Duration: 12 Days
Destinations: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Pu Luong – Mai Chau – Ha Giang – Dong Van – Meo Vac – Ba Be Lake – Hanoi
Travel Style: Culture – Nature – Adventure
Tour Code: VN-NORTH-12
Why You’ll Love This 12-Day North Vietnam Tour
Discover remote ethnic villages, breathtaking mountains, and rice terraces of Ha Giang & Dong Van.
Immerse in the authentic culture of Northern Vietnam’s ethnic minorities.
Trek through Pu Luong Nature Reserve & enjoy bamboo rafting.
Stay in local homestays for a true cultural experience.
Cruise on a traditional boat on Ba Be Lake, the largest natural lake in Vietnam.
Enjoy a mix of adventure and comfort, perfect for curious explorers.
Tour Highlights
✅ Breathtaking Ha Giang Loop with majestic passes
✅ Explore hidden trails in Pu Luong & Mai Chau
✅ Authentic homestay experiences with local tribes
✅ Cultural interactions with Tay, Hmong, Dao people
✅ Scenic boat ride on Ba Be Lake
✅ Visit UNESCO-listed Trang An in Ninh Binh (optional extension)
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam’s Capital Charm
Arrive in Hanoi. Our driver will welcome you at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Free time to explore the Old Quarter and taste local street food.
🛏 Overnight in Hanoi
🍽 Meals: None
Day 2: Hanoi – Explore the Capital like a Local
Spend the day exploring Hanoi’s iconic landmarks: Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and experience a traditional Water Puppet Show.
🛏 Overnight in Hanoi
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Hanoi – Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Drive to Pu Luong via a scenic route. Start a short trek to hidden villages, walk through rice paddies, and enjoy the peaceful countryside.
🛏 Homestay or Eco-lodge in Pu Luong
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Trekking in Pu Luong
Full-day trek through bamboo forests, remote hamlets, and cascading waterwheels. Optional bamboo rafting on the Cham River.
🛏 Homestay or Eco-lodge in Pu Luong
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Pu Luong – Mai Chau – Nghia Lo
Depart for Mai Chau, visit a local market, and continue the scenic drive to Nghia Lo, gateway to the Northwest.
🛏 Hotel in Nghia Lo
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Nghia Lo – Tu Le – Mu Cang Chai
Drive through Tu Le Valley and marvel at Mu Cang Chai’s iconic rice terraces – some of the most beautiful in Vietnam. Photo stops and light hiking along the way.
🛏 Guesthouse in Mu Cang Chai
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Mu Cang Chai – Sapa
Continue your journey to Sapa, the popular hill station. Stroll around Sapa town or enjoy optional massage/spa services.
🛏 Hotel in Sapa
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8: Sapa – Ethnic Villages Trekking
Enjoy a full day of trekking through Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai villages – home to the Black H’mong and Red Dao people.
🛏 Hotel in Sapa
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9: Sapa – Ha Giang
Depart for Ha Giang, the start of the spectacular loop. Enjoy dramatic mountain scenery and visit local communities.
🛏 Homestay in Ha Giang
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Ha Giang – Dong Van – Meo Vac
Drive along the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass, visit Dong Van Old Quarter and explore the Hmong King Palace.
🛏 Guesthouse in Meo Vac
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Meo Vac – Ba Be Lake
Descend to Ba Be National Park, stopping along the way at scenic points. Take a short walk or relax by the lake.
🛏 Homestay by Ba Be Lake
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Ba Be – Hanoi
Boat trip on Ba Be Lake, visit caves and a waterfall. Return to Hanoi in the late afternoon.
🛏 Tour ends in Hanoi
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
What’s Included
✔️ Private AC car/van & driver throughout the tour
✔️ Local English-speaking guide
✔️ Accommodation (hotels, homestays)
✔️ All entrance fees
✔️ All meals as mentioned
✔️ Boat trip in Ba Be
✔️ All activities mentioned
What’s Not Included
❌ International flights
❌ Personal expenses
❌ Tips for guide & driver
❌ Drinks during meals
❌ Travel insurance
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Map of the Tour
📍 Hanoi → Pu Luong → Mai Chau → Nghia Lo → Mu Cang Chai → Sapa → Ha Giang → Dong Van → Meo Vac → Ba Be → Hanoi
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