Vietnam Hidden Mountainous Adventure Tour 15 days

The driver and the car will pick you up at the airport. Transfer to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Overnight in Hanoi

Have breakfast in hotel

8:00: The private car picks you up at your hotel, ahead to Ha Giang.

11:30 - 12:00: Short break and have lunch on the way.

16:00: Arrive Ha Giang, check-in homestay in Ha Giang.

19:00: Have dinner in the local restaurant.

Overnight in Ha Giang

8:00: After getting breakfast at our hostel, we will meet up with our guide and start our journey on the loop. The Bac Sum Pass and Quan Ba Heaven Gate will greet us with their stunning landscapes. We will marvel at the Quan Ba Twin Mountains and then make our way through the Can Ty Pass. The landscapes are awe-inspiring and picturesque, with lush green hills and mountains towering over us.

11:30: Take a lunch break in Yen Minh Town.

13:00: After Lunch continue to Dong Van on the way to Dong Van The Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark is a major geoheritage sight in Vietnam. You will see a lot of  terraced rice fields,  thousands of limestone rocks and magnificent views and hidden villages in the Valley. People will be working on the land and you will get a taste of rural North Vietnamese countryside life. Our riders also take you to the Chinese Border and the famous northernmost viewpoint in Vietnam. Before driving to the town of Dong Van, you will make a stop at the residence of the Vuong family, which is still called “Hmong King palace”. The trip will then continue to Dong Van town. 

18:00 - 19:00: Tonight you will stay at the homestay after dinner. You can walk around the town to See Dong Van ancient nightlife.

Overnight in Dong Van - Ha Giang

Activity: Motorbike Trip

7:00: After breakfast we leave Dong Van Town our team will take you to see the loop of vietnam where the Chinese border line and see Vietnam national “Lung Cu” flag tower, we will ride for over one hours get to the flag tower where you have walk up to the top of flagpole to see panorama view and also chance to see Chinese border line and see the view of villages stay at the bottom of the valley this will be spectacular landscape where you will have great picture after loop will back to Dong Van town for lunch. 

11:30-12:00: Have lunch 

13:00-13:30: After lunch, our riders will lead you to see the most beautiful part of the whole journey, located on the Happiness road connecting the towns of Dong Van and Meo Vac, Ma Pi Leng Pass. The legendary pass is well known for craggy cliffs and breath-taking views. It is the most ragged pass in the north, often referred to as the “king” of the passes in Vietnam! The whole road is winding through the cliffs and overcomes Ma Pi Leng Pass at an altitude of 2,000 meters. 

15:30: To show you the full beauty of the pass, we will ride down the breathtaking Sky Path to admire the scenery of the whole valley with a 48-step snake road, one of the most impressive roads in Asia to Nho Que river. From the amazing mountain viewpoint you will be able to experience a 360°, with amazing pass is one of the most hard road in vietnam with 48-step snake road we ride down to the river for enjoy the cruising on the Nho Que River, and have some activities for you, you can enjoy swimming or enjoy to do Kayaking, then ride to see panorama of Ma Pi Leng Pass and take unforgettable pictures. Standing on the peak of the pass, you will feel overwhelmed by the majestic space of mountains and rivers.

18:00 -19:00: We will continue our journey to more distant villages. From there, you will know how people live in remote parts of Vietnam. Then we will continue to Meo Vac overnight.

Overnight in Meo Vac - Ha Giang

Activity: Motorbike Trip, Kayaking or Bamboo Boat on Nho Que River

Have breakfast in homestay

7:00: The car starts the trip to Cao Bang.

12:00: Break time for lunch

17:00: Arrive homestay in Cao Bang, check-in and have dinner at the local restaurant.

Overnight in homestay near Ban Gioc - Cao Bang

Have breakfast at the homestay.

7:30 - 9:30: After enjoying breakfast at the homestay, you will depart for Trung Khanh which lies right on the border with China. Here you will have another chance to meet and interact with the local Nung people living in the village of Phuoc Sen, a mountainous village famous for its traditional blacksmithing. The farming tools made here are an integral part of the lifestyle which is evident in the surrounding rice paddies and fields. Nestled amongst these amazing landscapes is the breath-taking Ban Gioc Waterfall which spans over 300 meters, split half and half between Vietnam and China. You’ll get some time here to simply take in the amazing atmosphere surrounding the falls, which presents an excellent opportunity for some fantastic photography.

10:00: Once you’ve finished at the falls, it’s time to head over to Nguom Ngao Cave, for a very different, but no less impressive natural wonder. The cave stretches for 2,144 meters underground and is brimming with incredible stalactites and stalagmites.

12:00-13:00: Have lunch in the local restaurant. Then, you will then return to Cao Bang town and head down the “snake pass” to Ba Be Lake, where you will stay overnight in a homestay constructed in traditional Tay fashion and owned and operated by a local Tay family. Here you can relax and unwind from the day and enjoy a delicious and authentic home-cooked meal.

14:00 - 19:30: Arrive at homestay in Bac Kan.

20:00 - 20:30: Have dinner and take a rest.

Overnight in homestay in Bac Kan

Activity: Swimming

7:30: Ahead to Ba Be in Bo Lu before starting your exciting day in Ba Be National Park. You will sit on our local boat on Ba Be Lake first, the boatman will take you around the first part of Ba Be Lake then cross around two islands of Po Gia Mai. The boatman will then take you along the lakeside to watch the bunches of ancient tree roots hanging down to the water. Huge and long. Next, the area of lake two and lake three are smaller, the yellow monkeys often come down to drink and catch fish, it is crystal clear and deep water here. Straight to Nang river at the end of the lake, the boatman will move up the river to Puong Cave, this is a very large cave with a large mouth and many giant stalactites, in a dark corner the home of thousands of bats. On the other part of the dry cave above have found archaeological remains of prehistoric people living here. You will continue down the Nang River, the boatman will stop at a riverside to visit a Tay ethnic village, a walking tour through the village to see how people here work on the fields. 

11:00 - 11:30: Reaching Dau Dang Waterfall, we have lunch at riverside village restaurant.

(Optional: Do kayaking after having lunch)

13:00-14:00: Back to the car and ahead to Lang Son.

19:30 - 20:00: Arrive Huu Lien, homestay check-in and have dinner.

Overnight in Huu Lien (Lang Son)

Activity: Boat Trip, Swimming/kayaking

7:00: After having breakfast, we set up our picnic gear and are ready to head to the gathering point on the Dong Lam greenfield.

8:30 - 11:00: We head to the endless grass, feel free to enjoy and release our souls into nature here.

Spread out the picnic mat and enjoy a cool fresh air while preparing a delicious BBQ lunch on the meadow. Hill chicken of the Tay ethnic group, unique Pigs kept in Armpit of the Nung ethnic group, and specialty sticky rice with bram red leaves... will be the main dishes of a unique lunch right on the steppe that you won't be able to forget.

13:00: Hiking to visit ethnic minority Lan Dat village. Lan Dat village seems to be forgotten amidst the flow of urbanization, is one of the few villages of ethnic minorities with no electricity, no phone signal, no roads, no markets, no means of transportation, no electronic devices... Here you can visit and learn more of the local people's lives and support them with charity activities.

After that, return to the homestay to rest and have dinner.

19:30: We will spend time participating in the campfire program to indulge in communicating with local people and learn more of the culture.

Overnight in Lang Son.

Activity: Hiking, Trekking, Kayaking

8:00 - 8:30: Today, we will ride a bike around to explore the local life around.  The journey starts from Lang Ben village to Lang Coc village, Go Chua communal house. Walking around Huu Lien tourist commune, you can find it prominent among the flat wet rice valleys with spacious and airy houses on stilts lying halfway between the mountains and clouds of the old forest like a captivating watercolor painting.

11:00: We move from the steppe to Nong Dung Lake. Here you will experience kayaking on the clear blue water and immerse yourself in the valley.

12.00: Back to homestay to take a rest and have lunch.

14.00: Get on the van and transfer back to Hanoi. 

17:00: We will get back to your hotel in Hanoi.

Have dinner by yourself.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Activity: Bamboo boat/ Kayaking

Option 1: Free in the morning - Hanoi Old Quarter Food Tour with Cyclo Ride and Egg Coffee Class in the afternoon

Morning: Free time in the morning

Afternoon: 

Enjoy 30 -40 mins cycling around the trading area in Hanoi Old Quarter, which is said to be a microcosm of the city. In the 11th century, the Old Quarter has 36 streets, each named after the commodity traditionally produced and sold on it, such as sugar, bamboo, leather or silver. Even though some streets have had their name changed, many still retain their ancient attributes.

Then, take a walk through Hanoi's old quarter on a tour with a local guide. Learn about the traditions of Vietnam’s food culture while tasting local specialties like Vietnamese sandwiches, traditional desserts, and the iconic egg coffee in 3 hours.

First, stop at a local restaurant to try a combination of spring rolls, Pho rolls, pillow cake, shrimp cake, sweet donuts, or deep-fried fermented pork, served with a dish of raw vegetables and fish sauce.

Next, continue the walk to try Vietnam's signature dish known as pho, a soup consisting of broth, noodles, herbs, and meat. Taste test a specialty pho mixed with a special sauce. The soup can definitely bring you a whole new outlook on taste.

Visit a restaurant to taste bánh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) with its signature pate filling. And you can’t miss out on the traditional dessert chè (any variety of sweet beverages or pudding), which can vary depending on the season.

Last but not least, join the Hanoi Unique Egg Coffee Class to learn 3 kinds of coffee and try Vietnamese egg coffee. This is a must-try when you come to Vietnam. Finish your tour having discovered the taste of about five different dishes of Vietnam.

Option 2: Hanoi City Day Tour in the late morning - Hanoi Old Quarter Food Tour with Egg Coffee Class in the evening

8:45 - 9:00: Our private car will pick you up at your hotel.

9:10: Ahead to the Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century and learn about the history of the first doctors.

The temple was built in 1070 at the time of Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. It is one of several temples in Vietnam which is dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars.

10:15: Our next destination is Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of  Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.

Immerse yourself with the elegant and charm beauty of the Oldest Buddhist pagoda in Vietnam

11:00: Arrive Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.

11:50: Visit our infamous unique Train Street. If you’re lucky enough, you might catch a train passing by! If not, we’ll just simply have a refreshing beer or drinks for a break. The train travels by the backyards of these families a couple times each day.

12:30: Back to Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Have lunch and take a rest. 

13:45: Move to St. Joseph Cathedral and have a look at one of the first structures constructed by French colonists during their expansion in Indochina and still intact in Hanoi after two fierce wars.

14:00: Go to Hoa Lo Prison Relic.

The prison was built in Hanoi by the French, when Vietnam was still part of French Indochina. 

The French called the prison Maison Centrale, ‘Central House’, which is still the designation of prisons for dangerous or long sentence detainees in France. 

It was intended to hold Vietnamese prisoners, particularly political prisoners agitating for independence who were often subject to torture and execution.

15:30: Finish the city tour and take the Food Tour.

15:45 - 19:45: Take a walk through Hanoi's old quarter on a tour with a local guide. Learn about the traditions of Vietnam’s food culture while tasting local specialties like Vietnamese sandwiches, traditional desserts, and the iconic egg coffee in 3 hours.

First, stop at a local restaurant to try a combination of spring rolls, Pho rolls, pillow cake, shrimp cake, sweet donuts, or deep-fried fermented pork, served with a dish of raw vegetables and fish sauce.

Next, continue the walk to try Vietnam's signature dish known as pho, a soup consisting of broth, noodles, herbs, and meat. Taste test a specialty pho mixed with a special sauce. The soup can definitely bring you a whole new outlook on taste.

Visit a restaurant to taste bánh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) with its signature pate filling. And you can’t miss out on the traditional dessert chè (any variety of sweet beverages or pudding), which can vary depending on the season.

Last but not least, join the Hanoi Unique Egg Coffee Class to learn 3 kinds of coffee and try our Vietnamese egg coffee. This is a must-try when you come to Vietnam. Finish your tour having discovered the taste of about five different dishes of Vietnam.

Overnight in Hanoi

8:00 - 8:30: The car will pick up at the hotel, ahead to Tuan Chau Harbor (Halong Bay)

11:30 -12:00: Arriving at Tuan Chau Marina. Welcome aboard the cruise. Meet the captain, crew and join us for a welcome drink as we tell you about life onboard. Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind. Served a delectable lunch while cruising ahead to Halong Bay.

Explore the Surprising Cave – the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. It is one of the widest grottoes in Ha Long Bay with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.

Back to the Cruise, We will take you to visit Titop Island – swimming Climbing up to the Top of the Island – and take the best view of Halong Bay in the Summertime.

Continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoying the beautiful seascape on the way.

After that, come back to the boat, enjoy the Sunset Party on the sundeck.

19:00: Evening Relaxing: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.

Overnight on cruise in Halong Bay: Clean air – conditioned rooms with private washroom

6:30 – 6:45: Have breakfast on board while the boat starts cruising to the Natural Preservation Zone. Kayaking to explore around the area or visit a floating house and learn about the daily life of the local fishermen who live there.

We board the cruise again.Take time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in the luggage store. Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more…

10:00: Time for Lunch

11: 00 – 11:30: Disembark at the harbor, Tuan Chau Marina.

15:00: Arrive Hanoi Old Quarter.

Have dinner by yourself

*Note: The schedule can be changed without prior notice depending on the reason of force majeure, weather conditions or the policy of the management of  Ha Long BayOvernight in Hanoi

Have breakfast at the hotel in Hanoi.

7:30 - 9:30: Start your tour with hotel pickup in the early morning and depart for Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Visit the Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple from the 10th century, and hear about the heroic histories of these two Kings during the Chinese Wars.

11:00: At around midday, sit down for lunch at a local restaurant, before you head to Trang An Wharf to take a boat trip along Trang An Stream. Visit Trang An cave complex, including Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou, and marvel at the scenery of mountains and rivers. 

13:00: Then, head back to Trang An wharf to board the luxury limousine, and visit Mua Cave. Climb 500 stone steps to see all the way to Tam Coc, and enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river. 

15:00-16:00: Take a bike tour of the village to experience the sights and sounds of everyday life, before dinner at your homestay.

Overnight in Ninh Binh homestay/bungalow

7:00-7:30: Have breakfast in the homestay

8:00: Get back to nature on a morning drive to Cuc Phuong National Park via a prehistoric cave. Visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center before taking a guided walk with lunch inside the park. Here, professional staff protect monkeys and langurs from becoming extinct. The environment is kept as close to their natural habitat as possible. As you hike, observe the rare flora and fauna that surrounds you. Listen to the exotic birds as they sing and stand in the middle of the jungle to take in nature in its truest form. From there, continue to walk the trail, taking photos along the way. 

12:00-13:00: Have lunch in a local restaurant in the park.

15:00 - 18:30: Return to Hanoi and get dropped off at your hotel. 

Have dinner by yourself.

Overnight in Hanoi

Free time in Hanoi Centre. 

Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and drop-off at the airport, please let us update your departure time to arrange the time for the car.