North East Vietnam

The North East mountainous areas of Ba Be Lake, Cao Bang and Ha Giang and Ban Gioc waterfall offer breathtaking views and interesting subcultures. It is the least traveled area of the north and attracts hardier travelers craving a glimpse of some of the more remote ethnic minority people. You will have chance for discover the fist kings' area and some village around.

ITINERARY:
Day 01:		Ha Noi Arrival
Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, pick up to City for check in. Free for a walking around the old city. Night in Hanoi. Services included: Transport and hotel.
Day 02:		Ha Noi - Thai Nguyen - Ba Be Lake (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Today, after the breakfast at hotel, we will start a long tour to Ba Be Lake. with a drive along the Red River Delta north and Highway 3 to Thai Nguyen. Of interest here is the Museum of the Cultures of Viet Nam's Ethnic Groups. Leaving the delta behind, you'll start climbing into the mountainous area of Ba Be National Park. Take a short boat trip (30 minutes) to a Tay village for dinner and home stay in a local house. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and home stay.
Day 03:		Ba Be - Trekking - Cao Bang (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Ba Be Lake, surrounded by rugged limestone mountains, is Viet Nam's only natural mountain lake. This important eco-system is well known for over 330 species of butterflies! Have breakfast with your Tay hosts before exploring the lake with lush forest clinging to the surrounding mountains. Reach the end of the lake and trek to Dau Dang Waterfall before a tour heading to the north through the mountains to the city of Cao Bang for check in. Night at hotel in Cao Bang. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.
Day 04:		Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Waterfall (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Take a scenic day trip to the north of Cao Bang for visit and enjoy the beautiful Ban Gioc Waterfall on the Chinese border for a picnic lunch. This picturesque, cascading waterfall is 53 meters high and has an impressive span of 300 meters. The unique landscape includes limestone karst formations soaring from the verdant rice paddies of Tay, H'Mong and Dzao ethnic minority groups. On the way back to Cao Bang, explore the expansive 2,144 meter Nguom Ngao Cavern to discover its brilliant stalactites. Night in Cao Bang. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.
Day 05:		Cao Bang - Lang Son - Ha Long (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Today, after the breakfast, we will start a long road tour to halong Bay. On the way, stop at Lang Son -the capital of this mountainous area, is an important crossing and trading route with China. The area is home to Dzao, Man, Tho and Nung ethnic minority groups. Lang Son has two markets, the Old Market and the Dong Kinh Market, where shoppers can find everything from electronics and gadgets to textiles and house wares. Just a couple of kilometers from town are two large, beautiful caves and the ruins of the Mac Dynasty Citadel that are worth a visit, time permitting. Tam Thanh Cave contains a pond and offers great views of the surrounding farmlands. Nhi Thanh Cave, formed by the river that flows through it, has poems carved into the entrance by the man who discovered the cave in the 18th century. Finally, keep driving to Halong City for check in. Night in Halong. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.
Day 06:		Ha Long - Boat Trip to Cat Ba island (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today, after the breakfast, we will enjoy a boat trip cruise among the bay for a discover the limestone islets and islands. Stop for visit a cave and finally, heading to Cat Ba for check in. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat trip to visit Monkey island for swimming or relax. Night in Cat Ba. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trips and hotel.
Day 07:		Cat Ba - Hai Phong - Ninh Binh (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today, after the breakfast, we will enjoy a ferry trip to Hai Phong city. Pick up and start a road tour to Ninh Binh. On arrival, time for visit Hoa Lu Citadel for the first Kings' temple. Check in and free at leisure. Night in Ninh Binh. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees, ferry and hotel.
Day 08:		Ninh Binh - Tam Coc - Van Long - Keng Ga - Ha Noi (Breakfast, Lunch)
After the breakfast, we will enjoy a boat trip to discover 3 grottoes, after that, drive to visit Van Long village and Kenh Ga. Enjoy a boat trip along the river to see fishing villages. Finally, drive back Hanoi for check in. Free at leisure and night in Hanoi. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trips and hotel.
Day 09:		Ha Noi - Tour around City (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today, we will spend a full day for touring around and visit almost famous sites in the city. With the first visit is at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and museum and one pillar pagoda. Next, we will continue to visit the West lake for Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple. After that, we drive to discover the Temple of Literature well known as Vietnams first university. The afternoon is continued by the visit of the Ethnological Museum and the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred Ngoc Son Temple. The reminder of the day is free for your own exploration around the old quarter. Night in Hanoi. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.
Day 10:		Ha Noi - Departure (Breakfast)
Today, we will be free at leisure before car will drive to the airport for departure flight. End services. Services included: Transport.
Tour Cost		In USD/ Person
CATALOGUE 2 Pax 4 Pax 6 Pax 8 Pax Standard hotels HOTEL LIST CITIES Standar hotels Hanoi Sunshine hotel Ba Be Homestay Cao Bang Bang Giang Hotel Ha Long Golden halong Cat Ba Prince hotel Ninh Binh Thuy Anh hotel
Included:
+ Transportation with A/C + English speaking guide on tour + Meals mentioned above, + Entrance fee for sites visited + Boat trip in Ba Be, Tam Coc and Ha Long bay, Cat Ba, Ferry for Cat Ba - Hai Phong + Hotels - shared twin room and homestay at local villages
Excluded:
+ Drinks, telephone, laundry, personal expense, tips, airfare, travel insurance, Payment services charge by credit card or bank transfer or other services not mentioned in the itinerary.
Trip Note:
+ Itinerary can be changed based on touring time.