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Thailand, Laos & Vietnam – Unexplored the far north
A superb voyage through some of South East Asia’s most remote but spectacular regions; beginning in Thailand’s Golden Triangle travel by road and by river through the dramatic mountains and jungles of Northern Lao and Vietnam, inhabited by myriad traditional hill-tribe peoples, to picturesque and historic to picturesque and historic Luang Prabang then on then on via infamous Dien Bien Phu to the old French Hill station of Sapa and on by train to our final destination, Hanoi.
Some feedback from Unexplored, the far North.
"I really enjoyed all the contact with the local people and the time we had to interact with them." David 2010
Go to this link to check; reviews, feedback, inside info and the nitty gritty of our Unexplored, the Far North tour as well as lots more sample tour photos!
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Highlights |
Chiang Mai |
Chiang Rai |
Golden Triangle tour |
jungle trek |
hill-tribe villages |
Nong Khiaw |
boat trip on Ou River |
Pak Ou Caves |
World Heritage Site, Luang Prabang |
Dien Bien Phu |
Sapa hill-station |
Hanoi |
spectacular mountain scenery |
rarely visited destinations |
local food |
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Trip at a glance |
Tour length:
21D/20N ex London, 19D/18N Chiang Mai to Hanoi.
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Accommodation:
hotel, guesthouse, night sleeper train |
Availability period:
October to April. |
Transport:
minibus, boat, train. |
Group Size:
2 to 10 people |
Meals:
full board except lunch on days; 3, 8, 10, 18 & 20 and dinner on days 8, 10, 17 & 19. |
Difficulty:
easy to moderate, maximum hiking – 5-6 hrs on day 6. |
Price: From GBP 1,885 |
Departure Details: |
Date |
Cost ( ex London ) |
Cost (
land only ) |
6th February, 2012 |
GBP 2,785 - Book Now! |
GBP 1,885 - Book Now! |
6th March, 2012 |
GBP 2,785 - Book Now! |
GBP 1,885 - Book Now! |
23rd March, 2012 |
GBP 2,785 - Book Now! |
GBP 1,885 - Book Now! |
6th October, 2012 |
GBP 2,885 - Book Now! |
GBP 1,885 - Book Now! |
6th November, 2012 |
GBP 2,885 - Book Now! |
GBP 1,885 - Book Now! |
28th November, 2012 |
GBP 2,885 - Book Now! |
GBP 1,885 - Book Now! |
15th December, 2012 |
GBP 3,100 - Book Now! |
GBP 1,900 - Book Now! |
24th December, 2012 |
GBP 3,100 - Book Now! |
GBP 1,900 - Book Now! |
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Notes:
Land only version - flights not included:
this tour if offered with or without return flights from London. Persons not wishing to take up the flight option will join the tour on day 2 in Chiang Mai and depart in Hanoi on day 20.
Visa requirements:
Thailand - No visa in advance is required. A free 30 day visa for Thailand is issued on arrival at an international airport.
Laos - No visa in advance is required. A 30 day visa can be obtained for you at the border. Approx. $38).
If you are joining in Luang Prabang, a visa is issued on arrival at Luang Prabang Airport. (Approx. $35)
Vietnam – A visa MUST be obtained in advance from your embassy. Your entry point is Dien Bien Phu. You are arriving by road on day 13. Your point of exit will be Hanoi Airport. The address during your visit is c/o Golden Tortoise Travel, Hoang Hoa Tham St, Allee 465, no 13, Hanoi.
VISA INFORMATION FOR UK & US CITIZENS ONLY – ALL other nationalities will need to consult the relevant embassies in their countries. Any visa/immigration costs are not included in the price of the tours – you will need to pay for these in addition, as indicated.
Suggestions:
add a 2 day/1 night extension to explore the incredible scenery of World Heritage Halong Bay.
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