Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi (D)
Upon arrival in Hanoi you will meet our tour guide and transfer to you hotel in downtown Hanoi. In the afternoon we will have a tour briefing and welcome dinner with Vietnamese delights. Overnight in Hanoi.
Hotel transfer: Private AC vehicle – 45mins
Meal: Welcome dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D) - 200km/ 3.5hours drive
Pick up at hotel, you will transfer you to Halong Bay passing through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic destinations. Heading out of the town we embark on a Junk for an exploration of the legendary bay. This exciting cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karsts formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. Stay overnight on the Junk Cruise
Hotel transfer: Private AC vehicle – 3.5 hours
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: cruise junk

Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/L/D) - 200km/ 3.5hours drive
Waking up, having breakfast served onboard and sinking under the first sunshine in a pure dawn on the sea. Continue cruising around the bay. Kayaking for a bit adventure on Halong bay. Having brunch before disembarking, be picked you up at the pier. For a transfer to Lang son – a town at border gate of Chine. Overnight in mini hotel in Lang son.
Hotel transfer: Private AC vehicle – 4 hours
Trek: 1.5hours kayaking - Moderate
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: hotel in Lang son

Day 4: Transfer to That Khe via Lang Son (B/L/D)
Breakfast in the hotel before a visit to Tam Thanh Cave and walking around the busy trading town. We continue riding to That Khe, a small quiet town. The afternoon ride is very nice as we drive through beautiful area with forested mountains and peaceful tribal villages. Arrival in That Khe in afternoon free the rest of the day. We will check in a small family run hotel. Lunch and dinner included. Overnight in That Khe.
Summary
Transfer: AC vehicle – 5hrs
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: mini hotel

Day 5: That Khe – Na Pang Village – Pac Khoang Village  (B/L/D)
Breakfast in That Khe. We will have a short drive to Na Pang Village, where we begin our trek to Pac Khoang. Today we will trek along valleys with on small paths that only used by the locals to go to their farms and surrounding villages. We will cross some small streams and tackle some easy hill slopes. Picnic lunch on the way. We would reach Pac Khoang around 5pm. Pac Khoang is a village of Dzao ethnic minority. Tonight we will have dinner and overnight with a local family.
Transfer: 10km by van
Trek: 16km – Moderate
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay

Day 6: Pac Khoang Village – Dong Khe – Na Nieng Village (B/L/D)
Breakfast and begin the trek around 8.30am. This morning we trek mainly downhill to Dong Khe where will have a lunch stop. The morning trek is on village road and jungle trails with nice view of rice and corn fields along valleys. We reach Dong Khe at noon. After lunch we continue trekking to Na Nieng Village which is home to Tay ethnic minority. The trek in the afternoon is a bit harder than the one in the morning since we have more uphill terrain to tackle. We reach Pac Khoang Village around 5pm. Today we will have dinner and stay overnight in a local house.
Trek: 16km– Moderate
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay
 
Day 7: Na Nieng Village – La Village (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the homestay before we start the adventure of the day. Today we trek up and down on some forested limestone mountains to reach La, a beautiful village of Tay ethnic minority. Today we have some stops for refreshment in remote tribal villages as we encounter during the trek. Dinner and overnight at homestay.
Trek: 16km – Moderate
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay
   
Day 8: La Village – Ta Lung – Cao Bang (B/L/D)
Breakfast at homestay and leave the village for Ta Lung, the border gate with China. We will trek through jungle and cross some small streams. Near Ta Lung we cross Bang Giang River on bamboo raft. Lunch in Ta Lung before we take a van transfer to Cao Bang Town. Check in hotel in Cao Bang and spend the rest of the day relaxing in local café or wander around the town. Dinner and overnight in Cao Bang.
Trek: 15km – Introductory
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Cao Bang
 
Day 9: Transfer to Ba Be National Park (B/L/D)
Breakfast in Cao Bang and take a transfer to Ba Be National Park. Upon arrival in Cho Ra Town, we will have lunch in local restaurant before taking a relaxing boat trip on Nang River and enter the beautiful Ba Be Lake. We will cruise through Puong Cave, a huge tunnel runs though mountain. After the boat trip we reach Pac Ngoi, a village of Tay ethnic minority. Dinner and overnight in local house.
Transfer: 2.5 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay

Day 10: Kayaking Ba Be National Park (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the homestay. We will have a short motorcycle ride to starting point where we begin a short walk through jungle. At some rest place we can have great view of Babe Lake. After 1hr trekking we descend to the lake shore and cross a bridge to An Ma Island. Visit to the temple on the island before we start the kayaking time. Leave the island we paddle to Dau Dang Waterfall we we will have a picnic lunch in a beautiful natural setting of the waterfall. After lunch we paddle back to Babe Lake. If weather permits we can swim in the emeraude cool water of the lake. Paddle back to Pac Ngoi village for another night at the homestay.
Kayaking: 5hrs
Trekking: 1hr
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay

Day 11: Ba Be National Park – Hanoi (B/L/D)
After breakfast we take a short boat ride to the NP Dock where we get on van for the ride back to Hanoi. Lunch on the way. Back to Hanoi around 5pm. Check in hotel and free at leisure. Farewell dinner and overnight in Hanoi.
Transfer Babe - Hanoi: 240km
Boat cruise: 15mins
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: hotel in Hanoi

Day 12: Departure (B)
Breakfast in the hotel and free until you are transferred to the airport for flight home.
Summary
Aiport transfer: 50mins
Meals: Breakfast


Inclusion:

• AC vehicle as indicated in the program
• Boat in Ba Be National Park
• Cruise junk for overnight on Halong bay
• Kayak and equipment
• English or French speaking guide
• Porters & cooks
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Hotels based on twin shared
• Homestay permissions
• First-aid kit
• Water & Snack
• Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees

 Exclusion:

• International air ticket
• Visa approval letter fee at $20 each
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
• Travel insurance
• Tips and gratitude’s
•  Other not mentioned and personal expenses