Day 1 Hanoi – Vu Linh ~180 km
You will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi, then start the trip to Thac Ba
Lake which has an area of 23,400 ha and 1,331 islands and hills with diverse
ecological environments. The water in the lake is blue and clear, and imprinted
with the reflections of the surrounding ancient forest.
On arrival to Vu Linh ethnic village of Dao minority by the side of the lake, it
is your time to do leisure walk to explore this beautiful village and people
life.
Overnight: at village homestay
Meals included: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: Vu Linh – Bac Ha ~ 180 km
Beautiful ride today along Thac Ba lake, during your way, you will have chances
to visit many roadside ethnic villages and markets. Continue to Bac Ha for
overnight in a guesthouse.
Overnight: at Ngan Nga hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Bac Ha – Ha Giang ~ 200 km
This morning, visit lively and colorfull market in Bac Ha, is open only on
Sunday morning before we continue our trip to Ha Giang via Xin Ma and Hoang Su
Phi. The road is very beautiful with many curves. Overnight in Ha Giang.
Overnight: at Truong Xuan resort
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: Ha Giang – Dong Van ~ 145 km
Today ride must be highlights of the trip as we will visit one of the most
remote land in Vietnam where are special with many ethnic groups with their
unique cultures and imposing mountains – the “Heaven Gate” in Quan Ba, Rock
Plateau and the Vuong palace in Dong Van. Tonight, we stay in a hotel.
Overnight: at Rocky Plateau hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5: Dong Van – Bao Lac ~ 100 km
After the breakfast, let spend your time to visit Dong Van old street and if it
falls on Sunday, you will have great opportunity to visit the weekly maket of
Dong Van where gathers many ethnic groups and their local products. The market
is like a festival for the local to enjoy the time with friends, talking,
drinking…Continue to Bao Lac via Meo Vac and the highlight will be the
conquering the Ma Pi Leng pass. Upon arrival, check in and stay in a guesthouse
in Bao Lac.
Overnight: at Thuy Duong hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6: Bao Lac – Ba Be National Park ~ 150 km
Today we continue to Babe lake & national park where the landscape is amazing
and the homestay is another unique experience. Upon your arrival, you are free
at leisure to do the boat trip (own expense) or walk to explore the village of
the Tay people. Overnight in homestay of a Tay family.
Overnight: at Village homestay
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7: Ba Be Lake – Hanoi ~ 230 km
This morning, ride back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi around late afternoon. Tour
finished, no accommodation included.
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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