7-Day Tour: Northeast Vietnam Hidden Gems

Morning: Start your day with a tasty breakfast in Hanoi. Then, at 7:00 AM, a driver will take you to Hoang Su Phi, a beautiful place in the northeast of Vietnam, located in Ha Giang province. Please prepare well because this will be a fairly long journey (approximately 6.5 hours).

As you get closer to Ha Giang, you will travel through huge natural areas. You will see lovely rice terraces built into the hillsides and amazing rock formations that stand out against deep canyons. This will help you understand why this part of northern Vietnam is so famous for its breathtaking scenery.

Along the way, you will meet people from local ethnic groups. Their main way of life is growing rice on these terraced fields.

After that, we will stop for a short lunch break on the road before continuing to your final destination.

Afternoon: When you arrive, Pan Hou Village Ecolodge and the Chay River Valley already offer many chances to take beautiful photos. Their peaceful charm makes them perfect for photography lovers.

After you check in, you will enjoy local specialities. These include well‑known dishes such as bamboo tube rice (called Com Lam), carp, rat meat, and horse intestines.

Evening: You will stay overnight in the magical surroundings of Hoang Su Phi. Enjoy your sleep so you can recover well, because tomorrow's journey will be quite busy.

• Meals: N/A
• Accommodation: Homestay in Hoang Su Phi

Morning: Wake up to fresh air and enjoy a special breakfast of the Ha Giang highlands. Around 8:00 AM, our experienced tour guide will lead you as we begin our trekking trip.

We will start with an easy walk to Nam Hong village, a place where farming and nature exist beautifully together. The lovely terraced rice fields will leave everyone amazed.  During the walk, the guide will show us around and help us learn about the wonderful traditional crafts of the local people.

Around noon, you will have a delicious lunch at the home of the Man Ta Pan ethnic minority.

Afternoon: In the afternoon, we return to Pan Hou village by passing through Giang Thuong. You will experience the daily life of the local residents.

Along the way, you will be attracted by the stunning views of mountains and bamboo forests.

Evening: Relax in the beautiful natural surroundings of Pan Hou and enjoy a peaceful overnight stay.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Homestay in Hoang Su Phi

Morning: Get up early to enjoy the fresh morning air and have a healthy breakfast. This trip to Ha Giang will show you the beautiful scenery of this fascinating mountainous area. You will also meet different ethnic minorities in northern Vietnam.

We will likely arrive in Ha Giang around lunchtime, so we will stop at a local restaurant for a meal.

Afternoon: After a short rest, we will go to Tien Thang village, which is located just outside the city. This village is home to the Tay ethnic group. The Tay people are known for keeping their traditions alive. They wear colourful traditional clothes and have a unique style of building.

You will spend the night in the peaceful atmosphere of a traditional stilt house in Tien Thang Village.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Home-stay in Tien Thang Village 

  Day 4: Ha Giang - Dong Van

Morning: Today, our plan includes two destinations: Dong Van and Meo Vac. The trip begins right after a quick breakfast. These places are located in remote areas with rough mountains and charming hill tribe communities. They promise to make the day's journey a truly engaging experience.

After the exciting trek, you will enjoy a tasty lunch and take a well‑deserved rest.

Afternoon: In the afternoon, we continue to Sa Phin. This is the home of the famous H'mong King Palace, a historic site that you should not miss. This wonderful building took over eight years to construct. It includes more than ten buildings decorated with sacred animal symbols such as dragons and phoenixes.

Besides just enjoying the beautiful scenery, there are many ways to keep memories and improve your experience. We suggest that you try on the colourful, unique clothing of the hill tribe people. Standing against the amazing mountain background, you can take many special photos.

You will end your day by returning to your hotel. After such an active day, you can rest and relax in your room.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel in Dong Van

Morning: Start your day with a good breakfast and get ready for the lovely trip to Ba Be Lake.

At 8:00 AM, our dedicated driver will take you to Ba Be National Park, where you will discover the wild beauty of the tropical forest in northeast Vietnam.

Afternoon: In the afternoon, you will go on a trek along the rocky and winding roads that lead to Ba Be, crossing through the highlands. Even though the path is difficult, take the chance to talk with people from different ethnic groups such as the Hmong, Dao, Tay, and Nung. This will give you valuable understanding of their lives and cultures.

When you arrive in Ba Be in the late afternoon, a completely private hideaway will be waiting for you to relax. With the last sunlight of the day, Ba Be Lake shines in its own special way.

Evening: In this beautiful setting, guests will spend the night at a comfortable homestay in Ba Be.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Homestay in Ba Be

Morning:The day starts actively with a boat trip at 8:00 AM. On the Nang River, tourists will mainly admire the beautiful Puong Cave. This large cave is located in the park's northwestern corner. The main cave is about 300 meters long and rises over 50 meters high.

After that, you will visit Dau Dang Waterfall. This waterfall has a series of rapids that stretch for almost one kilometer along the Nang River.

Following these adventures, you can enjoy a relaxed lunch, take it easy, and have a refreshing nap.

Afternoon: Widow Island is definitely on the visiting list. It is a small, cone-shaped island located near the southern center of the lake. Also, kayaks will be ready on the boat for exploring the many small streams and lagoons.

You will end your day by returning to your homestay in Ba Be, where you will spend a quiet night.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Homestay in Ba Be

Morning: For the final moments of the trip, enjoy a relaxed breakfast. Before the journey ends, we say goodbye to the host family and thank them for giving us such a wonderful experience.

Then, we begin the last road trip that will take us from the northern village back to Hanoi city. On the way back, we can still look out of the window to see the beautiful scenery along the winding road. This includes the stilt homes of local ethnic minorities, wide areas of palm trees, and green tea gardens.

After arriving in Hanoi, we will drop you off at your hotel in the city or at the airport for your next flight.

Note: Accommodation at the hotel in Hanoi is not included.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: NA