8-Day Off The Beaten Path In North Vietnam

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Hanoi, Vietnam

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8 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This eight-day adventure veers off the beaten path and into the wild and unspoilt beauty of Northern Vietnam. During the trip, you will trek through mountains, valleys and villages to discover the landscapes and cultures of Sapa and the frontier region of Ha Giang and Ban Gioc Waterfall before winding up in the sublime setting of Ba Be National Park.

What's Included

Private transportation
Immigration fee in Ha Giang and Ban Gioc Waterfall
Lunch (Optional[8])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[7])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[7])
Breakfast
2 bottles of water per person per day
Use of bicycle
Boat trip in Ba Be Lake and Ban Gioc Waterfall
Beverage
Travel insurance
Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
Other services not mentioned above

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up from your hotel

Itinerary

Duration: 8 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Hanoi - Sapa

    2 stops
  • 1

    Trek through Cat Cat village, which is inhabited by a H’mong community. Here you’ll get the chance to meet local people and share stories and information about your respective cultures with each other

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Overnight at hotel in Sapa town

    • Day 2

    Sapa Trekking

    1 stop
  • 3

    Trek Lao Chai and Ta Van village. On the way here there will be stunning scenery of rice paddies and small villages everywhere you look, and we’ll end the day by staying in a local homestay in Ta Van, allowing you to really get up close and personal with the culture and traditions here.

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Sapa - Ha Giang

    1 stop
  • 4

    Today we’ll leave Sapa in favour of Vietnam’s final frontier, Ha Giang. Enjoying the spectacular scenery along the way, before finally reaching Ha Giang city where we will spend the night.

    • Day 4

    Ha Giang - Dong Van

    4 stops
  • 5
    Quan Ba Heaven Gate

    Enjoy panorama view of Quan Ba town

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Hợp tác xã Lanh Lùng Tám

    Visit local sewing village of Hmong people

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Visit the former palace of the H’mong King, Vuong Chinh Duc who was an ally of the French.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark

    Enjoy spectacular view of Ha Giang Loop

    • Day 5

    Dong Van - Meo Vac - Cao Bang

    3 stops
  • 9
    Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark

    Enjoy spectacular landscape of Ha Giang Loop

  • 10
    Ma Pi Leng Pass

    Enjoy Ma Pi Leng Pass - the most beautiful pass in Ha Giang Loop

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 11

    Arrive Cao Bang city in late afternoon for overnight at hotel

    • Day 6

    Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Nguom Ngao Cave

    2 stops
  • 12
    Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls

    Visit the most incredible natural wonders in Northern Vietnam - Ban Gioc Waterfall. Also enjoy the boat trip on Quay Son river to get close to China.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 13
    Nguom Ngao Cave

    After enjoying the waterfall, you will venture deep underground into the magical Nguom Ngao Cave to discover the rock formations which have been carved by erosion over millennia.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 7

    Cao Bang - Ba Be National Park

    1 stop
  • 14

    Enjoy boat trip through Ba Be lake for amazing view of nature, Puong cave and swimming on the lake

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 8

    Ba Be National Park - Hanoi

    1 stop
  • 15

    Cycle to Hua Ma cave - the biggest cave in Ba Be National Park Enhhoy the countryside landsscape along the way

    3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Old Quarter Travel

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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