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8-Day Off The Beaten Path In North Vietnam

8 days

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Start and end in Hanoi

5.0

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Operator: Old Quarter Travel
Active: Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Hanoi to Sapa
Start point
Hanoi, Vietnam (Pick up from your hotel, 07:00 - 07:15)
Meals
Lunch (Local lunch)
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Trek through Cat Cat village
- Meet and interact with H'mong community members
Landmarks
Cat Cat Village
Day 2
Lao Chai - Ta Van
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Home-stay
Included Activities
- Trek to Lao Chai and Ta Van village
- Homestay experience in Ta Van
Landmarks
Lao Chai Village
Ta Van Village
Day 3
Sapa to Ha Giang
Meals
Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel
Day 4
Ha Giang to Dong Van
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Purchase mandatory immigration permit
- Journey through mountain passes to Dong Van
- Visit H'mong villages of Pho Bang and Pho Cao
- Visit former palace of H'mong King Vuong Chinh Duc
Landmarks
Pho Bang Village
Pho Cao Village
Palace of H'mong King Vuong Chinh Duc
Day 5
Meo Vac - Bao Lac - Cao Bang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Bao Lac village)
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Dong Van Market
- Trek to Pu Lo fortress
- Climb Ma Pi Leng Pass
- Descend into Meo Vac valley
Landmarks
Dong Van Market
Pu Lo Fortress
Ma Pi Leng Pass
Meo Vac Valley
Bao Lac Village
Day 6
Ban Gioc Waterfall - Cao Bang
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Ban Gioc Waterfall
- Bamboo boat trip at Ban Gioc Waterfall
- Explore Nguom Ngao Cave
Landmarks
Ban Gioc Waterfall
Nguom Ngao Cave
Day 7
Cao Bang to Ba Be National Park
Accommodation
Home-stay
Included Activities
- Explore Ba Be Lake
- Visit Puong Grotto cave
- Visit Widow Island on the lake
- Stay in traditional Tay stilt house
Landmarks
Ba Be Lake
Puong Grotto
Widow Island
Day 8
Ba Be National Park to Hanoi
End point
Hanoi, Vietnam (Drop off at your hotel, 16:30 - 17:30)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Riverfront stroll and village visits
- Hike to higher point around the lake
- Explore Hua Ma Cave with stalactites and stalagmites
Landmarks
Hua Ma Cave

Landmarks
Cat Cat Village

Landmarks
Lao Chai Village
Ta Van Village

Landmarks
Pho Bang Village
Pho Cao Village
Palace of H'mong King Vuong Chinh Duc

Landmarks
Dong Van Market
Pu Lo Fortress
Ma Pi Leng Pass
Meo Vac Valley
Bao Lac Village

Landmarks
Ban Gioc Waterfall
Nguom Ngao Cave

Landmarks
Ba Be Lake
Puong Grotto
Widow Island

Landmarks
Hua Ma Cave

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

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Old Quarter Travel

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(44 reviews)

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2 hours

Response rate

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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.7

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HKatharine
February 25th, 2020
5.0
It was one of the best part of our trip in Vietnam. We went in Ba Be Lake for kayaking and meet Tay people. It was a...
It was one of the best part of our trip in Vietnam. We went in Ba Be Lake for kayaking and meet Tay people. It was a magical moment. The homestay was basic and comfortable. The owner were very friendly and welcoming. And then, we went in Ban Gioc area and we again feel we were in remote areas, very authentic. Ban Gioc Waterfall was amazing. Then we headed to Ha Giang - an amazing remote area with culture, local people and spectacular landscape. I could say Ha Giang is highlight of this trip - dont miss it!. Finally, we spent time in Sapa for a short trekking tour and relax. Viet - the man who contacted and took care us during our trip - was very helpfull and profestional. He almost contacted you daily to make sure everything is ok. I would highly recommend this trip!Show more
Traveled in February 2020
Reply from: Old Quarter Travel
Dear Katharine, Thank you very much for your review. I really appreciate you taking the time off to let me know how you feel about my service. I look forward to serving you again in the near future. Thank you again. Regards, Viet
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JessicaCho
February 24th, 2020
5.0
The service was really good! Viet is kind and gives service in reasonable price :) Also he takes care about the tour...
The service was really good! Viet is kind and gives service in reasonable price :) Also he takes care about the tour not only just broker [Original Text] 다른 이상한 투어업체는 말이 죠낸 많던데 여기는 말이 안 많아서 좋았고 카카오톡으로 연락도 가능해서 예약이나 질문하기에 편했음 그리고 7시까지 투어하고 그 이후로는 식당이니까 꼭 7시 전에 가세용Show more
Traveled in February 2020
Reply from: Old Quarter Travel
Dear Jessica, Thank you very much for your review. I really appreciate you taking the time off to let me know how you feel about my service. I look forward to serving you again in the near future. Thank you again. Regards, Viet
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Tour ID: 155520

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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8-Day Off The Beaten Path In North Vietnam

Itinerary

Hanoi to Sapa

Included Activities

Lao Chai - Ta Van

Included Activities

Sapa to Ha Giang

Ha Giang to Dong Van

Included Activities

Meo Vac - Bao Lac - Cao Bang

Included Activities

Ban Gioc Waterfall - Cao Bang

Included Activities

Cao Bang to Ba Be National Park

Included Activities

Ba Be National Park to Hanoi

Included Activities

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