Tour Unique Trekking Trails Of Northeast Vietnam

Others

• All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program.

Meals

Day 1 : Dinner Day 2 : Breakfast, lunch, dinner Day 3 : Breakfast, lunch, dinner Day 4 : Breakfast, lunch, dinner Day 5 : Breakfast, lunch, dinner Day 6 : Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner Day 7 : Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner Day 8 : Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner Day 9 : Breakfast, lunch, dinner Day 10 : Breakfast Day 11 : Breakfast

Transport

• Transportation by private vehicle with A/C for mentioned program.

Guide

• Local English speaking guide(s) as mentioned

Accommodation

• Accommodation in the category chosen or similar (subject to availability): Hanoi: Larosa * * * Ba Be: Homestay in Pac Ngoi village. Cao Bang: Homestay in Pac Bung village. Homestay in Na Ran village. Homestay in Po Tau village. Lang Son: Vi Boutique Hotel * * * Halong Bay: Glory Legend Cruises (non private)

Not included:

Insurance

Personal Travel Insurance Easia Travel strongly recommends that all clients find a comprehensive travel insurance policy that offers a high level of cover for the full duration of the tour. Travel insurance is advised to cover personal injury, medical expenses, costs associated with repatriation to the home country, compensation for loss of luggage, and expenses associated with the cancellation, postponement, or delay of a tour. The client acknowledges that in the event of injury or illness, all doctors’ fees, hospital costs, and repatriation expenses are the responsibility of the client and the company will in no way be responsible or liable for the refund of the tour cost. It is the responsibility of the client to ensure they are receiving an adequate level of insurance cover and to read the full terms and conditions of their travel insurance prior to travel. Clients undertake to provide Easia Travel with the number and details of their insurance policy covering their trip before arrival.

Optional

Private transfers from Noi Bai Airport to hotel on the first day Private transfers from the hotel to Noi Bai Airport on the last day

Others

• Meals and drinks which are not mentioned in the program • Transfer from and to the airports by private vehicle with A/C. • Visa fees upon arrival in Vietnam • Tips & personal expenses. • Personal insurance. • Any services not clearly mentioned in the program.

Flights

• International flight tickets and airport taxes. All internal/ regional flight tickets in economy class

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Hanoi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival In Hanoi

Upon arrival at Hanoi Airport, transfer at your own to hotel for check-in.

Refresh and take a stroll around the Sword Lake (Hoan Kiem Lake):

Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Returned Sword), located at the heart of the city, is a symbol of the capital and also a center stage of the daily life of Hanoians. From morning to night, in all weather, the shores of the lake come alive and become a place for walking, gathering and meeting. People come here to do their morning exercises, chat with friends or go fishing with friends. Also called the Sword Lake, it is a place imprinted with legends. According to the most well known tale, King Le Loi received from the lake’s sacred turtle, a magical sword to chase the Chinese out of Vietnam. Once he completed the task, the giant turtle took back the sword to return it to its divine owners, hence the name “Lake of the Returned Sword”. You will also have time to visit the charming Ngoc Son Temple (Temple of the Jade mountain), standing on an enticing islet connected to the banks of the lake.

In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner in a local restaurant.

Meals included: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Note: Room is at your disposal from 14:00
Day 2 Day 2: Hanoi - City Tour With Hanoi Experience
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Hanoi - City Tour With Hanoi Experience

Today morning, you will visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (see from outside only) and see his traditional stilt house - now the Ho Chi Minh Museum and the revered One-Pillar Pagoda. After that, you will explore the thousand-year-old Temple of Literature, also known as the first university of Vietnam. Built in 1070 by emperor Ly Thanh Tong and opened from 1076 as a university exclusively for the princes, children of the nobility and the mandarins. In 1802, Emperor Gia Long transferred the National University to Hue, which had by then become the capital city of Vietnam. You will have time to stroll through the shaded paths of Van Mieu Park to appreciate the architecture of this historical site as well as admire 82 of the 116 original steles which were used to engrave the names of the graduates.At the end of the morning, hanging around Hanoi Old Quarter and enjoy one of experiences of Hanoi. One of Hanoi’s most iconic features is its coffee culture and amazing abundance of coffee shops which open early till very late at night. Some are famous for their drinks, some are known for their style, design and others for their background story. Follow your guide, a local Hanoian, to discover a coffee shop to see a true side of local culture, then have lunch in a local restaurant and travel back to your hotel.

In the late afternoon, you will have an opportunity to understand what makes Hanoi’s Old Quarter such a captivating place as you taste a wide variety of Vietnamese specialties, starting with Banh Cuon - steamed, rolled rice pancakes. After your first tasting experience, you will stop at a locally famous restaurant on Hang Dieu street and taste Vietnamese noodles prepared in a southern style and which are incredibly popular with locals and travelers alike. After that, you will head to a ‘hidden’ corner of Hanoi for a short walk along a special "graffiti wall" which is also a good location for coffee shops with great views of Hanoi’s lively streets. Enjoy your drink and feel the rhythms of the night-life in this magical capital.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner during food tour

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Notes:

- The Mausoleum is closed on Monday and Friday. Every year, the monument will be closed between mid-September and mid-December for regular restoration and preservation of the presidential remains, which is the same as that of Lenin Mausoleum in Russia (exact dates to be checked each year).To be allowed to enter the mausoleum, you must cover your legs, stand in pairs in silence without crossing your arms, or putting your hands in your pockets.
Day 3 Day 3: Hanoi - Ba Be
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Hanoi - Ba Be

You will travel by car to Ba Be ("the three bays" in Vietnamese), where three lakes connect in an area of approximately 3 to 5 kilometers square. It is one of the 10 largest freshwater lakes in the world and has never gone dry.

Arrive in Ba Be, you will embark on a leisure cruise before reaching the village. Spend some time walking in the surrounding village before returning to your homestay and stay the night.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Homestay in Ba Be

Distance: 210 kilometers - 4 hours

Duration of the cruise: 1 hour

Note: In case of a normal boat transfer, the duration is 15 minutes
Day 4 Day 4: Ba Be
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Ba Be

In the morning, you will reach the landing stage of Buoc Lom, from where you will take your kayak to start your day of paddling. You will first descend to the Nang River where the Puong Caves are located (according to legend, a giant dug them by hand) until about noon for lunch break near Dau Dang Falls. Then you will resume to your kayak journey and travel up a small section of the river Nang to join Ba Be lake. You will then have the afternoon to discover the different corners of the lake. At the end of the day, you will return to your host’s house.

Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Homestay

Kayaking duration: 5 - 6 hours
Day 5 Day 5: Ba Be - Cao Bang - Pac Bung
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Ba Be - Cao Bang - Pac Bung

In the morning, you will head to Pac Bung village in Quang Uyen where you will be welcomed by your host. The regions of Quang Uyen and Cao Bang are mostly populated by the Thai and Nung ethnic groups. What’s more, the limestone formations, the jungle and forest landscapes are the perfect place for an adventure.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Homestay

Distance: 150 kilometers - 4 hours
Day 6 Day 6: Pac Bung - Na Ran (Area Of Than Giap)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Pac Bung - Na Ran (Area Of Than Giap)

You will begin your trek from Pac Bung village to a hill top in a bamboo forest. The climb will be quite difficult but once you reach 650 meters above sea level, you will have the chance to admire the gorgeous scenery of limestone hills, fertile valleys and villages nestling on the slopes of the mountains. If the weather allows, you will get to see the entire area as far as the Ha Lang district (some 40 kilometers away). After a break, you will descend to the Na valley, to meet with the Tay and Nung communities and stop for a picnic near a cave, depending on the river level. Then, take a walk through the Lung and Mang valleys to the Bac Vong River and its waterfall, where you can enjoy a cooling swim. Your next stop will be Na Ran village, which you will reach by bamboo raft before settling in at the guest house.

Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner with the locals

Accommodation: Homestay

Distance and duration of the walk: 20 kilometers - 5 to 6 hours

Level: 3

Elevation gain: + 855 meters/ - 791 meters

Terrain: slippery trails, bamboo forest, waterfall

Note: bamboo rafting - 15 minutes
Day 7 Day 7: Na Ran - Po Tau
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Na Ran - Po Tau

You will start your day exploring the village and the local life. Then, continue your trek going down a pass at 700 meters above sea level to the great valley of Cao Thang, where you will reach Lake Ban Viet for a picnic break. Depending on the season, you can also enjoy a refreshing swim.

You will then continue your walk towards Po Tau village via rice, corn and tobacco fields and arrive in the late afternoon at your guesthouse in Po Tau.

Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner with the locals

Accommodation: Homestay

Distance and duration of the walk: 17 kilometers - 4 to 5 hours

Level: 3

Elevation gain: + 742 meters/ - 756 meters

Terrain: rugged paths with uphill and downhill sections, trails used by buffalo and villagers.
Day 8 Day 8: Po Tau - Ban Gioc - Lang Son
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Po Tau - Ban Gioc - Lang Son

In the morning, you will start with a visit to Po Tau market, where some buildings from the French colonial period are still standing. You will then hike along the banks of the river and climb to a hill top for a breathtaking view of the largest valley of Trung Khanh. Then, continue your way along the path that was used by local communities for trading with China and carrying goods on horseback in the past. At the end of the trek, you will head to the Ban Gioc waterfalls, located on the Chinese border. The Ban Gioc Falls are among the largest in Vietnam. They are about 30 meters tall with a maximum width of 100 meters and are divided into three groups. They are also the biggest falls to form a "border" between the two countries, after Iguaçu, Victoria and Niagara.

In the afternoon you will depart to Lang Son - the main city of the province of the same name.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Lang Son

Distance and duration of the walk: 16 kilometers - 4 to 5 hours

Level: 2

Elevation gain: + 112 meters/ - 206 meters

Terrain: mountain paths, banks, hills, waterfall

Transportation: 180 kilometers - 5 hours
Day 9 Day 9: Lang Son - Ha Long
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Lang Son - Ha Long

You will travel to Halong Bay, reaching there after approximately 4 hours.

There, you will embark on a cruise in the must-see Halong Bay. This world-famous bay is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Vietnam, with its giant rock islets covered in luxuriant vegetation overlooking the waters. Halong Bay includes some 1,900 islands and islets of rocky peaks, often uninhabited and unvisited. This scene creates a spectacular marine landscape, which earned it UNESCO World Heritage status in 1994. You will be served lunch and dinner aboard with excellent and freshly caught seafood from the bay. At the end of the day, you will have the chance to enjoy a night fishing session on the boat.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Overnight on the boat

Distance: 170 kilometers - 4 hours
Day 10 Day 10: Halong Bay - Hanoi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Halong Bay - Hanoi

Early in the morning and depending on the season, you will wake up to enjoy the sunrise over the aquamarine waters of the bay. Then the cruise will tour around the bay until you disembark at the end of the morning. After that, you will then return to Hanoi. Check-in your hotel then have the rest of the day free at your leisure.

Meal included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Distance: 170 kilometers – 2h 30min to 2h45min
Day 11 Day 11: Hanoi Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Hanoi Departure

Today is at leisure and transfer at your own to Noi Bai airport for your onward flight.

Meals included: Breakfast

Note: Room is at your disposal until 12:00

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Unique Trekking Trails Of Northeast Vietnam

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Itinerary of your trip Unique Trekking Trails Of Northeast Vietnam

Day 1: Arrival In Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi - City Tour With Hanoi Experience

Day 3: Hanoi - Ba Be

Day 4: Ba Be

Day 5: Ba Be - Cao Bang - Pac Bung

Day 6: Pac Bung - Na Ran (Area Of Than Giap)

Day 7: Na Ran - Po Tau

Day 8: Po Tau - Ban Gioc - Lang Son

Day 9: Lang Son - Ha Long

Day 10: Halong Bay - Hanoi

Day 11: Hanoi Departure

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