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Off the Beaten Path North Vietnam 6 days 5 nights

This tour takes you to the most stupendous region of Vietnam, visiting the markets of ethnic people, the mountains of the Black H'mong of Dong Van and Ma Pi Leng Pass, as well as the magical Ba Be Lake, all while travelling along spectacular mountain roads.

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Tour code: NA20E
Duration: 6 days 5 nights
 
  • Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Giang (L, D)
    • Your guide will collect you from your hotel in Hanoi at 8am, beginning your journey to the stunning mountains of Ha Giang where you will slowly see the scenery around you change from bustling metropolis to rolling countryside. Not far out of Hanoi, you will stop in Duong Lam Ancient Village, a site rich in history and culture, containing such sites as Mong Phu Temple and Mia Pagoda with its 287 statues and centuries old houses. Here we will enjoy a taste of rural life as we are served a home-cooked local meal for lunch, before continuing to Ha Giang, marvelling at the spectacular views along the way. Once in Ha Giang City, we will check in to our local homestay and enjoy a home-cooked dinner.

      Highlights and activities: Duong Lam Ancient Village, Ha Giang.
      Accommodation: Mr Doan's Homestay
      Meals: Lunch, Dinner at local restaurant.
       
      6-Day North Vietnam Adventure
      6-Day North Vietnam Adventure
  • Day 2: Ha Giang - Dong Van (B, L, D)
    • As we set out from Ha Giang after getting our permit from the immigration office, your journey to Dong Van will be filled with spectacular landscapes in the form of a series of long passes. En route you will stop for lunch at the small and beautiful mountain village of Tam Son, then move for hike to secret Lung Cam B village of black Hmong before heading to the majestic “King of the H’mong Palace”, a fortress built by a local chief, Vuong Chin Duc, who allied himself with French forces against the Viet Minh. Built in the 1900’s, this palace was designed in the style of ancient Chinese architecture dating to the Qing era, and it was made from materials such as solid stone blocks, wood and terracotta tiles. Once you’ve finished at the palace, we continue on our journey until we reach Dong Van at around 5pm, where we’ll have dinner at a local restaurant and stay for the night.

      Highlights and activities: Tam Son, Lung Cam B, King of the H'mong Palace. ~ 5-7km hike.
      Accommodation : Hoa Cuong Hotel
      Meals: Breakfast at homestay. Lunch, Dinner at local restaurant.
       
      Off the Beaten Path: 6-Day North Vietnam Adventure
      Off the Beaten Path: 6-Day North Vietnam Adventure
  • Day 3: Dong Van - Meo Vac - Cao Bang (B/L/D)
    • You’ll start the day off with breakfast and a visit to the Dong Van Market (if it is Sunday), where locals come from all the surrounding villages to purchase and trade for essentials they cannot produce themselves. Then you will be making the trek up to Pu Lo fortress which was built in 1890 and evacuated in 1945. From here you can enjoy spectacular views of the entire region, before climbing 8 km to the top of Ma Pi Leng Pass, through a gigantic maze of limestone peaks, stone forests, and canyons before descending into the valley of Meo Vac. You will then descend into the valley of Meo Vac, visiting Meo Vac Market before continuing on the snaking road through the mountains, crossing the river, and arriving in Cao Bang. You will have dinner and spend the night in Cao Bang.

      Highlights and activities: Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng Pass, a 8-km trek
      Accommodation: Thanh Loan Hotel
      Meals: Breakfast at hotel. Lunch, Dinner at local restaurant.
       
      Off the Beaten Path: 6-Day North Vietnam Adventure
      Off the Beaten Path: 6-Day North Vietnam Adventure
  • Day 4: Cao Bang- Ban Gioc Waterfall (B/L/D)
    • This day is likely to be your highlight of the tour, as we take you to one of the most incredible natural wonders in Northern Vietnam; Ban Gioc Waterfall. The drive here from Cao Bang is roughly two hours, and this breath-taking 300-metre wide cascade sits right on the border between China and Vietnam, amidst a beautiful mountainous landscape. While you’re here you can spend your time relaxing in the glow of the natural beauty, take some amazing photos, and board a bamboo boat that will take you so close to the falls you’ll feel the spray on your face, practically sitting at the very edge of Vietnam, so close to China that you can actually touch it. After enjoying the waterfall, you will venture deep underground into the magical Nguom Ngao Cave to discover the rock formations which have been carved by erosion over millennia. After visiting the waterfall and cave, you will travel down a beautiful road which is unknown to many, which winds through the mountains before reaching the Nung village of Quang Uyen. You will be welcomed by Mr. Hung Dao, an amazingly friendly blacksmith, before having dinner at his house and settling in for the night in this cosy traditional Nung house.

      Highlights and activities: Ban Gioc waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, a 2 - 3 km trek
      Accomodation : Mr Kim's Homestay
      Meals: Breakfast at hotel. Lunch in local restaurant, dinner in homestay
       
      Trekking The Northern Trails of Vietnam
      Off the Beaten Path: 6-Day North Vietnam Adventure
  • Day 5: Cao Bang - Ba Be Lake (B/L/D)
    • Your day will start with breakfast at the Nung’s house followed by a three-hour drive to Cho Ra before finally reaching Ba Be National Park. Once we arrive we’ll first re-fuel by having a local lunch, then travel down the Nang River to explore the huge Puong cave by boat and kayaking. pass through some steep terrain with many cat ears cliffs and visit the unmissable spots on Ba Be Lake such as Widow island, Cam village. We can swim in Ba Be lake and getting to Ba Be Jungle Houses to enjoy your night with BBQ dinner.

      Highlights and activities: Ba Be Lake, Boat trip, Puong Cave, a 2 - 3 km trek
      Accommodation: Mr Linh's Homestay
      Meals: Breakfast in homestay. Lunch, Dinner at a homestay
       
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      Off the Beaten Path: 6-Day North Vietnam Adventure
  • Day 6: Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (B/L/D)
    • 7:30 - Breakfast at our homestay. Begin a beautiful journey in Ba Be National Park from Bo Lu village. A guided conversation on local wildlife and flowers will expand your awareness of the unique Ba Be ecosystem as you walk through the beautiful jungle. Reach Tham Khit pathways to an ancient cave - wandering around the lake to the panoramic views of the ranger station's animal observation huts. Continue your hike for another 2 kilometers to An Ma temple, a sacred Tay temple dedicated to mountain gods, lake gods, and feudal generals. Have lunch and enjoy your time in Ba Be National Park. Return to Hanoi. Tour ends.

      Highlights and activities: Tham Khit pathways, An Ma Temple, a 5 - 7 km trek
      Accommodation: Not included
      Meals: Breakfast at homestay. Lunch at a local restaurant
       
      Trekking The Northern Trails of Vietnam
      Trekking The Northern Trails of Vietnam
Tour Includes:
  • Professional vehicle transportations and commercial vehicle insurance. Professional driver
  • (Optional) 4×4 car with material insurance
  • All private transfer and transportation
  • Private door to door pick-up drop-off services
  • Accommodation at ecolodges, hotels, homestays as mentioned
  • Experienced English-speaking guide
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
  • (Optional) Vegetarian and vegan food is available
  • Bottled water
  • All sightseeing tickets and travel permits on frontier
  • Motor-boat with floating jackets in Ba Be (Extra Trek)
  • Bamboo raft tour on Ban Gioc waterfall
  • Motor-boat with floating jackets in Ba Be
  • Trekking tour in Ha Giang and in Ba Be National Park
  • Nguom Ngao Cave walking tour
  • All Taxes and Fees
  • No extra charge after confirmation
  • 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
  • (Optional) Child seats are required
Tour Excludes:
  • Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • International & domestic flights and taxes
  • Beverage
  • Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc.
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...

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Hoa Cuong Hotel Dong Van
Hoa Cuong Hotel Dong Van
Address: Dong Van Town, Ha Giang Province
Hoa Cuong Hotel is located in the center of the ancient town of Dong Van district - Ha Giang, where the center of the Highland area of ​​stone was recognized by UNESCO. The hotel opened in early 2015 is the most modern hotel in Ha Giang province
Mr Doan's Homestay
Mr Doan's Homestay
Address: Ha Thanh village, Phuong Do, Ha Giang City, Ha Giang Province
Visit Mr Doan, his wife and his two sons in a traditional stilts house of Tay ethnic minority group in North of Vietnam. He is a good chef and kind owner
Mr Kim's Homestay
Mr Kim's Homestay
Address: Phia Thap Village, Quoc Dan, Quang Uyen, Cao Bang province
Mr Kim’s Homestay stands out in green rice paddy fields of Phia Thắp Village, home to 50 families from the Nùng ethnic minority in Cao Bằng Province.
The traditional structure of Kim’s stilt house is still preserved. The house’s first floor, which used to be a cattle holding area, has been extended to make a cozy living room with wooden tables and chairs. The well-organised second floor is where tourists can sleep, providing more than 20 mattresses and eco-friendly decoration. Each mattress is well prepared with a pillow, a mosquito net, a lamp and an electricity socket.
Ba Be Jungle Houses
Ba Be Jungle Houses
Address: Coc Toc village, Nam Mau commune, Ba Be district, Bac Kan province
A step up in amenities to Ba Be's homestays, this lakeside place in Coc Toc village takes the form of six small, spic-and-span, wood-panelled private rooms, and a dorm. Visitors are well looked after by friendly English-speaking staff.
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Wrote a review 11 - 2024
Mr. Linhs adventures is the best way to experience Vietnam
Review of: Off the Beaten Path: 6-Day North Vietnam Adventure
A trip with Mr. Linhs adventures is a great experience. Helen helped us wonderful with booking the trip, our Guide Mr. Long was an excellent informative Tourguide with a great sense of humour and Mr. Long was a driver who always kept us feeling save. We are very happy to have chosen Mr. Linhs adventures. All the staff we got to know at Mr. Linhs adventures makes you feel very welcome in Vietnam.
Thanks a lot to all of you who made our trip unforgetable.
Elfriede and Gerda
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Luc D
Wrote a review 7 - 2024
Great off the beaten track trip in the North of Vietnam
Review of: Off the Beaten Path: 6-Day North Vietnam Adventure
Our family had a wonderful 6day trip in the north of Vietnam. Big thanks to Helen for organizing the trip and being willing to accomodate out requests, David Long for being a great guide with a lot of knowledge and our driver Mr Long. All the best.
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ManLikesFood
Wrote a review 11 - 2024
Amazing 6 day trip to Ha Giang and beyond
Review of: Off the Beaten Path: 6-Day North Vietnam Adventure
Fantastic 6 day trip through very dramatic scenery. A lot of driving, but well worth the time. A walk each day was possible and plenty of sight seeing.
Minh was a really great guide and Cuong a fantastic and very safe driver in challenging conditions.
Accommodation sometimes basic but good food and Minh always there to explain everything, give us information about the local people and nothing was too much trouble. I would thoroughly recommend Mr Linhs company. I would not h...Read Moreesitate to book another tour with them. Read Less
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keimpelzn
Wrote a review 12 - 2024
Brilliant
Review of: Off the Beaten Path: 6-Day North Vietnam Adventure
Very interesting trip with Minh as outstanding and pleasant guide, quiet organizer, always around when needed, and with Thanh as excellent driver, always good tempered.
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Marsha L
Wrote a review 3 - 2024
Spectacular
Review of: Off the Beaten Path: 6-Day North Vietnam Adventure
Physical demands perfect for senior citizens. We enjoyed learning about and living among the ethnic minorities. Our guide, Nha, and the driver, Mr. Bao, treated us like family...royal family! They made sure every detail was covered. But more than that, they became our friends. This tour takes you to places not visited by hordes of tourist. Pictures don’t do it justice. You have to see it first hand to appreciate the beauty of these mountains and the resourceful people who find a wa...Read Morey to live and raise their families. Read Less
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David S
Wrote a review 7 - 2024
Top notch tour....
Review of: Off the Beaten Path: 6-Day North Vietnam Adventure
We did a 7 days tour with our newly adopted guide, Loi and companied by future F1 champion Mr Tang. My daughter, son and myself had am absolutely amazing time. The scenarios were breathtaking, the people were incredibly hospitable and welcoming and the food was in abundance and delicious!

Will definitely travel again with Mr Linh's Adventures!!!

Thanks Loi for an unforgettable experience.

The Scruggs
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moemond
Wrote a review 11 - 2024
Fascinating people and nature of northern Viet Nam - a 'full senses and emotions' journey to never forget
Review of: Off the Beaten Path: 6-Day North Vietnam Adventure
Beautiful and adventurous 8 day trip for Hanoi to Babe Lake (boat ride, biking, cave), Bao Lac (ethnic minorities villages, festival), Meo Vac, Ma Pi Leng, Dong Van (amazing landscape and walks even if weather was not at its best), Ha Giang (Hmong former king's palace, walk, villages weaving cooperative not to miss!), Sapa (walks in rice field and charming villages). Very well organized and very friendly staff at Mr Linh Travel agency (Mrs Huong) to adapt trip to our wishes and excep...Read Moretional tour guide Mr MinhThe Hoang with immense knowledge of Viet Nam’s geography, history, culture, people and plants, genuine human generosity with people and very nice takecaring of us. They both speak perfect French. The homestays and hotels were all nice, the food diversified and excellent. I live in Viêt Nam and this trip was with visiting family, a lovely way to discover more of Viet Nam’s amazing beauty and reaching out to very welcoming and charming people in a respectful manner Read Less
Date of experience: 10 2018
leigh c
Wrote a review 11 - 2024
North East Vietnam
Review of: Off the Beaten Path: 6-Day North Vietnam Adventure
A great holiday in north east Vietnam with Mr linhs advertures. We had a party of 4 and a private tour with Vui Tri Nha as our personal guide and driver was Mr luang.
I did a lot of research and put together the places we wanted to vist and was well rewarded with a reasonable price and an excellent tour.

North east Vietnam runs a lot of the time along the Chinese border and we really felt like we saw some fantastic places with very authentic villagers. We only saw a...Read Morebout 6 other travellers in the entire 6 days till we got to Halong Bay. So if you want to get away from the tourist hoards this is the area to get to that still retains some traditional ways of living along with entirely different scenery
Scenery was beautiful, stunning and very photogenic. Villages very friendly and lovely to see their way of life

I highly recommend this tour with our guide and the driver, so full of amazing facts and very very helpful, nothing went wrong and we thoroughly recommend the tour. Read Less
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CMMV01
CMMV01
Wrote a review 12 - 2024
A trip to remember
Review of: Off the Beaten Path: 6-Day North Vietnam Adventure
We were a group of 3 adults and a 13 year old. Our guide was Loi and our driver Long. We had an incredible experience on this trip. The sights, the people, the food were all awesome. There is a lot of driving on steep winding mountain roads but it is an off the beaten track tour and we were not disappointed because each day brought a new experience. We loved visiting Mrs Mai in the village where hemp is woven into material then dyed and used to make beautiful bags and other items. The tr...Read Moreek through the National Park was stunning and meeting the children at the school so special. There were so many highlights. We loved the homestays. Each different but the people were so welcoming. The food was just delicious and we felt very spoilt every day with what we were given. You need to be a bit adventurous for this tour but it is so very worth it. Read Less
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BiancaM89
Wrote a review 3 - 2024
The adventure of our lives
Review of: Off the Beaten Path: 6-Day North Vietnam Adventure
We chose Mr Linh's Adventures because we wanted to really get to know Vietnam, to meet its people, to see its natural beauty and we could not have made any better decision.
Long (our tour guide) and Mr Thanh (our driver) are such a great team and took care of us like we could have never imagined. Together, we went on our great adventure in Northern Vietnam, where we got to do hiking, to swim in Ba Be Lake, to meet local people and experience the authentic life of the Red Dao p...Read Moreeople, Tai people, Hmong and Thai people.
Long always kept our interest active and explained us everything about customs, food, culture and agriculture, local legends and even Vietnamese words. He taught us how to behave in order not to offense the people and to show them respect, he went with us on hiking tours and even carried our sticky rice for our picnic.
He was particularly attentive to our wishes and kept us off the crowded paths so we got the chance to discover Vietnam without the hassle of hundreds of tourists.
We are also very thankful for the custom tour Mr Linh's provided for us, tailored for our preferences.
We heartily recommend Mr Linh's Adventures, professional tour guide (we would do our next trips with them as well) Read Less
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LesPetitsVoyageurs06
Wrote a review 7 - 2024
Best time of our journey in North Vietnam
Review of: Off the Beaten Path: 6-Day North Vietnam Adventure
It was one of the best part of our trip in the North Vietnam. We went in Ba Be Lake for kayaking and meet Dao people. It was a magical moment. And then, we went in Ban Gioc area and we again feel we were in remote areas, very authentic.
As a French family, we must admit that we appreciated as well to be able to have a French contact whenever needed!
Date of experience: 7 2024
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