Trek and Cruise, Pu Luong National Park and Halong Bay

📍 Transfer: 45 mins

Upon arrival to Noi Bai Airport, our guide and driver will be waiting to provide transport to the city and hotel for check in. 

This evening, enjoy a delicious welcome dinner as well as a trip briefing from the guides.  

Overnight in Hanoi
 

Inclusions:

🍗 Dinner

📍 Transfer: 4 hours - 150km Trekking: about 11km or approx. 3 - 4 hours Difficulty: Easy

Depart Hanoi at 08:00 for the 4-hour drive to Mai Chau located 150 km southwest of Hanoi.  Just an hour beyond Hanoi, Hoa Binh Town, the road weaves through mountains, fertile valleys, and traditional villages.

Arrive in the picturesque Mai Chau Valley surrounded by spectacular karst rock formations and rice paddies. It is also home to a variety of hill tribe groups, including the Thai and Muong hill tribe groups. 

Upon arrival, check in at the hotel then enjoy a traditional lunch of rice and seasonal fare.   
After lunch there will be a warm up walking of approximately 3 hours passing through many picturesque villages and lush paddy fields to a quaint Thai village.

Overnight in Mai Chau
 

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Transfer: No Trekking: about 20km or approx. 6-7hours Difficulty: Moderate

After breakfast, we will start trekking through Pom Coong village in the fairly flat route then take an uphill trek to the villages of Na Mo and Na meo, home to white Thai minority people. We then descend into a beautiful valley and hike through Ban Te village. After lunch at a local homestay we continue hiking on narrow trails alongside a river and across rice terraces, bamboo gardens to our overnight Thai houses on stilts in Buoc village. 

Overnight at at local homestay in Buoc Village

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Transfer: 13km or about 20 mins Trekking: about 22.5km or approx. 6-7 hours Difficulty: Moderate.

After breakfast, we'll continue our trek to Sam Khoe commune and begin our walk along the valley, passing through various villages to experience the rhythms of daily life.

The trail will take us along village paths and through rice paddies to Van Mai village. We'll enjoy a picnic lunch by the river before continuing on a beautiful off-road section to Co Luong hamlet. From there, a short bus ride will take us along the main road to Phu Le town, where we'll begin the final leg of our trek to Hang Village.

Overnight at local homestay at Hang Village

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Transfer: N/A Trekking: 7 - 8 hours Trekking: about 16,5km or approx. 5-6hours (30% on concrete route and 70%on dirt routes) Difficulty: Medium

After enjoying a delicious breakfast prepared by a local Thai family, we'll start our trek promptly at 8:00 AM. Today's journey will last approximately 5 to 6 hours.

The first part of the hike is challenging, with steep climbs and several stream crossings. However, this is followed by a truly glorious section with stunning views of the valley, rice terraces, and lush rainforest. We'll stop for lunch in the jungle on our way to Eco Ken village.

In the afternoon, we'll arrive at Kho Muong village. The village's setting is one of the most beautiful in Vietnam, nestled between steep karstic mountains and picturesque rice terraces. We'll have dinner and spend the night in a traditional Thai stilt house.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Transfer: N/A Trekking: about 15km or approx. 5-6hours Difficulty: Moderate

Wake up with the sunrise and start your day with the local community, or enjoy a peaceful stroll through the village before breakfast.

We'll begin our trek at 8:00 AM. The first part of the hike involves a descent down a steep hill, with some challenging climbs and stream crossings. The next section is truly glorious, offering beautiful views of the valley, rice terraces, and a handicraft village.

The final leg of our journey is a challenging uphill trek to our homestay, located at the source of the waterfall in Hieu village. This village is famous for its stunning waterfall and friendly residents. Once we arrive, you'll have free time to explore the village, meet locals, or simply relax by the cascading waters.

Overnight at local homestay
 

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Transfer: 3,5 hours

08:00 Check-out your homestay and depart your hotel for the 3,5-hour drive through to Ninh Binh. 
Ninh Binh region is one of the most beautiful parts of Vietnam with its dramatic scenery and historical temples. The rice fields here become other-worldly and the mountains have earned the area the nickname “Dry Halong Bay”, a moniker borne out by the limestone karsts which dominate the landscape. 
After arriving in Tam Coc Town close to Ninh Binh City, have lunch. After lunch, transfer to Mua Cave where you will begin overcoming 486 stone steps to see beautiful sceneries on the top of Mua mountain. Enjoy one of the best panoramic views of one of the nicest sceneries in Ninh Binh.
Later transfer to your hotel. Check in and free for your own leisure.
Overnight in Ninh Binh
 

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Transfer: 3.5 hrs

After breakfast, leave Hanoi for an overnight boat trip on Halong Bay. The journey out runs through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta, where it’s possible to observe the everyday life of Vietnamese villagers as they work the rice fields. Arrive in Halong City late in the morning and board the traditional wooden junk for the overnight journey into the Bay (with lunch served enroute).

After sailing along the idyllic rock formations, end the day by setting anchor in the middle of the Bay. As the sun sets over the water, dinner is served on board, consisting of fresh seafood, salads, and fruits.

Overnight on Halong Bay 
 

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Transfer: 3.5 hrs

Spend the morning returning to Halong City, enjoy a wholesome brunch as the boat weaves through strange-shaped limestone rock formations. Upon reaching the port, our driver will be waiting to provide transport back to Hanoi. 

Overnight in Hanoi
 

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch

📍 Transfer: 45 mins

Spend the day at leisure until transport (provided) to the airport for the departing flight. 

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast