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Trekking, homestay, Kayaking and Beach Relaxe trip
Duration : 21 days
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From : Ha Noi
To : Ho Chi Minh City
Day 01 ( 09th/August – Friday ): Bangkok – Hanoi

Pick up from the airport by VN 641 at 18’10 and transferred to Indochina Legend 2 hotel ( www.indochinalegendhotel.com )

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Babe Lakes

Day 02 (10th/August – Saturday ): Hanoi – Babe Lakes (B,L,D)


You will be met up with guide at your hotel in Hanoi. The journey begins as we depart the town and pass through the undulating terrain of tea plantation and the many timeless villages linked to the road which is the main artery of trade between the northeastern region and the capital city. This is our first glimpse of rural Vietnam and sets the tone for the days ahead. Depending on road and traffic conditions our drive will leave us with a mid to late afternoon arrival in Ba Be lakes. After checking into hotel we will have free time to walk around or simply to relax on the lake. Homestay at Local stilt house.

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Travels


Day 03 (11th/August – Sunday ): Babe Lakes – Na Hang – Ha Giang (B,L)


The national park of Ba Be is centred on large Ba Be Lake. This is just one continuous water body although its name means ”three lakes”. Today we embark on our boat navigating around the lake, which gives us a taste of relaxation and an enjoyable visit to the park . Along the way, we make stopover at some hill tribe villages before getting off the beaten track to the Dau Dang Waterfalls. After a short walk down to the waterfall, we start our trek to Na Hang Lake. Lunch will be served by the waterfall or somewhere else advised by our guide on spot. After lunch we will take the boat again to cruise along the river till we reach our vehicle is ready to pick us up and transfer to Ha Giang. Dinner and overnight in Ha Giang at Hoang Anh hotel.

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Ha giang

Day 04 (12th/August – Monday): Ha Giang full day Trek (B,L,D)

Breakfast at local guesthouse then we get on the car departing for Cao Bang village where we begin our full day trek through many hill tribe villages. Picnic lunch will be provided on spot. Around late afternoon, we will arrive at Me Village where we stop for overnight. Dinner and overnight at village.

Day 05 (13th/August – Tuesday): Ha Giang – Quang Binh (B,L,D)

After breakfast, the guide will take you either trekking or motorbike riding through the magnificent mountain ranges. On the way up to the mountain top, you will pass through several little villages. This is an excellent chance to get some great photo’s and take in the absolute beauty of the place. After arriving back to the stilt house you will have traditional food with the family and spend the night with them, having fun chatting and may be a few drinks. Dinner and overnight at village.

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Quang Binh

Day 06 (14th/August – Wednesday): Quang Binh – Bac Ha (B,L)

After saying goodbye to the local family we depart for Bac Ha. After arriving in Bac Ha (approx 3 hours) you can visit the Bac Ha local market, is open on Sunday only where there are many traditional foods, drinks, clothing and handicrafts as well as all the local produce such as pigs, dogs, cats, horses and buffalo for sale. This is interesting as you also get to meet all the different Minority people also doing their shopping. After arriving there you check into the hotel and have the rest of the evening at your own leisure.

Day 07 (15th/August – Thursday): Bac Ha – Lung Khau Nhin on Thursday (B,L,D)

Drive to Muong Khuong; local villages, verdant and rugged mountains along the Nam Thi River. After a couple hours, arrive Muong Khuong visit Lung Khau Nhin Market you have chance to visit Na Nam va Chung Chai Village, friendly Flower H’Mong and Nung people.

Driving back to Lao Cai. Overnight train back to Hanoi.

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Ha noi

Day 08 (16th/August – Friday): Ha noi – Ha long (B,L,D)

Moring: leave Hanoi for Halong bay, a World’s Heritage, visit Ceramic Workshop at Dong Trieu. Upon arrival, get on board of a luxury boat to cruise around Ha Long Bay with delicious seafood lunch served on board. A short stop to explore the Grotto of Surprises ( Sung Sot cave ) , go kayaking. Enjoy the spectacular views of Halong bay while passing by rocks, islets, and fishing villages. Overnight at Cat Ba Sunrise Resort ( www.catbasunriseresort.com )

Overnight at Indochina Legend 2 hotel.

Day 09 (17th/August – Saturday): Lan Ha bay (B)

Take the smaller boat to visit Cua Van floating village, you may take photos of the spectacular Halong bay, Lan Ha bay, kayaking and swimming, visit floating village. Overnight at Cat Ba Sunrise Resort ( www.catbasunriseresort.com )

Day 10(18th/August – Sunday): Cat Ba Island (B)

Visit Hospital Cave, Cat Ba national park, climbing up Ngu Lam mountain. Take the Speed boat to Hai Phong then Car back to Hanoi.

Tour ends at your hotel in Hanoi at 18’00. Overnight at Indochina Legend 2 hotel.

Day 11 (19th/August – Monday): Hanoi City tour (B)

Commence a whole day around Hanoi with a visit to Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, museum, one pillar pagoda then the Temple of Literature ( first university of Vietnam built in 1070).

Walking around the old quarters to visit French architectures, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son temple 1-hr of cycloing around the old quarter- commercial district.

Take the flight to Da Nang – Hoi An. Overnight at Pho Hoi Riverside Resort.

Day 12 (20th/August – Tuesday): Hanoi – Da Nang – Hoi An (B)

Visit to tiny town of Hoi An for city tour: 400 years old Japanese Bridge, 300 years old Chinese temple, 200 years old Vietnamese former merchants' house.

Free in Hoi An town.

Overnight at Pho Hoi Reverside Resort

Day 13 (21st/August – Wednesday): Hoi An (B)

In the morning: 09.00: Our local guide will meet you at Hotel, walk through the old streets and then embark on a boat from the bank of the Thu Bon River . Enjoy the beauty of ancient Hoi An from the river. Continue to Thanh Ha pottery village; discover the daily life of the villagers. View the various stages of producing the many kinds of pottery products like: jar, vase, pot, earthen pot, decorative lamps and so on. Continue to visit Kim Bong carpenters’ village, listen to the village’s history and visit the shipbuilding yards, and see the handicrafts and sculptures.

Overnight at Pho Hoi Riverside Resort.

Day 14 (22nd/August – Thursday): Hoi An – Hue – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh (B)

Transferred to Hue in the morning:

Take the boat trip on Perfume river to visit Minh Mang monument we will drive to outskirt of Hue to visit King KhaiDinh Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda, Imperial Citadel.

Back to Da nang and Visit Marble mountain and Cham museum on tn he way, Cham museum is the open air collection of Cham sculpture. Many of the sandstone carving are breathtaking.

Take the flight to Ho Chi Minh. Overnight at Sai Gon Signature hotel ( www.saigonsignaturehotel.com )

Day 15 (23rd/August – Friday): NIGHT AT MEKONG LODGE_CAI BE (B,L,D) – www.mekonglodge.com


Depart from Ho chi Minh city and arrive at Cai Be around noon, welcomed at Cai Be harbor and transfer to Mekong Lodge after a scenic boat trip.

Check-in your private bungalows.

Lunch is served in nice River View restaurant with the special day menu.

Afternoon cycling to Tan Phong island, visit a fruit orchard, picking and tasting mango, rambutan, longan…

Late afternoon participating in cooking class and dinner with what you’ve cooked.

Overnight at Mekong Lodge.

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Mekong

Day 16 (24th/August – Saturday): Cai Be – Ho Chi Minh – Phu Quoc (B)

Breakfast in the restaurant.

07:30am: Early morning boat trip to visit Cai Be floating market + handicraft villages.

Boat transfer to Cai Be harbor.

Transferred back to the airport and take the flight to Phu Quoc Island at 14’45 – 15’40.

Overnight at Sai Gon Phu Quoc Island (http://www.sgphuquocresort.com.vn )

Day 17 (25th/August – Sunday): Free to stay on the Beacha and Overnight at Sai Gon Phu Quoc Resort.

Day 18(26th/August – Monday): Free to stay on the Beach and Overnight at Sai Gon Phu Quoc Resort.

Day 19(27th/August – Tuesday): Free to stay on the Beacha and Overnight at Sai Gon Phu Quoc Resort.

Day 20(28th/August – Wednesday): Free to stay on the Beacha and Overnight at Sai Gon Phu Quoc Resort.

Day 21(29th/August - Thursday): Free to stay on the Beach and take the flight back to Tan Son Nhat Airport at 12’55 – 13’50 and connect flight back to Bangkok at 17’00.