| Tour code: | TBA.014 |
| Trip: | LAI CHAU – DIEN BIEN – MOC CHAU – MAI CHAU |
| Duration: | 3 days 3 nights |
| Schedule: | Thursday |
| Vehicle: | Car - Ô tô |
| Departure location: | HÀ NỘI - VIỆT NAM |
21:30: Meet at No. 160 Tran Quang Khai Street and board a VIP sleeper cabin bus departing for Sapa. If the booking is made too close to the departure date and VIP cabin seats are unavailable, a standard sleeper bus will be arranged instead.
Note: The bus can also pick you up at Noi Bai International Airport between 23:00 and 23:30 for an additional fee of VND 50,000 per group for airport pickup. Alternatively, pickup is available at Kim Anh Junction (at the entrance to the expressway) during the same time window.
06:00: Arrive in Sapa. Your tour guide will meet you and transfer you to our representative office in Sapa, where you can freshen up and rest.
06:00: Arrive in Sapa. Your tour guide will meet you and transfer you to our representative office in Sapa, where you can freshen up and rest.
06:30: Enjoy breakfast and a morning coffee at the restaurant.
07:00: The vehicle and tour guide will pick you up for a visit to Rong May Glass Bridge Tourist Area, located near O Quy Ho Heaven's Gate in Tam Duong District, Lai Chau Province. Your tour guide will assist you with information on purchasing entrance tickets, which are at your own expense. Available attractions include:
Glass Bridge elevator
Single-log bridge
High-speed zipline
Death-defying swing
Infinity bed
After visiting the Glass Bridge, continue across the spectacular O Quy Ho Pass towards Tam Duong District, enjoying magnificent mountain and river views. Stop for photos at the Lai Chau City Monument, then travel through Phong Tho District along scenic roads that look like paintings. Pass through places familiar to many only from books, including the upper reaches of the Da River, Sin Ho District, and the Nam Na River, before arriving in Muong Lay town, where countless traditional stilt houses of the Black Thai people stretch into the distance.
12:00: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Muong Lay. After lunch, continue by vehicle to Dien Bien.
15:00: Arrive in Dien Bien Phu City and visit the following historical sites:
Dien Bien Victory Monument: A landmark commemorating the historic victory of Dien Bien Phu.
De Castries' Bunker: Visit the former command bunker of French General Christian de Castries, then continue to Muong Thanh Bridge and the Nam Rom River for sightseeing and photos.
A1 Hill: Explore the site of one of the fiercest battles during the Dien Bien Phu Campaign.
18:00: Check in at the hotel and relax.
19:00: Enjoy dinner. The evening is free at leisure. If you wish, you may request an optional dinner with the Black Thai community in a local village in Dien Bien. Any additional arrangements and expenses will be at your own discretion and cost.
Overnight in Dien Bien.
06:30: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out.
07:30: Depart for Moc Chau. Along the way, your tour guide will introduce Muong Phang, a historic location that served as the command headquarters for the Dien Bien Phu Campaign, directly led by the late General Vo Nguyen Giap during the 1954 campaign.
Travel through Tuan Giao District and conquer the 32-kilometer Pha Din Pass along National Highway 6, which lies between Tuan Giao District in Dien Bien Province and Thuan Chau District in Son La Province. Stop at the summit for commemorative photos. Continue towards Moc Chau via Son La City, stopping for photos at the Son La City Monument and the Co Noi Junction Monument.
12:00: Enjoy lunch in Moc Chau. After lunch, continue exploring the area.
Afternoon: Your tour guide will take you to visit the following attractions. Entrance tickets are at your own expense.
Dai Yem Waterfall: A small yet charming waterfall. According to local legend, the waterfall resembles the sash of a young woman who saved a young man from a devastating flood.
Love Glass Bridge: You may purchase your own ticket to visit Vietnam's first glass bridge.
Next, travel by car to Muong Sang, where you can choose to visit one of two popular attractions: Happy Land Flower Garden or the world-famous Bach Long Glass Bridge.
Happy Land Flower Garden: Covering nearly 5 hectares in a vast valley in Ban Lun, Muong Sang Commune, Happy Land welcomes visitors with colorful flower gardens featuring a variety of species, including flowers characteristic of Northwest Vietnam.
Bach Long Glass Bridge: Spanning two mountains separated by 285 meters, the bridge is 2.4 meters wide and features large glass panels measuring 2.4 × 3 meters. It uses 9D visual and sound effects to create an immersive experience. The glass skywalk continues for 370 meters along a cliff above a 150-meter-deep ravine. Two viewing platforms, each 3 meters wide and 5 meters long, extend outward to offer panoramic views of the tourist area and excellent photo opportunities.
18:30: Return to the restaurant for dinner. After dinner, transfer to the hotel for check-in and relaxation. The evening is free to explore Moc Chau at your leisure.
Overnight in Moc Chau.
06:15: Check out of the hotel and travel to a restaurant for breakfast.
07:00: Begin the day's sightseeing.
Heart-Shaped Tea Hill: Perhaps not only the most beautiful tea hill in Moc Chau Plateau but also one of the most beautiful in Vietnam. Its lush green tea rows form rounded, winding patterns that stretch to the horizon, creating a romantic and peaceful atmosphere. This area is also a source of raw materials for the production of the famous Oolong tea.
Na Ka Plum Valley: Discover the pristine and distinctive scenery of this beautiful valley. During the white plum blossom season or the autumn fruit harvest, Na Ka transforms into a spectacular landscape.
Note: Na Ka Plum Valley is visited during the plum blossom season or harvest season. Outside these periods, your tour guide will allocate more time to other sightseeing attractions.
Stop at a local specialty products center in Moc Chau, particularly known for products made from fresh cow's milk produced on the plateau. Enjoy free time to shop for gifts for yourself, friends, and family.
Moc Chau Seasonal Flowers and Fruits: Depending on the time of year, your tour guide will take you to photograph Moc Chau's characteristic flower gardens and fruit orchards. You will be impressed by their vibrant colors and natural beauty.
Note: The availability and appearance of flower gardens and orchards depend entirely on weather conditions and local farmers' planting schedules.
Seasonal highlights include:
Peach blossoms: Blooming around the Lunar New Year.
White mustard flowers: Covering the hills before and after the Lunar New Year.
Buckwheat flowers: Generally blooming from September to December.
Strawberry picking: Available during the winter months and at certain other times of the year.
Many other local specialties are available throughout the year.
10:00: Continue the journey back to Hanoi. Along the way, stop at the beautiful S-shaped Road, one of the popular photo spots in Van Ho.
Note: The S-shaped Road is located on National Highway 6, which carries heavy traffic. The vehicle will stop only when the driver and tour guide determine that it is safe for the group. If stopping is unsafe, the vehicle will slow down so that the tour guide can introduce the site and passengers can admire the road from inside the vehicle.
12:00: Enjoy lunch in Mai Chau. After lunch, explore Mai Chau Valley by bicycle or electric cart. Bicycle and electric cart rental fees are at your own expense.
Visit the charming traditional stilt houses of the Thai ethnic community and learn about their distinctive culture. Explore brocade stalls, discover traditional Thai weaving techniques, and shop for local souvenirs. You will also have free time to cycle, walk around, take photos, and shop at your leisure.
15:00: Depart for Hanoi. Along the way, stop at a Ba Vi dairy specialty shop to purchase local products as gifts for friends and family.
19:00: Arrive in Hanoi. End of the tour. We look forward to welcoming you on another journey!
| Attraction | Reference price |
|---|---|
| Dai Yem Waterfall | VND 80,000/person |
| Love Glass Bridge | VND 100,000/person |
| Happy Land | VND 100,000/person |
| Bach Long Glass Bridge | VND 650,000/person |
| Ang Pine Forest | VND 80,000/person |
CHILDREN'S POLICY
GENERAL NOTES
Guests must bring valid personal identification documents, especially for tours involving boats, trains, airplanes, or border areas. Acceptable documents include a national identity card or passport. Children under 14 must bring at least a birth certificate. Children aged 14 and above must carry a national identity card or passport.
We recommend bringing basic medication for diarrhea, colds, and fever.
Vegetarian guests are advised to bring additional vegetarian food to suit their dietary preferences.
Any tour service that a guest chooses not to use is non-refundable unless the non-use results from the tour operator's fault.
The tour guide reserves the right to rearrange the order of sightseeing attractions according to the conditions on each departure date, provided that all attractions listed in the itinerary are still covered.
If the departure uses a 7-seat or 16-seat vehicle, or if the group consists of 10 guests or fewer, the driver may also serve as the tour guide. These drivers have extensive experience and a good understanding of the route, local attractions, and regional culture, comparable to a specialized tour guide.
As this is a mountainous tour that often uses smaller vehicles, guests are advised not to bring bulky, oversized, or excessive luggage. Backpacks are recommended instead of hard-shell suitcases.
Some options may include homestay accommodation to enhance the mountain travel experience. Guests are advised to bring personal toiletries and other essentials they may need when staying at a homestay.
If a solo traveler cannot be paired with another solo traveler for shared accommodation, a single-room supplement of 50% of the room rate per night will apply throughout the tour.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Guests are responsible for their own health and any pre-existing or chronic medical conditions, including cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, joint or bone conditions, congenital diseases, latent medical conditions, HIV/AIDS, mental health or neurological disorders, and pregnancy. These conditions are not covered by the travel insurance provided under the tour.
When necessary, guests may be required to sign a declaration regarding their medical conditions before joining the tour. The tour operator accepts no responsibility for cases in which guests fail to disclose medical conditions, provide inaccurate medical information, or experience circumstances outside the scope of the tour's travel insurance coverage.
Guests are solely responsible for safeguarding their personal belongings at all times and in all locations throughout the trip. The tour operator is not responsible for the loss of money, valuables, personal documents, airline tickets, or other personal property during the journey.