Indochina Ethnic Memories

Ethnic Minorities of North Vietnam & Laos

Hanoi/Sapa/Lai Chau/Dien Bien Phu/Muang Khua/Phongsali/Oudomxai/Luang Prabang
12 Days/11 Nights

Tour code: INC-T-04

Day 1

Hanoi

Arrival in Hanoi - Transfer - Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2

Train (Breakfast: Hotel)

Sightseeing in Hanoi with a visit by cyclo to the Old Quarter - Transfer to/from train station - By train from Hanoi to Lao Cai. - Overnight in Train

Day 3

Sa Pa (Breakfast: Hotel)

Transfer to Sa Pa - Excursion to Matra and Ta Phin with soft trek - Overnight in Sa Pa

Day 4

Lai Chau (Breakfast: Hotel)

Excursion to Lao Chai and Tavan with soft trek - By vehicle from Sa Pa to Lai Chau - Overnight in Lai Chau

Day 5

Dien Bien Phu (Breakfast: Hotel)

By vehicle from Lai Chau to Dien Bien Phu with sightseeing at Dao San market (Sundays only) - Overnight in Dien Bien Phu

Day 6

Dien Bien Phu (Breakfast: Hotel)

Excursion to Moi and Che Phai villages with a boat trip to Pakhoang - Overnight in Dien Bien Phu

Day 7

Muang Khua (Breakfast: Hotel)

By vehicle from Dien Bien Phu to Tay Trang (Vietnam / Laos border) - Arrival in Muang Khua - By vehicle from Pang Hok (Laos / Vietnam border) to Muang Khua - Overnight in Muang Khua

Day 8

Phongsali (Breakfast: Hotel)

By vehicle from Muang Khua to Phongsali - Sightseeing in Phongsali - Overnight in Phongsali

Day 9

Oudomxai (Breakfast: Hotel)

By vehicle from Phongsali to Oudomxai - Overnight in Oudomxai

Day 10

Luang Prabang (Breakfast: Hotel)

By vehicle from Oudomxai (Muang Xai) to Luang Prabang with sightseeing at the Tham Pak Ou caves - Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 11

Luang Prabang (Breakfast: Hotel)

Sightseeing in Luang Prabang - Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 12

Luang Prabang (Breakfast: Hotel)

Transfer

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Package Price

Price ***All prices are per person in USD, based on twin-sharing in double rooms in the default hotel for the listed category.
US$ per person	2 Pax	3-6 Pax	Single Supplement
Var. A	1,999	1,489	209
Var. B	2,059	1,539	269
Var. C	2,359	1,849	409


Hotel/Room Type	Var. A	Var. B	Var. C
Hanoi	Ha Long Hotel Hanoi - Standard Asia Hotel Hanoi - Standard	Flower Hotel - Superior Galaxy Hotel - Deluxe Thien Thai Hotel - Superior Platinum 2 Hotel - Deluxe	Daewoo Hotel - Deluxe Melia Hotel - Deluxe/ROH Nikko Hotel Hanoi - ROH
Train	Livitrans Express - New Deluxe Cabin with 4 beds/Hanoi-Lao Cai (No Extra Bed)	Fanxipan Express Train 3-4 - Deluxe Cabin with 4 beds/HAN-Lao Cai (No Extra Bed)	Victoria Express Train 4 - Superior/with 4 beds (No Extra Bed)
Sa Pa	Royal View Hotel - Deluxe Bamboo Sapa Hotel - Superior/Valley View	Chau Long Hotel - ROH/New Wing	Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa - Superior (No Extra Bed)
Lai Chau	Muong Thanh Hotel Lai Chau 3 - Superior (No Extra Bed)	Muong Thanh Hotel Lai Chau 3 - Superior (No Extra Bed)	Muong Thanh Hotel Lai Chau 3 - Superior (No Extra Bed)
Dien Bien Phu	Dien Bien Phu - Hanoi Hotel - 1st Class	Him Lam Hotel - 2nd Room Him Lam Hotel - 2nd Room Triple	Him Lam Hotel - 2nd Room Him Lam Hotel - 2nd Room Triple
Muang Khua	Sernnali Hotel - Standard (No Extra Bed)	Sernnali Hotel - Standard (No Extra Bed)	Sernnali Hotel - Standard (No Extra Bed)
Phongsali	Phongsaly Phoufa Hotel 2 - Deluxe Room	Phongsaly Phoufa Hotel 2 - Deluxe Room	Phongsaly Phoufa Hotel 2 - Deluxe Room
Oudomxai	Dansavanh Udomxay Hotel - Deluxe Room	Dansavanh Udomxay Hotel - Deluxe Room	Dansavanh Udomxay Hotel - Deluxe Room
Luang Prabang	Haysoke Hotel - Standard Sanakeo Hotel - Standard-Front /Lobby or 2nd Floor	Le Bel Air Boutique Resort - Classic Garden Riverside Villa Saykham - Superior Le Parasol Blanc Luang Prabang - Standard New Daraphet Villa - Deluxe	Santi Resort & Spa - Deluxe The Grand Luang Prabang Hotel & Resort - Deluxe

***Accommodation is subject to availability. If the listed accommodation is fully booked, alternate accommodation will be offered. All hotel ratings are according to the local accreditation authority.

Includes:

Accommodation as mentioned above or similar
Meals according to itinerary, where very early morning flights are scheduled, a breakfast box may replace the standard breakfast
English-speaking guide
Train from Hanoi to Lao Cai
Arrival and departure transfers
Ground transportation in private A/C vehicle (complimentary cold towels and drinking water)
Sightseeing incl. admission fees according to itinerary

Excludes:

International airfare and airport tax (Please check with us for good fares)
Travel insurance
Gratuities to service people
Lunch & Dinner could be included in itinerary upon request, average USD $12.00 per person per meal
Visa fees, drinks, personal expenses. ** Visa Procedures: Vietnam & Laos
China Connection reserves the right to alter or revise the prices and the itinerary in this quotation when circumstances beyond the company's control deem it necessary