Explore this beautiful natural lake located in Ba Be National Park, where a dramatic landscape and authentic culture, it is only 250 km from Hanoi. After careful review, we would like to offer a 2 day trip to Ba Be Lake for those who love exploring nature combined with local culture with a schedule that does not rush you. Within 2 days you will be able to enjoy sightseeing to beautiful ethnic villages in the region around the national park. This will be via an easy ride trek from the local village where you are having your home stay. There will also be a tranquil boat trip on Ba Be Lake and the River Nang to view romantic and imposing landscape.

Tour itinerary: 

Day 1 : Ha Noi - Ba Be Lake (L, D)

We depart at around 7 A.M in the morning from Hanoi and drive to Ba Be National Park. On the way we make several stops wherever you want to take photos and visit beautiful sights and villages along the way. We arrive in Ba Be Lake late in the morning. We have lunch on the Babe lakeshore in a local restaurant., After lunch we go a boat trip for 3 hours to visit Ba Be Lake and row kayak at pelu bay, have dinner and stay overnight in a local Tay minority family in their traditional wooden stilt house.

Day 2: Bo Lu Village - Ha Noi (B, L) 

After breakfast we go past Ba Be forest, you can discover spectacular rivers, deep valleys, natural caves and undulating mountains. On the way, we stop at Huama cave to see one of the most biggest cave in Vietnam, you can compare with Phong Nha – Ke Bang. Then drive back to Ha Noi. On the way, we also pay a visit to the Thai Nguyen Minority and Culture Museum where we can learn something about the culture and traditions of the different minority groups in Vietnam. Have lunch in a local restaurant on the way. We arrive in Ha Noi at about 6 P.M and the car will droop you off at your hotel.

The facts…

- We bring you to places, normal tours don't go!

Climate

From July to September, the climate is usually humid and hot.

From October to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather. 

Transport

- Boat.

- Vehicle.

Tour Guides

Our experienced and friendly Tour Guide(s) speak excellent English 

They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.

Meals

- 1 breakfast.

- 2 lunches.

- 1 dinner.

We choose local ingredients, typical of the way people eat in the area, at local restaurants, markets or homes.

We also cater for Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.

Accommodation

- Home-stay (1 night).

A clean and comfortable home-stay with mosquito nets provided.

Tour price includes:

Private door-to-door pick-up & -off services.

All private transfer and transportation

Home-stay with daily breakfast

Experienced English speaking guide.

Private boat trip

Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)

All sightseeing tickets.

No extra charge after confirmation

24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Tour price excludes:

Personal expenses, tips and gratuities

Travel insurance

Beverage

Other services not mentioned above.

What to take:

Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes. Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking.

It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat...

The landscapes of North Vietnam are of legendary beauty, including mountain covered with vegetation, both on land and at sea (Ha Long Bay). Farther inland, the mountains are also home to an incredible mosaic of mountain people from diverse backgrounds, who have installed over multiple waves of migration from southern China, fleeing the Chinese expansionist push. We will meet these people on the mountain trails and on the markets in a region bordering China, the beautiful enigmatic rock formations, among which are ed rice terraces and villages. We first discovered on foot and by boat on Lake Ba Be, around which people live H'mong, Dao (pronounced Zao) and Tay. Then we will cross the limestone from the Upper Tonkin Cao Bang, Dong Khe up and That Khe, through a landscape of great beauty, inhabited by populations Tay, Nung and Dao. We will then explore by boat the famous Ha Long Bay 

Itinerary:

Day 1: Hanoi – Ba Be (-/L/D) 

In the morning, ODC Travel’ tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel around 7:30 and transfer to Ba Be Lake is situated in Bac Kan province which is 240 km northeast of Ha Noi Capital. Today we visit Cho Chu prison which was built in 1942, captured many Vỉetnam revolution politicians (Việt Cộng). We arrive in Ba Be Lake early in the afternoon, take a rest, have dinner and stay overnight in a local Tay minority family in their traditional wooden stilt house

Day 2: Ba Be – Pac Ngoi (kayaking, trekking) (B/L/D) 

Breakfast at homestay. You and your guide must say "goodbye" to the Cash Dao people. Go through trail to visit Nam Dai village then go down the forest to visit Dau Dang waterfall which is within two provinces Bac Kan and Tuyen Quang. Lunch in restaurant, then boat trip tour up the river to visit Puong cave where inhabits over 1000 bats with 18 generals and famous with many stalactite and stalagmite. The boat will go on the Nang river which runs through the cave into Ba Be lake. After visiting the An Ma temple, you will return the lake-shore restaurant. Stay in the home-stay.

Day 3: Ba Be – Cao Bang (B/L/D) 

After breakfast we go past Babe forest, you can discover spectacular rivers, deep valleys, natural caves and undulating mountains. On the way, we stop at Huama cave to see one of the most biggest cave in Vietnam. It can compare with Phongnha – Kebang cave. On the way to Cao Bang we stop for lunch in a local restaurant, continue to Ma Phuc pass then Cao Bang town, tonight we sleep in Quang Yuen hotel **

Day 4: Cao Bang – Ban Gioc (B/L/D) 

After breakfast, Leave Quang Yuen we drive to visit Ban Gioc waterfalls, the highest and most spectacular in the area. Enjoy an imposing scene of Ban Gioc waterfalls then visit Nguom Ngao Cave. Return to Cao Bang

.Overnight at hotel in Cao Bang.

Day 5: Cao Bang – Lang Son – Halong (B/L/D) 

Have breakfast at hotel continue your trip to Lang Son with many stop over on the way: visit Tay village and meet Tay and Dao people, taking photos, rural market. Arrive in Lang Son, the capital mountainous visit Tam Thanh Cave and Nhi Thanh Cave. In the afternoon we transfer to Ha Long in Quang Ninh province, ranged as one of the wonder of the world by les Merveilles du monde, a book published in France. After dinner you will pay to visit night market or Halong dancing club. Overnight in hotel *** 

Day 6: Halong – Hanoi (B/L/-) 

Early in the morning, embark a wooden boat for cruise in Halong Bay (6hours). Visit some magical grottoes and relax in the best scenic beauty of Vietnam: Sung Sot Cave, Titop beach, fishing village and then the boat stop for kayaking, swimming.

Lunch on boat and then disembarking; take a car back to Hanoi. On the way back, visit Dong Trieu ceramic village. Drop off at your hotel upon arrival.

Tour Guides: 

Our experienced and friendly Tour Guide(s) speak excellent English or French. 

They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.

Meals: 

- 7 breakfasts.

- 8 lunches.

- 7 dinners. 

We choose local ingredients, typical of the way people eat in the area, at local restaurants, markets or homes. 

We also cater for Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.

Accommodation:

- Homestay 2 nights

- Hotel 3 nights

- A clean and comfortable home stay and hotel with mosquito nets provided.

Tour includes: 

· Roundtrip transfer

· Hotel accommodation

· Home-stay accommodation

· Boat trip in Ba Be, Ha Long bay and kayaking

· Full board meals

· Tours and activities as stated above

· English speaking guide

· Entrance fees

Tour excludes:

· Travel insurance

· Extra food and beverages

· Phone and laundry

· Tips and personal expenses

Tour Notes:

· Please take your passport to check in hotel.

· Beware of your luggage and money

· Inform in advance if you are vegetarian.

· Take hat, raincoat, insect repellent, water, torch, good shoes for trekking and cash.

· All customers must obey the order of your tour guide for your safety.

· Passengers are advised not to take along big luggage for convenience.

This is an exclusive tour for tourists to discover different hill tribes’ villages in Ha Giang, Dong Van, Meo Vac and Lung Cu. Tourists are overwhelmed with the beauty of landscape and the friendliness of people there. The tour also covers a lot of interesting places such as Ba Be Lake, Puong Cave and Dau Dang Waterfall.

Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Giang (-/L/D) 

In the morning, ODC Travel’ tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer to Ha Giang (318km). On the way to Ha Giang, exploring the daily life of the countryside in Tuyen Quang. Arrival in Ha Giang, check in and free time. 

Overnight at hotel in Ha Giang.

Day 2: Ha Giang – Quang Ba – Meo Vac (B/L/D) 

After breakfast at your hotel, visit Quang Ba Pass (Heaven’s Gate - 1,650 m high), visit Quyet Tien Market on hill side, then explore Yen Ninh town, ethnic minority village. Then transfer to Meo Vac.

Overnight at hotel in Meo Vac.

Day 3: Meo Vac – Dong Van – Ha Giang (B/L/D) 

Morning visit to Meo Vac Market, admire minority people exchanging the goods, then back to Dong Van, visit Lung Cu - named "Rock Plateau". Visit the Lo Lo, Dzay and Hmong minority people and visit Meo’s King - Vuong Chi Sinh. 

Overnight at hotel in Ha Giang.

Day 4: Ha Giang – Tuyen Quang – Ba Be (B/L/D) 

After breakfast, drive through Chiem Hoa, Tuyen Quang, Na Hang to Ba Be. On the way to Ba Be, visit Tay, Nung minorities village and windmill. 

Arrival in Ba Be, 

Overnight in Ba Be

Day 5: Ba Be – Hanoi (B/L/-) 

In the morning, take a boat on the Nang River to visit Ba Be Lake, visit Window Islet, and continue to visit Puong Cave, Dau Dang Waterfall.

After lunch at Ba Be Lake, drive biack to Hanoi. Drop off at your hotel upon arrival.

Tour includes:

Roundtrip transfer

Hotel accommodation

Home-stay accommodation

Full board meals

Boat trip on Ba Be Lake

Tours and activities as stated above

English speaking guide

Entrance fees

Tour excludes:

Travel insurance

Extra food and beverages

Phone and laundry

Tips and personal expenses

Tour Notes:

Please take your passport to check in hotel.

Beware of your luggage and money

Inform in advance if you are vegetarian.

Take hat, raincoat, insect repellent, water, torch, good shoes for trekking and cash.

All customers must obey the order of your tour guide for your safety.

Passengers are advised not to take along big luggage for convenience.

The journey includes visit to Ha Long Bay, where tourists will have unforgettable memories about enjoying the spectacular landscapes, a visit to the Tay and Nung people, Ban Gioc waterfall, Ba Be Lake and other interesting places in Cao Bang and Bac Kan.

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong (-/L/D) 

In the morning, ODC Travel’ tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel around 7:30 – 8:00 and transfer to Halong Bay (170km). Stop over at ceramic and hand embroidery workshops in Hai Duong. 

Arrive in magnificent Halong Bay, take a boat through thousands of limestone islands dotted with caves and grottoes, for swimming, relaxing, kayaking and experience the spectacular landscapes. Have an opportunity to watch the sunset over the bay whilst enjoying a delicious dinner. 

Overnight on boat.

Day 2: Halong – Cao Bang (B/L/D) 

Leave Halong Bay behind and drive to Cao Bang. On the way, admire the beautiful countryside and watch daily life go by. 

Arrival in Cao Bang, visit Tay and Nung ethnic minority people and experience their daily life. 

Overnight at hotel in Cao Bang.

Day 3: Cao Bang – Ban Gioc – Ba Be (B/L/D) 

After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Ban Gioc waterfall, one of the most beautiful landscape in Northern Vietnam. Lunch in Ban Gioc and then drive to Ba Be through the vast limestone mountain range. 

Overnight in Ba Be.

Day 4: Ba Be – Hanoi (B/L/-) 

After breakfast, take a boat trip in the lush forest clinging to the surrounding mountains. Visit Ba Be Lake, Puong Grotto, Dau Dang waterfall and Pac Ngoi village. Then return to Hanoi. Drop off at your hotel upon arrival.

Tour includes:

Roundtrip transfer

Hotel accommodation

Home-stay accommodation

Boat trip on Halong Bay

Boat trip on Nang River 

Full board meals

Tours and activities as stated above

English speaking guide

Entrance fees

Tour excludes:

Travel insurance

Extra food and beverages

Phone and laundry

Tips and personal expenses

Ba Be National Park is the largest natural freshwater lake in Vietnam with exceptional fish diversity, a population of langurs, over 200 bird and 350 butterfly species, geological treasures and mature primary limestone forest. In places like this, careless tourism can bring human disturbances and endanger this heritage, while thoughtful tours with a controlled impact provide excellent support to conservation projects in the area and help the economies of local people. We share your desire for the latter option and promise that nature knows how to return your kindness. Surrounded by the lush green, we hope you enjoy and learn from the time spent with all of our friends there and raise a glass of corn wine with your hosts, toasting to the health of our shared environment

Tour itinerary: 

Day 1 : Hanoi - Ba Be Lake (L, D)

- 08h00: Depart from Hanoi and transfer to Ba Be National Park.

Make several stops along the way.

- 12h00: Lunch is served in a local restaurant.

- 13h30: Visit (Đền Đuổm ) Duom Temple is majestic temple was built during the Ly dynasty to memorize the national hero Duong Tu Minh

- 16h00: Arrive Ba Be Lake. Check in home-stay and take a rest. exercise or photo hunt.

- 18h00: Have dinner and stay overnight in Tay's traditional wooden stilt house ( or hotel in Cho Ra)

Day 2: Ba Be Lake Boat Trip & Trekking (B, L, D)

- 07h00: Breakfast in home-stay.

- 08h00: Start the boat-trip in Ba Be Lake.

- 09h00: Visit Puong Cave which is famous with hundreds of bats.

- 11h00: Stop at Dau Dang Waterfall.

- 12h00: Have lunch on the bank of the Nang River closed to the waterfall.

- 13h30: Come back to Ba Be Lake.

- 15h00: Visit An Ma Temple.

- 15h30: Short trek across the forest to home-stay or kayaking.

- 19h00: Have dinner in a lake-shore restaurant.

Day 3 : Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (B, L)

- 07h00: Breakfast in home-stay.

- 08h00: Transfer back to Ha Noi.

- 12h00: Have lunch in a local restaurant

- 14h00: Visit Thai Nguyen Minority and Culture Museum.

- 17h00: you off at your hotel. The tour end.

The facts…

Climate

From July to September, the climate is usually humid and hot.

From October to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather.

Transport:

- Boat.

- Vehicle.

Tour Guides:

Our experienced and friendly Tour Guide(s) speak excellent English or French.

They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.

Meals:

- 2 breakfasts.

- 3 lunches.

- 2 dinners.

We choose local ingredients, typical of the way people eat in the area, at local restaurants, markets or homes.

We also cater for Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.

Accommodation:

- Homestay (2 nights)

A clean and comfortable home-stay with mosquito nets provided

Inclusions:

· Round trip transfer

· Entrance fees

· Boat trip

· Kayaking

· All meals as mentioned

· English speaking guide

· Homestay accommodation ( or hotel in Cho Ra)

Exclusions:

· Traditional music

· Travel insurance

· Drinks

· Personal expenses

· Tips

What to bring:

· Original passport, swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellent

· Specila requests on food ( diet or vegetarian) please inform us before depature

· The itinerary may be subject to change due to the bad weather condition.

This exclusive tour takes visitors from the venerable city of Hanoi, complete with stately French colonial buildings and a bustling old Vietnamese quarter, to the natural wonderland that is Ba Bể Lake and the Ban Gioc waterfalls, the world’s 4th largest border waterfall after Niagara, Iguacu and Victoria. You will also get up close with Tay ethnic minority at small villages and explore the Nang River by boat.

Day 1: Hanoi – Ba Be (-/L/D)

In the morning, ODC Travel’ tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel around 7:30 and drive to Ba Be . a drive of approximately 150 miles (230 kilometers). Along the way you will pause to visit a Tay minority community, the second largest ethnic group in Vietnam after the Viet-kinhs, mostly living off the cultivation of rice. Continue to Ba Bể National Park for a boat ride along the Nang River, with time to explore Ba Bể Lake, the caves of Puong Grotto, the rapids of the Dau Dang waterfall and tiny Widow Island. You will also visit the stilt houses of the Tay community in Bo Lu Village, where you will spend the night home-stay in Pac Ngoi village

Day 2: Ba Be – Cao Bang – Ban Gioc (B/L/D)

After breakfast, depart for Cao Bằng close to Vietnam’s northern border with China. You will be introduced to the Nung people in the village of Phuoc Sen, a small village famous for the production of farming tools. Like the Tays, the Nungs largely live by farming the terraced rice paddies that you will see all around as you transfer to Ban Gioc Waterfall, the majestic falls that demarcate the border between Vietnam and China. Then transfer to Ban Gioc Waterfall (85km). Arrive in Ban Gioc waterfall,Spend some time at leisure relaxing and taking souvenir photos as you soak up the sublime atmosphere of Vietnam’s most beautiful waterfall. Overnight at hotel in Cao Bang.

Day 3: Cao Bang – Hanoi (B/L/-)

After a night at a hotel in Cao Bang, depart for your transfer south to Hanoi. It is a journey of approximately 185 miles (310 kilometers) through vertiginous rice paddies and remote villages. You will get the chance to stop at an ethnic village known for its tobacco production. This is the road less traveled in Vietnam, offering the chance to enjoy some peace and tranquility. There will be a stop for lunch before your hotel -off back in the bustling city of Hanoi.

Note:

* Climate

From July to September, the climate is usually humid and hot.

From October to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather.

* Transport:

- Boat.

- Vehicle.

*Tour Guides:

Our experienced and friendly Tour Guide(s) speak excellent English . They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.

* Meals:

- 2 breakfasts.

- 3 lunches.

- 2 dinners.

We choose local ingredients, typical of the way people eat in the area, at local restaurants, markets or homes. We also cater for Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.

*Accommodation:

- Homestay (1 night).

- Hotel (1 night)

A clean and comfortable home-stay with mosquito nets provided.

Tour includes:

• Roundtrip transfer

• Hotel accommodation

• Home-stay accommodation

• Boat trip on Nang River

• Full board meals

• Tours and activities as stated above

• English speaking guide

• Entrance fees

Tour excludes:

• Travel insurance

• Extra food and beverages

• Phone and laundry

• Tips and personal expenses

Tour Notes:

• Please take your passport to check in hotel.

• Beware of your luggage and money

• Inform in advance if you are vegetarian.

• Take hat, raincoat, insect repellent, water, torch, good shoes for trekking and cash.

• All customers must obey the order of your tour guide for your safety.

• Passengers are advised not to take along big luggage for convenience.

On this trip tourists are offered a chance to not only visit beautiful landscape but discover the lives of people in mountainous areas as well. Such destinations are Son La, Dien Bien, Lai Chau and Sa Pa, which are not just placed in Vietnamese history but also well-known to tourists.

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Day 1: Hanoi –Mai Chau- Son La (-/L/D) 

In the morning, ODC Travel’ tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer to Son La town (320km) with stop for taking photos, experiencing hill tribes lifestyle. On the way, we stop in Mai Chau, the Lac and PomCoong villages are famous with Thai people for visit couple of hours, and have lunch with local food of them.

And then, keep travelling to Son La, takes photo with local people. 

Arrival in Son La, check in hotel and have free time. 

Overnight at hotel in Son La-Hanoi Hotel.

Day 2: Son La-Lai Chau (Muong Lay) 290km 10 hours (B L,D)

In the morning, visit French Prison, Son La Ethnology Museum. Then transfer to Muong Lay. On the way, stop for taking photos, visit some villages of Black Thai, and find out about some customary practices people here. VisitTuanChau Market, Pha Din Pass (1300m). 

Have lunch in Tuan Giao and continue to Muong Lay. Check in hotel upon arrival. 

Overnight at hotel in Muong Lay – LanAnh 2.

Day 3: Muong Lay- Sapa 250km 9 hours (B L,D)

Take bus to Tam Duong, enjoy Tinh Waterfall, have lunch in Tam Duong. In the afternoon, transfer to Sapa. Stop to visiting Heaven Gate, the highest stretch of road in Vietnam as well as the provincial border of Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces. Enjoy fantastic view over the valley with barbecue of local people. After that, visit The Silver Waterfall is located about a half hour from Sapa town which offers stunning views over surrounding mountains and lush forests belonging to Hoang Lien National Park. You are advised to stop by a farm for a cup of tea and talk with people to understand their local life. Free time for walking around to discover Sapa town on your own, enjoy night market. Visitors can also join “Sapa Love Market” ( if it is Saturday). 

Overnight at hotel in Sapa.

Day 4: Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Cat Cat (B L,D)

The day is devoted to a beautiful hike through the breathtaking scenery of Sa Pa valley. Start by road that descends in the wake of the street Cau May (6 km) En route, admire the rice terraces hidden behind mist of the morning, a truly awe-inspiring sight.

Follow a small track and cross MuongHoa River and pass well-tended rice terraces on your way to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai. Continuing through the colorful rice terraces you will reach the village of Ta Van Giay. As you continue your trek along the MuongHoa River you will cross a small suspension bridge, roughly 2km from the settlement. Here you can discover a fascinating collection of rock carvings. These engravings depict some beautiful images of man, stilt houses and some beautiful decorative patterns. After taking a rest, car is ready for your journey back to Sapa town for dinner and accommodation.

Afternoon, trekking to Cat Cat and Sin Chai villages where experience the daily life of the Black H’Mong people

Overnight at hotel in Sapa.

Day 5: Sapa-Bac Ha-Ha Giang. (B L,D)

Starting from Sapa, you will first visit Bac Ha, enjoy an easy trek to Ban Pho village, visit some houses of Mong Flower and visit the old castle of the former H’mong King. Having Lunch in Bac Ha.

In the afternoon, We set off on a haft of day journey through Sin Man and Hoang Su Phi to Ha Giang town. The rough but scenic route traverses a dense jungle before crossing over a pass and dropping down to Sin Man. Along the way we may encounter the Nung Ing, Tay, Red Dao, Dao Ao Dai, La Chi and Co Lao, just some of the many hill tribe groups who have settled in the area.

Overnight at hotel in Ha Giang.

Day 6: Ha Giang-Dong Van-Meo Vac. (B L,D)

Starting from Ha Giang, you will stop in Quan Ba District to visit the Bo Y minority village, this area is wonderful weather around year, then process passing Sky gate where you can visit sky, Fairy Mountain, hand weaving village. Break in Yen Minh town. Continues to Meo Vac town, visit Dao minority house and we have chance to view Nho Que river with Ma Pileng poin, view ancient valley from the top. After that we go to Sa Phin village to visit former Meo King palace.

Over night in hotel in Meo Vac.

Day 7: Meo Vac-Bao Lac-Nguyen Binh-Ba Be lake. (B L,D)

Today, the journey takes you through the rolling hills and the picturesque scenery to Ba Be National Park.

Roads are bumpy and zigzagging through the mountains. But the journey is more than rewarding. Meet the locals and learn more about the life and culture of the Hmong, Dao, Tay and Nung ethnic minorities who make for the main population in this region. Surely, your presence will attract the locals’ attention as this part of the country still receives very few visitors. Depending on road and traffic conditions, we arrive in Ba Be by late afternoon or early evening.

Overnight in hotel in Ba Be.

Day 8: Ba Be lake. (B L,D)

A day tour of Ba Be Lake, take a boat on Ba Be Lake, visit Puong grotto, Dau Dang waterfall, Window Islet and swimming. Then trek to Pac Ngoi village and explore the daily life of Tay. Dinner and saty over night at local home in Po Lu village.

Overnight home-stay in Po Lu Village.

Day 9: Ba Be-Lang Son-Ha Long. (B L,D)

Morning transfer to Lang Son town. Arrival in Lang Son, visit Tam Thanh, Nhi Thanh caves and then Ky Lua Market.

After lunch, drive to Halong city. Check in hotel upon arrival.

Overnight at hotel in Halong.

Day 10: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B L,_)

Early in the morning, embark a wooden boat for cruise in Halong Bay (6hours). Visit some magical grottoes and relax in the best scenic beauty of Vietnam: Sung Sot Cave, Titop beach and fishing village. Then the boat stops for swimming. Return to Hanoi, visit Dong Trieu ceramic village on the way back. Drop off at your hotel.

Tour includes:

Roundtrip transfer

Hotel accommodation 

Home-stay accommodation 

Full board meals

Boat trip on Ba Be Lake

Kayaking on Halong Bay

Cycling in Bac Ha

Tours and activities as stated above

English speaking guide

Entrance fees

Tour excludes:

Travel insurance

Extra food and beverages

Phone and laundry

Tips and personal expenses

Tour Notes:

Please take your passport to check in hotel.

Beware of your luggage and money

Inform in advance if you are vegetarian.

Take hat, raincoat, insect repellent, water, torch, good shoes for trekking and cash.

All customers must obey the order of your tour guide for your safety.

Passengers are advised not to take along big luggage for convenience.

This trip is suitable for those who take a vacation for relaxation and culture study. The first stop is Hoa Binh, home to various ethnic minorities, to visit their villages and explore their daily life. The second one is the three tourist sites Tam Coc - Bich Dong- Hoa Lu, which own a lot of attractions to see or to be interested in. Then, visit Ha Long Bay with fantasy world of magic grottoes and caves.

Day 1: Hanoi – Hoa Binh – Ninh Binh (-/L/D) 

In the morning, ODC Travel’ tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel around 7:30 – 8:00 and transfer to the Muong region of Hoa Binh (74km). 

Arrival in Hoa Binh, take a boat along the Da River. Visit Dzao, Muong and Thai village and also Thac Bo Grotto. Then transfer to Ninh Binh.

Overnight at hotel in Ninh Binh.

Day 2: Ninh Binh – Hai Phong (B/L/D) 

Visit Hoa Lu, an ancient Capital of Vietnam (968 - 1009). Admire the unique architecture of wood and stone carve art and explore Dinh and Le Temples. Then visit Tam Coc, known as Vietnam’s "on land Halong Bay". Take a sampan ride to visit three enormous caves local fisher folk and explore the village along the River. Transfer to Hai Phong. 

Overnight at hotel in Hai Phong.

Day 3: Hai Phong – Halong (B/L/D) 

After breakfast at your hotel, visit Du Hang Pagoda and Hang Kenh Temple and then transfer to Halong Bay. Arrival in Halong Bay, embark a wooden boat for amazing cruise in Halong Bay. Visit some magical grottoes and relax in the best scenic beauty of Vietnam: Sung Sot Cave, fishing village, and Titop beach. 

Overnight on boat.

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Day 4: Halong – Hanoi (B/L/D) 

Today wake up to fresh cafe and wholesome breakfast and then visiting fishing village and kayaking, snorkeling, swimming....then cruise back Halong harbor. 

After lunch at local restaurant. Return to Hanoi and drop off at your hotel upon arrival.

Tour includes:

Roundtrip transfer

Hotel accommodation

Overnight cruise on Halong Bay 

Boat trip in Ninh Binh

Full board meals

Welcome drink on boat

Tours and activities as stated above

English speaking guide

Entrance fees

Tour excludes:

Travel insurance

Extra food and beverages

Phone and laundry

Tips and personal expenses

Tour Notes:

Please take your passport to check in hotel.

Beware of your luggage and money

Inform in advance if you are vegetarian.

Take hat, raincoat, insect repellent, water, torch, good shoes for trekking and cash.

All customers must obey the order of your tour guide for your safety.

Passengers are advised not to take along big luggage for convenience.

This exciting trip covers most interesting places worth visiting in Northern Vietnam. Start to visit Mai Chau, a fantastic view of a mountainous area then to Dien Bien Phu complex to get to know the famous victory of Vietnamese soldiers and people against invaders. Trekking to discover Sa Pa will let you enjoy the wonderful land full of spectacular scenery.

Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau (-/L/D) 

In the morning, ODC Travel’ tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel around 7:30 – 8:00 and transfer to Mai Chau (150km). On the way, stop over for taking photos. 

Arrival in Mai Chau, take a boat along the Ma River (3 hours), then trekking to visit the White Thai. Have diner in the village.

Overnight home-stay in Lac village.

Day 2: Mai Chau – Son La (B/L/D) 

After breakfast, trekking to Mai Chau valley, visit Nhot and Na Phon village of Thai people. Then transfer to Son La (185km). On the way, stop over for taking photos and visit a suspension bridge and Back Thai village. Arrival in Son La, check in hotel. 

Overnight at hotel in Son La.

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Day 3: Son La – Dien Bien (B/L/D) 

Morning visit to the provincial Museum and Son La Prison before transfer to Dien Bien (170km). On the way, stop over for taking photos, visit Thuan Chau Market, Pha Din Pass. 

Arrival in Dien Bien, check in hotel and visit Dien Bien Phu Museum, Colonel Christian de Castries, Muong Thanh airport, Hill A1. 

Overnight at hotel in Dien Bien.

Day 4: Dien Bien – Lai Chau (B/L/D) 

Depart for Lai Chau (100km). Stop over for visiting village minority at Muong Lay (home to White H’Mong people). 

Arrival in Lai Chau, take a boat along Da River. Visit White H’Mong people, Nam Ma village (Black Thai), explore around village and watching the daily life of ethnic minorities.

Overnight home-stay in Nam Ma village.

Day 5: Lai Chau – Sapa (B/L/D) 

Transfer to Sapa (180km). On the way, visit H’Mong village and a suspension bridge. Stop - over at Hoang Lien Pass for taking photos and admiring the beautiful view of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. Visit Heaven Gate, Silver Waterfall and Tram Ton Pass. Arrival in Sapa, check in hotel. 

Overnight at hotel in Sapa.

Day 6: Sapa (B/L/D) 

Free at your leisure, relaxing or visiting local market. Around 10am, trek to Lao Chai village of Black H’Mong people and Ta Van village of Dzay people where explore the daily life of these colorful minorities. 

Overnight home-stay in Ta Van village.

Day 7: Sapa – Bac Ha (Sunday only) (B/L/D) 

After breakfast, visit Giang Ta Chai Village (Red Dzao people), visit also a waterfall and the rattan bridge. 

In the afternoon, transfer to Bac Ha (110km). Stop over for taking photos, visit border gate Lao Cai. Arrive in Bac Ha, take a walk around town, visit the H’Mong King’s house.

Overnight at hotel in Bac Ha. 

Day 8: Bac Ha – Can Cau (Saturday only) (B/L/D) 

Early in the morning, visit Can Cau Market where the Flower H’Mong minority is the most common, then back to Bac Ha for lunch. 

Afternoon take a walk to visit Ban Pho Village of Flower H’Mong people. 

Overnight at hotel in Bac Ha. 

Day 9: Bac Ha – Hanoi (B/L/-) 

Free at your leisure for visiting the huge Bac Ha Market where is always a riot of colorful ethnic people: Flower HMong, Dzao Tuyen and Phu La all together here to buy and sell their products. 

Then transfer to Hanoi (250km), stop over for taking photos on the way back to Hanoi. Drop off at your hotel upon arrival.

Tour concluded.

Tour includes:

Transfer per program

Hotel accommodation

Meals as stated above

English speaking guide

Entrance fees

Tour excludes:

Travel insurance

Extra food and beverages

Tips and personal expenses

Tour Notes:

Bring your passport to check in hotel.

Beware of your luggage and money

Inform in advance if you are vegetarian.

All customers should follow the instruction of tour guide for your safety.

Passengers are advised not to take along big luggage for convenience.

Bring walking shoes, raincoat, jacket, extra clothes, torch, insect repellent and sunscreen...

On this trip tourists are offered a chance to not only visit beautiful landscape but discover the lives of people in mountainous areas as well. Such destinations are Son La, Dien Bien, Lai Chau and Sa Pa, which are not just placed in Vietnamese history but also well-known to tourists.

Day 1: Hanoi – Son La (-/L/D) 

In the morning, ODC Travel’ tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer to Son La town (320km) with stop for taking photos, experiencing hill tribes lifestyle. On the way, we stop in Mai Chau, the Lac and PomCoong villages are famous with Thai people for visit couple of hours, and have lunch with local food of them.

And then, keep travelling to Son La, takes photo with local people. 

Arrival in Son La, check in hotel and have free time. 

Overnight at hotel in Son La-Hanoi Hotel.

Day 2: Son La – Dien Bien (B/L/D) 

In the morning, visit French Prison, Son La Ethnology Museum. Then transfer to Dien Bien (170km). On the way, stop for taking photos, visit some villages of Black Thai, and find out about some customary practices people here. VisitTuan Chau Market, Pha Din Pass (1300m). 

Have lunch in Tuan Giao and continue to Dien Bien. Check in hotel upon arrival. 

Overnight at hotel in Dien Bien.

Day 3: Dien Bien –Muong Lay-- Lai Chau (B/L/D) 

After breakfast, visit the most famous historical sites of Dien Bien including Dien Bien Phu Museum, Colonel Christian de Castries, Muong Thanh airport and Hill A1.

In the afternoon, transfer to Lai Chau town (120km). Have lunch in Muong Lay, and take boat trip along the Da river, the driver boat will take us around long vertical line, we can feel the features of the river & feeling the atmosphere of very well, beside that we can to look with great scenery, Song Da also offers a wild beauty & picturesque.

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Arrival in Lai Chau, check in hotel Lan Anh 2 and free time.

Overnight at hotel in Phong Tho-Lai Chau.

Day 4: Lai Chau –Tam Duong- Sapa (B/L/D) 120km 

At the morning, take bicycle to discover some villages of Thai, Zay…Then take bus to Tam Duong, enjoy Tinh Waterfall, have lunch in Tam Duong. In the afternoon, transfer to Sapa. Stop to visiting Heaven Gate, the highest stretch of road in Vietnam as well as the provincial border of Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces. Enjoy fantastic view over the valley with barbecue of local people. After that, visit The Silver Waterfall is located about a half hour from Sapa town which offers stunning views over surrounding mountains and lush forests belonging to Hoang Lien National Park. You are advised to stop by a farm for a cup of tea and talk with people to understand their local life. Free time for walking around to discover Sapa town on your own, enjoy night market. Visitors can also join “Sapa Love Market” ( if it is Saturday). 

Overnight at hotel in Sapa.

Day 5: Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Cat Cat (B L)

The day is devoted to a beautiful hike through the breathtaking scenery of Sa Pa valley. Start by road that descends in the wake of the street Cau May (6 km) En route, admire the rice terraces hidden behind mist of the morning, a truly awe-inspiring sight.

Follow a small track and cross Muong Hoa River and pass well-tended rice terraces on your way to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai. Continuing through the colorful rice terraces you will reach the village of Ta Van Giay. As you continue your trek along the Muong Hoa River you will cross a small suspension bridge, roughly 2km from the settlement. Here you can discover a fascinating collection of rock carvings. These engravings depict some beautiful images of man, stilt houses and some beautiful decorative patterns. After taking a rest, car is ready for your journey back to Sapa town for dinner and accommodation.

Afternoon, trekking to Cat Cat and Sin Chai villages where experience the daily life of the Black H’Mong people

Overnight at hotel in Sapa.

Day 6: Sapa – Hanoi (B/L/-) 

Transfer back to Hanoi after breakfast (400km). Enjoy the beautiful countryside along the way. Lunch en route. Drop off at your hotel upon arrival.

Tour includes:

Roundtrip transfer

Hotel accommodation 

Full board meals

Tours and activities as stated above

English speaking guide

Entrance fees

Tour excludes:

Travel insurance

Extra food and beverages

Phone and laundry

Tips and personal expenses

Tour Notes:

Please take your passport to check in hotel.

Beware of your luggage and money

Inform in advance if you are vegetarian.

Take hat, raincoat, insect repellent, water, torch, good shoes for trekking and cash.

All customers must obey the order of your tour guide for your safety.

Passengers are advised not to take along big luggage for convenience.

This is a nice trip which enables tourists to discover the most picturesque landscapes of Northern Vietnam. Starting to visit Perfume pagoda, one of the most well-known pagodas in Vietnam associated with interesting legends, tourists will be exposed with Tam Coc Cave then Hoa Lu ancient capital to know more about part of Vietnam’s history. Tour concludes with a nice trip to Mai Chau where travelers are overwhelmed with spectacular beauty of landscape and interesting lives of hill tribe people.

Day 1: Hanoi – Perfume Pagoda (-/L/D) 

In the morning, ODC Travel’ tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel around 7:30 – 8:00 and drive through the rich farming land of the Red River Delta to the Perfume Pagoda.

Arrival in Perfume Pagoda, take a small sampan through a peaceful rural landscape of flooded rice fields to explore Trinh Temple and then trek up Huong Tich Grotto. Then descend into the temple to visit the Outer Temple -Thien Tru. Then transfer to Ninh Binh town. 

Overnight at hotel in Ninh Binh.

Day 2: Ninh Binh – Tam Coc – Hoa Lu – Mai Chau (B/L/D) 

After breakfast at your hotel, visit Tam Coc, known as Vietnam’s "Halong Bay on land". Take a sampan ride to visit three enormous caves local fisher folk and explore the village along the river. 

Afternoon tour to visit Hoa Lu, an ancient Capital of Vietnam (968 - 1009). Admire the unique architecture of wood and stone art and explore Dinh and Le Temples. Then transfer to Mai Chau. 

Overnight at hotel in Mai Chau.

Day 3: Mai Chau – Hanoi (B/L/-) 

Morning visit Lac and Pom Coong villages and then explore Xa Linh village and Pa Co village of Black H’Mong people to experience their customs and culture. On the way back to Hanoi, stop over to visit Hoa Binh Hydroelectric Plant. Drop off at your hotel.

Tour includes:

Roundtrip transfer

Hotel accommodation

Boat trip in Ninh Binh

Full board meals

Tours and activities as stated above

English speaking guide

Entrance fees

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Tour excludes:

Travel insurance

Extra food and beverages

Phone and laundry

Tips and personal expenses

Tour Notes:

Please take your passport to check in hotel.

Beware of your luggage and money

Inform in advance if you are vegetarian.

Take hat, raincoat, insect repellent, water, torch, good shoes for trekking and cash.

All customers must obey the order of your tour guide for your safety.

Passengers are advised not to take along big luggage for convenience.

There are a lot of interesting places worth visiting during this exciting trip. The first stop is Mai Chau, which gives tourists a chance to learn about hill tribe people’s lives and the beauty of landscape. Then come to Cuc Phuong National Park, home to various fauna and flora. The tour concludes with the visit to Tam Coc cave and Hoa Lu ancient capital, which offers the travelers fond and unforgettable memories.

Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau (-/L/D) 

In the morning, ODC Travel’ tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel around 7:30 – 8:00 and transfer west to Mai Chau (140km) surrounded by a green valley, stilt houses and many minorities. On the way, visit Hoa Binh Hydroelectricity Plant. 

Arrival in Mai Chau, trek to Lac and Pom Coong villages, to see the unique product of Thai and experience their daily life. Enjoy dinner with the local.

Overnight home-stay in the village.

Day 2: Mai Chau – Cuc Phuong (B/L/D) 

Today, take a boat along the Ma River, visit Chieng village and also visit Phu Lung Waterfall. Then transfer to Cuc Phuong National Park where take motor bike to visit Muong ethnic minority village in the centre of Cuc Phuong. 

Overnight at Cuc Phuong National Park.

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Day 3: Cuc Phuong – Ninh Binh (B/L/D) 

After breakfast, commence the day of trekking, trek through the dense, grass jungle valley to the giant ancient tree where enjoy the beauty of fauna and flora. Then visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre. Then drive to Ninh Binh Town. 

Overnight at hotel in Ninh Binh town.

Day 4: Ninh Binh – Tam Coc – Hoa Lu –Hanoi (B/L/-) 

Transfer to Tam Coc, known as Vietnam’s "Halong Bay on land". Take a sampan ride to visit three enormous caves and view local fisher and explore the village along the river. 

In the afternoon, visit Hoa Lu, an ancient Capital of Vietnam (968 - 1009) and the temples of Dinh and Le Dynasty then return to Hanoi. Drop off at your hotel upon arrival.

Tour includes:

Roundtrip transfer

Hotel accommodation 

Home-stay accommodation 

Full board meals

Boat trip in Mai Chau 

Motor and boat trip in Ninh Binh

Tours and activities as stated above

English speaking guide

Entrance fees

Tour excludes:

Travel insurance

Extra food and beverages

Phone and laundry

Tips and personal expenses

Tour Notes:

Please take your passport to check in hotel.

Beware of your luggage and money

Inform in advance if you are vegetarian.

Take hat, raincoat, insect repellent, water, torch, good shoes for trekking and cash.

All customers must obey the order of your tour guide for your safety.

Passengers are advised not to take along big luggage for convenience.

A three-day and two-night tour enables the travelers to discover Cuc Phuong National Park with nice landscape and the beauty of fauna and flora. Then tourists will be exposed a beautiful area, Mai Chau, where lots of hill tribe people resides. All of these leave fond memories on the mind of every tourist.

Day 1: Hanoi – Cuc Phuong National Park (-/L/D) 

In the morning, ODC Travel’ tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel around 7:30 – 8:00 and transfer to Cuc Phuong National Park (140km). 

Upon arrival, visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Central where the rare primates of Vietnam are reared and rescued and the Ancient grotto. Then trekking through the dense, grass jungle valley to the giant ancient tree where enjoy the beauty of fauna and flora. Then trek to Muong Hamlet located in the park. 

Overnight at Cuc Phuong National Park.

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Day 2: Cuc Phuong – Mai Chau (B/L/D) 

After breakfast, say good bye Cuc Phuong and transfer to Mai Chau, a beautiful area, and most people here are ethnic White Thai. 

Arrive in Mai Chau, trekking to visit Na Phon and Na Meo villages to experience their local lifestyle. 

Overnight home-stay in the village.

Day 3: Mai Chau – Hanoi (B/L/-) 

Take a boat trip on the Ma River, exploring the beauty, mysteries of the river. Then having a short trek a long the river, visit minority people. Return to Hanoi at the end of the day and drop off at your hotel.

Tour includes:

Roundtrip transfer

Lodge accommodation 

Home-stay accommodation 

Full board meals

Boat trip on Ma River

Tours and activities as stated above

English speaking guide

Entrance fees

Tour excludes:

Travel insurance

Extra food and beverages

Phone and laundry

Tips and personal expenses

Tour Notes:

Beware of your luggage and money

Inform in advance if you are vegetarian.

Take hat, raincoat, insect repellent, water, torch, good shoes for trekking and cash.

All customers must obey the order of your tour guide for your safety.

Passengers are advised not to take along big luggage for convenience.

Mai Chau is a mountainous area of outstanding natural beauty, inhabited by a Thai and H’mong ethnic minority groups. This trip offers a great combination of cultural expedition and trekking. We trek for three days through the spectacular scenery, visit remote and stay overnight in local homes where we have the chance to get to know these hospitable villages. From the mountainous region of Mai Chau, we travel back to the nation’s capital, Hanoi.

Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Hang Kia Village

Pick up at your hotel at 8 am and leave Hanoi for Mai Chau, the beautiful gate way to the mountainous area of northern Vietnam. On the way we will have a short stop for refreshment.

Mai Chau nestles in the mountainous regions of northern Vietnam, south west of Hanoi in Hoa Binh Province. The valley of Mai Chau is inhabited by a community of one of Vietnam’s 52 minority groups, the White Thai while the upper lands of Mai Chau are inhabited by the H’mong minority group.

Upon arrival in Mai Chau we will pick up our local guide and continue driving to Xa Linh Village, where we will have our lunch in a H’mong house before setting off on a beautiful trekking in the afternoon. From here we will not use our car until the last day. After lunch we will begin our trek on the village’s road and then walk on dirt path used by the locals. After 40nims we will reach Tra Day Village, home to a small community of Black H’mong minority people. From the Tra Day village we have two options for trekking route to reach Hang Kia, where we will stay overnight. The easier route with rocky path running through another H’mong village. The harder route take more time to do with trail uphill through jungle and dirt path though terraces.

We will reach Hang Kia around 5pm. Hang Kia is a small and scenic valley, which is home to a group of Flower H’mong minority people. Tonight we will stay overnight with a H’mong family. While our local guide cooks dinner we can take shower or stroll around the village. Dinner around 7.30 pm. Before going to bed we will treat our feet with herbal foot massage, which you do by yourself with ATV guide’s instruction.

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Day 2: Trekking from Hang Kia to Van Village

After breakfast in the house we will say goodbye to the family and begin an exciting trekking day. Right after the village we will walk on jungle trail for one hour. The trail could be a bit wet due to the dense trees that keep sunlight away. After that we descend the hill passing farm and terraces. The scenery is stunning with mountains, terraces and expansive valley. During the trek we will some breaks for snack, rest, and photographing. After crossing a small river we reach a village of White Thai minority group, where we have lunch in a local house. After lunch, you may wish to have a short nap in the house.

In the remainder of the day we will walk on village road to reach Van Village, a beautiful village of White Thai minority people. The road runs zigzag along the valley and through lots of scenic village. As you walking through these villages the locals may try to invite to come to their house and have dinner with them. Tonight we will have dinner and stay overnight in a Thai family. We will eat and sleep on the bamboo floor as it is the traditional way. Again, our local guide will cook dinner for us while we taking shower or having a pre-dinner drink. At the meal time the host will welcome us with home made whisky. Before going to bed we look after our feet with herbal foot massage.

Day 3: Trekking from Van Village to Buoc Village

After breakfast we say goodbye to the family and begin 3-hr trek in the morning to reach Buoc Village. The path will runs uphill and down hill through bamboo forest, terraces and farms. On the trek we may see farmers working on their farms. Around 12 pm we will reach Buoc Village, another scenic village of White Thai minority people. We will have lunch in local house and take a short nap if you wish. In the afternoon, we will enjoy 2-hr leisure trek around the village. Weather permitting, at the end of the day we could enjoy the cool water of the stream nearby the homestay.

Again, dinner will be cooked by our local guide. Foot massage before bedding time.

Day 4: Trekking to Van Mai – Transfer to Hanoi

After breakfast we say goodbye to the family and enjoy the last trekking along mountain foot to reach Van Mai, where we will meet our car and driver for a short transfer to Pom Coong Village for lunch in a local house. After lunch we will head back to Hanoi. Return to Hanoi around 5pm. Tour ends.

Tour includes:

Transfer per program

Home-stay accommodation

Meals as stated above

English speaking guide

Entrance fees

Tour excludes:

Travel insurance

Extra food and beverages

Tips and personal expenses

Tour Notes:

Bring your passport to check in hotel.

Beware of your luggage and money

Inform in advance if you are vegetarian.

All customers should follow the instruction of tour guide for your safety.

Passengers are advised not to take along big luggage for convenience.

Bring walking shoes, raincoat, jacket, extra clothes, torch, insect repellent and sunscreen...