BEST OF NORTH EAST VIET NAM - 9 DAYS -8NIGHTS

Highlight : Ha Giang –Dong Van – Meo Vac – Ba Be Lake – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Ha Long Bay
 
Itinerary:
 

Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Giang (L)

Driver and tour guide will pick you up at 7AM at the hotel. This day is a real challenge for our driver as we travel by winding roads with many uphill and down hill drives. the roads with many steeps uphill and down hill are real chalking adventures. En route you may see the many difference ethnic minorities groups; just some of Vietnam is most colorful.
 

Overnight in the hotel in Ha Giang ( Optional )

Day 2: Ha Giang – Quan Ba – Yen Minh – Dong Van (B/L)

After breakfast you will drive to the remote region of Dong Van and Meo Vac is a land of rugged mountains and beautiful hill villages which are unchanged for centuries. Today we head north west out of Ha Giang Town towards this northernmost tip of Vietnam. The former H’mong royal house at Sa Phin is a primary attraction of the region but the blend of hill tribe people's colorful costumes and the majestic mountainous scenery make this long and bumpy trip an unforgettable experience.
 
Overnight in the hotel in Dong Van ( Optional )

Day 3: Dong Van – Ma Pi Leng – Meo Vac – Ha Giang (B/L)

The ethnic minority people are frequently seen in this hill town and small vendors along the street sell local textiles and handicraft. We have time to visit Dong Van Town before continuing to Meo Vac which is conquered by the Lo Lo and Pu Peo ethnic minority people. They still retain their age old cultural traditions and are recognizably distinct from each other by their dress. The remoteness and the simple lifestyle of local people are a highlight of Meo Vac although conditions are very basic. We return to Ha Giang via Yen Minh, using a shortcut way.
 
Overnight in the hotel in Dong Van ( Optional )
Day 4: Ha Giang – Bac Me – Bao Lac – Nguyen Binh – BaBe Lakes (B/L/D)

An early morning start to drive through the rolling hills and the picturesque scenery to Ba Be National Park.

The roads are very bumpy and zigzagging however we will have a chance to meet the Hmong, Dao, Tay and Nung ethnic minorities who make for the main population of this region. We are sure to attract their attention as this part of the country receive very few visitors.
Depending on road and traffic conditions we arrive in Ba Be by late afternoon or early evening, but it is till an interesting day.
 
Overnight in the Homestay in Ba Be Lakes
 
Day 5: Ba Be –Lakes (B/L/D)
 
The legendary lake of Ba Be is just one continuous water body although the name means” three lakes”. Today we embark on a boat cruising down the Nang River which is the main water source of the lake. This exciting river trip will give us a taste of the tranquil countryside and an enjoyable exploration of the Ba Be National Park. We traverse en route the Poong Grotto before stopping at some nearby hill tribe villages and getting off the beaten track to the scenic Dau Dang Waterfalls.
 
Overnight in the Homestay in Ba Be Lakes
 
Day 6: Ba Be – Cao Bang – Pac Po Caves (B/L)
After breakfast we set off on our half day journey past the spectacular mountainous landscapes, with a mixture of steep terraced rice field and hill villages.

Along the way, we can made stops at our pleasure, to stretch our legs and shoot some wonderful photographs. Afternoon we heading out of town , we make our way north to the historical cave of Pac Po where Ho Chi Minh set up the headquarter for the August Vietnamese Revolution in 1945. Then drive back Cao Bang . The remainder of the day will be free to explore the town or simply to relax.
 
Overnight in the hotel in Cao Bang (Optional)
 
Day 7: Cao Bang – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Cao Bang (B/L)
 
We must be to make travel permission to the border of China for Visit Ban Gioc waterfall(the most beautiful waterfall in Viet Nam)

, on the way to Ban Gioc you have many stop for see as weaving cloth and dyeing with indigo of minorities by Tay and Nung people.

 
Overnight in the hotel in Cao Bang (Optional)
 
Day 8: Cao Bang – Lang Son – Ha Long (B/L/D)

 
Continue trip to Lang Son you through the tranquil town of Dong Khe and That Khe. The drive will deliver us into Lang Son by late afternoon. This border town had been all destroyed during the recent Sino - Vietnamese war, but was rebuilt to become an important trade center in north eastern region The lively central market of Lang Son and the legendary Tam Thanh Cave are visited this morning before we depart for Ha Long, truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. The drive is difficult at times as we travel through many mountain areas. Their breathtaking scenery is some of the best in Asia. We have some opportunities en route to visit the Tay, Nung and San Diu hill tribe people. On arrival in Halong we spend the remainder of the day for a well- earned rest on a Beach.
 
Overnight in the hotel in Ha Long City (Optional)
 
Day 9: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (B/L)
 

This exciting five hour cruise provides a fantastic view of the bay which is dotted with some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karst formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. After a seafood lunch on board we return to Hanoi.
 
Overnight in Hotel Ha Noi.
 
Tour End.
 
Accommodation:

In Ha Giang : Truong Xuan Resort , Huy Hoan Hotel
In Dong Van : Hoa Cuong Hotel, Lam Tung Hotel
In Ba Be Lake : Homestay
In Cao Bang : Thanh Loan Hotel, Bang Giang Hotel
In Ha Long : Ha Long Heritage Hotel, Sai Gon Ha Long Hotel
In Hanoi : Hanoi Elegance Emeral Hotel, Viet View Hotel
 
Inclusive:
 
Private car/mini van transfers
All entrance fees & permit
Boat Trip
Local English speaking guide in Sapa
All meals as per program
Accommodation as program, based in twin sharing
Mineral water & Tissue are available on the vehicle
 
Exclusive:
 
Drinks, except otherwise mentioned
Insurance,
Personal expenses & Tips
 
Things to bring:
Hat,.sun block ; good walking shoes; tee-shirt & shorts; medical kit; camera with plenty of film.