Signs throughout the country read: “A Destination for the New Millennium.” Nowhere do the Vietnamese believe that more than in the North. It has all the necessary ingredients natural attractions, historical relics, and an ethnic diversity that lends the region its distinct flavor. Perhaps the tourist cafes will extend their coverage here one day, but for now it remains a destination for those in search of anything but a traditional vacation.

(TRAVPR.COM) VIETNAM - February 20th, 2014 - Itinerary: Hanoi – Lao Cai – Muong Khuong – Cao Son – Muong Lum – Ban Cam – Bac Ha – Na Lo – Xin Man – Hoang Phi Xu – Pan Hou – Dong Van – Meo Vac – Lung Phin – Yen Minh – Vi Xuyen – Thac Ba – Vu Linh – Ha Noi

Signs throughout the country read: “A Destination for the New Millennium.” Nowhere do the Vietnamese believe that more than in the North. It has all the necessary ingredients natural attractions, historical relics, and an ethnic diversity that lends the region its distinct flavor. Perhaps the tourist cafes will extend their coverage here one day, but for now it remains a destination for those in search of anything but a traditional vacation.

Itinerary

Day 01: Hanoi (D)
Day 02: Hanoi – Sightseeing – Lao Cai (B)
Day 03: Sunday-Lao Cai Muong Khuong – Cao Son (B)
Day 04: Cao Son – Muong Lum (B, L, D)
Day 05: Muong Lum Trekking – Ban Cam – Bac Ha (B, L, D)
Day 06: Ba Ha Trekking – Na Lo (B, L, D)
Day 07: Na Lo – Xin Man – Hoang Phi Xu – Pan Hou (B)
Day 08: Pan Hou Trekking – Pan Hou (B, L, D)
Day 09: Pan-Hou Dong Van (B)
Day 10: Dong Van – weekly walking tour of Dong Van and Meo Vac (B)
Day 11: Meo Vac – Lung Phin – Yen Minh – Vi Xuyen (B)
Day 12: Vi Xuyen – Thac Ba – Vu Linh (B, D)
Day 13: Vu Linh – Ha Noi (B)

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