12-Day Northeast Vietnam Adventure

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After breakfast, you'll start your day with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the historic One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc, the oldest Pagoda in Hanoi and the Temple of Literature, the first university that dates back to the 17th century and of course, the Ethnology Museum. After lunch, you'll continue to Hoa Lo Prison - known as Hanoi Hilton and the Joseph Cathedral. You'll then hop on a cyclo tour around the Old Quarter before enjoying a traditional water puppet show in the evening.

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After an early breakfast, you will head north toward Ba Be Lake. It is a five-hour scenic drive, travelling through the flatlands of the Red River Delta and up into the mountain areas north of Hanoi. You'll stop for lunch en-route. You'll arrive in Ba Be Town late in the afternoon, the rest of the day is free for you to stroll or cycle around the village before sunset. In the evening, you'll enjoy a traditional dinner cooked over an open fire.

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Today, you'll take a private boat for a cruise on Ba Be Lake and if the weather permits you will have a swim in the crystal clear water. You'll have lunch at a local restaurant near the Dau Dang Waterfall. A visit to this small hamlet will enable you to witness how little the lives of the people in these remote areas have changed. In the afternoon, you'll cruise back to the homestay for your dinner and overnight stay.

Today, you'll drive to Ha Giang, a province in the far Northeast of Vietnam. You will pass through the mountainous landscape and striking scenery and enjoy lunch in a local restaurant en route. You'll arrive in Ha Giang at around noon time. The remainder of the day is free to wander along the Lo River and the town, or just relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. In the evening, you'll have dinner in the homestay.

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Today, you will visit the small communities of Quan Ba, Yen Minh and Dong Van, some of the most picturesque villages on the northern tip of Vietnam. The scenery is spectacular, including a vast limestone mountain range and perpendicular walls of rock. You'll stop at the Vuong Palace, once the home of a high-ranking Hmong family during the French colonial rule. Then, you'll drive to Dong Van to visit its charming ‘Old Streets’ near the market.

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This morning, you'll drive to the stunning Ma Pi Leng Pass where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Nho Que River and the surrounding rice terraces. You'll drive through even more scenic passes before stopping for lunch in a small town. In the late afternoon, you'll arrive in Cao Bang where you will have dinner and settle in for your first night in your hotel.

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After breakfast, you'll drive to the Chinese border to visit Pac Bo Cave which was Ho Chi Minh's hideout upon his return to Vietnam after 30 years of self-imposed exile. Then, you will experience trekking in North Vietnam as you embark on a three-hour trek to a village inhabited by the Nung minority people where you will enjoy a picnic lunch upon reaching your destination. Then, it's back to Cao Bang Town for your dinner.

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In the morning, you'll visit the Ban Gioc waterfall, the largest waterfall in Vietnam. It forms a natural border between Vietnam and China, with its three-tiers of water, it resembles a giant white staircase. While you are here, you will be able to swim and enjoy a local lunch near the waterfall. In the afternoon, you'll visit Nguom Ngao Cave before returning to Cao Bang for your dinner and overnight stay.

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After breakfast, you'll drive to Lang Son - a border town between Vietnam and China, along the beautifully scenic road. Your lunch will be at a local restaurant in Lang Son upon arrival. After lunch, you will visit Tam Thanh and Nhi Thanh caves and pagodas. Nhi Thanh is the second biggest cave in the city as is 300 metres long with openings at both sides of the mountain. In the evening, you'll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

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Today, you'll check out and transfer to Halong and embark on your overnight cruise. This is a traditional junk, perfect to sit near the window and admire the scenery at a slow pace. After lunch, you'll stop at the Surprise Cave and enjoy some beach activities at Ti Top or Soi Sim Beach. In the evening, you'll have a delicious dinner on board and then relax and chat with other passengers or try your hand at squid fishing.