10 Days - Trekking & Waterfalls Adventure - Leave your footprints on the most famous destinations in the Northeast, from hidden hillside villages to pristine waterfalls. Hike trails and encounter the diverse culture of mountain tribes and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. Travel from Hanoi to Quan Ba Twin Mountains, Lung Cu, Dong Van karst plateau heritage, well-known Ban Gioc waterfall and Ba Be Lake national park.
- Sportive itinerary for travellers who love trekking and exploring nature.
- Winter season (December to January) is cold and foggy on some days.
- Bring trekking shoes, insect sprays and camera.
- For more interactions with local people and a more authentic experience, we invite you to stay at a homestay with only basic equipment: clean mattress, pillow, mosquito net, blankets, outside WC and hot water shower. Hotel service is also available, please contact us for more info
8:00 AM: Depart from your hotel in Hanoi to Ha Giang via the highway to Phu Tho. Stop to visit the Dao village in Ham Yen, Tuyen Quang. First, discover the houses on stilts, a typical style of ethnic groups in this undulating region. Arrive in Ha Giang in the middle of the afternoon, beginning a trek to the Me – Lup – Tha villages. Featuring serene beauty, these villages are made up of hundreds of houses on wooden stilts covered by palm leaves. In front of the houses, there are small ponds for raising fish and water hyacinth cultivations for pigs. You will be welcomed by big smiles from the villagers testifying to their legendary hospitality. Visit a typical house and discover the local daily life. Arrive in Tha Village, a village on the palm hills with rice fields where you can rest in the serenity. Finally, check in your accommodation and free to stroll around to catch the rhythm of daily life in the mountain before sunset.
8:00 AM: Our adventure begins in Ha Thanh village, where we’ll explore part of the Tay Con Linh Mountain range. This region is renowned for its rice terraces, palm forests, limestone mountains, and numerous hill tribe villages.
The first part of our journey is mostly uphill and can be a bit challenging, but the effort is well worth it for the stunning natural landscapes along the way. You’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views of lush valleys and mountain peaks.
After a few hours, we’ll arrive at Lung Vai village, home to the Dao ethnic group. Here, you'll have time to explore the village and enjoy lunch in a local home.
After lunch, we’ll take a short break to soak in the views of the rice terraces before following an asphalt road for about 3-4 km to reach Khuoi My village, inhabited by both Dao and Tay ethnic groups. Here, villagers live in simple wooden stilt houses with palm-thatched roofs.
From Khuoi My, we’ll take a narrow trail winding through rice terraces, tea plantations, and bamboo forests. The path mostly descends, offering splendid views of the terraces and glimpses of daily village life.
Finally, we’ll reach Thon Tha village, where our adventure concludes.
Walking distance: approximately 16-18 km
8:00 AM: Travel to Dong Van with the magical landscapes of this region present along the route. Before arrival at the Quan Ba pass, we will stop to visit a village of Bo Y people in the Quyet Tien Commune. Their origin is from China. The Bo Yis a small community of 2000 people who populate in the mountainous parts of the north. Stop at the Quan Ba pass and take a short break to admire Quan Ba town with the famous Twin Fairy Mountain (Nui Co Tien).
Continue drive to the Limestone rock plateau zone, considered as mountainous Halong Bay. This majestic natural treasure has been listed in the World Geological Park book. On the way, you will discover “Nha Trinh Tuong” (a special type of house) by a walking to the Lung Hoa Village. This is the typical house of Hmong people in the village which is built on sticky ground. Next, visit the Palace of the H'mong King(Dinh Vua Meo). Dating back 100 years ago, far from the plain, the regions of Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Dong Van, Meo Vac created an autonomous zone with their own king. They cultivated poppies and their economy was based on the opium business with China. Arrive in Dong Van, check in accommodation and relax.
Depart to Lung Cu, located 1470m above sea level. This is well known as a Northern Vietnam landmark. Lung Cu flag pole highlights our nation's sovereignty. Walking up 900 steps will give you the magnificent view of the mountains, valleys and villages in the vicinity then discover the Lo Lo Chai village where the Lo Lo ethnic group lives.
Return to Dong Van town at noon and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, trek to the villages in Dong Van through Hau De – Ma Pia – Ma Pang Village along the Nho Que river that separates Vietnam and China. Travel back to Dong Van at the end of the day.
We’ll set off for Cao Bang, traveling along National Road 4A. Along the way, you’ll be treated to stunning landscapes featuring limestone mountains, blue rivers, and beautiful rice fields sprawled across picturesque valleys.
Our journey will take us through the Khau Coc Cha Pass. Although it stretches just 2.5 kilometers, this pass boasts a remarkable steep slope with 15 levels and 14 sharp bends.
After navigating the pass, we’ll arrive in the Xuan Truong Valley, a breathtaking area filled with expansive rice fields and charming stilt houses. Here, we’ll pause to visit a local family, giving you a unique opportunity to learn about their way of life and rich culture.
Continuing our adventure, we’ll follow the road through the Na Tenh Pass, which offers impressive vistas of the lush green mountains and the surrounding valleys.
Our final destination for the day will be Pac Bo Cave, a significant historical site set in a captivating location. This is where President Ho Chi Minh lived for seven weeks in February and March of 1941 after returning to Vietnam from 30 years of exile.
At last, we’ll arrive in Cao Bang city and check into a cozy local hotel.
In the morning, depart from your homestay for a 2-hour trek to Nung village. You will discover the craft villages specializing in the manufacture of paper and incense sticks. The landscape of rice paddies, the limestone peaks and the Nung ethnic group with their delightful hospitality will astonish you. According to our clients, this is one of the itineraries which gave them the most wonder.
In the Canh Phung Tren village, meet our driver for a transfer to Ba Be. On the way, you will enjoy the magnificent landscape of the villages nestled in the flank of mountain. Stop on the way to meet the natives and take photos wherever possible. Arrive in Ba Be in the afternoon. Visit Pac Ngoi village, a typical village of Tay people.
Day 9 : Relaxing boat trip to explore Puong Cave, Dau Dang waterfall
In the morning, transfer from the village to Buoc Lom Pier to take a boat trip along the Nang river and enjoy the beautiful scenery of forests along the river. The boat will pass through Puong cave, home to thousands of bats, toward Dau Dang waterfall.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant by the waterfall. In the afternoon, take the boat back to the lake, stopping at the Fairy pond located in the middle of the primitive forest. Here, you will gently cruise around the lake and it's possible to swim if the weather permits. Disembark at around 04:00 PM. Rest of the day on your own free and easy, enjoy sunset over mountain ranges.
In the morning, cycle through several ethnic Tay villages. Keep your path along the river, get into national park to Hua Ma cave (5km from the village), an attractive place with amazing formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Go back to Pac Ngoi village at 11:00am and meet our driver for a transfer to Hanoi.
Optional: If time permits and you are sportive, may extent to Silver waterfall (more 4km from Hua Ma cave)
Arrive in Hanoi in the late afternoon. Check in at your own hotel and enjoy some free time after the mountain getaway.
Tour price : Contact us
Group size : 2 to 15 pax
Private tour departure date (Min fom 2 pax ) : all around the year
Join in group tour departure date : 2nd monthly
Tour Cost Includes:
- Meals in tours: L = lunch, D = dinner , B = breakfast
- Accommodation in tour - 9 nights
- Lunch in Midway restaurant/City Restaurant or Pack Lunch
- Boat trip, local ferry in tour
- Back up AC vehicle for the complete tour
- English speaking Local Guide - Cum trekking, cycling guide
- Fresh Fruits/Snacks (Only trekking, cycling part)
- Unlimited filter water during trekking (Only trekking, cycling part)
- Entrance fees and permissions
- Driver Allowance
- Toll and Parking charges
- 10% Government Taxe
Tour Cost Excludes:
- All flight tickets and visa
- Other personal expenses
- Accommodation in Hanoi
- Tips and Gratitude
- Travel insurance
- Any Hard and Soft Drinks with meals
