Off The Beaten Track Northeast Vietnam 7 Days - Private Tour

About this boat trip in Hanoi

• Live guideEnglish
• Duration7 days
• CancellationStrict policy
• Pick-upHotel pick-up available
• Activity levelModerate
• Age4 and over

• Food on board
• Private boat

Timeline: how the party goes

1. Hanoi - Hoang Su Phi-Ha Giang

2. 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.

3. Hoang Su Phi

   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.
4. Experience an overnight stay in Hoang Su Phi.
5. Hoang Su Phi Exploration

6. 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.

7. Hoàng Su Phì

   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.
8. Homestay in Hoang Su Phi
9. Hoang Su Phi - Ha Giang

10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Home-stay in Tien Thang Village
13. Ha Giang - Dong Van

14. Ha Giang

    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.

15. Đồng Văn District

    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.
16. Hotel/Homestay in Dong Van
17. Meo Vac - Ba Be Lake

18. Ba Bể District

    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.
19. 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.
20. Homestay in Ba Be
21. Ba Be National Park

22. Ba Bể District

    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.

23. Ba Bể District

    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.
24. Homestay in Ba Be
25. Ba Be - Hanoi

26. 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.

What’s included

Good to know before you go

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Not stroller accessible
• Not suitable for pets
• No public transportation nearby
• Infants must not sit on laps
• Infant seats unavailable
• Not recommended for people with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for people with heart conditions

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