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Itinerary in brief
DAY  1: ARRIVAL - HANOI
DAY 2: HANOI
DAY 3: HA NOI - BA BE
DAY 4: BA BE - CAO BANG
DAY  5: CAO BANG - PAC PO - NAM NHUNG
DAY 6: NAM NHUNG - TONG COT
DAY 7: TONG COT - NA MA
DAY 8: NA MA - QUANG YEN
DAY 9 : QUANG YEN - KHUOI MIT - THA MIANG
DAY 10 : THA MIANG - TA LUNG - CAO BANG
DAY 11: CAO BANG - LANG SON - HALONG
DAY 12 : HALONG - HANOI
DAY 13: HANOI - DEPARTURE

Detail Itinerary

DAY  1: ARRIVAL - HANOI
On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. Ha Noi , Vietnam's capital, 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 permit ) we enjoy a short cyclo excursion 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: HANOI
Today we enjoy a full day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts. This complex also comprises the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. We follow this with a trip to the Temple of Literature well known as Vietnam's first university and the History Museum, which displays an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history. Our next stop is the impressive Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to Vietnam's 54 hill tribe groups, some of which we will see on our forthcoming days. We also visit the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred temple and the vibrant Dong Xuan Market before attending a performance of Hanoi's famous water puppets. O/N in Hanoi. (B)

DAY 3: HA NOI - BA BE
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 deliver us to Ba Be  by mid or late afternoon. We  stretch our legs as we take a short excursion across the lake to a Tay tribal village. O/N in Ba Be. (B,D)

DAY 4: BA BE - CAO BANG
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. The cruise continues on the main water source of Ba Be Lake up to Cho Ra. At this small village, we meet up with our vehicle and drive towards Cao Bang, our final destination. O/N in Cao Bang. (B)

DAY  5: CAO BANG - PAC PO - NAM NHUNG
Heading out of the town we travel by road to Pac Po . This mountainous region is populated by the Tay , Dao and Nung ethnic minority groups , some of which we will see on our forthcoming adventure. On arrival we have a chance to visit the historic site of Pac Po which was useful of the marquis of Vietnam's the revolution before we begin our extraordinary adventure in the mountainous area of Cao Bang. We finish our walking day on arrival at Nam Nhung village in Ha Quang District , where we are the guest of a Nung family. The accommodation is very simple and dormitory style, no western facilities. O/N at Nung Village. (B, L, D) 

DAY 6: NAM NHUNG - TONG COT
The exciting trekking expedition begins as we depart the village of our previous night and get well off the beaten track following the Sino – Vietnamese frontier. Along the way we traverse several rustic villages and see many mountaineers doing their daily works such as logging, herding buffalo and tilling the field. We make stop for a picnic lunch before we head towards Tong Cot. This remote village is conquered by the Tay hill tribe people. They are very poor, but have an interesting history and a colorful culture. O/N at Tay Village. (B,L,D)

DAY 7: TONG COT - NA MA
The majority of local trails follows undulating mountainsides therefore our trek will involve some uphill and downhill walking, but it is still an unforgettable experience. A part of the pleasure of our adventure is the simple joy of seeing the verdant and rugged mountain scenery and exploring the lifestyle of local people. Today we leave Tong Cot Village and embark on our walk past the jungle only attended by the hunters and the mountain dwellers seeking the fire wood. The stop for tonight is Nam Ma village in Tra Linh District. O/N at Tay Village. (B,L,D)

DAY 8: NA MA - QUANG YEN
An impressive way to start our day is a walk along the valley and mountainside. We cross the territory inhabited by the Tay and Nung ethnic minority people. They are all friendly and welcoming. The trek is difficult at times, with some steep uphill and downhill walking; however some physical preparation will enable you to fully appreciate the walk. Depending on road conditions we arrive in Quang Yen by mid or late afternoon. O/N in Quang Yen. (B,L,D)

DAY 9 : QUANG YEN - KHUOI MIT - THA MIANG
Upon leaving Quang Yen , we embark on bus for a drive of 20km to Khuoi Mit Village and set off on our wak along the river of Vat Vong, passing by the picturesque landscapes. We arrive at Tha Miang by mid afternoon and have time to take a wander around this seldom visited village, enabling us to understand a little more about their culture and lifestyle. Here we will be toasted as honored guests and sample some of their homemade rice wine!. O/N at Tay Village. (B,L,D)

DAY 10 : THA MIANG - TA LUNG - CAO BANG
The following destination of our trekking expedition is Ta Lung. We walk past the verdant and rugged mountain landscape, with a mixture of terraced rice fields and hill villages before arriving at this border gate. Here we meet with our waiting vehicle and drive back to Cao Bang Town. The remainder of the day will be free for your own exploration of the town and simply relaxation. O/N in Cao Bang. (B,L)

DAY 11: CAO BANG - LANG SON - HALONG
The impressive journey continues to Halong Bay, truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. We spend our day driving through  many mountain areas and timeless villages.  The roads are difficult at times but the breathtaking scenery is all worthwhile. We have some opportunities en route to visit the Tay, Nung and San Diu hill tribe people. On arrival in Halong we spend the remainder of the day for a well- earned rest on a Beach. O/N in Halong. (B)

DAY 12 : HALONG - HANOI
Today we embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Ha Long Bay. Views of sailing junks navigating past over 3,000 limestone islands and out crops jutting out of the clear and emerald water of the bay are nothing short of spectacular. These limestone karst formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. After a seafood lunch on board we continue our trip and have time for another swim. We return Ha Noi , stopping en route at Dong Trieu pottery village. O/N in Ha Noi. (B,L)

DAY 13: HANOI - DEPARTURE
There is a free time for you to relax and further explore Ha Noi. The trip ends after your transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure. (B)