Sapa – Lai Chau – Dien Bien – Moc Chau – Mai Chau

06:30: Our vehicle and guide will pick you up at the meeting point in Hanoi Old Quarter or the Opera House to start our journey exploring the Northwest loop.
Note: The vehicle can also pick you up at Noi Bai Airport from 07:45-08:00 with an airport pick-up fee of 50,000 VND/group. For guests arriving from the previous night and staying overnight in hotels near Noi Bai, we will gather at Kim Anh Intersection (at the beginning of the Hanoi – Lao Cai expressway), approximately 3km from Noi Bai Airport, between 07:45-08:00.

13:00: Arrive in Sapa, have lunch at the hotel, then check-in and rest.
Afternoon: Your guide will take you to visit Moana Scene, featuring man-made structures harmoniously integrated with nature, creating a unique and beautiful landscape. The check-in area is 800m from the stone church, covering an experiential space of over 10,000m2, offering panoramic views of the Hoang Lien Son range and majestic Fansipan peak. There are seven attractions here, appealing to the younger crowd with various unique scenes: the Bali sky gate, Moana girl statue, infinity pool, golden hand, death swing, lonely tree, and coffee area.

18:00: Dinner. Evening at leisure. Take photos with the Stone Church in Sapa, explore the Love Market on Saturday evenings, or simply enjoy local grilled specialties and famous San Lung wine to warm up in Sapa’s cold weather. Overnight in Sapa.

07:00: Breakfast at the hotel and leisure time. Enjoy a morning cup of hot coffee at the restaurant.

08:00: Your guide will take you to visit Cat Cat Village to learn about the daily life of the H’mong ethnic people, visit Tien Sa waterfall, and many other picturesque spots for photography within the tourist area. Enjoy a traditional cultural performance show (according to fixed schedule at the old hydroelectric plant).

Noon: Return to Sapa town and have lunch at a restaurant.

14:00: Transfer to the Fansipan cable car station for the journey to conquer Fansipan using the world’s most modern 3-rope cable car system, with cabins accommodating up to 30 passengers. From the station, pass through Thanh Van Dac Lo Sky Gate to reach the sea of clouds. Bich Van Zen Monastery, located at an altitude of over 2,000m, welcomes visitors and Buddhists with its pure Vietnamese architectural style amidst the misty clouds. Walk through the clouds amid mountain winds and bell sounds, reaching an altitude of 3,000m, where you can see the 21.5m high bronze statue of Amitabha Buddha, solemnly standing among mystical clouds, gazing compassionately down to earth. In that solemn and sacred moment, amidst the warm spring approaching, amid the young buds of azaleas, maize, peaches, and apricots… you will feel in your heart the blossoming flowers of love and hope; From the Great Buddha statue, the Arhat path – where 18 bronze Arhat statues stand 2.5m tall, exuding compassion, amidst drifting clouds, will lead you to the Kim Son Bao Thang Tu complex with the ancient beauty of Vietnamese wooden pagodas from the 15th-16th centuries. Here, you can also admire the statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, Temple of the Mountain God… Merging into that scenery are hundred-year-old azaleas stretching in the cold, budding to bloom in March, April with white, yellow, red, purple, and pink colors…

Finally, after overcoming 600 green stone steps, you have reached the top of Fansipan at an altitude of 3,143m, the roof of Indochina. From here, cast your eyes around in all directions, each person having their own special feelings and desires they wish to keep to themselves.

18:00: Dinner. Evening at leisure. You can relax by taking a herbal bath at Dao Do Leaf to relax after a day of sightseeing and rejuvenate your health (self-funded). Overnight in Sapa.

06:30: Breakfast at the hotel and leisure time. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee at the restaurant.

07:00: Your vehicle and guide will take you to visit the Rong May Glass Bridge tourist area at the O Quy Ho Sky Gate in Tam Duong District, Lai Chau Province. The guide will assist you in purchasing admission tickets and participating in activities such as:
– Glass bridge elevator
– Attractions: Wooden unique bridge, High-speed Zipline, Death swing, Infinity Bed

After visiting the Glass Bridge, you will continue to conquer the O Quy Ho Pass, leading to Tam Duong District to admire the beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers. Take photos with the Monument to the city of Lai Chau and cross the Phong Tho land with picturesque landscapes like a painting; across the lands that many people only know through books, which are the upper reaches of the Da River, Sin Ho District, and the Na River, and then to the center of Muong Lay District with layers of stilt houses of the Black Thai people in the haze.

12:00: Lunch at a restaurant in Muong Lay town. After lunch, continue by car to Dien Bien.

15:00: Arrive in Dien Bien Phu City, the vehicle will take you to visit:
– Visit the Victory Monument of Dien Bien.
– Visit the Doc Cat bunker, where General Christian de Castries worked and commanded, then continue to visit and take photos with the Muong Thanh Bridge and the Nam Rom River.
– A1 Hill, where the fierce battle was marked in the past.

18:00: Check-in at the hotel and rest.

19:00: Dinner. Evening at leisure. If desired, the group can request to have a dinner exchange with the Black Thai people in Dien Bien. You can suggest and self-fund related expenses. Overnight in Dien Bien.

06:30: Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.

07:30: Depart by car to Moc Chau. On the way, the guide will introduce you to Muong Phang, a historical landmark with the command center for the Dien Bien Phu Campaign commanded directly by General Vo Nguyen Giap during the Dien Bien Phu Campaign in 1954.

Crossing Tuân Giáo district, you will conquer the 32km-long Pha Din Pass on National Highway 6, located in Dien Bien Tuan  Giáo district and Son La Thuận Châu district. Stop at the top of the pass to take commemorative photos; On the way back to Moc Chau, you will pass through Son La City, stop for photos with the Son La City monument and the Nga 3 Co Noi monument.

12:00: Lunch in Moc Chau. After lunch, you continue to visit:

Afternoon: Your guide will take you to visit (self-funded ticket):
– Dai Yem Waterfall – A small waterfall but with enchanting beauty. According to legend, this waterfall is the belt of a girl who saved a boy from the flood.
– You can buy tickets to visit the Love Glass Bridge – the first glass bridge in Vietnam.
– Next, the car will take the delegation to Muong Sang. Here, guests are free to choose one of the two famous sightseeing spots, either Happy Land or the Bach Long Glass Bridge.Happy Land Flower Garden – Happy Land covers an area of ​​nearly 5ha, nestled in a large valley in Lun village, Mường Sang commune. Here, visitors will be greeted by a carpet of flowers planted from many different types of flowers, including typical flowers of the Northwest region.Bach Long Glass Bridge crosses two mountains at a distance of 285m, 2.4m wide with extremely large glass panels 2.4m x 3m. Apply 9D effect technology with 60 simulated image and sound effects to create a sense of; Glass Skywalk connects a 370m-long bridge on a cliff (150m deep). There are 02 points jutting out 3m wide, 5m long view overlooking the entire tourist area for customers to take photos check in.

18:30: Return to the restaurant for dinner. After dinner, the car takes you back to the hotel to check-in and rest. In the evening, you are free to explore Moc Chau at night. Overnight in Moc Chau.

06:15 AM: Check out and have breakfast at the restaurant.

07:00 AM: Depart for sightseeing:
Heart-shaped tea hill, possibly not only the most beautiful tea hill in Moc Chau Plateau but also in Vietnam, due to its sprawling, lush green tea plantations that twist and turn endlessly, creating a romantic and tranquil atmosphere. This area is also the source for producing the famous O Long tea brand.
Na Ka plum valley with its pristine and intriguing landscapes. Especially during the pure white plum blossom season or in autumn when the fruits ripen, Na Ka seems to don splendid and magical attire. (Note: Na Ka visit is only during plum blossom season or fruit-picking season; otherwise, the guide will allocate more time to other longer visits).
Stop at the central area for introducing and selling typical products in Moc Chau, especially products made from pure fresh cow milk produced right in this plateau. You are free to shop for yourself, friends, and relatives.
Moc Chau through the seasons of flowers and fruits: Depending on the time, the guide will take you to photograph with the characteristic flower gardens and orchards of Moc Chau. You will surely be amazed and impressed by the vibrant and captivating beauty (Note: these flower and fruit gardens depend entirely on the weather and planting plans of the local people).
The season of vibrant peach blossoms during Tet (Lunar New Year) every year.
The season of vast white mustard greens on the hills before and after Tet.
The season of buckwheat flowers, lively from around September to December.
The season of ripe juicy strawberries in winter and various other times.
And many other local specialties spread throughout the year.

10:00 AM: Continue your journey back to Hanoi. Along the way, the vehicle will stop on the winding S-shaped road with its captivating beauty (one of the famous check-in points in Van Ho). Note: Since the S-shaped road is located on National Highway 6 with heavy traffic flow, the vehicle will only stop under conditions where the driver and guide deem it safe for the group. If stopping is not possible, the vehicle will slow down for the guide to introduce, and guests can enjoy the view from the car.

12:00 PM: Lunch in Mai Chau.

After lunch, you can explore Mai Chau Valley by bicycle or electric bike (bike rental costs are self-managed). You can visit the charming stilt houses of the Thai people to learn about their unique culture, visit ethnic stalls, and learn about the traditional weaving of the Thai people. You can also buy souvenir items here. Afterward, you are free to cycle or stroll, shop for goods, and take photos.

3:00 PM: Board the vehicle back to Hanoi. Along the way, there will be a stop to rest and purchase Ba Vi milk specialties as gifts for friends and family.

7:00 PM: Arrive back in Hanoi. End of the program. Hope to see you again!