A more challenging and remote alternative to the Northwest loop, this incredible route takes you through verdant vistas and mountain ranges, along lakes and rivers, and through jungle and tiered paddy fields rising and falling as far as the eye can see.......

The Northeast of Vietnam offers spectacular scenery. Giant limestone mountains surrounded by emerald green rice fields, pristine rivers, bustling ethnic markets and untouched minority villages. Drive along the French built Lang Son - Cao Bang road, Asian charm blended with old history.

Despite the rough roads the Northern Loop tour has become a bit of a classic. This is on account of the overwhelming scenery and the popular hill town of Sapa, an old hill station ( elevation 1,700 meters ) close to Chinese border.

Mai Chau is the nearest ethnic minority community to Hanoi, and is therefore a popular trip for foreigners. Mai Chau, the mountainous townlet of the Thai people. Here is one of the most picturesque regions of Vietnam's Northwest and the Pu Luong Natural Reserve. It is an area with outstanding beauty and biodiversity.