Northeast Special – Hidden Indochina

Special Loop in the Northeast of Vietnam

Day 01: Hanoi – Ha Giang – Quan Ba - Du Gia – Overnight in Du Gia village.

Enter the Geography Park of Dong Van
Enjoy the spectacular landscape of Quan Ba from the view point
Drive to Du Gia village on small roads to the hidden area with stopovers for photos and visits
Dinner and overnight at a Nature Lodge among the sea of mountains

Inclusive services: A private car SUV, tour guide, meals (L + D) and Pachidua Ecolodge - Du Già

Day 02: Head up to Yen Minh – Lung Cu Flag Tower - Dong Van – O/n in Dong Van

Breakfast at the lodge
08:30 start our landscape sightseeing trip to Yen Minh on the snake road to Dong Van
Stop for short trek to visit the local minority villages on the way
Stop at the stunning scenery spots and huge mountains for amazing views
Visit the Palace of Cat King (the King of H’mong minority) who before 1945 did not support The French in Vietnam as well as Tuong Gioi Thach in China, he took own power and dominated over 70 thousand of H’mong people overall the Northeast-west of Vietnam as his autonomous territory with the capital in Dong Van but after 1945 he followed Ho Chi Minh…
Drive to Lung Cu Flag tower for a visit to the northern pole of Vietnam
On the way to Dong Van for check in hotel
Walk up to the battle ruins built by the French for universal view of Dong Van.
Join Dong Van night market at Dong Van ancient streets to enjoy the local food for our dinner

Inclusive services: A private car SUV, tour guide, entry fee, Lam Tung hotel and meals (B + L + D)

Day 03: Dong Van – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Boat trip on Nho Que river - Meo Vac – O/n in Meo Vac

If you are here on Sunday, you can attend the main day market of Dong Van
Breakfast at a local restaurant
Leave Dong Van for Meo Vac on the snaked road over the Pass of Ma Pi Leng (kneed-horse pass), this means the pass is so high that all horses passing have to bend their knees to rest by being exhausted.
Road constructor had to hang themselves to work on the rugger rock cliffs during 11 months and finally the road was completed and those workers named this thread road is The Road of Happiness.
Enjoy spectacular landscape and the nicest photos at the Heaven Gate. More than special, you can get a 360⁰ view of all over mountains and Nho Que graceful river bending along mountain sides
Take a boat trip on Nho Que river for breathtaking views
Trek into the remote villages of the Lo Lo minority on both sides

Inclusive services: A private car SUV, tour guide, boat trip, and meals (B + L + D) and Hoa Cuong hotel

Day 04: Meo Vac – Bao Lac - Cao Bang – Ban Gioc waterfall – O/n in Ban Gioc

Breakfast at a local breakfast inn
08:00 leave Meo Vac for Cao Bang - Ban Gioc waterfall that is known to adventurous travelers as the nicest hugest one in Viet Nam, and more special is by sharing with China
Here you can enjoy a fresh swimming in the water base, with a permit included you can see the neighbor China for a moment
Dinner and overnight at a homestay in the vicinity of the waterfall

Day 05: Ban Gioc – Nguom Ngao cave – Ba Be lake – O/n in Pac Ngoi village

Breakfast at the homestay
Walk to visit Nguom Ngao cave in a circle route
Afterward we drive to Ba Be lake - the typical lake on mountains including Ba Be National Park
Check in on arrival at Pac Ngoi minority village of the Tay People by the lake
Ride a bike through villages to Hua Ma cave for a visit
- Dinner and stay overnight at a homestay in

Day 06: Boat trip on Ba Be lake – Hanoi – End the tour

Early wake up for a special quite morning coming on the lake and villagers on the village paths will be very exciting and attractive.
Breakfast at the homestay
Take a motor boat around the central lake beneath the national park.
Alongside Nang river to visit Puong cave where you and take a short rest
Walk to Dau Dang waterfall and then continue our boat trip back to Babe lake
Enjoy swimming in the natural lake
Boat back to Pac Ngoi village for lunch