Day 1 Hanoi - Ha Giang
In the morning we depart Hanoi by car and our first stop is at the tiny village
in Thung Uyen, home to Dao and H’mong people. This offers us ample opportunities
to meet the locals going about their way of life.
As the day progresses, we drive to various walking trails surrounded by magical
hills and beautiful villages. Around sunset, we arrive at the township of Ha
Giang. Here, we have some free time to capture the tranquil pace of life before
our dinner is prepared in a local restaurant.
After dessert we retire to our homestay for the night in a traditional wooden
stilt house.
Overnight: Truong Xuan ecolodger resort
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 2 Ha Giang - Quan Ba - Dong Van
Beautiful hiking trails and villagers greet us at Quan Ba. The terrain features
verdant and small hillocks, seasonal farmlands and is home to Dao and Tay
people.
During our hike we take time to meet the locals going about their day. We head
down the mountain and find Dong Van, a beautiful town surrounded by impressive
rock formations.
Here, we stay overnight in a charming hotel.
Overnight: Hoang Ngoc hotel or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3 Dong Van
The hike for today is through remote and beautiful countryside of Dong Van where
we pass through several villages along tracks used by the local people.
We are rewarded with a brilliant backdrop of picturesque valleys covered in rice
paddies. The H’mong and Hoa people, who are the local ethnic minorities, exhibit
their friendliness through their colorful clothing and warm hospitality.
Later we return to the same hotel in Dong Van.
Overnight: Hoang Ngoc hotel hotel or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4 Dong Van - Meo Vac - Quan Ba
We drive the scenic journey up through rugged outcrops to the beautiful town of
Meo Vac. Set amongst towering mountains, Meo Vac is home to some H’mong and Hoa
farming families.
The scenery up here is breathtakingly beautiful. As the sun sets, we descend due
south to Quan Ba where we stay overnight in a traditional wooden stil-house.
Overnight: Tam Son hotel or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5 Quan Ba - Hanoi
After a local breakfast we take a relaxing hike into a nearby village with a
very lively market. Here, the Dao, Tay and H’mong people exchange their locally
made arts and crafts.
Those who relish an energetic hike have one more chance to take a short trek
into the mountains while others can stroll peacefully around the village.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Tour includes:
• Accommodation with daily breakfasts
• Extra meals as per the itinerary
• Local English speaking tour guide
• Private transfer round trip by 7 seater
• Tours and excursions as described in the program
• Entrance fees and permits where applicable during guided time
Tour excludes:
• Pre & post trip arrangements
• Transfers beyond the itinerary
• Entrance fees and permits during free time
• Travel insurance (compulsory)
• Food & drinks not mentioned within the itinerary
• Tips and gratuities
• Expenses of a personal nature such as bar bills, laundry and telephone charges
• Other services not clearly described in the program
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