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Hillitribes Of Vietnam
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A An adventurous trek into the remote territory of northern Vietnam, colonial Hanoi and the magnificent Halong Bay |
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17 days
from £1529 (minimum 6 passengers)
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An adventurous trek into the remote territory of northern Vietnam, colonial Hanoi and the magnificent Halong Bay
This itinerary takes us into the isolated and largely unexplored region of Sapa in north-west Vietnam. Home to a number of fascinating hill tribes whose origins can be traced to southern China and Burma, it is a country of forested hills, secluded villages and high peaks which has had little contact with the modern world. The ethnic groups in Vietnam have been steadily assimilated into the general population but here in Sapa the traditional lifestyles are still widely practised and on this trip we have the chance to see a way of life little changed by the modern world. We visit and stay with many different groups whose unique costumes identify them with specific tribes, including Hmong, Thay, Red Dzao and Xa Pho. Our route along traditional hilltribe trails will take us through rice fields, jungles, rivers and rugged mountains to reach primitive villages seldom visited by outsiders. There is time to relax after the trek, exploring Hanoi, whose centre reflects its French colonial past, and sailing through the maze of limestone outcrops that make Halong Bay a natural wonder of the East.
Trip Profile:
6 days trekking; altitude maximum 1500m, average 900m Grade B.
Group & Staff:
Min. 6, max. 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff.
Accommodation:
7 nights hotels/guesthouses, 4 nights village houses, 2 nights sleeper train, 1 night boat.
Food:
all breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners included.
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Day 1 | Depart London. | Day 2 | Arrive Hanoi; afternoon free.
| Day 3 | Morning sightseeing tour of Hanoi including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda & Hoan Kiem Lake; free afternoon then board overnight train to Lao Cai.
| Day 4 | Arrive in Lao Cai and transfer by bus to Sapa in the shadow of Fan Si Pan (3143m), Vietnam's highest mountain; free afternoon or trek up Nam Rong (Dragon) Mountain.
| Day 5 | Trek for 4 days through jungle, valleys, open countryside and remote villages with fantastic views of the highlands. Chance to meet many different hilltribes, some who had never seen a traveller's face until 1996, with their unique language, culture and dress. We stay overnight in village houses.
| Day 6 | As above | Day 7 | As above | Day 8 | As above | Day 9 | Our last morning trekking then drive to Sapa; afternoon visit to the famous 'Love Market' where many of the tribespeople sell their wares and historically seek a partner.
| Day 10 | To the Chinese border and the colourful market at Bac Ha.
| Day 11 | Morning walk in the surrounding H'mong villages; board the overnight train to Hanoi.
| Day 12 | Early morning arrive in Hanoi the rest of the day is free day in Hanoi to wander through this former French colonial town.
| Day 13 | Leave early by bus for Halong Bay, spend afternoon on the boat relaxing and swimming; sleep on board.
| Day 14 | Continue exploring the bay in the morning and return to Hanoi in the afternoon.
| Day 15 | A day at leisure for some last minute shopping and sightseeing.
| Day 16 | Depart Hanoi.
| Day 17 | Arrive London. |
Departures Between | Price from | 17 Dec 04 | *£1529 | 25 Mar 05 | *£1375 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Optional single supplement £95 (hotels only)
Insurance £77
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.
Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” prices. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket.
Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.
Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.
Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.
Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.
Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.
Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.
Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimajaro Government Tax, Mustang and Galapagos taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.
This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
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