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The Best of the Mountains of Northern Vietnam 14 Days

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Operator: ASI Reisen
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 German
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
Optional Activities
- Water puppet theater
- Traditional performances (Ca Trù, Tuồng, Chèo)
- Night market visit (weekends)
Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local family home), Dinner (Street food tour - approximately 6-8 typical dishes at street kitchens and food stalls)
Included Activities
- Village exploration tour by foot and bike
- Visit to local markets
- Temple and communal house visits
- Cooking demonstration
- Lunch in local family home
- Street food tour through 36 alleys
- Tasting of 6-8 typical dishes
Optional Activities
- Vegetarian or special meal requests (accommodations available)
Day 3
Hanoi - Ha Giang - Quan Ba
Hanoi - Ha Giang - Quan Ba
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Tuyen Quang), Dinner
Included Activities
- Sightseeing stops
- Coffee breaks
Day 4
Quan Ba - Yen Minh - Dong Van
Quan Ba - Yen Minh - Dong Van
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local snack bar), Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning village-to-village hike through rice fields and past waterfalls
- Visit to hemp store in Lung community
- Ride through limestone mountain landscapes
- Visit to Vuong family palace
Optional Activities
- Sunday market in Quan Ba
Landmarks
Vuong family palace
Day 5
Dong Van - Meo Vac - Bao Lac
Dong Van - Meo Vac - Bao Lac
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Meo Vac), Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning walk in Dong Van
- Drive through Dong Van Geopark
- Pass Ma Pi Leng Pass
- Nho Que River viewing
- Meo Vac town visit
Optional Activities
- Easy walks along the route (approximately 1 hour, optional)
Landmarks
Dong Van Geopark
Ma Pi Leng Pass
Nho Que River
Day 6
Bao Lac - Ba Be
Bao Lac - Ba Be
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch en route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through mountain landscapes and rural villages
- Two-hour boat trip on Lake Ba-Be
Landmarks
Ba Be Lake
Day 7
Ba Be - Hanoi
Ba Be - Hanoi
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast served by the host family), Lunch (Lunch at a local house near the tea plantation)
Included Activities
- Visit to tea plantation
- Lunch at local house
- Homemade tea tasting
Optional Activities
- Early morning photography of local life
Day 8
Hanoi - Mai Chau - Pu Luong
Hanoi - Mai Chau - Pu Luong
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional dinner with the host family)
Included Activities
- Drive through Mai Chau
- Walk to visit ethnic Thai people in PoomCoom village
- Hike through Pu Luong Nature Reserve
- Traditional dinner with host family
Landmarks
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Day 9
Pu Luong
Pu Luong
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch during the hike), Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning hike through Pu Luong
- Valley and terrace viewing
- Village visit in Hieu
- Waterfall visit
Optional Activities
- Eco-lodge stay in Hieu village (alternative to homestay)
Landmarks
Hieu Village
Day 10
Hieu Village - Pho Doan - Cuc Phuong National Park
Hieu Village - Pho Doan - Cuc Phuong National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch during the trek), Dinner
Included Activities
- Village exploration in Hieu
- Primate Rescue Center visit
- Trek through rainforest
- Picnic lunch during trek
- Muong village stay
Landmarks
Cuc Phuong National Park
Primate Rescue Center
Day 11
Cuc Phuong - Trang An - Tam Coc
Cuc Phuong - Trang An - Tam Coc
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rowing boat trip through Trang An
- Limestone mountain viewing
- Limestone cave exploration
Optional Activities
- Bike rental to explore the village
- Local market visit
- Thai Vi Temple visit
- Bich Dong Pagoda visit
Landmarks
Trang An
Thai Vi Temple
Bich Dong Pagoda
Day 12
Ninh Binh - Bai Tu Long Bay
Ninh Binh - Bai Tu Long Bay
Meals
Lunch (Fresh and local seafood lunch), Dinner (Fresh seafood dinner)
Included Activities
- Cruise briefing
- Exploration of Bai Tu Long Bay
- Swimming stop
- Cave visit
- Island beach relaxation
- Kayaking
- Sunset viewing
Landmarks
Bai Tu Long Bay
Day 13
Bai Tu Long Bay - Hanoi
Bai Tu Long Bay - Hanoi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served on the boat)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing (early risers)
- Rowing boat ride with bay locals
- Cruise back to jetty
Landmarks
Bai Tu Long Bay
Day 14
Hanoi
Hanoi
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Hanoi (if departure time allows)

Landmarks
Vuong family palace

Landmarks
Dong Van Geopark
Ma Pi Leng Pass
Nho Que River

Landmarks
Ba Be Lake

Landmarks
Pu Luong Nature Reserve

Landmarks
Hieu Village

Landmarks
Cuc Phuong National Park
Primate Rescue Center

Landmarks
Trang An
Thai Vi Temple
Bich Dong Pagoda

Landmarks
Bai Tu Long Bay

Landmarks
Bai Tu Long Bay

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