This Vietnam adventure tour will take you from the vast lakes and chalky karsts of Ba Be National Park to the wild and rugged landscapes of Cao Bang to visit the spectacular Ban Gioc waterfall. You will be travelling through remote areas in Northern Vietnam, brushing along the Chinese border and staying with local families to learn about and experience the unique cultures and customs of rural Vietnam.

A true off-the-beaten-path 4x4 adventure into the heart of northern Vietnam. This journey combines remote off-road driving, tropical forests, ethnic minority villages, and the serene beauty of Ba Be National Park. Designed for travelers who want raw nature, light adventure, and authentic local experiences - far from mass tourism.

Embark on a 3-day adventure from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park, home to Vietnam’s largest natural freshwater lake. Paddle through hidden caves, trek deep into lush jungles, and meet the Tay people in their lakeside villages. Designed for responsible travelers, this journey combines raw nature, local culture, and sustainable exploration—revealing the untouched beauty of Northern Vietnam’s wild heart.

This 3-day Kayaking and Trekking in Ba Be National Park, you will experience boating on the river, hiking through the forest, staying in different ethnic families. It is certainly an action packed trip getting back to nature and meeting local people, along an unforgettable off the beaten track tour in North Vietnam.

The calm lakes, towering karsts and jungles river cave of Ba Be are a world away from the noise of the city. Kayaking, trekking and caving are the perfect ways to get up close and discover the peaceful park and its diverse landscapes and wildlife.  After an exciting day trekking, you will be able to relax, refuel and discover local culture by staying with local families, in their traditional style homestays...

This eight-day adventure veers off the beaten path and into the wild and unspoilt beauty of Northern Vietnam. During the trip, you will trek through mountains, valleys and villages to discover the landscapes and cultures of Sapa and the frontier region of Ha Giang before winding up in the sublime setting of Ba Be National Park.

An exceptional journey Trekking on the Trails of Northern Vietnam - off the beaten track like no other to explore the most beautiful landscapes of North Vietnam and to meet the ethnic minorities such as the Dzao, black and flower Lo Lo, Hmong, Tay, Nung on the trails of Vietnam.

Northern Vietnam contains some of the most spectacular nature anywhere in Southeast Asia, and indeed the world as a whole. From roaring Ban Gioc Waterfall to serene Ba Be Lake and stunning Ha Long Bay, this part of Vietnam has it all, and on our 5 day Vietnam adventure tour of the region you will get to see all these sights and more.

Tham Phay cave expedition & Jungle trekking 4 days 3 nights takes you into the remote jungle on the western side of Ba Be National Park. You will trek into the thick jungle to discover the sheer, natural beauty of Ba Be National Park. Whilst exploring the park, you will be able to meet the local people living and farming here as you trek to some of the ethnic minority villages. The jungle trip will be topped off with a boat trip and cave exploration. This action-packed trip is perfect for those with a keen sense of adventure and a good level of fitness.

Ba Be National Park is centred on a vast lake surrounded by chalky karsts and a thick tropical jungle. This adventure tour will take you deep into the park and let you float on the waters of Ba Be lake. On this two-day tour, you will experience the local hospitality from an ethnic minority family, go on a tranquil river trip, explore caves and see the landscape change from rice farms to forests to towering mountains.

Ride deeper into Northern Vietnam than ever before on this 12-day expedition that blends iconic karst landscapes with secret border ridge trails known only to a few experienced riders and local H’Mông communities. This unique route begins with the tranquil lake systems of Ba Bể, climbs into the stone canyons of Mã Pí Lèng, crosses the UNESCO Đồng Văn Karst Plateau, and then diverges from all standard routes to enter a hidden world of narrow off-road ridges, tribal villages, jungle passes, and mist-covered river valleys. From Hà Giang, the loop breaks away from the tourist trail entirely — crossing Bắc Sum, Tung San, Lũng Hồ, Xín Mần, Nậm Ty, and Hoàng Su Phì along a 4-day off-road segment that links H’Mông, Red Dao, La Chí, and Nùng territories. The expedition finishes through Bắc Hà’s highland markets, Lục Yên’s gemstone villages, and the lakeside stilt-house region of Vu Linh before returning to Hanoi. This is Northern Vietnam’s most adventurous and culturally immersive long-distance motorbike expedition — ideal for riders who want more than a simple loop, and prefer the challenge of trails where almost no travelers go.

This northen loop tour taking you to some of the most impressive natural sights in Northern Vietnam. Starting in Hanoi, you will travel through Ha Giang, seeing all the most important sights such as Ma Pi Leng Pass, Meo Vac Valley and Dong Van, before heading southwest to Ba Be National Park to round out the tour with a day spent on the serene waters of the lake. This tour is a perfect choice for those who want to see the best of the best of Vietnamese nature, but don’t have enough time to do individual tours to both Ba Be National Park and Ha Giang.

This off the beaten path tour is for those who are adventurous but who maybe are not up to long treks. It explores the immersive remote north Vietnam, often close to the Chinese border. This is the land of the ethnic minorities, and it is one of the few places left in this global world where one's family and locality can be identified by dress alone. Prepare yourself for a riot of colour, from the ethnic clothes to the rice paddies. You will have a chance to interrelate with the locals by staying in homestays, in a variety of villages and mountainous regions.

Tham Phay Cave expedition and kayaking on Ba Be Lake is an incredible 2-day caving tour for the adventurous. Tham Phay Cave is a big new discovery in the North, another great reason to visit Ba Be National Park, a limestone karst area surrounded by breathtaking lakes. This cave is an underground river system that has yet to be documented by geologists.

A great route of the most mountainous region in the North of Vietnam will show you how imposing the nature of the country can be. Along your Hiking on Vietnam's hidden trails, you will meet with local people and get to understand the many differences in culture & way of life of the ethnic minorities living in Sapa, Ba Be, Ha Giang, Cao Bang, and Lang Son. We’ll then round it all out in the best way imaginable; a relaxing cruise in the gorgeous Ha Long Bay.

Ride deep into the quiet lake regions of Northeast Vietnam on this immersive 4-day motorbike adventure. This journey takes you from the capital into the countryside of tea hills, forested mountains, ethnic villages, and two of northern Vietnam’s most iconic freshwater lakes—Thác Bà and Ba Bể. Designed for riders seeking beautiful scenery, light backroads, and authentic cultural encounters, this loop blends gentle mountain riding with peaceful homestays among the Dao and Tày ethnic communities. Expect winding roads, karst landscapes, and calm lake journeys surrounded by pristine nature. A perfect short escape from Hanoi.  

Embark on Northern Vietnam’s most exhilarating off-road motorbike expedition. This 8-day journey plunges you deep into the rugged mountains and untouched tribal regions of Ba Be, Dong Van, Ha Giang, Bac Ha, and Sapa. Designed for confident riders, the route combines 60–70% dirt, jungle single tracks, rocky passes, and hidden backroads rarely seen by outsiders. Ride through remote Black Lo Lo villages, conquer the legendary Ma Pi Leng cliffs, tackle the wild trails of Hoang Su Phi and Xin Man, and unwind in the cool mountain air of Sapa after six days of demanding terrain. Along the way, experience authentic homestays, breathtaking landscapes, and the vibrant cultures of the Tay, Dao, and H’Mong people. For riders seeking raw adventure, stunning scenery, and real cultural immersion, this is Northern Vietnam’s ultimate off-road expedition.

We will join Trusted DMC, a leading travel partner in Vietnam.  You can find us at Pavilion 1, B021 - Asia Pacific.