One of our newest charity challenges, this is a truly magnificent trek for charity, deep into the heart of the Highlands of North Vietnam. Our route takes us across valleys and rivers and follows winding trails through remote hill tribe villages. We trek on paths through terraced rice paddies and lush, green jungle and rest by cascading waterfalls!

This is an amazing charity challenge, well off the beaten track and a privileged chance to meet and stay with the people of the Northern hill tribes – Giay, Black Hmong and Red Dao – each in their own distinctive tribal dress.

Many of the areas we encounter on this, the best of charity treks, have only just started to receive foreign visitors so we will be the centre of attention for the curious locals who provide a wonderfully hospitable atmosphere!

Join us on this very special and magical Vietnamese adventure – the best of charity events!

Day 1 – Depart UK.

Day 2 – Arrive Hanoi, Vietnam. Victoria Express overnight train to Lao Cai.

Day 3 – Arrive Lao Cai. Transfer to Sapa for breakfast. Loop trek to Ma Tra and Ta Phin, return to Sapa. Approx. 4 hours trekking.

Day 4 – Trek from Sapa to Tavan, via Cat Cat and Y Linh Ho. Homestay in local Giay house. Approx. 5 hours trekking.

Day 5 – Trek from Tavan to Seomity, a Black Hmong village. Camping located just outside the village. Approx. 4 hours trekking.

Day 6 – Trek from Seomity to Ta Trung Ho via Den Thang. Homestay in local Red Dao House. Approx. 4 hours trekking.

Day 7 – Trek from Ta Trung Ho to Su Pan via Nam Toong. Transfer to Ban Ho, Topas Ecolodge mountain top resort. Approx. 4 hours trekking.

Day 8 – Transfer to Sapa, then Lao Cai for overnight train to Hanoi.

Day 9 – Arrive Hanoi. Visit to a local village project. Return for celebratory meal in downtown Hanoi.

Day 10 – Transfer to airport for flight to UK.

Day 11 – Arrive UK.

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Check out the brochure in the download section, which also includes some frequently asked questions.