8-Day Off The Beaten Path In North Vietnam

Duration8 days

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesVietnamese, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This 8-day adventure is ideal for travelers who love mountain scenery, nature, and authentic local culture. Combining Sapa, Ba Be Lake, Ban Gioc Waterfall, and the legendary Ha Giang Loop, the tour takes you through some of Northern Vietnam’s most spectacular landscapes, far from the crowds of major tourist destinations.

Trek among Sapa’s famous rice terraces, cruise on the peaceful waters of Ba Be Lake, admire the majestic Ban Gioc Waterfall, and journey across Ha Giang’s dramatic mountain passes and valleys. Along the way, you'll visit remote villages, meet ethnic minority communities, and experience local life firsthand.

Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and adventurous travelers, this tour offers a deeper and more authentic side of Vietnam, where breathtaking scenery and meaningful cultural encounters await every day.

What's included

Private transportation
Immigration fee in Ha Giang and Ban Gioc Waterfall
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
2 bottles of water per person per day
Use of bicycle
Boat trip in Ba Be Lake and Ban Gioc Waterfall

Beverage
Travel insurance
Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
Other services not mentioned above

What to expect

Day 1: Hanoi - Sapa

3h · Admission ticket included

Trek through Cat Cat village, which is inhabited by a H’mong community. Here you’ll get the chance to meet local people and share stories and information about your respective cultures with each other
Pass by

Overnight at hotel in Sapa town

Day 2: Sapa Trekking

5h · Admission ticket included

Trek Lao Chai and Ta Van village. On the way here there will be stunning scenery of rice paddies and small villages everywhere you look, and we’ll end the day by staying in a local homestay in Ta Van, allowing you to really get up close and personal with the culture and traditions here.

Day 3: Sapa - Ha Giang

Pass by

Today we’ll leave Sapa in favour of Vietnam’s final frontier, Ha Giang. Enjoying the spectacular scenery along the way, before finally reaching Ha Giang city where we will spend the night.

Day 4: Ha Giang - Dong Van

Quan Ba Heaven Gate
20m · Admission ticket included

Enjoy panorama view of Quan Ba town
30m · Admission ticket included

Visit local sewing village of Hmong people
30m

Visit the former palace of the H’mong King, Vuong Chinh Duc who was an ally of the French.
Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark
Pass by

Enjoy spectacular view of Ha Giang Loop

Day 5: Dong Van - Meo Vac - Cao Bang

Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark
Pass by

Enjoy spectacular landscape of Ha Giang Loop
Ma Pi Leng Pass
30m · Admission ticket included

Enjoy Ma Pi Leng Pass - the most beautiful pass in Ha Giang Loop
Pass by

Arrive Cao Bang city in late afternoon for overnight at hotel

Day 6: Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Nguom Ngao Cave

Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls
1h · Admission ticket included

Visit the most incredible natural wonders in Northern Vietnam - Ban Gioc Waterfall. Also enjoy the boat trip on Quay Son river to get close to China.
Nguom Ngao Cave
45m · Admission ticket included

After enjoying the waterfall, you will venture deep underground into the magical Nguom Ngao Cave to discover the rock formations which have been carved by erosion over millennia.

Day 7: Cao Bang - Ba Be National Park

Ba Be National Park
3h · Admission ticket included

Enjoy boat trip through Ba Be lake for amazing view of nature, Puong cave and swimming on the lake

Day 8: Ba Be National Park - Hanoi

Ba Be National Park
3h · Admission ticket included

Cycle to Hua Ma cave - the biggest cave in Ba Be National Park

Enhhoy the countryside landsscape along the way

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up from your hotel

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Reviews

5.0 (2)