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Trekking The Northern Trails of Vietnam 9 days 8 nights

An exceptional journey 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.

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Tour code: NA03E
Duration: 9 days 8 nights
Route: Hanoi - Ha Giang - Dong Van - Meo Vac - Bao Lac - Ba Be
 
  • Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Giang (L/D)
    • Your guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi at around 8am. We will set out towards Ha Giang via Tuyen Quang, passing countless tea plantations, mountains and ethnic minority villages along the way.
      You will have lunch at a local restaurant in Tuyen Quang, before arriving in Ha Giang around 18:00. Time permitting, you can explore the town and meet the local people before you’re served dinner and stay overnight in a local Tay house.
       
      Physical activities: 3-5km hike
       
      Hanoi - Ha Giang
      Hanoi - Ha Giang
  • Day 2: Trekking In Ha Giang (B/L/D)
    • Today you will begin your trekking adventure by setting out form the homestay in the morning and trekking for about 6 to 8 hours to the village of Lung Vai. Along this trek off the beaten path, you’ll get to take in the beauty of the terraced rice paddies, majestic mountains and serene palm-tree forests. You’ll also run into people from many different ethnic groups along the way, such as Man and Dao, who are generally more than happy to stop and interact with travellers for a short while.
      You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch amidst nature before continuing to the remote village of Khuoi My. En route there will be many farmers working in the fields, and if we have the time you can even join in for some farm work if you so desire.
      Finally, we move on to Ban Tha Village, where our driver will pick you up and drive you to Nam Dam, where you can enjoy a home-cooked local meal and spend the night in a homestay operated by a Dao family.
       
      Physical activities: 15-17km trek

      ►       Why not give the Ha Giang Loop a try?
       
      Trekking In Ha Giang Vietnam
      Trekking In Ha Giang Vietnam
  • Day 3: Quan Ba - Dong Van (B/L/D)
    • We set out in the morning for Dong Van, passing through Cong Troi Pass and then continuing on to Yen Minh. On the way we will also visit the King’s Palace in the H’mong village of Sa Phin, built in the early 20th century. The area is also notable for its many corn plantations, where the harvest is collected by hand.
      As we pass reach Dong Van we disembark for lunch in the colourful old market. Here you can admire the Ancient houses and the local people in their traditional garments. We’ll have dinner and stay overnight in a hotel in Dong Van.

      Physical activities: 5-7km trek
       
      Quan Ba Dong Van
      H'mong people in Dong Van
  • Day 4: Dong Van - Meo Vac (B/L/D)
    • After breakfast, you will get to explore Dong Van Old Quarter, before making the trek off the beaten track up to Pu Lo fortress which was built in 1890 and evacuated in 1945. From here you can enjoy spectacular views of the entire region, before climbing 8 km to the top of Ma Pi Leng Pass, through a gigantic maze of limestone peaks, stone forests, and canyons before descending into the valley of Meo Vac. Tonight we will overnight in Meo Vac.
       
      Physical activities: 8km trek
       
      Ma Pi Leng Pass
      Dong Van - Meo Vac
  • Day 5: Meo Vac - Bao Lac (B/L/D)
    • Breakfast at the hotel and then we start trekking around the villages of Meo Vac. This will be a great day spent in the mountains north of Bao Lac, where we visit the villages of the Lo Lo, a small minority which has carefully kept its tribal customs. We’ll have dinner and stay the night in Bao Lac.
       
      Physical activities: 5-7km trek
       
      villages of the lolo
      Bao Lac
  • Day 6: Bao Lac - Ba Be National Park (B/L/D)
    • Before leaving Bao Lac you will visit the Bao Lac market, which is a special market that is only held 1 day of the week. In fact, it is probably one of the most photogenic places you'll visit in northern Vietnam. After lunch in Bao Lac, you will then drive on a bumpy road along the river and rice fields. We’ll arrive in Ba Be National Park in the late afternoon, and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in a Tay house on the Ba Be lakeshore.
       
      Physical activities: 5-7km trek
      Lo Lo women
      Bao Lac market
  • Day 7: Trekking in Ba Be's Jungle (B/L/D)
    • This is set to be a wonderful day of trekking! Your tour guide will take you to Coc Toc Village where you can meet the Tay community, who have become very skilled at fishing in the lake and live on a diet that is very much centred on fish.
      Next you will set out to cross Pe Lu Stream, before hitting some rough, steep terrain that will give you a little bit of a workout, but certainly one of the best off the beaten tracks in North-Vietnam. As you gain altitude, though, you will be rewarded for your efforts with spectacular views of the verdant rolling countryside. Pressing on ever higher we will stop for a picnic lunch in a H'mong ethnic village, where your guide may introduce you to some of the local H’mong people.
      In the afternoon, your guide will take you through mountains and valleys to see the stilt houses and a school of the Dzao ethnic people, before moving on again to visit another H'mong ethnic village, where you will stay to have a tasty dinner in local homestay and spend the night at a gorgeous and comfortable Dzao house.
       
      Physical activities: 15-17km trek

      ►       Where to stay and what to eat in Ba Be National Park ?
       
      Trekking in Ba Be's Jungle
      Trekking in Ba Be's Jungle
  • Day 8: Boat Trip On Ba Be Lake (B/L/D)
    • You will have a tasty breakfast at the homestay, and the opportunity to try on some traditional Dzao ethnic clothing for some memorable photos before saying your farewells and setting out for another fulfilling day of trekking. You will take some slightly gentler trails compared to the previous day, visiting a black H'mong ethnic village before descending through the thick and beautiful forest with some spectacular views to visit Dau Dang Waterfall which lies on the border of the two provinces of Bac Kan and Tuyen Quang.
      After viewing the waterfall, your guide will take you to have lunch with 'Mr Pirate' who was the main actor in “Ba Be Lake Pirate Movie”. After this, you will take a relaxing motorboat trip up the river to visit the breath-taking Puong Cave, a huge limestone structure that spans the river and is home to thousands of bats (of 18 different species) which flit between the many stalactites and stalagmites. You will then pass over Ba Be Lake and visit An Ma temple in the boat, before heading to Mr Linh's homestay for dinner and a restful night's sleep.
       
      Physical activities: 5-7km trek
       
      Puong Cave
      Ba Be Lake Views
  • Day 9: Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (B/L)
    • After breakfast, we will stroll along the riverfront, and visit the lovely Pac Ngoi Village where most Tay people live in traditional houses. You can hike to the upper reaches of the lake, in an area marked by massive limestone cliffs and mountains. Later, your driver will take you to amazing Hua Ma cave and up onto a pass where you can to take amazing photos of the terraced fields. After lunch in a local restaurant, you will continue your journey back to Hanoi.
       
      Ba-Be-Lake-views
      Hua Ma cave

Tour Includes:
•    Private door to door pick-up drop-off services
•    All private transfer and transportation
•    Accommodation at ecolodges, hotels, homestays as mentioned
•    English speaking guide as per program
•    Breakfasts (B) Lunches (L) Dinners as mentioned
•    All sightseeing tickets and travel permits
•    No extra charge after confirmation
 
Tour Excludes:
•   Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
•   Travel insurance
•   International flight and taxes.
•   Beverage
•   Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, 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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Accommodation List
Please note that the hotels mentioned in this list are for reference only. Depending on availability and your preference, they can be changed. If we are unable to book any hotel, it will be replaced by another hotel at least of equivalent standard and value.
Hoa Cuong Hotel Dong Van
Hoa Cuong Hotel Dong Van
Address: Dong Van Town, Ha Giang Province
Hoa Cuong Hotel is located in the center of the ancient town of Dong Van district - Ha Giang, where the center of the Highland area of ​​stone was recognized by UNESCO. The hotel opened in early 2015 is the most modern hotel in Ha Giang province
Mr Doan's Homestay
Mr Doan's Homestay
Address: Ha Thanh village, Phuong Do, Ha Giang City, Ha Giang Province
Visit Mr Doan, his wife and his two sons in a traditional stilts house of Tay ethnic minority group in North of Vietnam. He is a good chef and kind owner
Mr Hung's Homestay
Mr Hung's Homestay
Address: Na Nghe Village, Boc Bo, Ba Be District, Bac Kan Province
On the remote village of Na Nghe. Mr Hung built his homestay based on the traditional stilts house of Dao ethnic minority.
Mr Linh's Homestay
Mr Linh's Homestay
Address: Coc Toc village, Nam Mau commune, Ba Be district, Bac Kan province
A step up in amenities to Ba Be's homestays, this lakeside place in Coc Toc village takes the form of six small, spic-and-span, wood-panelled private rooms, and a dorm. Visitors are well looked after by friendly English-speaking staff.
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BarryJM
Wrote a review 3 - 2023
Great trip through Northern Vietnam
Review of: Trekking The Northern Trails of Vietnam 9 days 8 nights
What a fabulous 9 days trekking in Northern Vietnam with Mr Linhs Adventures It was very special to see and experience such a diversity of ethnic minority groups still living a traditional lifestyle and take in the stunning scenery along the way and we can’t speak highly enough of our driver and guide who got us through unscathed In such remote country there are always challenges that arise but they were all dealt with in a most efficient manner
Would recommend Mr Linhs Adve...Read Morentures to anyone
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Date of experience: 3 2020
Mr Linh's Adventure
Thank you so much Barry and Tanya for sharing your experience. We had plenty of fun organizing this tour and giving you the best team to help you experience paths known by locals only, and homestay with different ethnic minority families. A trek is definitely one of the best ways to explore the North of Vietnam. We hope to see you again someday! Mr Linh's Adventures Team
Written 4/20/2023
Cathy V
Wrote a review 3 - 2023
Great
Review of: Trekking The Northern Trails of Vietnam 9 days 8 nights
Trekking with Mr Linh’s Adventures was fantastic! Well organised, knowledgeable local guide (Loi) & bus driver. We went as a group of 13 hikers from Brisbane. Great response from Cathy Ha in Mr Linh’s office for payment & planning. Combination of hotels & home stay accommodation in traditional minority homes. Great hiking days, through villages, jungle & across the Sky path. Highly recommend this company
Date of experience: 3 2020
Bea D
Wrote a review 3 - 2023
Absolutely first class trip - love love love
Review of: Trekking The Northern Trails of Vietnam 9 days 8 nights
This was one of best trips I’ve done. 13 of us from Brisbane bushwalking club spent 9 days with the wonderful Mr Loi and Mr Duy from Mr Linh’s Travel staying at home stays and trekking. Some of the best scenery I’ve ever seen. Organisation was superb from our first contact with Mr linh’s Travel. Accommodation, food and all details perfect. Mr Loi in particular was brilliant and made our trip the best ever. Thank you so much.
Date of experience: 3 2020
Mr Linh's Adventure
Thank you so much for your kind words, it was such a pleasure to arrange this trip for your lovely group. The team had as much fun as you did! We hope to see you again someday, and why not on the trekking trails in Australia ;) Mr Linh's Adventures Team
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Brenda B
Wrote a review 4 - 2023
The Best of the Best!
Review of: Trekking The Northern Trails of Vietnam 9 days 8 nights
This is a cultural and scenic experience beyond joy! I celebrated my 60th birthday on this trek on the day we walked Ma Pi Leng Pass. Mr Linh's Adventures is superior in offering the true Vietnam experience. Authentic delicious food, comfortable village homestays and hotels. Superior guides. Outstanding scenery that will make your heart sing! Bucket list must do!!
Date of experience: 4 2023
Mr Linh's Adventure
Ma Pi Leng is quite a stunning landscape for a birthday indeed! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us and discovered Vietnam through the local ethnic minorities. It feels much more privileged this way and you got to experience a lot from unknown trails to well-known 'happy water'! Happy belated birthday from all the team! Mr Linh's Adventures Team
Written 4/20/2023
Barbara F
Wrote a review 3 - 2023
Fabulous Trip
Review of: Trekking The Northern Trails of Vietnam 9 days 8 nights
One of the most memorable trips I have taken. Well worth backpacking as you get to see the remote countryside and villages
Date of experience: 3 2020
Mr Linh's Adventure
Thank you for leaving a review! We are very glad you enjoyed your trip with us, trekking through Northern Vietnam is an amazing experience. It offers so much diversity in landscapes and ethnic groups, an insider's look away from the main roads ;) Mr Linh's Adventures Team
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Gavin B
Wrote a review 3 - 2023
Excellent- thank you Mr Linh’s Adventures!
Review of: Trekking The Northern Trails of Vietnam 9 days 8 nights
This trip had an excellent combination of engaging with locals, home stays, hotels, trekking, magnificent landscapes, delicious food and delightful people. Mr Linh’s staff, our guide Mr Loi and our Driver Mr Duy were outstanding. I highly recommend Mr Linh’s Adventures tours to you. Enjoy beautiful Vietnam! 🇻🇳
Date of experience: 3 2020
Mr Linh's Adventure
Many thanks Gavin for your review! Your trip was very fun to organise, we could not have asked for more enjoyable travelers. Your team Mr Loi and Mr Duy had a very good time with you too! Offering another vision of Vietnam, away from the main roads, is our biggest strength, we are so glad you appreciated your trip with us. Mr Linh's Adventures Team
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Tony E
Wrote a review 2 - 2023
Service is supreme
Review of: Trekking The Northern Trails of Vietnam 9 days 8 nights
I went as part of group of friends. One organised the trip over the internet from Australia and it went smoothly all they way. The guides, Mr Long and Mr Loi were very knowledgeable and very attentive to our needs. The drivers, Mr Thangh and Mr Duy were professional and had us relaxed at all times. The accommodation - home stays and hotels, were clean and welcoming. We have recommended the walk to friends in our bushwalking club and they are following with another group in two weeks. Ano...Read Morether friend has booked a group next January. In other words, we recommend Mr Linh’s Adventures without reservation. He is working hard with the local communities to improve their English language, to assist their education and involve them in his tourism adventures - and is succeeding. This is a great organisation, not just a business. Read Less
Date of experience: 2 2020
Mr Linh's Adventure
Thank you so much, words fell short with such a great review. It was such a pleasure hosting your group, the team came back delighted with their time spent with you! Going off-the-beaten-track in Vietnam is a very special way to discover the country in deep, especially the north with the diversity of ethnic cultures. Thank you again for your recommendation, we highly appreciate it. Keep us updated if you intend to come back someday! Mr Linh's Adventures Team
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SteveSGC590
Wrote a review 2 - 2023
Genuine Vietnam Experience
Review of: Trekking The Northern Trails of Vietnam 9 days 8 nights
A group of 22 experienced Bushwalkers from Australia did a 9 day Northern Trails ealkingvand driving tour with Mt Linhs . We had Mr Long , Loi as guides and Dui and Thanh ad drivers . Our guides were excellent and the drivers superb and skilful . We stayed in local home stays and villages and by going this we supported the local families and got to learn how they really live . If you want a real Vietnam experience away from most of the big tourist places , then ask for this . Highly reco...Read Moremmended and excellent company to work with . Read Less
Date of experience: 2 2020
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