Vietnam Adventure Tour - 5 Day Scenic North Trekking & Sailing

Vietnam Adventure Tour - 5 Day Scenic North Trekking & Sailing

Name: Vietnam Adventure Tour - 5 Day Scenic North Trekking & Sailing
Brand: Tour
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Departure point:

Hanoi

Duration:

5 Days 4 Nights

Destination:

Lan Ha Bay , Ninh Binh, Lan Ha Bay , Halong Bay

Striking natural landscapes and authentic local culture well off the tourist trail are the focus of our 5 Day Scenic North Trekking & Sailing adventure. Trek mountain trails to viewpoints where we’ll see steep limestone mountains known as karsts rising dramatically from flat rice-paddy-covered valley floors. Meet members of indigenous mountain tribes each with their own beautiful traditional attire. We conclude this adventure with an overnight cruise through world-famous Halong Bay. Enjoy the spectacular scenery, fabulous food and accommodations. If you’re in the mood, take a paddle on kayak or a plunge in the bay.

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Tour itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau (L/D)

7.30: Depart from Hanoi and travel to Mai Chau, a fertile valley that's home to ethnic Thai people living in traditional wooden stilt houses.

Around 12:00, stop for lunch with a local Thai family, enjoying their hospitality and traditional cuisine before your hike to explore the surrounding villages that dot the verdant landscape.

At 13.30, start trekking through the small villages in Mai Chau valley. Discover the daily work of the friendly and hospitable White Thai people and learn how the locals weave hemp fabric.

Enjoy a family dinner at Mai Chau with Love Homestay, featuring traditional cuisine and “happy water.”

Overnight at the bungalow, experiencing the local culture and hospitality.

Day 2: Mai Chau - Pu Luong Nature Reserve - Ninh Binh (B/L/D)

After finishing breakfast at the homestay, get in the car to travel to the Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Time feels to have stood still as you walk through the terraced rice fields where traditional farming methods are still used instead of machines. Soak in the culture and countryside that rewards the few who travel to this remote, special place. Then continue to Ninh Binh, stopping for lunch in Thanh Hoa Province.

Overnight at hotel in Ninh Binh

Day 3: Ninh Binh Exploration (B/L/D)

This morning, board a small boat and float down the romantic Tam Coc River, soaking in the early morning atmosphere in peace before the day tripping tourists arrive from Ha Noi. Take in the breathtaking scenery around you as the river weaves through bright green rice paddies edged by towering karst mountains.

Next, drive to Cuc Phuong National Park for lunch and trekking through Vietnam’s oldest national park and largest nature reserve. Rich with biodiversity, you’ll have the chance to see a wide variety of flora and fauna including a 1,000-year-old tree, as well as endangered animals such as langurs and pangolins being rehabilitated in the park’s conservation centers.

Day 4: Ninh Binh - Cat Ba Island - Lan Ha Bay (B/L/D)

Today, travel to Cat Ba Island where you’ll board a traditional wooden sailboat and sail into Lan Ha Bay, passing the floating villages that fringe this Jurassic-looking national park island. Kick back on the deck and watch the backdrop change as the sun dips down and jungle-topped karsts become shadows of a hundred different shapes against the twilight sky.

Overnight on the cruise.

Day 5: Lan Ha Bay - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (B/L)

Wake up to a setting that feels otherworldly as you cruise among the thousands of karst islands and pillars rising up with sheer cliffs from the emerald water. Enjoy a morning swim or kayaking session before returning to the harbor. Your guide and driver will be waiting for you at the harbor to take you back to Hanoi. Enjoy the scenic drive, transitioning from the coastal landscapes to the bustling city. Anticipate arriving in Hanoi around 3-4pm, marking the end of your unforgettable adventure through the captivating landscapes of Lan Ha Bay and HaLong Bay.