North-east Vietnam adventure - 8 days tour
 

North-east Vietnam adventure – 8 days tour

per person

One of the most adventurous tours, undoubtedly!

A week to explore a part of Northern Vietnam that is still untouched by mass tourism.

You will meet the minorities living in remote areas of Vietnam and discover natural destinations such as Ban Gioc Waterfall or the largest freshwater lake in Vietnam in Ba Be National Park.

The road will undoubtedly hold many surprises for you!

  • Destination
  • Departure
    Hanoi
  • Departure Time
    8am
  • Return Time
    6pm
  • Dress Code
    Comfortable and rainproof clothing, hiking shoes, first aid kit.
  • Included
    North-east Vietnam adventure – 8 days tour
1
Hanoi - Bac Ha (L, D)
After your breakfast, you will hit the road toward Bac Ha (approximately 6 hours). Lunch will be at a local restaurant. You will arrive in Bac Ha around 2:00 PM. You'll have a short rest at the guesthouse. In the afternoon, you'll visit the village of Ban Pho and interact with the local inhabitants. There will be stops along the way for beautiful photos. Dinner and overnight stay at Bac Ha Hotel Ngan Nga or equivalent.
  • Included in the day: lunch, dinner, car, English-speaking tour guide, entrance fee, accommodation.
2
Bac Ha - Ha Giang (B, L, D)
After breakfast, visit the ethnic minority market (Saturday: Can Cau Market, Sunday: Bac Ha or Muong Khuong Market). Then, around 10:00 AM, depart for the city of Ha Giang by car. Discover beautiful landscapes and the daily life of the ethnic minorities along the way. Multiple stops for scenic photos and a short walk (according to your preferences). Arrive in Ha Giang in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at a local's house.
  • Included in the day: breakfast, lunch, dinner, car, English-speaking tour guide, entrance fee, accommodation.
3
Ha Giang - Quang Bac - Dong Van (B, L, D)
After your breakfast, you will start your journey on the spectacular road from Ha Giang to Dong Van, where a series of impressive mountain passes and valleys await. You will make a stop at Quang Ba, known as the "Gateway to Paradise," to admire the natural spectacle. Then, you will visit some ethnic minority villages and engage in conversations with the locals. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. You will arrive in Dong Van around 4 PM. Dinner and overnight stay in Dong Van.
  • Included in the day: breakfast, lunch, dinner, English-speaking tour guide, entrance fee, accommodation.
4
Dong Van - Ma Pi Leng pass - Meo Vac - Bao Lac (B, L, D)
Your day will begin after breakfast with a visit to the ruins of the French fort of Pu Lo, built in 1890 and evacuated in 1945. You can enjoy a superb and unobstructed view from there. Then, you will hit the road to Meo Vac. It's on this stretch of road that you can admire the Ma Pi Leng Pass. After lunch, you will continue on the road to Bao Lac, arriving there in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at Thuy Duong 2 Hotel in Bao Lac.
  • Included in the day: breakfast, lunch, dinner, vehicle, English-speaking tour guide, entrance fee, accommodation.
5
Bao Lac - Cao Bang (B, L, D)
After breakfast, you will visit a village of the Black Lolo ethnic group, then depart for Cao Bang (180km – 5 hours by road). You'll pass through magnificent landscapes and explore the markets of ethnic minorities like the Flower Lo Lo, White H'mong, and Red Dzao. The women from these ethnic groups wear beautiful cotton fabrics and warmly welcome you, their teeth stained black, giving them a unique smile. Dinner and overnight stay in Cao Bang. Accommodation at Thanh Loan Hotel or equivalent.
  • Included in the day: breakfast, lunch, dinner, vehicle, English-speaking tour guide, entrance fee, accommodation.
6
Cao Bang - Ban Gioc waterfalls - Nguom Ngao cave – Cao Bang (B, L)
Departure to Ban Gioc Waterfalls through stunning landscapes. The surrounding mountains provide a magnificent spectacle. Visit Ban Gioc Waterfalls at the border with China and Nguom Ngao Cave. Lunch in a local restaurant. Return to Cao Bang, and, depending on the time, a visit to the local market. Night at Thanh Loan Hotel or equivalent.
  • Included in the day: breakfast, lunch, dinner, vehicle, English-speaking tour guide, entrance fee, accommodation
7
Cao Bang - Ba Be National Park (B, L, D)
After breakfast, head to Ba Be National Park (150km - about 3.5 to 4 hours by car). Upon arrival at Ba Be, have lunch in a local restaurant. Enjoy a half-day boat trip on Ba Be Lake and the Nang River, amidst magnificent mountain and cliff landscapes. Visit Dau Dang Waterfalls and Puong Cave. Return to Pac Ngoi for dinner and spend the night with a local family.
  • Included in the day: breakfast, lunch, dinner, vehicle, English-speaking tour guide, boat, entrance fees, homestay accommodation.
8
Ba Be National Park - Hanoi (B, L)
After breakfast, you will take a bicycle to visit Hua Ma Cave, observe daily life in Pac Ngoi Village. Then, return to Hanoi through the mountainous route passing by Cho Chu and Cho Don. Have lunch in a local restaurant. Visit the Thai Nguyen Museum of Ethnography and return to Hanoi, where you will arrive around 7:00 PM.
  • Included in the day: breakfast, lunch, bicycle, vehicle, English-speaking tour guide, entrance fees.
  • Here are the prices per person in US dollars based on the number of people booking the tour. Private tour including the rental of a car (or a minibus if more than 5 people) and the services of a English-speaking tour guide.
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