Overview
- Active Adventure
- Culture & Heritage
- Family
- Home Stay
- Learning Discovery
- Nature & Landscapes
- Off The Beaten Path
- Tours for Couples
- Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi
- Day 2: Hanoi – Mai Chau
- Day 3: Mai Chau – Son La
- Day 4: Son La – Tuan Giao – Dien Bien Phu
- Day 5: Dien Bien Phu – Phong Tho – Lai Chau
- Day 6: Lai Chau – Tam Duong – Sapa
- Day 7: Sapa – Bac Ha Sunday Market
- Day 8: Sapa – Ma Tra and Ta Phin Villages
- Day 9: Sapa – Mu Cang Chai
- Day 10: Mu Cang Chai – Nghia Lo
- Day 11: Nghia Lo – Hanoi
- Day 12: Hanoi – Departure
Customizable itinerary
With the ‘The Northwest Loop”, you will travel to see the most spectacular scenery in this region of Vietnam. Drive to Mai Chau for its picturesque landscapes, en-route enjoy the beautiful view of green meadows, tea farms and lush orchards. Visit the French Prison in Son La before heading off to Dien Bien Phu and see the former battlefields. Enjoy your time discovering Sapa, the former French Hill station then stroll around Bac Ha Sunday market – the largest market of the hill tribes in the north. Visit Ma Tra village and Ta Phin village after conquering a 3-hour trek between the tranquil mountains of Lao Cai. Admire the magnificent rice terraces in Mu Cang Chai and meet various indigenous ethnic minority groups.
Xin Chao! Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam.
Upon arrival at Hanoi Airport, your private guide and driver are waiting to meet you, holding up a welcome signboard with your names on it and take you directly to your hotel in the Old Quarter.
After checking-in, you will have time to relax and adjust to the pace of Hanoi. There will be a short tour briefing this evening with your guide followed by a welcome dinner at KOTO restaurant, a social enterprise that trains and employs underprivileged youth to provide a step up in life.
Please note: Your travel documents contain a Visa-on-Arrival letter (unless otherwise arranged). Please ensure to pack this in your carry-on luggage. Your Visa-on-Arrival letter must be presented to Customs upon entry into the country.
Overnight in Hanoi
Meals: (_/_/D)
Morning
You will meet your private guide and driver at your hotel in Hanoi and begin the adventure. Embark on a four-hour scenic drive through the picturesque countryside of green paddy fields and spectacular mountains to the town of Mai Chau; home of the Thai minority. Set in an idyllic valley, hemmed in by hills, Mai Chau is a world away from Hanoi’s hustle.
Arrive Mai Chau around midday and check into the boutique Mai Chau Lodge.
Afternoon
Your guide will take you on a walking tour (or cycling if you wish) of Pom Coong and Lac villages. With stilt houses and lush, green rice paddy fields, Ban Lac and Pom Coong are quaint and serene ethnic Thai villages with many lovely and hospitable inhabitants. During the walk, you will be introduced to a local family. Have conversations on their life, festivals, and culture of the natives.
Continue your day to visit Mo Luong caves and Chieu caves. Two natural cavern systems with thousand-year-old stalactites and stalagmites are mother nature’s magnificent works of art. Filled with mineral structures of all shapes, sizes, and colors, these caves give you the feeling similar to that you get wandering into an ancient world of primitive creations. Such a unique experience cannot be ignored by those adventurous at heart.
You also pay a visit to Thai ethnographic museum. More than 1000 items on display are closely tied to the Thai’s everyday life. You will get to see hunting tools, ritual costumes, bowls, dishes, antique coins, musical instruments, hundreds of years old books, and so on. These authentic pieces of history represent the development of Thai culture over centuries.
Evening
Being one of the famous chef Gordon Ramsay’s destinations on his trip to Vietnam, Mai Chau offers an array of exotic native food. Tonight you will enjoy a delicious home-hosted dinner. Delight your taste buds with traditional dishes and try some rice wine made in the village.
After dinner, you will return to Mai Chau Lodge to attend a traditional dance show performed by the White Thai
Overnight in Mai Chau
Meals: (_/L/D)
Morning
After breakfast, you will depart Mai Chau for a three-hour drive to Son La. Stop en route to visit the lively Pa Co Sunday Hill -tribe Market and take a walk in the neighboring village of Sa Linh.
Continue to drive, you will pass Moc Chau Plateau where you can see acres of green meadows for grazing cows, tea farms and lush orchards.
Afternoon
Arrive in Son La and check into your hotel. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore the area. Son La is a mid-sized town, one of Vietnam’s most ethnically diverse and home to more than 30 different minorities, including Black Thai, Meo, Muong and White Thai.
Overnight in Son La
Meals: (B/_/_)
Morning
After breakfast and check out of the hotel, your private guide will take you to the old French Prison of Son La and the Museum where Vietnamese political prisoners were held during the French Colony (same idea as the Hoa Lo Prison, also known as the Hanoi Hilton).
Depart Son La you will head off for Dien Bien Phu with lunch in Tuan Giao town. The scenery along the way here is stunning, with approach roads scything through thick forests and steep terrain.
Afternoon
You will continue your journey through the wonderfully picturesque Pha Din Pass before arriving in Dien Bien Phu. Check into your hotel and enjoy your own time of leisure.
Dien Bien Phu is a little town that sits in the heart-shaped Muong Thanh Valley, surrounded by heavily forested hills. Dien Bien Phu plays a star role in Vietnam’s modern history. It was in the surrounding countryside here, on 7 May 1954, that the French colonial forces were defeated by the Viet Minh in a decisive battle, and the days of their Indochina empire became numbered.
Overnight in Dien Bien
Meals: (B/L/_)
Morning
Begin your new day with a visit to the local market where you will meet the charming White Thai Minority in their traditional costume exchanging their farm products.
After that, with your guide, you will discover the former French battlefields including the A1 Hill, General De Castries’s Bunker, War Museum, Muong Thanh Airbase, and the War Memorial.
Leaving Dien Bien Phu you will drive for five hours to Lai Chau. For this stretch of your journey, the roads will be fairly rough and uneven. However, the stunning view is worth it. Also, there is plenty of opportunities to see the colorful hill-tribes of Northern Vietnam such as Flower Hmong, Black Thai, and Black Dzao.
Afternoon
Continue to drive and stop in Phong Tho, a small town for lunch at a local restaurant.
Arrive in Lai Chau in the late afternoon and check into the hotel. The remainder of the day is free at your leisure. You can stroll around the town and visit the local market.
Overnight in Lai Chau
Meals: (B/L/_)
Morning
After breakfast, you will depart Lai Chai for a three-hour drive to Sapa. The road is a little bit bumpy at times, but the rough route is quickly compensated by magnificent mountains covered with deep valleys, thick rain forests, and lush plantation.
The drive to Sapa takes you up to Tram Ton (Heaven Gate Pass), the highest pass in Vietnam. From here you can enjoy a bird-eyes view of the enormous picturesque Muong Hoa valley and Fansipan Mount (considered as the rooftop of Indochina; Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia).
Continue to visit the nearby Silver Waterfall and then proceed to the gate of Hoang Lien national park, where you will take a short hike access into the jungle to visit the Love Waterfall. The area is covered by lush green forests and beautiful water falling from the rocky cove. Enjoy a great time by listening to the sound of the waterfall, deep your feet into the cool water that makes you feel very relaxing. Leave the waterfall by walking back to the vehicle and then transfer to Sapa town.
Afternoon
Arrive and check into your hotel in downtown Sapa. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Established as a hill station by the French in 1922, Sapa today is a must-visit destination in the Northwest. This is northern Vietnam’s premier trekking base, from where hikers launch themselves into a surrounding countryside of cascading rice terraces and tiny hill-tribe villages that seem a world apart.
You can stroll around the town, visit the Old French Church or climb the Dragon’s Jaw Mountain where you can enjoy the panoramic view of the Old town below.
Overnight in Sapa
Meals: (B/L/_)
Morning
After breakfast, you will leave Sapa for a 3-hour drive journey to the remote town of Bac Ha town where the colorful Sunday Hill-tribe market is located. Nestled deep in the mountains, Bac Ha town is a quiet backwater Monday to Saturday, but by Sunday crowds of locals from thousands of surrounding villages descend on the town for the colourful Sunday market. Here you will have a chance to meet some of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minority groups.
Upon arrival, you will discover the lively market with your tour guide. The market itself is a kaleidoscope of color, noise, and culture, where locals in an array of traditional dress barter for cows and show off delicately embroidered and embellished designs. Wander, camera in hand, and soak in the lively atmosphere while fending off the persistent sellers. The scent of fresh herbs and fragrant, strong tobacco wafts among the tented stalls and the overpowering smell of animals drifts down from the live market above.
Afternoon
After lunch at a local restaurant, you will drive downhill and begin a short walk to Trung Do Village which is home to the Tay minority. Here you will visit a traditional Tay house and then travel by boat through this amazing countryside to Bao Nhai Village. Finish the boat trip you will return to Sapa for the second night.
Overnight in Sapa
Meals: (B/L/_)
Morning
After breakfast, you will meet your tour guide and begin the day with a 3km-trek through the breathtaking landscape to the village of Suoi Ho, home to H’mong minority. Along the way, you can enjoy beautiful views over endless rice terraces, and you will have plenty of opportunities to take photographs.
Continue your hike toward the stunning village of Matra. You will pass the impressive ruins of a French Catholic church built in the early twentieth century. Take a few minutes to explore this intriguing sight and take some photos as you wish.
Your hike will grow deeper until your arrival at Ta Phin Village, inhabited by another Red Dzao ethnic minority tribe, with their beautiful traditionally embroidered outfits and practice of shaving their hair and eyebrows as a sign of respect. Also in Ta Phin village, the black H’mong minority live their own way with no cultural mixture.
You will visit a Red Dzao family and over a cup of tea, have a chat with them learning about their lifestyle. Enjoy a delicious lunch cooked and served by the family.
Afternoon
After lunch, you have time to stroll around the village, take pictures and do some fun shopping. The Red Dao people are known for their expertise in herbal medicine as well as the usage of plants from the land to treat many illnesses. If you’re a bit sore from the activities of the day, sample a traditional herbal bath made by a local Dzao specialist, famous for its therapeutic qualities.
Leaving Ta Phin you will be picked by your private driver and taken back to your hotel in Sapa. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure.
Overnight in Sapa
Meals: (B/L/_)
Morning
After breakfast, you will depart Sapa and embark on a four-hour drive to Mu Cang Chai, home to breathtaking rice terraces. CNBC (the US-based media Site) describes Mu Cang Chai as a remote gem of Northern Vietnam and it’s in CNBC’s 2020 travel list.
During the road drive, you will make a short stop to visit villages of Muong Khoa, Muong Kim and Na Kim where you can see various indigenous ethnic minority groups.
Arrive Mu Cang Chai around midday and check into the beautiful Mu Cang Chai Lodge. After that, your guide and driver will take you to Kim Noi village, home to the Black Thai Minority. Here you will enjoy a delicious home-hosted lunch.
Afternoon
Following lunch is a leisurely walk around the village. Then return to Mu Cang Chai Lodge in the late afternoon where the balance of the day is free at your leisure. Enjoy the lodge facilities and comforts.
Overnight in Mu Cang Chai
Meals: (B/L/_)
Mu Cang Chai, deep in the valleys forged by the waters of the Red River, a series of colorful mountain villages are encircled by fields of towering rice terraces. The fields are agricultural feats of precision — rugged mountains blanketed with emerald stairways that, seemingly, ascend to the heavens above.
Morning
After breakfast, you with your guide you will enjoy a trekking tour to visit the breathtaking rice terraces which cover more than 2,200 hectares of land in Mu Cang Chai, of which 500 were designated as national heritage sites by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2007. That land is shared by the three villages — La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha, and De Xu Phinh — and are must-see spots for any traveler in the region.
You will also trek through a couple of the H’mong hill tribe villages where you meet and interact with the locals, learning about their interesting daily life and culture.
Afternoon
After enjoying a picnic lunch your guide and driver will transfer you to Nghia Lo town. En route, you will stop to visit Tu Le Valley. Again enjoy spectacular rice fields and take plenty of pictures.
Arrive in Nghia Lo in the afternoon and check into the Le Champ Resort. The resort bungalows in the traditional local style decorate the mountainsides. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Enjoy the resort’s hot spring and watch the beautiful sunset.
Meals: (B/L/_)
Morning
After late breakfast and check out of the resort you will depart Nghia Lo and wind your way back to Hanoi. Along the way, you will stop to visit Suoi Giang Eco-Park, a part of Hoang Lien Son national park, famous for its ancient green tea fields. Visit a local village and learn about the traditional method of processing green teas.
Continue to drive to Hanoi with lunch en route at a local restaurant.
Afternoon
Arrive in Hanoi and check into your hotel. The remainder of the afternoon and evening will be at your leisure. Enjoy the last night in Hanoi before going home.
Overnight in Hanoi
Meals: (B/L/_)
Your private transfer greets you at the hotel after breakfast and escorts you to Hanoi International Airport where you board your flight home or travel on to more adventures, we will help you with the planning.
Meals: (B/_/_)
Inquire this trip
Useful Information
This tour is built upon our firsthand knowledge & experience, offering you the best choices available. The price of this trip varies depending on the number of people in your party, dates of departure, and availability of ground services. Please click on REQUEST A FREE QUOTE (above) and supply the required information, enabling us to send you your personalized quote within 24 hours!
Note: Amendments CAN be made to this tour to suit your requirements.
Sightseeing Highlights
- Discovery a truly authentic way of local life in the lush paddy fields and fertile farmlands of the countryside around Mai Chau
- Explore the historical Dien Bien Phu with gorgeous war stories and the journey through the wonderfully picturesque Pha Din Pass
- Meet ethnic minority tribes and experience traditional life in Lai Chau
- Discover the Hill tribe villages and lively local market of ethnic minority groups in Sapa
- Deep in the breathtaking rice terraces and a series of colorful mountain villages Mu Cang Chai, a remote gem of Northern Vietnam as CNBC described
Dining Experience
- 11 hotel buffet breakfasts.
- 2 dinners and 9 lunches at well-selected restaurants
Travel Highlights
- Your own private guide and driver for in-depth cultural touring based on your interests
- Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations from our locally born travel specialists
- Itineraries that are customized according to your interests and preferences
- A seamless travel experience, including all logistics, hand-picked hotels and restaurants, private airport transfers, internal transportation, and entry visa assistance…etc
- Around-the-clock support from your travel designer and concierge before, during and after your trip
What’s Included?
Private English speaking guide, accommodation, private tours and transfer, A/C vehicles, some main meals, all entrance fees, tax, and service charge.
What’s Not Included?
Your international flights from and to Vietnam, the entry visa to Vietnam, personal expense, tips to guide and driver.
How to Plan a successful Trip to Vietnam, Step-by-Step
Why to visit Vietnam
Where to Go
When to Go
Obtain a Vietnam Visa
How to Book a Tour
Packing and Luggage Allowance
Why to visit Vietnam
Vietnam, the S-shaped country, also commonly likened to the shape of a dragon, is located to the west of the South China Sea. The perfect combination of colonial elegance and rustic charm, it guarantees to satisfy all types of travelers with its rich experiences made all the more special by its charming people.
With cities to explore, temples to admire, and green countrysides to roam, there is plenty to see and do in Vietnam. Known as a colorful and diverse country from the wild mountainous north, with its myriad of ethnic communities, to the sleepless city of Ho Chi Minh City (previously known as Saigon) on the edge of the Mekong Delta, it is difficult to pick just one region to visit when coming to Vietnam.
The charming capital of Hanoi is a fascinating mix of fading colonial buildings and national monuments; the scenery of Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is bound to leave you speechless; Hue, home to the old Kings of Vietnam, appears to have been frozen in time for several hundred years with its ancient atmosphere and architecture.
With a 3260km coastline, Vietnam is home to many top-tier beaches; the country’s most unsung beauties. My Khe beach – “one of the most attractive beaches on the planet” as described by Forbes – offers blue skies, smooth white sand, clear & warm water year-round. Phu Quoc island, boasting several luxury resorts, is also a favorite escape for the rich and famous. The abundance of mountains, rainforests, and natural lakes also makes Vietnam a great destination for trekking, hiking, mountain biking, sea and river kayaking, and classic overland tours.
Where to Go
Most popular sites of Vietnam
• Sapa & Mai Chau – visit the hill tribe villages and plantations
• Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam
• Halong Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Hue – the ancient capital of Vietnam
• Hoi An – the kitchen of Vietnam and paradise on Earth
• Ho Chi Minh City (previously Saigon) – the economic heart of Vietnam
• The Cu Chi Tunnels – walk through the history of the Vietnam War
• Mekong Delta – see the floating markets
When to Go
Even though Vietnam lies entirely in the tropic zone, its climate varies surprisingly from region to region. Therefore this charming land is well-known as an “all-year-around” available destination for travelers.
In the north, from Sapa to Hanoi, there are 4 seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.
In the central region, from Nha Trang to Hue, sunshine lasts throughout the year, except for the months of November and December when heavy rainfalls occur. Dalat, at an altitude of 1500m, is cooler than the coastal area, particularly from November to March. Da Nang and Hue both experience typhoon activity from mid-October to mid-December when the climate becomes cooler, more overcast and wet.
In the south, from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet, there are two main seasons: wet and dry. The wet season falls between April and September, with sudden heavy showers that don’t last very long. The dry season spans the months of October to March, with higher temperatures and long days of sunshine, followed by cooler nights.
Obtain a Vietnam Visa
Almost all visitors to Vietnam need a visa to enter the country, although some exemptions apply for citizens of countries with reciprocal agreements with Vietnam. Depending upon the nationality and passport of the applicant, a tourist visa can be obtained at the Vietnamese diplomatic office or consulates in foreign countries. Visas can also be obtained with the help of a licensed Vietnamese Travel Company, known as a “Visa on Arrival”. Visas may be either single-entry or multiple-entry, as requested at the time of application.
Visa on Arrival (VOA)
The easiest way is to get your visa through a licensed Vietnamese Travel Company, such as Indochina Pioneer. We can quickly and efficiently organize your pre-arranged VOA if you wish. Our visa processing fee is a reasonable rate of USD$10 / person only. Except for American citizens who are required to pay a stamping fee of USD$135 to get a 1-year, multiple-entry tourist visa, other nationalities need to pay just USD$25 / person for a single entry and USD$50 / person for multiple entries.
VOA procedure
- To apply for your VOA please email us the following information:
- Arrival and departure dates
- Full passport details:
- Passport number
- Name
- Gender
- Nationality
- Issuing date
- Expiry date
Note: your passport must be valid for 6 months beyond your travel date, and there must be several blank pages left on your passport.
- Once we have received your information, we will secure a Visa Approval Letter for you. This usually takes about 2 – 4 working days (ie. excluding weekends). We will then send you the letter via email or fax. You must present this letter upon boarding your flight. Also, you will need to prepare two photos (6 cm high x 4 cm wide – white background, no glasses, no smiling).
- On arrival at the airport (in Hanoi, Da Nang or Ho Chi Minh City) please find the Visa on Arrival window/counter where you will hand over your passport and photos, and be given a simple form to fill out. Pay the stamping fee of USD$25 for the single entry and USD$50 for multiple entries. The staff at the airport will shortly return your passport with your visa, after which you will be allowed to exit the airport.
Visa exemptions
The citizens of the following countries do not need a visa to enter Vietnam for a certain amount of time:
Asia
- Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia (maximum stay of up to 30 days)
- Philippines (maximum stay of up to 21 days)
- Japan, South Korea (maximum stay of up to 15 days)
Europe
- Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and United Kingdom (maximum stay of up to 15 days)
Unfortunately, citizens of the following countries are ineligible for a VOA and will have to apply at their nearest Vietnamese embassy/consulate :
South Asia – Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Africa – Algeria, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa
E-visa
Starting from February 1st, 2017, the Vietnamese government officially launched the electronic visa plan for foreign tourists of certain countries visiting Vietnam. To apply for an e-visa, please visit http://www.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn or http://www.immigration.gov.vn. For the list of
countries whose citizens are eligible to apply for an e-visa to Vietnam, click here.
How to Book a Tour
Booking your holiday with Indochina Pioneer cannot be easier! Follow our 3 simple steps:
Step 1: Browse our website www.indochinapioneer.com for tours, cruises and other destination information.
Should you find something that matches your interest, fill in the REQUEST A FREE QUOTE forms. Can’t find something that fits your needs? Then fill the BUILD YOUR OWN TRIP or CONTACT US form and click SUBMIT.
Then sit back! One of our travel experts will get back to you shortly with our customized package and most favorable offer!
In a hurry? Don’t like filling forms? Then call +84 982 116 630 (MR. LAM) or +84 983 145 799 (MR. Quyen). We’re available 24/7 and would be more than happy to talk! Certainly, your request will be carefully noted and a nicely crafted package with a pleasant price will follow!
Step 2: Reviewing/ Customizing our offer!
It’s your holiday so everything should be exactly what you want! We encourage your careful review of what we offer, letting us know what changes you would like to make. We’ll be more than happy to fine-tune the tour to fit best your interests, budget and time! This step may require several emails/call exchanges until perfect!
Step 3: Confirming/Paying/ Packing for the trip!
Once you’re satisfied with the customized tour, please let us know and Indochina Pioneer will need a few working hours to place reservations for all of the tour services. As soon as the availability and reservations of the services are confirmed, we will request a deposit. Please refer our Payment Guide for more details.
Once your deposit is received by Indochina Pioneer, we will send you the service voucher which confirms all the services of the tour and provides ground contact details and a guide for the final payment schedule.
And then you start counting down the day for your most fabulous trip!
Booking Amendment & Cancellations:
Booking Amendment: Flexibility is our strongest point. You can amend your booking even after it is made. Just contact your salesperson or contact us at [email protected] with your booking number. Our reservations team is glad to amend your booking with your preferable alternatives. Please kindly note that you will be responsible for any change of the final price caused by your amendment requests.
Travel smart with Indochina Pioneer!
Packing and Luggage Allowance
Packing Checklist – Be sure to check them all 😉
Essentials
- Travel documents (passport, visas, travel insurance certificate, air tickets, tour voucher)
- Money (cash, credit card, debit card, traveler’s cheques and money pouch)
- Day pack for your personal needs during the day
- Camera and extra memory cards and batteries
- Cell phone and cell phone charger
- Laptop charger (if you are bringing your laptop)
- Travel plug/international adapter
- Medication (including a doctor’s letter if you are carrying a large amount of medication)
- Prescription glasses / contacts and if necessary, contact lens solution
Best to bring along
- First aid kit
- Toiletries
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Refillable water bottle with filter
Wardrobe
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing, either light or heavy options, depending on the season you are travelling
- Clothes suitable for visiting temples (long pants / skirts, long sleeved tops)
- Waterproof jacket / raincoat / umbrella
- Hat & sunglasses
- Bathing suit
Optional comforts
- Ear plugs & eye mask
- Sleep sheet for home stays / trains
- Lightweight travel towel
- Local language phrasebook
Reviews on Our Service
We are committed to giving our customers unforgettable experiences in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and beyond, not just something staged for tourists. Read reviews written by our customers about their experiences in Indochina after they have returned home. These include the ratings and comments on attractions, guides, activities, hotels and food.
Marion
Tokyo, Japan
Mary
Wisconsin, USALam did an amazing job putting together an itinerary based on phone/text conversations. We told him the where and what and he did the rest. The accommodations were beyond expectation, the guides were unbelievably friendly, and the places we were taken were spectacular. Having guides and drivers is worth every penny. So much time and money would have been wasted had we tried to accomplish this ourselves.
We got to experience so much more because of our guides local knowledge. Lastly, how great it was not to worry about how we were getting to the next adventure. Had we not used Indochina Pioneer I truly believe I wouldn’t have as many astonishing memories.
David G
USAIf you are looking for a private tour of SE Asia, look no further than Indochina Pioneer. I recently returned from a 30-day private tour of Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand all arranged by Indochina Pioneer and could not have been happier with everything they arranged for me. They are top-notch from working directly with you on planning your trip, arranging visas, having individuals at the airports to meet and walk you through everything when entering the countries, having amazing tour guides and drivers as well as organizing everything for you on the ground and being there to help you all along the way if you have any questions or problems. My tour was amazing with not only the normal tourist sights, but many off the beaten track sights and with your own guides, you learn so much more from these individuals who actually live in the places you will visit. I can’t recommend this tour agency enough. If you are looking to travel to any of the locations Indochina Pioneer has tours, you must book through them, you will not be disappointed.
Link: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g293924-d2211874-r751470744-Indochina_Pioneer-Hanoi.html
Lidia
SpainWe had 21 days on a private tour and every detail was perfectly arranged. Perhaps, the Spanish speaking skills of guides can ve improved, but overall they were very helpful and committed with their job. I want to highlight the performance of Juan (Hanoi), Miguel (Hoi An), Chao (Ho Chi Minh City) and La (Luang Prabang, Laos).
Hotels were as we asked and the timing for the visits was very good.
I recommend this travel agency!
Link: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g293924-d2211874-r751425461-Indochina_Pioneer-Hanoi.html
Related tours
Discover Ha Giang & The Far North
Handcrafted Travel
Daily Departure
Vietnam: The Red River Delta Discovery
Handcrafted Travel
Daily Departure
