We start the day by going for a bike ride around the rice paddies, observing the villagers already hard at work. We then enjoy breakfast in the open air overlooking the fields before we head for Khau Pha Pass, passing by the rice fields of Tu Le along the way. After lunch at a local restaurant, we continue by driving to Nam Co Village where you can observe the Flower H’mong in their distinct dress and also visit the market if this is the right day. We then drive onwards to La Pan Tan and Mam Soi, areas famous for their rice fields, where we’ll stop to walk up the hill to the viewpoint for incredible views of the verdant green or golden yellow fields. We then have dinner and spend the night at Mrs. Chon’s Homestay in Kim Noi Village.

After breakfast, we start the longest trek of the tour from Kim Noi Village to Hang Dang De and then further to Che Cu Nha. You’ll get a picnic lunch among the rice terraces here and then continue to La Pan tan where our driver will be waiting to drive you back for a second night at Mrs. Chon’s Homestay.

Today we drive from Mu Cang Chai to Bac Ha Town via Tan Uyen. This road is incredibly dramatic and has plenty of great views as you travel across the winding roads. Crossing the Hoang Lien Son Mountains, you will reach Bao ha where you will have lunch and get a chance to explore the town, before we set out for a trek through several ethnic villages to reach Bac Ha, where you will have dinner and stay the night in a Tay homestay.

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If it’s Saturday or Sunday, we will spend the market at either Can Cau Market or Bac Ha & Coc Pai markets respectively. You will then have lunch before we set out on an adventurous trip along narrow roads to the Ben May terraced rice fields. Here you will see plenty of La Chi people who can be distinguished by their unique outfits, and you will spend the night in a homestay in the village.

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The trek today will run from Dong Loi to Suoi Thau via terraced rice fields and the homes of people belonging to the La Chi ethnic group. We will stop for a picnic lunch in Thang Loi Village before visiting some ancient tombs, one dedicated to Hoang Van Thung, a hero and king of the La Chi people. After lunch we will drive you to Ha Giang where we will have dinner and an overnight stay in a homestay.

Hoang Su Phi in Ha Giang, near the Chinese border, is a mountainous area with little tourism. You will find here one of the most breathtaking rice terraces, ethnic groups, mountains and nature. Hoang Su Phi is similar to Mu Cang Chai, but with even fewer tourists. It is even the least touristy area in the not too touristy Ha Giang province. That is why this is a great advantage for maintaining the authenticity of this beautiful and unspoilt area.

After getting the permits from the immigration office in Ha Giang, you will be taken across a succession of stunning passes with absolutely jaw-ping views until you reach the mountain town of Tam Son where lunch will be served. Once you’ve eaten, we will take you to the H’mong palace which once belonged to the “King of the H’mong” and was constructed by French and Chinese architects, leading to an interesting fusion of styles. The palace was once infamous for being used to store opium and weapons but was abandoned in the 1950’s and the descendants of the family now live in France and Canada. After the palace we continue on to Dong Van, arriving at 18:00, where you’ll have dinner and stay the night in a hotel.

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If today is a Sunday, we will take you to the weekly Dong Van Market after breakfast. Here you can spend some time talking to the locals, learning about their culture and traditions, as well as do some souvenir shopping from the wide variety of colourful goods available here. We then set out for a trek to Pu Lo, a French fortress built in 1890 located on a hill above the town. After exploring the fortress we hit the road again, passing through the spectacular Ma Pi Leng Pass, considered one of the most beautiful natural spots in all of Vietnam. We then descend into Meo Vac Valley, arriving in Bao Lac village where we will have dinner and spend the night.

Visiting Ma Pi Leng Pass allows travellers to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the region while also experiencing the rich cultural heritage of the local ethnic communities. The journey along the pass is an adventure in itself, with numerous opportunities for hiking and motorbiking.

Today we take the mountain road from Bao lac to Cao Bang, following a secret route that winds its way through the mountains, eventually reaching the Tay village of Cho Ra and then finally Ba Be National Park. After lunch in a local restaurant, we get back in the car to visit Hua Ma Cave, before we continue to the Tay village of Coc Toc, where Mr Linh and his family will welcome you to their traditional Tay stilt-house, where you will have dinner and spend the night.

Hua Mạ Cave is located within the Ba Bể National Park, about 80 kilometres from Bắc Kạn City. Soon after leaving the city, you will find yourself surrounded by a peaceful scenery unfolding in front of our eyes. From afar you can see the mountains playing hide-and-seek with the dawn fog. The first rays of sun shining on the reeds blowing in the wind created a perfect painting, dotted with smiling local farmers, their cattles and market stalls along the road.

After breakfast, we will take you to Bo Lu Quay where we board a boat for our trip around Ba Be Lake. You can spend your time on-board as you wish, swimming, relaxing and enjoying the spectacular scenery all around you. We then reach the Nang River, which is surrounded by rich wildlife. We follow the river until we reach Puong Cave to discover the many stalactites and stalagmites within, before our driver takes us back to Hanoi. You’ll have time to enjoy some last bits of scenery on the drive, stopping for lunch on the way and arriving back in the capital at around 17:30.