This offer is a private tour to discover the true value of Ninh Binh and Mai Chau. The fist day will visit Hoa Lu ancient citadel, Tam Coc rowing boat and overnight in Ninh Binh. The second day will visit Cuc Phuong national park and transfer to Mai Chau valley and overnight in Mai Chau village with Thai people. The third day walk around Thai village, then transfer to Hanoi.
Highlight of the tour is Biking trip to Mai Chau (80 km).The scenic route of today with some steep uphill and downhill cycling is a real challenge but many villages dot the hillsides and the undulating terrain make for an interesting journey. The evening we see a performance of traditional dance followed by local rice liquor, besides you also enjoy the beautiful sceneries of Vietnam countryside.
This cycling trip through the remote north of Vietnam is a rugged little adventure that explores a beautiful part of the country. Scenically, this is one of the most spectacular trips. The legendary lake of Ba Be surrounded by primeval forest, the scenic Ban Gioc Waterfall, the historical Pac Po Cave. All exposed to your sight.
The highlight of this tour is discovering the daily lives of the ethnic group in the mountainous areas of Vietnam North west, also enjoying your biking trip to this villages. Before finishing the tour your will have an relaxing time with kayaking in one of the most beautiful Heritage of the World - Ha Long Bay.
Travel by car on the adventure of a lifetime, exploring the majestic limestone mountain ranges and picturesque terraced paddy fields of Vietnam's unspoiled north-east region. This exciting 12-day trip is especially suitable for those travelers who love green eco tours or want to learn about the customs of the hill tribe people. Either way, you will take away a collection of memories.
Our unique adventure trip in northern Vietnam takes place against a backdrop of endless lush green paddy fields and irregular tree-covered limestone mountains. Providing a fleeting insight into the traditional lives, friendly tribes and exotic landscapes of north-west Vietnam.
This area offers breathtaking views and interesting subcultures. The North East mountainous areas of Ha Giang offer unique opportunities for rugged car rides and trekking routes. It is the least traveled area of the north and often attracts the more hardy travelers craving a glimpse of some of the more remote ethnic minority people.
Discover Vietnam’s rugged and scenic northwest and its people first hand. By taking to the roads and driving from the capital Hanoi to the remote area of the northwest we can see life as it truly is for the Vietnamese. The perfect itinerary and the support crew ensure you get the most out of the trip in terms of comfort, enjoyment and adventure.
During this cultural expedition, you will enjoy the best of Northern Viet Nam in the areas of Mai Chau, Lai Chau and Sa Pa. The mountainous North West provides the perfect terrain for trekking routes. The Thai minority, a warm and friendly ethnic group, will welcome you into their homes and share their stilt house lifestyle.
This is the most exciting and spectacular adventure in Vietnam. The northwest is still very much off the beaten path and is a captivating blend of dramatic landscapes and colorful hill tribes. This adventure takes you through stunning and isolated areas, which have changed little over time yet is steeped in history...
Mai Chau doesn’t have a tourist service per se, but the staff at the new Mai Chau lodge can be pretty helpful, and many villagers speak enough English to help you out if you ask around. One trek we’ve heard of goes 18 km up a mountain about a kilometre above sea level to a H’mong village and typically includes an over night stay.
Due to this rugged splendour Ba Be is sometimes referred to as the ‘Ha Long Bay of the mountains’. The depth of the lake is between 17 and 23m on average, with the deepest point about 35m deep. The surface area of the lake fluctuates between 300 and 500 ha depending upon the season and unlike most lakes in karst limestone landscapes, Ba Be Lake remains full all year round.
Surrounded by beautiful scenery, Sapa is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the views. Sapa is an awesome place for adventurous activities from trekking, cycling to motorbike trips to explore the mountainous region and visit the villages and markets of the ethnic minorities.
Sapa is home to various families of flowers of captivating colours, which can be found nowhere else in the country. When Tet, the Lunar New Year Festival, comes, the whole township of Sapa is filled with the pink colour of peach blossom brought from the vast forests of peach just outside the town.
Sapa is most beautiful in spring. Apricot, plum and cherry flowers are splendidly beautiful. Markets are crowded and merry, and are especially attractive to visitors. Minority groups come here to exchange and trade goods and products. Market sessions are also a chance for locals to promenade and young men and women in colorful costumes to meet, date or seek sweethearts.
There are many trees around Bac Ha, and in the spring the countryside is white with blossoms. Every Sunday, Bac Ha hosts the biggest fair near the mountainous highlands and the Chinese border. It is a trading centre and meeting place for couples, friends, and relatives, and it is a typical weekly activity for the H’Mong and other minority groups living in the locality.
Bac Ha is specifically identified by each mount, each house and naturally-made carpet of white plum-flowers in spring. There are 14 ethnic minorities and the Mong ethnics count for 47% then the Dao, Tay, Nung, Phu La... Mountaineers take care of their horses as their properties, means of transport and close friends.
Bac Ha market is well-known for its naturally sub-tropical scenery. Tam Hoa plums are really a local specialty: sweet and fresh. This seems to be created by its own land, people and nature. Average temperature here is 19°C and it's not so cold as in Sa Pa. Bac Ha is specifically identified by each mount, each house and naturally-made carpet of white plum-flowers in spring.