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Hanoi - Ha Giang - Dong Van - Meo Vac - Bao Lac - Ba Be

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9 Days
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Hanoi - Ha Giang - Dong Van - Meo Vac - Bao Lac - Ba Be
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Embark on an unforgettable adventure through northern Vietnam’s stunning mountain landscapes, vibrant ethnic communities, and hidden gems. This 9-day trekking tour takes you from Hanoi to Ha Giang, Ba Be National Park, and beyond, with daily treks, cultural experiences, and serene natural beauty. Designed for nature lovers and trekking enthusiasts, this journey offers a mix of challenging hikes, local homestays, and spectacular scenery.

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Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Giang (L/D)
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Your guide will pick you up at 8:00 AM from your hotel to begin the journey to Ha Giang, passing tea plantations, mountains, and ethnic villages along the way. After a lunch stop in Tuyen Quang, you’ll arrive in Ha Giang around 6:00 PM. If time permits, explore the town before enjoying dinner and an overnight stay in a local Tay house.

- Physical activity: 3-5 km hike

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:  Local Tay house.

 

 

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Day 2: Trekking In Ha Giang (B/L/D)
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Start your trekking adventure from the homestay, covering 6-8 hours to Lung Vai. Pass through terraced rice paddies, palm forests, and mountain trails, meeting ethnic Man and Dao communities. After a picnic lunch, trek to Khuoi My village and on to Ban Tha Village, where you’ll be picked up and transferred to Nam Dam for dinner and an overnight stay at a Dao homestay.

- Physical activity: 15-17 km trek

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Dao homestay.

 

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Day 3: Quan Ba - Dong Van (B/L/D)
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Travel to Dong Van via Cong Troi Pass and Yen Minh, with stops at the H’mong King’s Palace in Sa Phin and corn plantations. Lunch will be at Dong Van’s old market, where you can admire the ancient houses and local culture. Dinner and overnight stay will be at a hotel in Dong Van.

- Physical activity: 5-7 km trek

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Dong Van.

 

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Day 4: Dong Van - Meo Vac (B/L/D)
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Explore Dong Van Old Quarter before trekking to Pu Lo Fortress, a historical site offering stunning views. Continue to Ma Pi Leng Pass, known for its dramatic limestone peaks and canyons, before descending into Meo Vac for dinner and an overnight stay.

- Physical activity: 8 km trek

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Meo Vac

 

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Day 5: Meo Vac - Bao Lac (B/L/D)
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Begin with a trek around Meo Vac villages, visiting the Lo Lo minority, known for preserving their tribal customs. Spend the day amidst scenic mountain landscapes before heading to Bao Lac for dinner and an overnight stay.

- Physical activity: 5-7 km trek

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Bao Lac

 

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Day 6: Bao Lac - Ba Be National Park (B/L/D)
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Visit Bao Lac market, a vibrant weekly event, before continuing your journey to Ba Be National Park. Drive along rice fields and rivers, arriving in the late afternoon. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in a Tay house by the lakeshore.

- Physical activity: 5-7 km trek

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay

 

 

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Day 7: Jungle Trekking in Ba Be National Park (B/L/D)
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Start with a visit to Coc Toc Village, meeting the Tay community. Cross Pe Lu Stream and trek through rugged, steep terrain with incredible views. After a picnic lunch in a H'mong village, continue through valleys to meet Dzao and H'mong communities. End the day with dinner and a night in a traditional Dzao house.

- Physical activity: 15-17 km trek

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay

 

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Day 8: Boat Trip On Ba Be Lake (B/L/D)
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After breakfast, explore Dau Dang Waterfall, followed by lunch with "Mr. Pirate," a local legend. Enjoy a motorboat ride to Puong Cave, home to thousands of bats, and visit An Ma Temple. End the day with dinner and rest at Ba Be Jungle Houses.

- Physical activity: 5-7 km trek

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Ba Be Jungle Houses or similar

 

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Day 9: Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (B/L)
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Visit Pac Ngoi Village to see traditional Tay houses before hiking along Ba Be Lake’s limestone cliffs. Stop at Hua Ma Cave for stunning views of terraced fields. After lunch, return to Hanoi, bringing an end to your adventure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: N/A

Please note: If you  need hotel accommodation or other additional service, please inform our travel consultant to customize as you wish! We are happy to make it the best experience for you!

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Tour Includes:

  • All private transfer and transportation
  • Accommodation at ecolodges, hotels, homestays as mentioned
  • English-speaking tour guide and boatman assistants
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
  • (Optional) Vegetarian and vegan food is available
  • All sightseeing tickets and travel permits on frontier
  • Motor-boat with floating jackets in Ba Be
  • Trekking tour in Ha Giang and in Ba Be National Park
  • All Taxes and Fees
  • No extra charge after confirmation
  • 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Tour Excludes:

  • Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • International & domestic flights and taxes
  • Beverage
  • Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenirs, 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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