15 Ng. 100 Đ. Nguyễn Xiển, Thanh Xuân Nam, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội 100000
15 Ng. 100 Đ. Nguyễn Xiển, Thanh Xuân Nam, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội 100000
Lai Chau is a province in the northwest of Vietnam sharing borderline with Yun Nan province of China, Son La province, Dien Bien province to the west and south, and Lao Cai province to the east. The province is situated at the altitude of 1,500m above sea level, comprising high mountains, pure streams and rivers.
The natural landscape is the accommodation of more than 20 ethnic minorities. Lots of ethnic people still keep their unique original tradition and custom, making the local culture diversified and worth a study.
Trekking is the best outdoor activity for you to explore the beautiful landscape, and to experience the authentic local traditions of several ethnic groups. The place offers you the chance to assist to different hill tribe local markets, which take place in Thursday and/or Sunday morning. People from many tribes get together here in colorful clothes early in the morning. Seen from above, the market looks like a flower with thousands of colors.
Booking a guided tour is highly recommended since the area is remote where the accommodation is simple, basic. Local people do not speak English. For safety an authorization should be approved before you can visit/hike in the area.
Where to hike
We at Golden Trail Travel Vietnam Trekking Tours run a couple of off the beaten path trekking and hiking tours in Lai Chau. Options include day hikes, short treks are arranged around Tam Duong, Phong Tho. Longer trekking homestay tours start from Chan Nua, and finish in Sin Ho.
When to take a hike
The best time to do a trek to Lai Chau is the dry season (winter) starting from late September until early May of the following year. During this time, the weather is cool with little rain. Although it becomes toughly cold when there is the monsoon coming from China, the rain does not last for several days. December and January are usually the two coldest months of the year. Try not trekking through the TET Festival since most of sites are closed.
If the summer is the only time you can come (June, July, August) we highly you taking some day hikes we arrange around Tam Duong. Sample itineraries can be found below. The best solution is taking an overland tour, making stops en route for visiting local hill tribe villages, ethnic highland markets.
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Trekking North Vietnam 5 Day Itinerary takes you to both Vietnam popular tourist destinations and remote travel places such as Bac ha town, Ta Cu Ty village, Nam Dan, Nam Choong village, Quang Binh Ha Giang…
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Sapa trekking 5 days tour will take you to remote, less traveled villages as Y Linh Ho, Seo My Ty, Den Thang, Ta Trung Ho, Nam Ngan, Nam Sang, Ban Sai, Nam Than, Nam Nhiu, Sin Chai, Nam Lang village…
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Sapa Hiking Tour 5 Days Itinerary will take you to such hill-tribe villages as Sin Chai village, Cat Cat village, Y Linh Ho village, Lao Hang Chai village, Seomity village, Den Thang village, Ta Trung Ho village, Nam Toong village, Thanh Phu village.
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Trekking Tour Mai Chau 4 Days Itinerary will take you the the less visited hill tribes villages in Mai Chau valley such as Hang Kia village, Van village, Xo village and Poom Coong village. The hike is medium challenging with few climbs up and downhill.
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Trekking Northwest Vietnam 5 Days Itinerary will take you to the less traveled destinations of Son La including Yen Chau, Phu Yen. Enjoy easy hikes along hillsides, local H’mong hamlets, and spend the night a homestay of the Thai and Dao people.
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North Vietnam 5 Day Itinerary Pu Luong Halong Bay is another itinerary we design for small group tour and family holidays in north Vietnam. Enjoy hiking Pu Luong nature reserve, staying at homestay, Halong bay cruise tour, and kayaking.
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Northern Vietnam Trek Bac Ha Ha Giang 5 Day Itinerary will start from Lao Cai, taking you to Bac Ha. There you visit the Bac Ha market. The following days, you will trek from Bac Ha towards Ha Giang, going through different hill tribe villages
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Trek North Vietnam Sapa, Muong Hum 3 Days Itinerary is provided on both join-in tour (group tour) and private departure. The off the beaten path trekking package is ideal for hikers who wish to discover a non-touristy region…
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North Vietnam Trekking 3 Day Itinerary is a private package, and operated in the non-touristy region where local hill tribe peoples and life is not effected yet by modern commercial life and mass tourism. The Muong Hum Sunday market…
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Non Touristy Sapa 4 Day Trek is operated in the non-touristy region where local hill-tribal peoples and life is not effected yet by modern commercial life and mass tourism. Hill-tribal peoples met along trekking are from four ethnic groups…
