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Ha Noi - Son La - Dien Bien Phu - Sapa - Ha Noi
(7 days / nights)Despite the rough roads, the northern Loop is becoming a classic trip because of the overwhelming scenery and the popular hill town of Sapa, close to the Chinese border. We start with a drive into an area inhabited by the Tay, Muong and H'mong minorities. The road to Dien Bien Phu is rough at times, but it is a worthwhile effort when we see the freshness and beauty of the scenery and the people here. It was at Dien Bien Phu in 1954, that the Viet Minh army lead by Ho Chi Minh defeated the French, after nearly 100 years of colonization and many years of war. We continue northeast to Phong Tho. As the road climbs higher into the mountains, it becomes increasingly rougher and more remote.
Arriving in Sapa around lunchtime on day 4, we will check into the hotel and get something to eat. The afternoon is free to explore the township. For the next couple of days we will trek down into the valleys along mountain trails and through the hill tribe minority villages. On day seven, we bid Sapa farewell and make our way back to the capital of Ha Noi about 10 hours away.
Day 01: Ha Noi - Son La
Day 02: Son La - Dien Bien Phu
Day 03: Dien Bien Phu - Phong Tho
Day 04: Phong Tho - Sapa
Day 05: Sapa
Day 06: Sapa
Day 07: Sapa - Ha Noi
