NORTH CENTER VIETNAM
4 days, 4 nights.
Day 1: Hanoi - Vu Linh. ~180 km, ~7 h.
Easy drive to on the sealed road to Thac Ba Lake and follow the little road to Vu Linh. Vu Linh is a Dao village by the side of the lake, very friendly people and the welcome is exceptional.
Day 2: Vu Linh - Luc Yen - Bac Ha. ~180 km, ~6 h.
Ride to Luc Yen in about 2 hours around the lake on a small road lined by palm trees and scenic moutain views. After the lunch we go to Bac Ha following the Chay River. Walk around Bac Ha for the rest of the day.
Day 3: Bac Ha - Coc Ly - Sapa. ~80 km, ~4 h.
Before to reach Lao Cai we turn right to Coc Ly where you will meet H'mong, Dao and Phu La people. Coc Ly is small and wild village. Meet local people and have lunch in Coc Ly before riding to Sapa.
Day 4: Sapa - Lao Cai - Hanoi.
Sapa and Bac Ha are now quite touristy. However, we can trek to Ta Van village where is dominated by Giay people. We pass Lao Chai village on the way and lunch could be in Lao Chai, Ta Van, or wherever we want. The children will go together with you along the way. Come back to Sapa and ride down to Lao Cai for the train at 7 pm. Arrive in Hanoi 4.30 am next day.
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