Sapa – Lai Chau – Dien Bien – Moc Chau – Mai Chau 3D3N Tour
Journey
Starting from Hanoi, this journey takes you to the majestic landscapes of Sapa, Lai Chau, Dien Bien, and Moc Chau. Departing every Thursday night, the tour includes visits to the Dragon Cloud Glass Bridge, the Dien Bien Phu Victory Monument, and the enchanting Dai Yem Waterfall. Enjoy delicious local specialties and experience the unique culture of the Thai people. Don’t miss the chance to explore the romantic Heart-Shaped Tea Hill and capture stunning photos in the tranquil Mai Chau Valley!
Itinerary
21:30: Guests arrive at 160 Tran Quang Khai to board the VIP Cabin bus heading to Sapa (if bookings are made close to the departure date and the VIP Cabin bus is unavailable, we will arrange sleeper bus transportation).
Note: The bus can pick up guests at Noi Bai Airport from 23:00 – 23:30, with an airport pickup fee of 50,000 VND/group. Alternatively, pickup is available at Ngã 3 Kim Anh (the beginning of the highway) within the same time frame.
06:00: Arrive in Sapa, where the guide will meet guests and take them to the representative office in Sapa for personal hygiene and rest.
06:00: Arrive in Sapa, where the guide will meet guests and take them to the representative office in Sapa for personal hygiene and rest.
06:30: Guests enjoy breakfast and a cup of morning coffee at the restaurant.
07:00: The bus and guide will take guests to visit the Dragon Cloud Glass Bridge located at the O Quy Ho sky gate in Lai Chau Province. The guide will assist guests in purchasing tickets for the following attractions:
- Glass Bridge Elevator
- Attractions: Wooden Bridge, High-Speed Zipline, Death Swing, Infinity Bed
After leaving the Glass Bridge, guests will conquer the O Quy Ho Pass to Tam Duong, enjoying the breathtaking mountain and river scenery. Capture photos at the Lai Chau city monument, pass through Phong Tho with picturesque roads, cross areas known mainly through literature, like the upstream of the Da River in Sin Ho district, and then reach the center of Muong Lay district with rows of stilt houses from the Black Thai ethnic group.
12:00: Lunch at a restaurant in Muong Lay. After lunch, the group continues to drive to Dien Bien.
15:00: Arrive in Dien Bien Phu city; the bus will take guests to visit:
- Victory Monument of Dien Bien
- De Castries’ bunker, where General Christian de Castries worked and commanded, followed by visits to Mường Thanh Bridge and Nậm Rốm River.
- A1 Hill, the site of a fierce battle in the past.
18:00: Check into the hotel and rest.
19:00: Dinner. The evening is free for guests to relax. If desired, the group can request to have dinner in the Black Thai village in Dien Bien, with all related expenses to be covered by guests. Overnight in Dien Bien.
06:30: Guests enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out.
07:30: The group boards the bus to Moc Chau. On the way, the guide will introduce Mường Phăng, a historical site that served as the headquarters during the Dien Bien Phu campaign led by General Vo Nguyen Giap in 1954.
Crossing through Tuan Giao district, guests will conquer the Pha Din Pass, a 32 km stretch on National Route 6 in the territory of Tuan Giao, Dien Bien, and Thuan Chau, Son La. Stop at the top of the pass for commemorative photos; on the way to Moc Chau, guests will pass through Son La city and stop to take pictures at the Son La city monument and Cò Nòi crossroads monument.
12:00: Lunch in Moc Chau. After lunch, guests will continue visiting:
Afternoon: The guide will take guests to visit (self-paid tickets):
- Dải Yếm Waterfall – A small waterfall but charmingly beautiful. Legend has it that this waterfall is the “dải yếm” (a type of scarf) of a girl who saved a boy from floodwaters.
- Guests will self-purchase tickets for the Love Glass Bridge, the first glass bridge in Vietnam.
Afterwards, the bus will take the group to Mường Sang. Here, guests can choose to visit either the Happy Land or the Bach Long Glass Bridge, the longest in the world. - Happy Land is nearly 5ha, located in a large valley in Ban Lun, Muong Sang commune. Visitors will be welcomed by various flower beds, including typical flowers of the Northwest region.
Bach Long Glass Bridge spans two mountains with a distance of 285m and a width of 2.4m, featuring massive glass panels measuring 2.4m x 3m. Utilizing 9D effect technology with 60 simulated audio-visual effects, the Glass Skywalk stretches 370m along the cliff (with a depth of 150m). There are two protruding points measuring 3m wide and 5m long offering panoramic views for photo opportunities.
18:30: Return to the restaurant for dinner. After dinner, the bus will take guests back to check into the hotel for rest. Guests are free to explore Moc Chau at night. Overnight in Moc Chau.
06:15: Guests check out and board the bus for breakfast at a restaurant.
07:00: The bus starts taking guests to visit:
- Heart-Shaped Tea Hill, which is not only the most beautiful tea hill in Moc Chau but also in Vietnam, with lush green tea bushes that curve into the distance, creating a romantic and peaceful atmosphere. This is also the source of the famous Ô Long tea brand.
- Nà Ka Plum Valley, known for its pristine and novel scenery. Especially during the season of pristine white plum blossoms or autumn when fruits ripen, Nà Ka wears stunningly beautiful outfits (Note: Nà Ka is only visited during the plum blossom season or fruit-picking season; otherwise, the guide will allocate more time for other attractions).
Stop at a center introducing and selling special products from Moc Chau, especially fresh milk products produced in this highland area. Guests are free to purchase gifts for themselves, friends, and relatives.
Moc Chau’s seasonal fruits and flowers: Depending on the time, the guide will take guests to take photos with the flower and fruit gardens typical of Moc Chau. Guests will be amazed by the vibrant and attractive beauty of these areas (Note: The nature of these flower and fruit gardens depends entirely on the weather and local planting schedules). - Blooming peach flowers during the Tet holiday each year.
- Vast white mustard flowers on the hills before and after the Tet holiday.
- Vibrant buckwheat flowers from September to December.
- Juicy strawberries picked in winter and other varying times throughout the year.
- And many local specialties available year-round.
10:00: Guests continue to board the bus back to Hanoi. On the way back, the bus stops at the S-shaped road with its captivating beauty (a famous check-in spot in Van Ho). Note: As the S-shaped road is on National Route 6 with many vehicles passing, the bus will only stop under conditions that ensure the group’s safety. If stopping is not possible, the bus will slow down for the guide to introduce the route while guests can enjoy the view from the bus.
12:00: Lunch in Mai Chau. After lunch, guests can explore Mai Chau valley by bicycle (or electric vehicle, rental costs are self-paid). Guests visit the small stilt houses of the Thai people to learn about their unique culture, visit handicraft stalls, learn how to weave traditional textiles, and buy souvenirs. Afterwards, guests can freely cycle or walk and shop for souvenirs, taking photos.
15:00: Guests board the bus back to Hanoi. On the way back, the bus stops to rest at Ba Vi milk specialties to buy gifts for friends and relatives.
19:00: The bus brings guests to Hanoi. End of the program. We look forward to seeing you again!
Tour Package Includes:
- One-way transfer from Hanoi to Sapa via VIP Cabin Bus or sleeper bus.
- Tourist car (7 to 29 seats, depending on the group size) for the itinerary.
- 02 nights accommodation in a 2-3 star hotel, 2 guests per room (if there’s an odd number, 3 guests may share a room).
- 05 main meals as per the itinerary, priced at 120,000 VND per meal.
- 03 breakfasts at 30,000 VND per meal or according to hotel standards (varies by hotel).
- Entrance tickets to all listed attractions in the itinerary.
- Free bottled water on the bus, with a standard of 1 bottle (500ml) per person per day.
- Tour guide accompanying the group throughout the program.
Tour Package Excludes:
- Value-added tax invoice (VAT).
- Entrance tickets for entertainment at the Dragon Cloud Glass Bridge tourist area.
- Entrance fees for major sightseeing points in Moc Chau, which may change unexpectedly without prior notice to travel agencies (guests can pay before booking the tour, or the guide will collect fees directly for the whole group).
(*) Reference ticket prices for some attractions in Moc Chau:
- Dai Yem Waterfall: 80,000 VND/ticket
- Love Glass Bridge: 100,000 VND/ticket
- Happy Land: 100,000 VND/ticket
- Bach Long Glass Bridge: 650,000 VND/ticket
- Ang Village Pine Forest: 80,000 VND/ticket
- Fees for fruit picking or photography at local gardens, ranging from 20,000 to 40,000 VND per location (if someone is collecting fees).
- Drinks during meals, in the hotel, and other personal expenses.
- Single occupancy fees (if a guest travels alone and cannot share a room with someone else or requests to sleep alone).
Tips for Drivers and Tour Guides:
- Guests who are satisfied with the service may tip the driver and guide. This is entirely optional, but a minimum of 50,000 VND per guest per day is customary.
- For international guests: 3 USD per guest per day.
Child Policy:
- Children aged 1-4 years old: Free of charge (parents are responsible for all related costs). A maximum of 1 free child is allowed per 2 adults; subsequent children pay 50% of the tour price (which includes half a meal and related services but must share a bed with parents). If 1 adult travels with 1 free child, the child must pay 50% of the adult’s tour price; the adult will also pay an additional single occupancy fee as per the policy.
- Children aged 5-9 years old: Charged 75% of the tour price, with their own meal, seat on the bus, and child tickets for attractions. If the child’s height exceeds the tourist site’s regulations, they must purchase an adult ticket, in which case the family must pay a maximum of 75% of the entrance fee (additional costs must be settled directly with the guide). Two children paying 75% do not count as one adult and will not have a separate bed.
- Children aged 10 and above: Treated as adults, receiving adult services.
General Notes:
- Guests participating in tours (especially those involving boats, trains, or flights, or tours to border regions) must carry legal identification (ID card/Passport). Children under 14 must bring a birth certificate. Children aged 14 and above must have an ID card, CCCD, or passport.
- It’s advisable to bring medications for stomach issues, common colds, and fever.
- Vegetarian guests should bring additional vegetarian food to ensure their dietary needs are met.
- No refunds will be issued for any services not used during the tour unless due to a fault on the part of the tour operator.
- The guide reserves the right to rearrange the order of sightseeing points based on the specific conditions of each departure day, as long as all points in the program are visited.
- If there are 10 or fewer guests on the tour, the driver may also serve as the guide. These drivers have extensive experience and knowledge of the routes and local culture.
- As this is a mountainous tour, we recommend not bringing oversized or bulky luggage. A backpack is preferable to hard suitcases.
- There are options for homestay accommodations to enhance the mountain experience. Guests are encouraged to bring personal items for use while at the homestay (if deemed necessary).
- If a single traveler cannot be matched with another guest for shared accommodation, they must pay an additional 50% of the room price per night throughout the tour.
Customer Responsibilities:
- Customers are responsible for their health and any chronic illnesses (cardiovascular, hypertension, diabetes, joint issues, etc.), congenital conditions, HIV/AIDS, mental health issues, and pregnancy, which are not covered by insurance. If necessary, customers must sign a declaration regarding their health before participating in the tour. The tour operator is not responsible for cases where customers do not disclose their health issues or provide false information, as well as cases falling outside the scope of travel insurance.
- Customers must safeguard their personal belongings at all times and in all locations during the trip. The tour operator is not responsible for loss of money, valuables, flight tickets, or personal property during the trip.
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