and have a shower. BBQ diner accompany with traditional dancing show. After diner, enjoy a cup of tea around the fire. Overnight (tent or bungalow)
Day 2: Phinh Ho
Early breakfast with amazing view, possibility of sea cloud. Get on the motorbikes to the starting point of the trekking to reach Hang De Cho waterfall > for those who don’t like to walk or can’t > possibility to reach the waterfall by motorbike. After relaxing time at the waterfall, you will enjoy a traditional lunch in the house near the waterfall. You will then continue the trekking to reach Ta Dang village, passing through rice fields and beautiful viewpoints. Arriving at the village, you will have a village tour to learn about local daily life and enjoy a soft drink in a local shop. You will then head back to Lau Camping end of afternoon, to rest and relax. Traditional diner on site and relaxing evening. Overnight (tent or bungalow)
Day 3: Phinh Ho - Tram Tau
After the breakfast, you will start trekking to reach a small hamlet inhabited by the H’Mong. You will visit the old church, built by the French. You will have a walk around the village and experience the local life (depending on season). You will have lunch with a local family. Feel free to join them to prepare the lunch. After lunch, you will be transferred to Tram Tau (1.5hour drive). After check in, you will have a quick walk in the surroundings. Back to the homestay to enjoy a herbal bath, Dao style). Local diner and peaceful night on site.
Day 4: Tram Tau
After breakfast, you will get ready for a long and beautiful day. You will start trekking in between exquisite rice fields before reaching the jungle. Exciting adventure to hike in this natural atmosphere. Connect with the generous nature until you reach a secret waterfall. Take time for a swim before a picnic will be taken on site. You will then walk back in direction to the homestay. On the way, you will see local life of the farmers and traditional houses. End of afternoon, back to the homestay to relax and chill before diner and overnight.
Day 5: Tram Tau - Hanoi
Early breakfast in the homestay and check out. You will then take the road to Nghia Lo city, 2 hours away. Arrival in a close village nearby, you will jump on the bike and cycle around to admire the daily life of the locals, mainly Muong and Thai people. You will enjoy a local lunch in a traditional house. After a small break to relax, you will hit the road back to Hanoi. Arrival in the capital at the end of the afternoon. Tour ends.
End of Vietnam Off beaten track tour Phinh Ho – Tram Tau 5 days
Inclusions / Exclusions
Included
- Private comfortable car with air conditioning
- Professional english-speaking tour guide
- Local tour guide in remote areas
- Accommodation
- Entrance fees
- All activities mentioned
- Water
Excluded:
- Visa
- International flights
- Drinks
- Extra activities
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Price: Vietnam Off beaten track tour Phinh Ho – Tram Tau 5 days
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