WILD NORTHEAST ADVENTURE TOUR
Destination:Hanoi - Ba Be Lake (Home-stay) - Cao Bang - Pac Bo Grotto - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Lang Son - Ha Long Bay (Overnight junk) Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
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Day 1: VIETNAM NORTHEAST ADVENTURE TOURS: Arrival - Ha Noi City Tour
On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met by our guide and transferred to hotel. The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia's most striking colonial architecture. The many lakes and parks make for relaxing atmosphere.
In
this afternoon, we will take a visit to the Temple of Literature, which
is well known as the first university of Vietnam, the History Museum
with an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese
history and the outlaying Ethnologic Museum. This gleaming mansion is
dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups. Afterwards we drive back to the
town center to visit Ngoc Son Temple & Hoan Kiem LakeIf time permits we enjoy a cyclo ride through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places. O/N in Ha Noi.
Day 2: VIETNAM NORTHEAST ADVENTURE TOURS: Ha Noi - Thai Nguyen - Travel Adventures to Ba Be Lake (B/-/D)
Morning, we take a long drive from Hanoi to Ba Be via Thai Nguyen where you visit the Ethnology Museum. After Thai Nguyen, the road is rocky & meandering through scenic landscapes of the north west of Vietnam until Ba Be lakes. On the way to Ba Be Lake, we will have some stopovers for taking photos of remote villages of ethnic people & beautiful valleys.O/N in Ba Be.
Day 3: VIETNAM NORTHEAST ADVENTURE TOURS: Trekking Adventure Tours in Ba Be Lake (B/L/D)
Today, we enjoy a tranquil boat trip downstream Nang River to Ba Be Lake exploring the unspoiled tropical National Park with stop to visit Puong limestone grotto, Dau Dang waterfall. After the picnic lunch, continue by boat to the main lake. Time for contemplating the natural landscapes and swimming before arriving in a Tay people village. Visit the village and experience the local activities.
Dinner and overnight in Tay village (house on stilts). Day 4: VIETNAM NORTHEAST ADVENTURE TOURS: Ba Be Adventure Trip to Cao Bang (B/-/-)
The boat excursion is a major part of sightseeing in Ba Be. Today we embark our boat navigating around the lake, which gives us a taste of relaxation and an interesting exploration of the tropical forest . This legendary lake is just one continuous water body although its name means "three lakes". Along the way we have several stops to visit the lakeside hill tribe villages and the scenic Dau Dang waterfalls. The traditional boat weaves its way along the tranquil Nang River through the Poung Grotto before reaching Cho Ra. At this small village, we meet up with our waiting vehicle and drive towards Cao Bang past the scenic scenery of rugged mountain.O/N in Cao Bang.
Day 5: VIETNAM NORTHEAST ADVENTURE TOURS: Cao Bang Adventure Trekking Trips - Ban Gioc Waterfalls - Cao Bang Adventure Tours(B/-/-)
Heading out of the town we venture into the most northern region of Cao Bang Province. The scenic roads traverse Trung Khanh on our way to Ban Gioc Waterfall which boasts the largest waterfall in Vietnam. We visit Ban Gioc waterfall and explore the nearby Nguom Ngao Cave. This enormous cave has two entrances ; one branch reaching almost all the way to the waterfall where is a secret entrance. By mid afternoon we make our way back to Cao Bang and can make stop as much as you please, to see the hill tribe villages and catch some wonderful shootings.
O/N in Cao Bang. Day 6: VIETNAM NORTHEAST ADVENTURE TOURS: Cao Bang Adventure Tours - Pac Po Cave - Lang Son package Tours (B/-/-)
The following stop of our trip is Pac Po Cave. This famous history site was once the headquarter for the August Vietnamese Revolution in 1945. We visit this spectacular setting of stream and cave before we set off on a half day drive past the tranquil town of Dong Khe and That Khe. They are some historical vestiges of the war time. The verdant and rugged mountain landscape with a mixture of terraced rice fields and hill villages is all interesting along the way. We arrive in Lang Son by late afternoon. This border town had been all destroyed during the recent Sino - Vietnamese war, but was rebuilt to become an important trade center in north eastern region. O/N in Lang Son. (B)Day 7: VIETNAM NORTHEAST ADVENTURE TOURS: Lang Son Adventure Tours - Tien Yen - Halong Cruise Tours(B/-/D)
Today we have time to see the lively central market and the legendary Tam Thanh. They are some major sights in town. Upon leaving Lang Son we make our way on a winding roads to Halong Bay and pass the breathtaking landscapes, some of the best in Asia. En route we encounter many local villagers going about their daily business such as logging, herding buffalo and tilling the field. On arrival in Halong Bay we board a traditional boat for a exciting trip around this natural wonder.
The
pace of our cruise is very relaxing, a perfect way to enjoy a fantastic
view of the picturesque scenery. We will anchor for a leisurely swim in
a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden
grottoes beneath towering cliffs. O/N on board.
Day 8: VIETNAM NORTHEAST ADVENTURE TOURS: Halong cruises - Hanoi Travel Packages (Brunch/-/-)
The sailing junks navigating past over 3,000 limestone islands and outcrops jutting out of the clear and emerald water of the bay are nothing short of spectacular. We have an option to get up early to admire the splendid scenery and see the fishmen on a morning catch. The boat trip continues navigating past islets of various shape and size. They have different name given by local people. This day will give you plenty of time for your own pleasure; swimming or lazing around the deck or simply soaking up the sunshine. By mid morning we arrange luggage and cruise back to the Halong pier. The waiting vehicle will take us back to Hanoi, with stopover at Dong Trieu pottery village.O/N in Ha Noi.
Day 9: VIETNAM NORTHEAST ADVENTURE TOURS: Hanoi - Departure
There is a free time for you to relax and further explore Ha Noi. The trip ends after your transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure. (B)
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Coffee
break and then on to Lung Phin. Trek starts from Lung Phinh along a
large path for 1,5 hour to Ta Chai 1 village of the Phu La ethnic, one
of the smallest groups in Vietnam with just about 6,500 inhabitants.
Paying visit to a local home before lunch break. Continue the trek
through a narrow valley with corn fields and terrced rice paddies to Ta
Chai 2, another village of the Phu La and then onto Pa Chu Ty, a large
village of the Flower H’mong. Explore this village for the rest of the
afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Pa Chu Ty. 
looking
down the Chay River. Walk around the village in late afternoon for
discovery the unique way of life. After breakfast at local home stay,
the trek today leads through beautiful sightseing on narrow footpath to
the H’mong village of Then Van. Discover the daily life of the local
people. Continue trekking to Lung Cai – a delightful village located at
the moutain side of H’mong area. Welcome for dinner and overnight in
home stay. 
summary: 
and
prosperous villages of the Tay living in stilt houses. At noon, the
trek pass through Ban Trang, another village of the Zao which consist of
about 25 houses surrounded by tea farm and palm plantation scattering
on hilly land. Lunch break and descending the last portion of the tough
trail to arrive to the large valley of Khuoi Hop Village. Paying
visiting to the village, meeting the Tay ethnic peoples. Picked up in
mid afternoon and transfer to Ha Giang. Enjoying a tip: Freshen up for
an hour in the warm mineral water which comes from the hot spring in
Thuong Son before arrival to Ha Giang Township. Check in hotel and
relax. Dinner tonight is not included. 
Check
into hotel. Free stroll around to explore Hanoi's 1000 Years Old
Quarter. Dinner on guest’s account. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Overnight at Bungalow in Bong center.
in Hanoi.
visit
Monkey Island, where you will see Halong Bay’s native primates, before
arriving at Cat Ba Island for lunch. In the afternoon, you may spend
your time trekking in Cat Ba National Park. Overnight at hotel in Cat Ba
Island
headquarter and Zone A1. Overnight at local accommodation 
and tour briefing in the evening. Overnight in Saigon 
boat to discover the lake, there are crocodiles in the lake. 
Danang.
On arrival in Danang we take a bus ride to the ancient town of Hoian.
We will check in a resort on the beach and spend the rest of the day
relaxing on the beach. In the evening we take a walk in the illustrated
ancient part of Hoian and have dinner with local delights. Overnight in
Hoian. 
looking
over the river. After the pagoda we continue cruising on the river to
reach the Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, with its lotus-filled lake and central
pavilion and the simple and serene Tomb of Khai Dinh. After that we
drive back to Hue for lunch. Back to hotel for a short rest before we
catch train to Hanoi. Overnight on train 
a traditional house-on-stilt of a Muong family. 
Minh
complex (the mausoleum, the house & garden and the museum) and One
Pillar Pagoda, a unique ancient architecture. After here we move to
Temple of Literature, the site of Vietnam’s first university, dates back
to 1070. Its peaceful gardens and pavilions offer a relaxing respite
from Hanoi’s busy streets. Lunch in local restaurant. In the
afternoon, we enjoy a relaxing cyclo tour in the ancient part of Hanoi.
Walking down some small and lively street to see busy local market then
join locals for green tea or coffee in local café. Free time for
shopping. Back to the hotel. Overnight in Hanoi. Note: “Cyclo is three
wheeled rickshaws, operated by pedal-power, with a seat attached to the
front. 
amazing cruise on the bay. We will explore a cave and have more cruising on the bay after lunch. Dinner and overnight on junk 
H'mong
village. Continue to Ta Van village, home of Dzay people, where we
spend our night in a local house. Dinner in the home stay. 
Introductory grade 
Center
we embark on a short trek to mountain peak for the spectacular view of
the national park. We then descend and follow jungle trails to reach
Five Lakes where natural pools created by the stream. If weather permits
we can swim in the pools. Lunch at Five Lakes. After lunch we
continue trekking to Do Quyen Waterfall, a beautiful waterfall, 300m
high and 20-30m wide. After here we trek to our camp site where we will
have dinner and stay overnight in tents. 
Depart
from central Hanoi for an adventure to the Cat Ba archipelago, located
about 50 km east of Hai Phong City. The archipelago consists of 366
offshore islands. Cat Ba island is the largest island of the Cat Ba
archipelago, it is located between 
- 9:10AM - 12:15AM: Cruise through Lan Ha Bay to beautiful Hang Ca Cave