2008 North Vietnam Unveiled-9 day Vietnam Tour -Travel Indochina Australia

Verdant landscapes, stunning mountain vistas and hilltribe cultures await.

You will visit places far off the beaten path and have the chance to witness traditional Vietnamese village life, as you spend your vacation among the locals. The local ethnic hilltribe minority people have been making their livelihoods building beautiful rice terraces that cling precariously to the mountains near the borders of China and Laos for centuries. You will discover Sapa's village markets, Heaven's Gate, gushing waterfalls at Thac Bac and the Ta Van Valley.

Hanoi, Dien Bien Phu, Sapa.

Trip grading: ADVENTUROUS Suitable for travellers with above-average levels of fitness and mobility. Prepare for some long road journeys and plenty of walking.

What's included: 7 nights hotel accommodation and 1 overnight train (soft sleeper four-berth shared cabin), all road transport by air-conditioned vehicles, all sightseeing as specified (excluding entrance fees), Western tour leader based on a minimum of seven travellers, local English-speaking guides throughout, arrival and departure transfers, breakfast daily, two lunches and one dinner.

Tour Leader: Travel Indochina tour leader based on a minimum of 7 people.

Maximum group size: 15

Not Ready to go Home Yet?: Just a short flight from Hanoi is Laos’ former royal capital, Luang Prabang. Discover Indochina’s most peaceful, atmospheric destination on our private 4-day ‘Luang Prabang Revealed.’ From quiet temples and sacred caves to the vibrant night market, Laos is sure to captivate you.

Ask our Travellers: "Our guide in spectacular Northwest Vietnam was knowledgeable, organised, and an excellent communicator who facilititated a much deeper connection with the people we met. he was truly a fountain of knowledge and filled our heads with the history, politics and cultural traditions of Vietnam; what a fantastic trip." J. McCarthy - Canada

Responsible Travel: This journey brings you face to face with a wide variety of Vietnam’s culturally rich ethnic groups. By getting to know them you give back to their communities.