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Off the beaten tracks North Vietnam 8 days 7 nights

Off the beaten tracks North Vietnam 8 days 7 nights

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Off the beaten tracks North Vietnam 8 days 7 nights

8 Days Starting and ending in Hanoi, Vietnam

Visiting: Sapa, Ha Giang, Dong Van, Cao Bang, Ba Be National Park, Hanoi

Tour operator:

Mr Linh's Adventures

Tour code:

162134

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

MODERATE

Tour operated in:

English

From: $1149 $1095 Travel Club discount: -$55

NB: Prices correct on 23-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on an eight-day adventure through the wild and unspoilt beauty of Northern Vietnam with our "Off the Beaten Tracks North Vietnam" tour. This journey takes you through the stunning landscapes and rich cultures of Sapa, Ha Giang, and Ba Be National Park. Trek through mountains, valleys, and villages, discovering the panoramic views of rice terraces, flower valleys, and traditional villages. Experience the majestic Ban Gioc Waterfall, explore the mystical Nguom Ngao Cave, and enjoy the serene beauty of Ba Be Lake. With comfortable accommodations, delicious local meals, and an English-speaking guide, this tour offers an unforgettable exploration of Northern Vietnam's hidden gems.

Highlights

This eight-day adventure veers off the beaten path and into the wild and unspoilt beauty of Northern Vietnam
Trek through mountains, valleys and villages to discover the landscapes and cultures of Sapa and the frontier region of Ha Giang
Use the longest cable car system in Asia to reach the highest mountain top of Southeast Asia, Fansipan
Visit the Black Hmong villages and the biggest valley with the most impressive rice terrace fields in Sapa
Explore the former palace of the H’mong King, Vuong Chinh Duc, in Dong Van
Experience the breathtaking Ban Gioc Waterfall on the border between China and Vietnam
Discover the rock formations in the magical Nguom Ngao Cave
Explore Ba Be National Park, including Ba Be Lake, Puong Grotto, and Dau Dang Waterfall

Places You'll See

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Itinerary

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Day 1 : Hanoi - Sapa (L/D)

Location: Sapa

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Our guide and driver will pick you up around 7:30am for your 5 hour drive to Sapa. Simply sit back, relax, and enjoy as the scenery transforms from bustling metropolis to rolling hills and endless rice paddies.

Around midday you will arrive in Sapa, at which time you’ll get to enjoy a local lunch. Then for your first trip use the longest cable car system in Asia, departing from Sapa Town to the highest mountain top of Southeast Asia, Fansipan, once known as the ‘Roof of Indochina’. The highest point of the mountain culminates at 3,143m above sea level.
The ascension by cable car takes about 30 minutes offering you on the way a stunning view of terraced rice fields as far as the eye can see. Once arrived, you will be able to visit the temples and finish the climb by foot, just 600 stairs, or by funicular before you head back to Sapa Town by car for an overnight stay in a hotel.

It is recommended to bring a jacket as the temperature drops and the wind blows at this altitude.

Meals: Lunch, dinner

Day 2 : Sapa Trekking (B/L/D)

Location: Sapa

Accommodation Name: Homestay in Ta Van Village

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you will trek to rice paddy fields Ý Linh Hồ, flower valleys and Black Hmong villages, located in the mountains with amazing panoramic views. You will visit a local house to meet the villagers and discover their daily life. After lunch in a local restaurant, you will continue through the rice terrace fields to Lao Chai and Ta Van Village of Zay people to discover their culture. This is the biggest valley and features most impressive rice terrace fields in the whole of Sapa. You will have dinner and spend the night in a homestay in Ta Van Village.
- A 15-17 km trek.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3 : Sapa - Ha Giang (B/L/D)

Location: Ha Giang

Accommodation Name: Traditional Tay stilt house

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we’ll leave Sapa in favour of Vietnam’s final frontier, Ha Giang. On the way we’ll make a stop at Pho Rang for lunch before we have a walking tour to Vinh Yen inhabited by Tay communities.
We continue our drive deeper into Ha Giang, enjoying the spectacular scenery along the way, before finally reaching the Tay village for another walk where we will spend the night around 6pm, just in time for a home-cooked dinner. You’ll overnight in this traditional Tay stilt house.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4 : Ha Giang - Dong Van (B, L, D)

Location: Dong Van

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Once we have purchased the mandatory permit at the Immigration Office, you will begin the journey to Dong Van following a spectacular series of passes which wind through the mountains and valleys. En route you enjoy exceptional views of the rolling landscape and interesting flora and fauna. After that, we will have Lunch in the small mountain town of Tam Son visiting the villages of the H’mong Lung Cam B. You will have the chance to see the former palace of the H’mong King, Vuong Chinh Duc who was an ally of the French. You will arrive in Dong Van around 18:00 where you will have dinner at a local restaurant and spend the night in a hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5 : Dong Van - Meo Vac - Cao Bang (B, L, D)

Location: Cao Bang

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You’ll start the day off with breakfast and a visit to the Dong Van Market, where locals come from all the surrounding villages to purchase and trade for essentials they cannot produce themselves.

Then you will be making the trek up to Pu Lo fortress which was built in 1890 and evacuated in 1945. From here you can enjoy spectacular views of the entire region, before climbing 8 km to the top of Ma Pi Leng Pass, through a gigantic maze of limestone peaks, stone forests, and canyons (the Sky Path at the Nho Qué River Viewpoint) before descending into the valley of Meo Vac. Winding our way through the valley, we’ll eventually reach Bao Lac village, where we’ll rest for a bit and have lunch before being driven to Cao Bang where you’ll spend the night in a hotel.
- A 8-10 km trek.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6 : Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake (B, L, D)

Location: Cao Bang

Accommodation Name: Traditional Nung house

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This day is likely to be your highlight of the tour, as we take you to one of the most incredible natural wonders in Northern Vietnam; Ban Gioc Waterfall. The drive here from Cao Bang is roughly two hours, and this breath-taking 300-metre wide cascade sits right on the border between China and Vietnam, amidst a beautiful mountainous landscape.

While you’re here you can spend your time relaxing in the glow of the natural beauty, take some amazing photos, and board a bamboo boat that will take you so close to the falls you’ll feel the spray on your face, practically sitting at the very edge of Vietnam, so close to China that you can actually touch it.

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.

After visiting the waterfall and cave, you will travel down a beautiful road which is unknown to many, which winds through the mountains before reaching the Nung village of Quang Uyen.

You will be welcomed by Mr. Kim an amazingly friendly host, before having dinner at his house and settling in for the night in this cosy traditional Nung house.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7 : Cao Bang - Ba Be Lake (B, L, D )

Location: Ba Be National Park

Accommodation Name: Traditional Tay stilt house

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we leave Quang Yen behind and drive through Ma Phuc pass on our way to Ba Be National Park. Once in the park, you’ll have time to explore the many wonders located here, such as the lake itself, the caves of Puong Grotto, the rapids of Dau Dang Waterfall and finally the tiny Widow Island located on the lake.

We’ll be staying in a traditional Tay stilt house overnight, staying with a local host family.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8 : Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (B/L)

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Location: Hanoi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, we’ll take you on a stroll along the riverfront to visit some surrounding villages, followed by a hike up one of the higher points around the lake, providing you with some impressive views surrounded by limestone formations and mountain peaks.

Following this we enter Hua Ma Cave, famous for its thousands of stalactites and stalagmites, and also known for being the biggest dry cave in Northeastern Vietnam. After lunch in a local restaurant, it’s sadly time to head back to Hanoi and say our goodbyes, arriving at your hotel around 5pm.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

What's Included

Visa Approval Letter

Complimentary arrangement for Visa Approval Letter – single entry Vietnam.
Private Transfers

Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle as per program.
English-speaking Guide

English-speaking guide as per program.
Meals

Breakfast (B), Lunch (L) & Dinner (D) as mentioned.
Sightseeing Fees

Visit fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program.
Accommodation

Accommodation in sharing double room including breakfasts at hotels as mentioned.

What's Not Included

Visa Stamping Fee

Stamping fee for visa to Vietnam.
Unmentioned Meals

Meals not mentioned.
International Flights

International flight and taxes.
Domestic Flights

Domestic air tickets and domestic airport taxes.
Personal Expenses

Other personal expenses: drinks, tips, souvenir, etc.

Please Note

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
For these special cases (wheelchair, stroller, animals,...), please contact directly to us for the best advises. We always try to meet all of your requirements or even exceed your expectation.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Pickup Details
Depending on the arrival time of your flight, we will pick you up at Noi Bai Airport to take you to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Our guide/driver will bring a nameplate at your name for your identification. On each trip day, our guide and driver also will pick you up and drop you off at the hotels of each destination.
- Airport
- Hanoi Old Quarter
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Mode of Transport

Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour, with scenic drives through mountains, valleys, and villages, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable journey.

Accommodation

Enjoy comfortable stays in a mix of hotels and traditional homestays, including a night in a Tay stilt house and a cosy Nung house, providing an authentic cultural experience.

Check out our Q&As

What kind of physical fitness level is required for this tour?

Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level to participate in this tour.
Are there any specific health conditions that might prevent someone from joining this tour?

This tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers and those with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

No, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

Accommodation includes sharing double rooms at hotels, homestays in local villages, and traditional stilt houses.
What meals are included in the tour package?

The tour includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner as mentioned in the itinerary.

What is the mode of transportation during the tour?

Transportation is provided by private air-conditioned vehicles as per the program.
Are there any additional costs not included in the tour price?

Yes, additional costs include the stamping fee for the visa to Vietnam, meals not mentioned, international flights and taxes, domestic air tickets and taxes, and other personal expenses such as drinks, tips, and souvenirs.
What kind of activities are included in the tour?

Activities include trekking through rice paddy fields, visiting local villages, exploring caves, visiting waterfalls, and taking a bamboo boat ride.
Is there a minimum number of travelers required for this tour?

Yes, this experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
What should I bring for the trek to Fansipan mountain?

It is recommended to bring a jacket as the temperature drops and the wind blows at the high altitude of Fansipan mountain.
Can infants join the tour?

Infants must sit on laps, and infant seats are available.
How will I be picked up and dropped off during the tour?

Depending on the arrival time of your flight, you will be picked up at Noi Bai Airport and taken to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. On each trip day, the guide and driver will pick you up and drop you off at the hotels of each destination.

Reviews of this operator

John Aldo Albanese Jr USA

Experience the Highlights of Central Vietnam

26-Feb-2024

Absolutely a Great Deal! The journey was very interesting, the guides and driver were excellent! Very informative, kind and knowledgeable! I was debating whether to do a tour or not....so happy I did. All hotels were outstanding, tour hub definitely went above and beyond to help me out

John Aldo Albanese Jr USA

Experience the Highlights of Central Vietnam

26-Feb-2024

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