Off The Beaten Track Northeast Vietnam 7 days - Private Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Hanoi - Hoang Su Phi-Ha Giang
2 stops
1
Ha Giang
Enjoy your breakfast in Hanoi before our driver picks you up at 08:00 to transfer to Hoang Su Phi, a Northeast Vietnam site in Ha Giang province. On your approach to Ha Giang, you'll pass through some of Vietnam's most beautiful scenery. Let’s sightsee rice terraces carved into the hillsides and rock formations separated by spectacular canyons. Also, you might encounter some ethnic minorities who survive mostly on farming rice in terraced fields. And you will take a short break for lunch on the way.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Check in at Ecolodge and the Chay River Valley when you arrive then fill your belly with local food such as Com Lam (rice in bamboo tube), carp, rat meat, and horse intestines. Experience an overnight stay in Hoang Su Phi.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Hoang Su Phi Exploration
2 stops
3
Ha Giang
Morning It is recommended to wake up early and taste the signature breakfast in Ha Giang. At 08:00, start your trekking journey under the guidelines of our tour guide. Let’s stroll to Nam Hong to see the terraced rice fields and also take a closer look at the locals' amazing crafts. After that, you can enjoy your lunch in the home of the Man Ta Pan ethnic minority people around 12:00.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
4
Spend this afternoon observing the life of local residents after returning to Pan Hou through Giang Thuong. You can admire a stunning view of the mountains and bamboo forests along the way. Relax overnight among the beautiful nature of Pan Hou.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Hoang Su Phi - Ha Giang
2 stops
5
Ha Giang
Wake up early with the fresh air and get your nutritious breakfast. Continue your trip to Ha Giang to take in the scenery of this beautiful mountainous area and meet more ethnic minorities in the Northern Vietnam. Have lunch at a local restaurant when you get to Ha Giang.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Ha Giang Province
Travel to Tien Thang village outside of the city after a brief rest. This place is home of the Tay ethnic group, who have kept their identity, cultural customs, and architecture intact. Experience the night in a traditional stilt home in Tien Thang Village.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Ha Giang - Dong Van
2 stops
7
Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark
This morning is discovering Dong Van and Meo Vac after you complete your breakfast quickly. Those destinations are in secluded areas with rough mountains and lovely hill tribal communities, which would confirm to provide you with an interesting exploration tour. You will have a great lunch and take a nap after the exciting trekking journey.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
8
Dinh Vua Mèo
Head to Sa Phin, whose historic H'mong royal residence is a popular tourist destination, the H'mong King Palace. It was built 8 years ago with more than 10 buildings and adorned with holy animal patterns such as dragon and phoenix. Besides spending time to admire the scenery, it would be much more engaging if you try wearing the colorful clothing of the hill tribe people with the spectacular alpine backdrop and take hundreds of unique pictures. Go back to your hotel and rest in your room after an energetic time.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Meo Vac - Ba Be Lake
2 stops
9
Get your breakfast and prepare your package for the Ba Be Lake journey. At 08:00, our driver will transfer you to Ba Be National Park, where you will see the wild beauty of the tropical forest in the Northeast region of Vietnam. Then, you are given the chance to learn more about the Lo Lo and Pu Peo ethnic minorities in Meo Vac. They have maintained their historical and cultural customs for generations, and their clothing distinguishes them from other people.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
10
This afternoon is another time for trekking on the roads to Ba Be, which are rocky and zigzag across the highlands. But still, there are opportunities to meet individuals from many ethnic groups, including the Hmong, Dao, Tay, and Nung, and learn more about their lives and cultures. You might reach Ba Be in the late afternoon and relax in your private area.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Ba Be National Park
2 stops
11
Start your morning trip at 08:00 with a boat excursion to Ba Be National Park. On the Nang River, tourists will mainly take in the beautiful Puong Cave, which is a major cave in the park's northwestern corner. The main cave is around 300 meters long and more than 50 meters high. After that, you can visit the Dau Dang waterfall, which is made up of a series of rapids that span almost a kilometer and are near the Nang River. Enjoy your lunch, relax, and take a nap.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
12
Pay a visit to Widow Island, a tiny, cone-shaped islet near the southern lake's center. Kayaks will be available on board for exploring tiny streams and lagoons. Return your homestay in Ba Be and stay overnight.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Ba Be - Hanoi
1 stop
13
Hanoi
Have breakfast, enjoy the last peaceful moment in the Northern Vietnam village, say goodbye to the host family, and travel back to Hanoi. You still can see beautiful landscapes along the winding road dotted, the lush green tea gardens, palm trees, and stilt houses of the local ethnic minority peoples. As arriving in Hanoi, we will drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi, or at the airport for the next flight.
6 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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