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- English
Take a step off the beaten tourist path of Vietnam. Da Bac (Hoa Binh province) is still relatively untouched by the outside world. With possibly, some of the most beautiful scenery in the country, best described as an “in-land Ha Long”.
Just three hours from Hanoi, visitors are amazed at the stunning landscape, the authentic culture of the Dao Tien (in Sung) & the Muong Au Ta (in Da Ba) , the clean air and the fresh water.
Visitors will see incredible landscape and visit ethnic minority village with 300 year-old as Sung village and authentic culture interaction with locals: learning traditional Nom Dao writing, the "Nha Triet" - traditional houses, learning about indigo dying, beeswax printing on clothes. Whereast in Da Bia you can try biking, kayaking, rafting on the biggest man-made reservoir in Vietnam.
It's the perfect weekend getaway from Hanoi, and a treasured spot that the local know, but the tourists are yet to discover.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You will be picked up directly from the hotel (in Hanoi city center) or agreed meeting points (in Hanoi city center) and an English-speaking support guide will travel with you to Da Bac. If you decide to travel by yourself and without booking an English speaking guide, our local supporter will meet you at the village but he/she will not be able to speak English.
The local supporter will wait for your arrive at the ancient tree in Sung Village. The tree is at the lower entrance to the village.
What to expect
08h00 Depart from Hanoi to Sung village
11h30 Arrive at Sung village. Check-in at homestay
12h00 Have lunch at homestay
13h30 Discover the village (walk around 3 km)
- Walk to explore “Sung cave”.
- Pass by a community house where locals teach the traditional Dao language to young people, keeping this important cultural aspect alive.
- Visit brocade group, learn how to print the texture by bee wax and discover indigo dying process.
- Come back to the village centre, visit healthcare facility
- Around 5 pm, you can play volleyball with local people.
17h30 Return to the homestay & take herbal bath at healthcare facility (Optional)
19h00 Dinner with local family.
20h00 Enjoy art performance
Overnight at homestay.
Day 2 Sung village
07h30 Breakfast at homestay
08h30 Go to a traditional house to discover the making Do paper process and make some product from Do paper and visit an old man to talk about their culture. Then receive “lucky Dao words
Then, continue to learn how to make ‘thit chua"
12h00 Have lunch.
14h00 Say goodbye to your hosts, local people and board a bus travelling to Hanoi.
17h00 Arrive at Hanoi. The end of trip
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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