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North-Eastern Vietnam Loop Trip - 14 days 13 nights [Private Tour]

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Start and end in Hanoi
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  • Waterfall cascading over rocky cliffs surrounded by lush forest.
  • Cloud-covered mountains with expansive greenery and terraced fields.
  • Traditional thatched roof huts surrounded by lush greenery.
  • Terraced rice fields in vivid green stretching across a valley.
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Custom Vietnam Travel
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Hanoi to Ninh Binh

    Hanoi to Ninh Binh
    Start point
    Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam (Your hotel in Hanoi)
    Meals
    Lunch (Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (3-star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • 2-hour sampan boat ride through 3 tunnel-like caves in Tam Coc
    • Easy walk to visit Thai Vi temple
    • 1.5-hour bicycle ride along back roads through karst scenery
    • Visit Bich Dong Pagoda
    Landmarks
    Thai Vi Temple
    Bich Dong Pagoda
    Tam Coc
  3. Day 2

    Ninh Binh to Duong Lam Village

    Ninh Binh to Duong Lam Village
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (3-star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Hang Mua Mountain summit with karst views
    • 2-hour flat hike through village and rice fields

    Optional Activities

    • 500-step hike to Hang Mua summit
    Landmarks
    Hang Mua Mountain
    Trang An UNESCO heritage
  4. Day 3

    Duong Lam Village to Bac Ha Town

    Duong Lam Village to Bac Ha Town
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (3-star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Gentle bicycling tour around Duong Lam village
    • Visit to typical ancient houses
    • Visit to old pagoda
    Landmarks
    Duong Lam Village
  5. Day 4

    Bac Ha to Hoang Su Phi

    Bac Ha to Hoang Su Phi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Xi Man town), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (3-star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Stroll around Bac Ha Market
    • Explore Ban Phung village
    • Visit Ban Luoc village
    Landmarks
    Bac Ha Market
    Ban Phung Village
    Ban Luoc Village
  6. Day 5

    Hoang Su Phi Trek

    Hoang Su Phi Trek
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Ho Thau), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (3-star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Trek through Ban Luoc village
    • Trek through surrounding area with mountain and waterfall views
    • Afternoon trek from Nam Khoa to Nam Hong village
    Landmarks
    Ban Luoc Village
    Nam Hong Village
  7. Day 6

    Hoang Su Phi to Quan Ba

    Hoang Su Phi to Quan Ba
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Ha Giang city), Dinner (Dinner at a local homestay)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (3-star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • 2-hour downhill trek from Nam Hong to Thong Nguyen center
    • Explore Ha Giang city
    • Visit Thon Tha village of the Tay minority
    • Photo stop at Twin Mountains viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Thon Tha Village
    Twin Mountains Viewpoint
    Nam Dam
  8. Day 7

    Quan Ba to Dong Van

    Quan Ba to Dong Van
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the way), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (3-star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tham Ma viewpoint
    • Visit Doc Chin Khoan mountain pass
    • Visit Pho Cao H'mong village
    • Explore Pho Bang ancient Han town
    • Visit Hmong King Palace
    • Visit Lung Cu flag tower
    Landmarks
    Tham Ma Viewpoint
    Doc Chin Khoan Mountain Pass
    Pho Cao H'mong Village
    Pho Bang Ancient Han Town
    Hmong King Palace
    Lung Cu Flag Tower
  9. Day 8

    Dong Van to Bao Lac

    Dong Van to Bao Lac
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Meo Vac), Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in Bao Lac)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (3-star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Trek on Ma Pi Leng Skywalk
    • 1.5-hour boat ride on Nho Que River through Tu San Abyss Alley

    Optional Activities

    • Visit small villages and towns along the drive to Bao Lac
    Landmarks
    Ma Pi Leng Skywalk
    Nho Que River
    Tu San Abyss Alley
    Meo Vac
  10. Day 9

    Bao Lac to Ba Be Lake

    Bao Lac to Ba Be Lake
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Cho Ra town), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (3-star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Downstream boat ride on Nang River into Ba Be National Park
    • Boat ride inside Ba Be Lake
    • Swimming in Ba Be Lake
    Landmarks
    Ba Be National Park
    Ba Be Lake
  11. Day 10

    Ba Be Lake to Quang Uyen

    Ba Be Lake to Quang Uyen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Hung Quoc town (Tra Linh)), Dinner (Dinner at a Nung family homestay)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (3-star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Trek to explore Nui Thung mountain (Mountain Angel Eye)
    • Trek to Nam Tra waterfall
    • Trek past the waterfall across a winding river
    Landmarks
    Nui Thung Mountain
    Nam Tra Waterfall
  12. Day 11

    Ban Gioc Waterfall & Nguom Ngao Cave

    Ban Gioc Waterfall & Nguom Ngao Cave
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (3-star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike to Phia Thap Village Mountain summit
    • Walk to base of Ban Gioc Waterfall
    • Raft ride to waterfall (if water levels permit)
    • Visit Nguom Ngao limestone cave
    Landmarks
    Phia Thap Village Mountain
    Ban Gioc Waterfall
    Nguom Ngao Cave
  13. Day 12

    Cao Bang to Bac Son Valley

    Cao Bang to Bac Son Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a stilt house in Quynh Son village), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (3-star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Quynh Son village of ethnic Tay people
    • Walk through village
    • Hike up telephone-station mountain
    Landmarks
    Quynh Son Village
    Telephone-Station Mountain
  14. Day 13

    Bac Son Valley to Halong Bay

    Bac Son Valley to Halong Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast (Early breakfast before departure), Lunch (Lunch on the boat), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (3-star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Halong Bay UNESCO heritage area
    • Swimming in Halong Bay
    • Kayaking in Halong Bay
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
  15. Day 14

    Halong Bay to Hanoi

    Halong Bay to Hanoi
    End point
    Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam (Your hotel in Hanoi)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Brunch

    Included Activities

    • Early morning on boat top deck
    • Cruise to other parts of Halong Bay
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay

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