Take an epic road trip across the ‘roof of Vietnam’ where spectacular scenery abounds. Rub shoulders with members of ethnic hilltribes at vibrant markets and catch glimpses of their traditional customs. Traveling over high mountain passes and spectacular valleys, this trip has more than its fair share of awe-inspiring moments.
- See spectacular scenery
Spend six days driving through North Vietnam seeing miles of undeveloped lands, visiting charming villages and crossing high mountain passes.
- Be immersed in hill-tribe culture
Stay in a Tay homestay, explore Hmong villages and meet a melange of ethnic groups at markets.
- Visit exotic markets
Mingle with shoppers dressed in colourful hilltribe costumes while browsing stalls for traditional medicines, unusual foods and live animals.
This morning, depart the hotel at 07:30 for a 2 hour drive to Thai Nguyen.
En route visit the Thai Nguyen Museum of Ethnology to learn about the tribal people in the mountainous region of northern Vietnam.
Continue 105 km drive to Na Phac and Cho Ra enjoying picturesque landscapes along the road. Stop for a late lunch in Cho Ra Town.
After lunch, head to Ba Be and spend the rest of the afternoon exploring Ba Be National Park and lake on a local boat cruise.
At the end of the day, transfer to a local hotel for check-in.
Overnight at Ba Be.