UNTOUCHED HA GIANG AND BAC HA HIKING EXPEDITION

Day 1:  Hanoi – Arrival (-/-/D)
Day 2: Hanoi – Babe Lakes (B/L/D)
Day 3: Babe Lakes – Na Hang – Bac Me – Ha Giang (B/L/D)
Day 4: Ha Giang full day Trek (B/L/D)
Day 5: Ha Giang adventure tours to  Quang Binh(B/L/D)
Day 6: Quang Binh adventure trips to Bac Ha (B/L/D)
Day 7:  Bac Ha – Cao Son – Lung Khau Nhin (B/L/D)
Day 8:  Lung Khau Nhin -adventure packages to Me Village(H’Mong) (B/L/D)
Day 9:  Me Village(H’Mong) – Quan Than San Village (B/L/D)
Day 10:  Quan Than San adventure tours to Bac Ha (B/L/D)
Day 11: Bac Ha – Nam Mon Village  (B/L/D)
Day 12: Nam Mon – Hanoi  (B/L/D)
Day 13: Arrival Hanoi – City Tour (B/L/D)
Day 14: Hanoi – Departure (B/-/-)

Day 1 – Vietnam Hiking Tour to Ba Be, Ha Giang, Bac Ha, Lung Khau Nhin: Hanoi – Arrival (-/-/D)

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. If 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 Hiking Tour to Ba Be, Ha Giang, Bac Ha, Lung Khau Nhin: Hanoi – Babe Lakes (B/L/D)

The journey northeast begins as we depart the town and pass through the undulating terrain of tea plantation and the many timeless villages linked to the road which is the main artery of trade between the northeastern region and the capital city. This is our first glimpse of rural Vietnam and sets the tone for the days ahead. Depending on road and traffic conditions our drive will leave us with a mid to late afternoon arrival in Ba Be lakes. After checking into hotel we will have free time to walk around or simply to relax on the lake.
O/N in Ba Be.

Day 3 – Vietnam Hiking Tour to Ba Be, Ha Giang, Bac Ha, Lung Khau Nhin: Babe Lakes – Na Hang – Bac Me – Ha Giang (B/L/D)

The national park of Ba Be is centred on large Ba Be Lake. This is just one continuous water body although its name means ”three lakes”. Today we embark on our boat navigating around the lake, which gives us a taste of relaxation and an enjoyable visit to the park . Along the way, we make stopover at some hill tribe villages before getting off the beaten track to the Dau Dang Waterfalls.

After a short walk down to the waterfall, we start our trek to Na Hang Lake. Lunch will be served by the waterfall or somewhere else advised by our guide on spot After lunch we will take the boat again to cruise along the river till we reach Bac Me where our vehicle is ready to pick us up and transfer to Ha Giang.
Dinner and overnight in Ha Giang.

Trekking hours: 6-7 Hours.
Grade: 3 of 5 .

Day 4 – Vietnam Hiking Tour to Ba Be, Ha Giang, Bac Ha, Lung Khau Nhin: Ha Giang full day Trek (B/L/D)

Breakfast at local guesthouse then we get on the car departing for Cao Banh village where we begin our full day trek through many hill tribe villages. Picnic lunch will be provided on spot. Around late afternoon, we will arrive at Me Village where we stop for overnight.
Dinner and overnight at village.

Trekking hours: 6-7 Hours.
Grade: 4 of 5.

Day 5 – Vietnam Hiking Tour to Ba Be, Ha Giang, Bac Ha, Lung Khau Nhin: Ha Giang – Quang Binh (B/L/D)

After breakfast, the Tour guide will take you either trekking or motorbike riding through the magnificent mountain ranges. On the way up to the mountain top, you will pass through several little villages. This is an excellent chance to get some great photo’s and take in the absolute beauty of the place. After arriving back to the stilt house you will have traditional food with the family and spend the night with them, having fun chatting and may be a few drinks. Dinner and overnight at village.

Trekking hours: 6-7 Hours.

Grade: 3 of 5.

Day 6 – Vietnam Hiking Tour to Ba Be, Ha Giang, Bac Ha, Lung Khau Nhin: Quang Binh – Bac Ha (B/L/D)

After breakfast, and saying goodbye to the Local Family we depart for Bac Ha. After arriving in Bac Ha (approx 3 hours) you can visit the Bac Ha local markets where there are many traditional foods, drinks, clothing and handicrafts as well as all the local produce such as pigs, dogs, cats, horses and buffalo for sale. This is interesting as you also get to meet all the different Minority people also doing their shopping. After arriving there you check into the hotel and have the rest of the evening at your own leisure.

Trekking hours: 6-7 Hours.
Grade: 3 of 5.

Day 7 – Vietnam Hiking Tour to Ba Be, Ha Giang, Bac Ha, Lung Khau Nhin: Bac Ha – Cao Son – Lung Khau Nhin (B/L/D)

morning; guide and team welcome you at restaurant for breakfast; drive to Muong Khuong; local villages, verdant and rugged mountains along the Nam Thi River. After a couple hours, arrive Muong Khuong; presentation about the region and the expedition. Head southeast for Lung Khau Nhin via Na Phin, Na Nam va Chung Chai Village, friendly H’Mong and Nung people. Lunch in the shade, continue to Lung Khau Nhin, stilt-house overnight.

Trekking hours: 5 hours.
Grade: 2 of 5.

Day 8 – Vietnam Hiking Tour to Ba Be, Ha Giang, Bac Ha, Lung Khau Nhin: Lung Khau Nhin – Me Village(H’Mong) (B/L/D)

Gentle descent o¬n single track and dirt roads through forest and remote villages; guide will point out rare points of interest, traditional customs. After three hours hiking, stop for lunch; rest of the day o¬n the rugged terrain to Me Village (H’Mong). Sleep in the tents or at the local school.

Trekking hours: 6-7.
Grade: 3 of 5 .

Day 9 – Untouched Ha Giang And Bac Ha Hiking Expedition: Me Village(H’Mong) – Quan Than San Village (B/L/D)

Following breakfast, trekking through the rugged terrain past rice paddies, local villages. Be prepared to get wet – some streams; picnic lunch; quiet trails to our final point. After three hours o¬n the trail, the tiny village of Quan Than San, H’Mong people. Stay the night here.

Trekking hours: 6-7.
Grade: 3 of 5

Day 10 – Vietnam Hiking Tour to Ba Be, Ha Giang, Bac Ha, Lung Khau Nhin : Quan Than San – Bac Ha (B/L/D)

Mixture of ups and downs throughout the day, challenging climbs, exceptional views of the Thang Sin Mountains, distant H’Mong villages; trek to Can Cau Village (Cau Cau Market open o¬n Saturday); climbing up from Can Cau for about 8km through remote villages; spectacular terrain to Thai Giang Pho Village, lunch in the shade; downhill to Bac Ha hotel stay.

Trekking hours: 6-7.
Grade: 3 of 5.

Day 11 – Vietnam Hiking Tour to Ba Be, Ha Giang, Bac Ha, Lung Khau Nhin: Bac Ha – Nam Mon Village  (B/L/D)

Bac Ha bustles on a Sunday – market day. Flower H’Mong, Blue H’Mong, Tu Zi, Tay, Nung and Lo Lo people all converge here bringing life to this sleepy mountain town. o¬ne hour free after breakfast to explore the market; photographs and shopping; descend from mountain to village o¬n the banks of the Chay River; footpath hike through plum and peach plantations; lunch break o¬n quiet roadside, photograph the scenery – good stretch. Finish at Nam Mon Village (Tay, Nung and H’Mong people). Sleep in a traditional Tay house.

Trekking hours: 6-7 Hours.
Grade: 3 of 5.

Day 12 – Vietnam Hiking Tour to Ba Be, Ha Giang, Bac Ha, Lung Khau Nhin : Nam Mon – Hanoi  (B/L/D)

Leave Nam Mon; final trekking day; two hours’ hike o¬n footpaths to the Chay River; board a small covered boat and enjoy an hour cruise past Hang Tien (Fairy Cave); wander to Ban Du and Cac Cop. Conclude trekking at Cac Cop Village and board the boat to Bao Nhai Bridge; transfer to Lao Cai for standard hotel day room. Dine in a local restaurant before overnight train back to Hanoi.

Trekking hours: 4-5 hours.
Grade: 2 of 5

Day 13 – Untouched Ha Giang And Bac Ha Hiking Expedition – Hanoi arrival and City Tour (B/L/D)

Arrive in Hanoi early morning, transfer to the hotel, drop off baggage; leisurely breakfast, tour the Old Quarter. (Hotel check in after 12pm today). The rest of the day is yours to do whatever you choose (wander around Hoan Kiem Lake, shop in the Old Quarter, visiting the city’s many fine arts galleries). In the evening, meet again at hotel lobby for a trip to the Emperor Restaurant for our final dinner. Last night in Hanoi.

Day 14 – Vietnam Hiking Tour to Ba Be, Ha Giang, Bac Ha, Lung Khau Nhin: Hanoi – Departure (B/-/-)

There is a free time for you to relax or further explore Ha Noi. The trip ends after your transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure. End of services.

Including :

+ Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver in delta and local transport in mountain
+ Accommodation: twin sharing room at mentioned hotels, guesthouses or similar one and home stay during the trek or tent
+ English or French speaking guide and local guide for trekking + Meals as mentioned:B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner
+ Train ticket ( soft sleeper cabin for 4 passengers)
+ Entrance fee to indicated sights
+ Permit and porter for trekking
+ Sleeping bag and mattresses
+ Waterproof bluebag for luggage
+ Tents if needed
+ Mosquito net
+ Water puppet show
+ Cyclo trip
+ Boat trip
+ Motorbike
+ Water, Fruit and Snack (3L/ pax/ day)
+ Equipment

Excluding :

+ Other meals
+ tip
+ drinks
+ airport tax
+ single room supplement
+ personal expenses
+ travel insurance
+ visa
+ flight in/ out of Vietnam
+ any optional additional tours or activities during free time
+ surcharge for peak season
+ local holiday days and gala dinner

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