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Northern Loop Vietnam 4x4 WD Tour 8 Days

  • CODE: GDT2203
  • Private Tour
  • Duration: 8 - 12 days
  • Price from: Contact
  • Route: Vietnam - Son La - Hoang Su Phi - Ha Noi - Sa Pa - Bac Ha - Ba Be - Ha Giang

Overview

The Ultimate 8-Day Northern Loop Vietnam 4x4 Off-Road Adventure

 

Prepare for an unforgettable journey into the majestic and often-unseen landscapes of Northern Vietnam with our 8-day Northern Loop Vietnam 4x4 Tour. This isn't just a trip; it's a comprehensive off-road 4WD adventure designed to take you deep into the heart of Vietnam's most spectacular regions, including the cloud-shrouded peaks of Ta Xua, the iconic rice terraces of Sapa, the legendary Ha Giang Loop, and the serene beauty of Ba Be National Park. Perfect for thrill-seekers and cultural explorers, this expedition promises an immersive experience far beyond the typical tourist trails.

Our Northern Loop Vietnam 4x4 tour is meticulously crafted to showcase the raw beauty and rich cultural tapestry of the country's northern frontier. You'll navigate challenging mountain passes, winding dirt tracks, and remote village roads in our robust 4WD vehicles, expertly piloted by experienced local guides. This allows you to comfortably access areas of unparalleled natural beauty, from the dramatic limestone peaks of the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark to the lush valleys, cascading waterfalls, and natural hot springs that define this incredible region. Imagine waking up to a "sea of clouds" in Ta Xua or soaking in a natural hot spring after a day of thrilling drives.

Throughout this 8-day Vietnam 4WD adventure, you'll have unparalleled opportunities for ethnic minority encounters. Northern Vietnam is home to numerous diverse communities, including the H'mong, Dao, Tay, Nung, Giay, and Lo Lo people. You'll visit their traditional villages, learn about their unique customs, witness their vibrant traditions, and perhaps even share a meal, gaining a profound appreciation for their way of life. From the bustling energy of the Bac Ha Sunday Market to the serene tranquility of ancient landscapes, every moment on this off-road Vietnam tour is designed to connect you deeply with the land and its people.

Beyond the breathtaking scenery and cultural immersion, this Northern Loop Vietnam 4x4 tour is a true adventure. Expect exhilarating drives, stunning photographic opportunities at every turn, and the chance to witness iconic landmarks like the magnificent Ma Pi Leng Pass and the tranquil waters of Ba Be Lake. We handle all the logistics, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the journey. This Vietnam 4x4 expedition is more than just a holiday; it's an opportunity to challenge yourself, explore untouched landscapes, and create memories that will last a lifetime

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Detailed Experiences of Your 8-Day Northern Loop Vietnam 4x4 Tour

 

This 8-day Northern Loop Vietnam 4x4 Tour is packed with thrilling drives, breathtaking sights, and profound cultural moments. Here are the detailed highlights you'll experience:

  • Conquer Diverse Landscapes by 4x4: Drive through an incredible variety of terrains, from the high mountain roads of Ta Xua and Ha Giang to the terraced rice fields of Sapa and the jungle trails around Ba Be National Park. Your 4WD vehicle will tackle all challenges, offering an authentic off-road adventure.

  • Sunrise & Cloud Hunting in Ta Xua: Experience the ethereal beauty of Ta Xua, known for its "sea of clouds" phenomenon. Enjoy a unique camping experience high in the mountains, waking up to one of Vietnam's most breathtaking sunrises.

  • Relax in Ngoc Chien Hot Spring: Unwind and rejuvenate after thrilling drives with a soothing dip in the natural hot springs of Ngoc Chien, nestled amidst picturesque landscapes.

  • Explore Majestic Sapa & Its Terraces: Journey to Sapa, famous for its iconic terraced rice fields that cascade down mountainsides. Discover local markets and interact with ethnic minority groups like the H'mong and Red Dao.

  • Adventure to Y Ty & Bac Ha: Drive to the remote border region of Y Ty, offering stunning views of cloud-covered peaks and unique ethnic villages. Later, visit the vibrant Bac Ha Sunday Market, a bustling hub of commerce and culture for various ethnic groups.

  • Conquer the Legendary Ha Giang Loop: Navigate key sections of the world-renowned Ha Giang Loop, including the dramatic Ma Pi Leng Pass. Witness jaw-dropping canyons and panoramic vistas of the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark.

  • Discover Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark: Immerse yourself in this UNESCO Global Geopark, a land of unique geological formations, ancient fossils, and incredible panoramic views from high altitudes.

  • Visit the Northernmost Point of Vietnam (Lung Cu Flag Tower - optional detour, subject to time): Stand at the very top of Vietnam, offering sweeping vistas of the surrounding valleys and the border with China.

  • Serene Ba Be National Park Exploration: Experience the tranquility of Ba Be National Park, home to Vietnam's largest natural lake. Enjoy a relaxing boat trip on the lake, explore the mystical Dau Dang Waterfall and Puong Cave, and learn about the local Tay culture.

  • Authentic Ethnic Minority Encounters: Throughout the journey, you'll meet and interact with various ethnic groups like the H'mong, Dao, Tay, Nung, and Lo Lo. Learn about their unique traditions, handicrafts, and daily lives, fostering genuine cultural immersion.

  • Breathtaking Photography Opportunities: Every turn of the road presents a new, stunning landscape. Capture dramatic terraced rice fields, cloud-kissed peaks, vibrant local life, and the sheer joy of your off-road adventure.

  • Delicious Local Cuisine: Savor the unique flavors of Northern Vietnamese cuisine, enjoying fresh, regional specialties prepared by locals at homestays and local eateries.

  • Professional and Experienced Guides: Travel with highly knowledgeable and skilled local guides who are expert drivers and passionate storytellers, enriching your journey with their insights and ensuring your safety

Service

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Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels

Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian  speaking guide can be arranged with on request.

Your Dream Offroad 4x4WD Tours, Crafted Just for You Across Asia

At Golden Trail Travel, we believe every getaway should be as unique as the traveler. As Asia's premier Offroad 4x4WD Tours, we specialize in creating bespoke coastal experiences that perfectly match your desires and budget, wherever your wanderlust takes you.

Our dedicated team—comprising experienced local experts, reliable drivers, insightful tour consultants, and passionate travel specialists—is committed to ensuring your escape is seamless, relaxing, and truly unforgettable.

Whether you're exploring solo, enjoying a family getaway, or embarking on a group expedition, we're here to design a trip that's exclusively yours. The itineraries you see are just a starting point; consider them a canvas upon which we'll paint your ideal Asian Offroad 4x4WD Tours. We invite you to share your ideas, tell us your preferences, and let us know your budget. We'll meticulously customize an existing itinerary or craft a brand-new program from the ground up, adding or excluding elements until it's absolutely perfect for you.

Ready to start planning your dream Offroad 4x4WD Tours across Asia? Share your requirements with us today, and let's create memories that will last a lifetime.

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Day 1: Hanoi – Ta Xua Camping (B/L/D)
Starting an 8-day journey to explore the North of Vietnam, we will drive out of Hanoi to go to Ta Xua. To avoid traffic jams, we will choose small roads and dikes because you use 4x4 trucks. We will drive along a Vietnamese-style gravel road through the forest to the town of Phu Yen. Here we will have lunch at a local restaurant, have a short rest to regain strength to continue conquering some new roads in the afternoon.When gradually approaching Ta Xua peak, the road will become much more dangerous and narrow, which will be a challenge for you.We will arrive at Ta Xua at around 16:00 PM, opening up in front of your eyes a breathtaking scenery of mountains and clouds. After that, you will move to Dinosaur Back Living, a famous cloud hunting spot in Northwest Vietnam. You will then move to the campsite, where your driver and guide will cook a delicious meal for you. You can also help prepare dinner so you can enjoy your own cooking.About 200 km.
Day 2: Ta Xua - Ngoc Chien Hot Spring (B/L/D)
Today, you will get up very early to enjoy a cup of coffee or ginger tea and watch the scenery of high mountains engulfed in a sea of white clouds, creating a magnificent picture of nature.Around 6:30, Breakfast is served with delicious, nutritious hot dishes to help you start a long journey today. You'll start your day off on an 80km scary off-road trail with only one entrance and exit as soon as you leave the town of Bac Yen. This route will take you through breathtaking unspoiled scenery of primeval forests and poetic streams.We will have lunch on the way to Ngoc Chien Mineral Spring.Coming to Ngoc Chien, which is home to a large number of Thai, Mong and Dao ethnic groups with a unique culture over many generations, you will also experience bathing in hot mineral springs in a bathroom made of wood. Pu dream. Soaking in mineral springs is the best way to re-energize after a long day of travel.Then we will enjoy a BBQ party and spend the night at a homestay.About 150 km.
Day 3: Ngoc Chien Hot Spring - Sapa (B/L/D)
You will start your day by soaking in the hot tub and breathing in the fresh air at Ngoc Chien. Breakfast can become memorable with typical Northwest delicacies such as sticky rice, smoked sausage, etc. After saying goodbye to Ngoc Chien, we went straight to Sapa.The amazing beauty of Mu Cang Chai terraced fields, as well as the majesty of the mountains, will be seen during the trip.You will have lunch at a local restaurant along the way.Moving from Ngoc Chien to Sapa gives us the ideal opportunity to see breathtaking sights such as Silver Waterfall, Heaven Gate and Cat Cat Village. Along with that, we will not be able to ignore O Quy Ho pass, one of the four great passes of the North. In the eyes of adventurers, the length and danger of the pass make it so appealing.We will come to Sapa town in the late afternoon, enjoy food at a local restaurant and freely explore Sapa town at night. We will spend the night at a hotel in Sapa town.About 220 km
Day 4: Sapa - Y Ty - Bac Ha (B/L/D)
The next stop on this journey is Y Ty - which is likened to a "place of the future" with countless beauties both in terms of national culture and beautiful scenery in the highlands.After breakfast, you will pack your bags and say goodbye to Sapa, driving 80km along a narrow but dangerous road because this is a long road and often obscured by clouds. Along with that, to get to Y Ty, we have to overcome some dangerous rapids, which will be a challenge for us.After admiring the beautiful view from above of Y Ty, we will have lunch at a local restaurant.When we go from Y Ty to Bac Ha, the real challenge begins. We will drive our 4x4 trucks on narrow, hilly roads. Sudden turns are also very difficult to handle. Along with that, on the way, we will be able to admire the vast and beautiful terraced fields. Milestone 92, where the Red River flows into Vietnam, is another noteworthy location. This river gave birth to a civilization that has become our country.In the afternoon,  you'll go to Lao Cai City, check-in at the Ha Khau border gate, and pay a visit to the surrounding sacred temple.Bac Ha is not far away from here.About 250 km
Day 5: Bac Ha - Ha Giang (B/L/D)
Today we will go to Ha Giang - a place that is not only blessed by nature with many beautiful scenes that please tourists but also famous for its rich culture with 22 northern highland ethnic groups.Day 5 is also quite challenging. During the trip to the high peaks, we will have to follow the winding terrain roads. We will move from Bac Ha to Ha Giang on the old road 153 to Coc Pai Xin Man town where the highest market is located in Ha Giang. A 40km off-road road with many hazards is another option. On the way, we will stop and visit Hoang Su Phi - where you will encounter vast primeval forests, picturesque terraced fields.Before continuing along highway 2 to Ha Giang, you will stop for lunch at Vinh Quang. The adventure will be worth it when you see the vast fields of buckwheat flowers. Coming to Ha Giang, we will visit Ma Pi Leng pass, Chieu Lau Thi peak and especially Tay Con Linh which are destinations that contribute to the glory of the country.After that, we will have dinner and overnight at the stilt house of the locals.About 160 km
Day 6: Ha Giang - Dong Van - Meo Vac (B/L/D)
In the morning, we will wake up early and sip a cup of coffee by the Lo River before having breakfast to get ready for the adventure of the day.Then we will start the journey to discover Dong Van - Meo Vac Rock Plateau, one of the most beautiful landscapes in Vietnam.Today, the craggy Bac Sum slope will be the first stop in your 4x4 pickup truck journey. Before coming to Yen Minh, we will stop to visit Quan Ba Heaven Gate and Quan Ba Mountain. Next, we will drive to Lung Tam, a village famous for linen weaving, where we can buy a small brocade gift handmade by the talented hands of the H'mong ethnic people. .After that, we will start conquering one of the famous roads of Ha Giang and admire the beautiful scenery here such as: Lim Mong Valley, Nine Khuc Pass Ha Giang - a spectacular but dangerous pass. dangerous; FoxTown Valley - 1 valley with beautiful buckwheat flowers; Lung Cam Cultural Village - where it preserves many unique cultural features of the H'Mong people. You can also go to Pao's house, where the famous movie "Pao's Story" was filmed.Next, we will move to Lung Cu to see the flagpole in the northernmost part of the country.Around 12:00 PM, we will have lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Vuong and King Meo Mansion. Upon arrival in Dong Van town, we will walk around the old quarter before continuing to the Happiness Road.Around 15:00, we will arrive at Ma Pi Leng. Let's see the beautiful Nho Que river from above. We will have the experience of boating on Nho Que River, admire the cool blue water and have extremely impressive footage here. Next is to visit Tu San - the most prominent landscape in Dong Van rock plateau, with cliffs up to 700–800 meters high, 1.7 km long and 700–900 meters deep.Then we will check-in hotel located at the foot of Ma Pi Leng pass and have dinner there.About 180 km
Day 7: Meo Vac - Ba Be National Park (B/L/D)
After breakfast we will depart for Bao Lac before arriving at the next stop in this 8-day journey, Ba Be.Arrive in Bao Lac town, visit the market and take pictures with Lo Lo girls in splendid costumes.Then we will have to cross two large creeks on the off-road which is an unforgettable experience and the route is quite difficult to drive. This will be a place to test your spirits, but you will be rewarded with beautiful scenery and very kind locals.We will stop and have lunch in Cho Gia town. After that, Continue the journey towards Ba Be Lake. Upon arriving at Pac Ngoi village, a Tay community near Ba Be lake. We disembark here to explore Ba Be Lake and Dau Dang waterfall. Surely we will be overwhelmed with the beauty of vast rivers and majestic mountains.We will enjoy dinner together and spend the night at the stilt house of the Tay ethnic group.About 180 km
Day 8: Ba Be - Hanoi (B/L/-)
On the last day of this long journey, you will relax by kayaking at Ba Be Lake, free to explore this largest natural freshwater lake in Vietnam.After that, we will have lunch before saying goodbye to Ba Be.We will arrive in Hanoi around 5:30 PM.Your incredible 4x4 pickup truck adventure is over.About 230 km

FAQS

1. What types of tours does Golden Trail Travel offer?

Answer: Golden Trail Travel specializes in offering a wide range of travel packages to Vietnam and other Indochina countries such as Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, China, and Malaysia. We offer themed tours including Classic Highlights, Cycling, Trekking, Beach Holidays, Luxury Honeymoon, Short Trips, Family, Off The Beaten Track, Multi-Country, Motorbiking, Veteran, Food, Students, Luxury, Golf, Photography, Cooking Class, Bird Watching, Indochina Cruises, Kayaking, Muslim-friendly tours, Offroad 4x4WD, Indochina MICE Travel, Cave Expedition, and Helicopter tours.

2. How can I book a tour with Golden Trail Travel?

Answer: You can book a tour by contacting us directly via phone, email, or by filling out the contact form on our website. Our team of travel experts will advise and assist you in designing a suitable itinerary.

3. Can tours be customized?

Answer: Absolutely! We understand that every traveler has unique preferences. Golden Trail Travel is happy to customize tour packages to fit your specific needs, interests, and budget.

4. Does Golden Trail Travel provide visa support services?

Answer: Depending on your nationality and the destination, we may provide guidance or assistance with the necessary visa procedures. Please contact us for more detailed information.

5. What makes Golden Trail Travel different from other travel agencies?

Answer: We are committed to delivering authentic and unique travel experiences in Vietnam and Indochina. With a team of knowledgeable local experts, meticulously designed tour packages, and dedicated customer care, we ensure every trip is a memorable journey.

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Answer: Yes, we can arrange tour guides who speak Vietnamese or other common languages (such as English, French, German, Spanish, etc.) upon your request and subject to availability. Please inform us of your language preference when booking your tour.

10. Does Golden Trail Travel offer travel insurance?

Answer: We highly recommend all travelers purchase comprehensive travel insurance before departure. While we do not directly provide insurance, we can advise on suitable insurance types and the importance of having coverage during your trip

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Answer: We offer many family-friendly tour packages and can adjust itineraries to suit travelers of all ages, including children and seniors. We will advise on the difficulty level, travel time, and activities appropriate for each member of your family.

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Answer: Your safety is our top priority. Golden Trail Travel has a 24/7 emergency support team. We will provide emergency contact numbers and detailed instructions before your trip. Our guides and local partners are trained to handle emergency situations professionally.

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18. What support will I receive during the trip?

Answer: Yes. Throughout your trip, you will always have the support of your local guide, driver, and Golden Trail Travel's operation team. We will provide a 24/7 support hotline so you can contact us anytime if you have any issues or need assistance.

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20. What is the typical group size for Golden Trail Travel tours?

Answer: Our tour group sizes can vary depending on the type of tour. For join-in tours, we try to keep the numbers small to ensure a personalized and comfortable experience. We also offer private tours for families or groups of friends upon request.

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22. How is Golden Trail Travel committed to sustainable and responsible tourism?

Answer: We are strongly committed to sustainable tourism. This is reflected in our collaboration with responsible local partners, supporting local communities, encouraging travelers to respect culture and environment, and minimizing negative impacts on destinations. Our goal is to benefit both travelers and local people.

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