ITINERARY
Day 1 – Apr 16: Hanoi arrival
Arrival at the airport in Hanoi and transfer you to hotel for your stay.
- Overnight in Hanoi
- N/A
Day 2 – Apr 17: Hanoi city → Ha Giang
After breakfast, explore the Temple of Literature, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the rich history of Vietnam’s first university. Walk around the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, and visit the Ngoc Son Temple, perched on an island in the lake. Continue your exploration at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the diverse ethnic groups of Vietnam through fascinating exhibits and artifacts.
In the evening, transfer from Hanoi to Ha Giang by sleeper bus.
- Overnight on bus
- B,L
Day 3 – Apr 18: Ha Giang city – Bac Sum Slope – Quan Ba Heaven gate – Twin mountain – Yen Minh – Tham Ma slope – H’mong King Palace – Dong Van Town
8.30am: Tour is start at our homestay in Ha Giang city, our tour guide and drivers will brief for you how to be safe to sit behind with easy riders.
On the first day, you will see a big change in the scenery when you drive into the mountain roads. We will stop at Bac Sum Slope to enjoy the view and have drinks before arrival the town of Quan Ba. The tour takes you through the Dong Van Karst Geopark – a major geoheritage site in Vietnam. You will see a lot of terraced rice fields, thousands of limestone rocks and magnificent views and hidden villages at the Valley. People will be working on the land and you will get a taste of rural north Vietnamese countryside life. Our riders also take you to the Quan Ba Heaven gate & Twin mountains – the famous viewpoint in Ha Giang. We will have lunch in local restaurant in Yen Minh Town. After lunch, we drive to Dong Van Town, you will make a stop at Tham Ma Slope and the residence of the Vuong’s family, which is still called “H’mong King Palace”. Then we will come to homestay and have dinner in Dong Van Town.
- Overnight in homestay in Dong Van
- B,L,D
Day 4 – Apr 19: Dong Van Town – Volunteer Youth monument – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Nho Que river – Meo Vac – Bao Lac Town
After breakfast, we leave Dong Van Town, our easy rider will take you to see the most beautiful part of the whole journey, located on the Happiness road connecting the towns of Dong Van and Meo Vac, Ma Pi Leng Pass.
To show you the full beauty of the pass, we will Ride down the breathtaking Sky Path to admire the scenery of the whole valley and Nho Que river. Then ride to see panorama of Ma Pi Leng Pass and take unforgettable pictures. Standing on the peak of the pass, you will feel overwhelmed by the majestic space of mountains and rivers.
We will continue our journey to more distant villages. From Meo Vac Town we will continue through mountainous trail road area of Cao Bang province to Bao Lac Town with amazing landscape and famous village there are 7 ethnic minority live at the same village, you will see colorful village and a lot of culture, where we will spend over at homestay with Tay Minority Family, and enjoy dinner and happy water with family
- Overnight in homestay
- B,L,D
Day 5 – Apr 20: Bao Lac Town – Me Pia Slope – Phia Thap village
Let’s join a 130km motorbike tour, we will ride from Bao Lac to Phia Thap village where is known for its charming geo-cultural sites. The remote lands are also one of the most gorgeous landscapes that you should not miss once you’ve ridden in Vietnam. Situated in a wide range of immense forests and mountains, Cao Bang ensures year-round fresh cool air. Riding through incredible limestone caves, spectacular dreamy waterfalls, majestic mountains, and several local villages, you will surely not want to leave. Adventure enthusiasts will fall right into the undeniable charm of this incredible tourist destination. We will make stop at Ma Pia Slope to enjoy stunning landscape and beautiful views.
Although the road from Bao Lac to Phia Thap is quite easy, there are many blind curves. Hence, you should be very careful and slow down. Along the way, our group can make some stops to have lunch and take stunning photos. After 8 hours of roaming the roads, we end the 3rd day on the trip at homestay with local family in Phia Thap, where we can relax and be ready for the next promising day.
- Overnight in homestay
- B,L,D
Day 6 – Apr 21: Phia Thap village – Nguom Ngao Cave – Ban Gioc waterfall – Ban Gioc
It’s time to leave the town and go straight ahead to majestic Nguom Ngao Cave, one of the most marvelous caves in the North. And we also stop at viewpoints on the short journey to discover the hidden charm of the Northeast Vietnam mountains.
Jump on your bike to romantic Ban Gioc Waterfall, the largest waterfall in stunning Vietnam. Covered by the vast deep green forests and emerald water running down from above, Ban Gioc waterfall appears as jaw-dropping as a fairy region, stirring the weak hearts of tourists all around the world when coming here.
- Overnight in Siem Reap
- B,L,D
Day 7 – Apr 22: Cao Bang – Ba Be Lake
After breakfast, we hit the road Ba Be National Park, which is famous for some of the most beautiful sceneries of Vietnam. Amidst the high limestone ranges of the national park is Ba Be Lake – the largest freshwater lake in the country. Unlike most freshwater lakes in the limestone areas, Ba Be Lake never falls dry. If we have enough time, we can take a boat tour to get closer to this lake. Then, keep riding until we reach a peaceful small village of Tay people named Pac Ngoi to if we arrive early will do cruising on the lake to visit or walk around
- Overnight in homestay
- B,L,D
Day 8 – Apr 23: Ba Be – Ba Be Lake on boat → Lao Cai
After breakfast, we will trekking in Ba Be. In there, you can seehidden village, traditional house, we continue our journey again, our last day still bring you the amazing feeling about nature and landscapes.
We have lunch in local restaurant in Ba Be, we transfer you to Lao Cai ( it is around 7 hours)
- Overnight in Lao Cai
- B,L
Day 9 – Apr 24 (Sunday): Lao Cai → Bac Ha market → Sapa
Arrival at Lao Cai station, our guide picks up you then take you to have breakfast then visit Bac Ha market, it is located at 110km from Sapa, Bac Ha mountain town is well-known by travelers with the most colorful market of the hill tribes in the North of Vietnam. This every-Sunday-market attended by at least 8 ethnic groups and last from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. It is also chance for tourists to discover the H’mong King’s palace (old building built by the French & Chinese). In the afternoon, we go for a light trek to visit Ban Pho, the village is home to flower H’mong minority. We are invited to enter several local houses to have some green tea, corn wine, listen to the host talking about their family,
talk to them… and then enjoy landscapes on a roundabout way to Bac Ha to Sapa town
- Overnight in Sapa
- B,L
Day 10 – Apr 25: Sapa (trekking tour)
After breakfast, we start our trek, get through the rice terraces in Muong Hoa valley. We reach the village of Black Hmong, see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. Enjoy picnic lunch at Lao Chai Village.
Continue our trek to Ta Van village – home of Dzay ethnic people. Enjoy the scenery until we meet our van at Ta Van bridge and head back to Sapa town. The total trekking distance is about 12 kms and it lasts for 4.5 hours.
A late lunch will be prepared for you near the craft centre and then visit a village school. Later, we make our way back to Sapa town and return to Hanoi.
- Overnight in Sapa
- B,L
Day 11 – Apr 26: Sapa → Phong Tho
You first travel by car uphill toward Tram Ton. On the way, you can take a short walk to Silver Waterfall and then head to Heaven Gate, where you will be amazed by breathtaking view to mountain surrounding included Fansipan, the highest peak of Indochina. We will be mostly downhill toward Binh Lu. You will stop by Chu Va village of Flower Hmong for a break before you arrive in Binh Lu. Here you will have lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, you trek in a dirt road to the villages, which are set in a beautiful valley of rice paddy terraces and mountain surrounded. You will have time to see Pa Pen village of Lu minority. Here you can take a walk around the village as well as visit a local school. You will then get on the car to transfer to Phong Tho.
- Overnight in Phong Tho
- B,L
Day 12 – Apr 27: Phong Tho → Sin Ho
We continue venturing in to northern Vietnam with the 58ksm remainder of the historical Highway 6. The road is rough, but the scenery is unbelievably beautiful and magnificent with the 7 tall passes cutting though steep mountain along the Da River flowing around the foot of the passes, which can be found nowhere else in the Northwest route. Moreover, part of the pleasure transfer in this region is the simple joy of the friendly smiles and greetings of the local people, which make the hardship all worthwhile. Along the way, we stop to visit the Black Thai, Kho Mu, Lu, Black H’mong, Green H’mong and White H’mong, just some of the many hill tribe groups and discover their simple lifestyles and colorful cultures. Get to Sin Ho at 16:00 PM check-in Guest-House.
Enjoy your time at train street to watch the train passes.
- Overnight in Sin Ho
- B,L
Day 13 – Apr 28: Sin Ho → Muong Lay → Dien Bien
In the morning enjoying the weekly cultural Market that only held on Sunday with very colorful of many minority groups such as: Meo, Mang…we drive down hill to the Nam Na River and route 12C to Muong Lay, you will be transferred to the river, where you take a boat ride downstream in the Black River. You can make a stop to visit a village of Thai minority and hear about their daily life on the riverbank. A friendly atmosphere makes your trip more enjoyable. The boat takes you further downstream. You will be transferred back to the hotel for lunch. After having lunch, you will transfer 104km to Dien Bien Phu, trip around the town to visit famous historical sites such as Dien Bien Phu Museum, Glory Statue, A1 Hill and De Cattery Tunnel. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Ha Noi.
- Overnight in Hanoi
- B,L
Day 14 – Apr 29: Hanoi → Halong bay
Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel and depart for Halong Bay at approximately 8:00am.
Upon arrival in Halong Bay, we will board the vessel and partake in a delectable lunch. During the meal, we will cruise through thousands of stunning islands and islets. Following lunch, you may freshen up in your room before embarking on a visit a cave, kayaking, swimming, and other activities. Later, return to the vessel, get a drink and enjoy the picturesque sunset scenery in the bay.
- Overnight on boat in Halong
- B,L,D
Day 15 – Apr 30: Halong bay → Hanoi
Morning, breakfast on board. Cruise further and stop at a Pearl Farm village. Continue cruising through many island and islet to explore the hidden charm of the bay. Lunch on board while going back to the prier. Transfer back to Hanoi.
- Overnight in Hanoi
- B,L
Day 16 – May 1: Hanoi free time
After breakfast, your free time to relax or explore the city by your own.
- Overnight in Hanoi
- B
Day 17 – May 2: Hanoi → Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu & Tam Coc)
After breakfast at hotel, we transfer you to Hoa Lu (in Ninh Binh), the ancient royal capital of Vietnam. Take a sightseeing tour and a boat ride to Tam Coc. Enjoy lunch and start exploring the famous 3 caves. Climb to Hang Mua and enjoy the panoramic view from the top.
Return to Hanoi.
- Overnight in Ninh Binh
- B,L
Day 18 – May 3: Ninh Binh (Bai Dinh & Thung Nham) → Hanoi
After breakfast, our guide takes you to visit Bai Dinh pagoda, The old Bai Dinh pagoda is located on the western slope of Dinh mountain and nestles in quiet forest. The pagoda houses an ancestor-worshipping house in the centre, Bright cave on the right hand side which worships the Buddha , the small temple worshipping Genie Cao Son. In addition, on the left hand side of the pagoda is another temple worshipping Saint Nguyen and next to it is Dark cave which worships the Fairy. With fanciful scenery and quiet atmosphere , the pagoda will make visitors feel likely to live in fairy land and they find peace in their minds.
In the afternoon, visit Trang An grottoes on boat ride
Return to Hanoi.
- Overnight in Hanoi
- B,L
Day 19 – May 4: Hanoi (leisure time)
After breakfast, enjoy your leisure time in the city on your own.
- Overnight in Hanoi
- B
Day 20 – May 5: Hanoi (leisure time) → departure
After breakfast, your free time to go walking or shopping till our driver transfer you to the airport for flight back home early on May 6.
- Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
- B
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