Hanoi – Ba Be – Bao Lac – Meo Vac – Ha Giang

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi – Ba Be lake – Easy cycling – Hua Ma cave

Stop At: Ba Be National Park, Bo Lu Village Ba Be district, Nam Mau 270000 Vietnam
After breakfast, you will take a drive towards Ba Be Lake with a stop at Thai Nguyen Ethnological Museum for an overview of 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam. Upon arrival in Ba Be lake, check in with a local family for refreshments - take an easy cycling tour - visit the Hua Ma cave - return to the local family - wander around the village for photographic opportunities at dawn or join the local family in preparation for dinner, which always brings you a lot of fun - dinner with the family. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 2: Ba Be Lake Discovery - Khuoi Khon village - Bao Lac town

Stop At: Ba Be National Park, Bo Lu Village Ba Be district, Nam Mau 270000 Vietnam
Up early for photographic opportunities at sunrise - breakfast - board a motor boat for a scenic drive on Ba Be lake. During your cruise, you will visit: the Fairy cove - the Bat cave - the Dau Dang waterfall - swim in the lake. Afterwards return to the local house for lunch and then take a scenic drive on the stunning off-beaten track towards Bao Lac. Along the way you will pay a visit to Khuoi Khon village. Upon arrival in Bao Lac town, check in the hotel for refreshments. The rest of the day is yours
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 3: Bao Lac - Meo Vac - Dong Van

Stop At: Dong Nai Culture And Nature Reserve, Hamlet 1, Vinh Cuu District, 810000 Vietnam
Up early to wander around the streets & local market for photographic opportunities - Breakfast - Board your car and head to Meo Vac. Along the way you will be fascinated by the stunning views of the lush mountains and hills. You may like to stop off at the hill tribe villages and markets for an in-depth exploration of the history, culture, architecture, and local life. Continue your scenic drive towards Dong Van town. Upon arrival, check in the hotel for refreshments. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 4: Dong Van Plateau - H’mong King Palace - Ha Giang town

Stop At: Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, Sa Phin, Ha Giang 310000 Vietnam
Today you will head further into the rice terraces and hill tribe villages. Along the way make stops at H'mong King palace - tiny local villages - colorful markets - stunning sites. It will be the highlight of the trip. Upon arrival in Ha Giang town, check in the hotel. The rest of the day is yours
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 5: Ha Giang – Hanoi

Stop At: Hanoi Rock City, 52 27, To Ngoc Van 27/52 To Ngoc Van - Tay Ho - Hanoi, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
After breakfast – transfer to Ban Me village – take a leisure walk around the village for an overview of the Tay ethnic group – onward travel back to Hanoi with stops at stunning sites, villages and local markets – arrive in Hanoi in the afternoon. The rest of the day is yours.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.