Immerse yourself in the authentic live of Dao Tien people 2D1N

5.0 (14 reviews) Hanoi, Vietnam
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Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesVietnamese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Take a step off the beaten tourist path of Vietnam. Da Bac (Hoa Binh province) is still relatively untouched by the outside world. With possibly, some of the most beautiful scenery in the country, best described as an “in-land Ha Long”.

Just three hours from Hanoi, visitors are amazed at the stunning landscape, the authentic culture of the Dao Tien (in Sung) & the Muong Au Ta (in Da Ba) , the clean air and the fresh water.

Visitors will see incredible landscape and visit ethnic minority village with 300 year-old as Sung village and authentic culture interaction with locals: learning traditional Nom Dao writing, the "Nha Triet" - traditional houses, learning about indigo dying, beeswax printing on clothes. Whereast in Da Bia you can try biking, kayaking, rafting on the biggest man-made reservoir in Vietnam.

It's the perfect weekend getaway from Hanoi, and a treasured spot that the local know, but the tourists are yet to discover.

What's included

  • There is a homemade dinner prepared by the homestay family on the first day
  • Lunch is included on the first day and second days at the homestay.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast at homestay included on the second day.
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurance

What to expect

Day 1 Ha noi – Sung village (L, D)
08h00 Depart from Hanoi to Sung village
11h30 Arrive at Sung village. Check-in at homestay
12h00 Have lunch at homestay
13h30 Discover the village (walk around 3 km)
- Walk to explore “Sung cave”.
- Pass by a community house where locals teach the traditional Dao language to young people, keeping this important cultural aspect alive.
- Visit brocade group, learn how to print the texture by bee wax and discover indigo dying process.
- Come back to the village centre, visit healthcare facility
- Around 5 pm, you can play volleyball with local people.
17h30 Return to the homestay & take herbal bath at healthcare facility (Optional)
19h00 Dinner with local family.
21h00: overnight at the homestay
Day 2 Sung village
07h30 Breakfast at homestay
08h30 Go to a traditional house to discover the making Do paper process and make some product from Do paper and visit an old man to talk about their culture. Then receive “lucky Dao words
12h00 Have lunch.
14h00 Say goodbye to your hosts, local people and board a bus travelling to Hanoi.
17h00 Arrive at Hanoi. THE END OF TRIP

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The local supporter will wait for your arrive at the ancient tree in Sung Village. The tree is at the lower entrance to the village.

End point

The local supporter will wait for your arrive at the ancient tree in Sung Village. The tree is at the lower entrance to the village.

Pickup details

You will be picked up directly from the hotel (in Hanoi city center) or agreed meeting points (in Hanoi city center) and an English-speaking support guide will travel with you to Da Bac. If you decide to travel by yourself and without booking an English speaking guide, our local supporter will meet you at the village but he/she will not be able to speak English.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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