Vietnam off the beaten track
Overview
Highlights
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Visit Thai ethnic village of Tu Le
- Explore a grand house known as Vuong's Palace
- Visit Thien Canh Son cave
- Explore Duong Lam Ancient Village
- Explore the Hua Ma cave
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Itinerary
Accommodation: Gondola Hotel
Transfer from Hanoi airport to your hotel
Welcome to Hanoi, the capital of unified Vietnam. One of the most charming and memorable cities in South East Asia, Hanoi has large shady avenues, numerous lakes, manicured gardens an...
Accommodation: Gondola Hotel
Discover Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum
Ho Chi Minh, a key revolutionary leader and former president, is one of the most revered figures in Vietnamese history. For this reason, his Mausoleum is highly honoured by the Vietnamese peop...
Accommodation: Nghia Lo Hotel
Transfer from Hanoi to Nghia Lo
Get ready to start getting off-the-beaten track as you head out to the gorgeous northern hill provinces. You'll be picked up from your hotel in Hanoi and driven to the village of Nghia Lo. The...
Accommodation: Bamboo Hotel
Transfer from Nghia Lo to Tu Le
You'll be driven from Nghia Lo to the rural village of Tu Le.
Estimated travel time - 1 hour 20 minutes.
Visit the Thai ethnic village of Tu Le
Take in the serene atmosphere...
Accommodation: Bamboo Hotel
Trekking in Muong Hoa valley
After a two hour trek up a rocky path, you'll head to Hang Da - a village inhabited by the Black Hmong people. The picturesque settlement hides itself under lush trees, high up on Den Thang Mountai...
Accommodation: Sao Mai Hotel
Transfer from Sapa to Bac Ha
From the misty heights of Sapa, you'll be picked up and taken to the Bac Ha district. On the way there will be a quick stop to look at Cau Kieu - the friendship bridge that links Vietnam to China....
Accommodation: Homestay in Ha Giang
Experience Bac Ha market
Considered the liveliest and most thriving market in the region, the Bac Ha fair (open each Sunday) sends the usually sleepy town into a hive of activity.
An array of gorgeous ethnic cos...
Accommodation: Lam Tung Hotel
Visit the Phuong Thien nursery, infirmary and village
Walk & enjoy the small, peaceful settlement of Phuong Thien, nestled among the crisp air of the green hills. As well as talking to the local people here, you can also...
Accommodation: Auberge Meo Vac
Experience Dong Van's market and old district
Dong Van's old district is an eye-opening display of ethnic tribal everyday life. When the market is in full-swing, the sloping roofs of the market stalls protrude above a sea o...
Accommodation: Thuy Duong Hotel
Explore Lung Phinh market
Lung Phinh market is some 16km from Meo Vac, and is set up in the morning on the days of the Tiger and Monkey, according to the lunar calendar.
It is the largest and most authentic Northeas...
Accommodation: Home of Tay ethnic minority in the Pac Ngoi village
Visit Lolo village
After a brief trip by car you'll hike two kilometres to visit Lolo village. The Lolo tribe women are recognisable from their black tunics with colourful woven strips in...
Accommodation: Gondola Hotel
Boat trip on Ba Be lake
Here you'll take a boat across Ba Be lake on the way to Ba Be National Park. Surrounded by rugged limestone towers and lush, swooping rainforest, it is Vietnam’s only natural mountain lake. This wild a...
Accommodation: Oriental Sails
Transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay
Enjoy a transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay. As you head east towards the coastal strip, there'll be a chance to stop at a small shopping complex with a very clean toilet. Have a chat with th...
Cruise of Halong Bay - Second Day
On your second day of a Halong Bay cruise, make for the deck early (if you can bear to leave your bed!) to see a spectacular sunrise. Like sunset, it's the best time of day to see the incredible land and seascapes of the bay. A...
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Accommodation
Gondola Hotel
This boutique 3* hotel is located in the heart of the Old Quarter, very close to the charming Hoan Kiem Lake. Upon arrival you will be greeted with fresh fruit and shown to your room. The rooms are welcoming, spacious and attractive, with comfortable amenities such as free wi-fi, air conditioning, flat screen TVs, desks, fresh bottled water, tea/coffee and elegant en-suite bathrooms. All rooms have windows with fantastic city or lake views. Soothing massages are available after a day of activity. Take a wander up to the rooftop bar and admire the panoramic views of Hoan Kiem Lake.
Nghia Lo Hotel
The Nghia Lo is the best hotel in the area, offering clean, spacious rooms with balconies.
Bamboo Hotel
Situated in the town centre of Sapa, 1,650m above sea level, this 3* boutique hotel has beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. The restaurant offers a delicious breakfast to enjoy before any trekking activities, The comfortable rooms have large beds, air conditioning, wi-fi access and TVs.
Sao Mai Hotel
This hotel offers a great location overlooking the famous Bac Ha market grounds. The rooms are clean and colourful with a good, if basic, range of facilities
Lam Tung Hotel
When it comes to rural Vietnam, the more remote the area, the more basic the hotel. Nevertheless, the Lam Tung Hotel is set in a convenient location in Dong Van, with lovely clean rooms and friendly staff.
Thuy Duong Hotel
One of the only hotels in this remote area, the Thuy Duong is small and slightly old-fashioned, but with clean rooms and helpful staff.
Oriental Sails
Enjoy Halong Bay from the sun deck of your floating hotel, as you stay overnight on a traditional- but newly renovated- Halong cruiser. The luxurious cabins are spacious and comfortable, laid out in attractive Vietnamese-style with large windows to enjoy the spectacular scenery. They are fitted to international standards, featuring a rich wooden décor. Each is equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning, a wardrobe, shower, complimentary bottled water, toilet slippers, toiletries and a fire extinguisher. The tour offers a varied program, accompanied by delicious food and helpful, friendly staff. The Oriental Sails’ restaurant offers freshly caught delicious local seafood and other specialties.
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