8-Day Off The Beaten Path In North Vietnam

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About this activity

This 8-day adventure is ideal for travelers who love mountain scenery, nature, and authentic local culture. Combining Sapa, Ba Be Lake, Ban Gioc Waterfall, and the legendary Ha Giang Loop, the tour takes you through some of Northern Vietnam’s most spectacular landscapes, far from the crowds of major tourist destinations.

Trek among Sapa’s famous rice terraces, cruise on the peaceful waters of Ba Be Lake, admire the majestic Ban Gioc Waterfall, and journey across Ha Giang’s dramatic mountain passes and valleys. Along the way, you'll visit remote villages, meet ethnic minority communities, and experience local life firsthand.

Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and adventurous travelers, this tour offers a deeper and more authentic side of Vietnam, where breathtaking scenery and meaningful cultural encounters await every day.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Vietnamese, English
Operated by: Old Quarter Travel

Ages: Adults (7–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Immigration fee in Ha Giang and Ban Gioc Waterfall
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: 2 bottles of water per person per day
Included: Bicycle use: Use of bicycle
Included: Boat trip in Ba Be Lake and Ban Gioc Waterfall

Not included

Not included: Beverage
Not included: Travel insurance
Not included: Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
Not included: Other services not mentioned above

Itinerary

Day 1 · Hanoi - Sapa

Stop 1

3 hours Admission included

Trek through Cat Cat village, which is inhabited by a H’mong community. Here you’ll get the chance to meet local people and share stories and information about your respective cultures with each other
Stop 2

Passing by

Overnight at hotel in Sapa town

Overnight at 3-star hotel

Day 2 · Sapa Trekking

Stop 1

5 hours Admission included

Trek Lao Chai and Ta Van village. On the way here there will be stunning scenery of rice paddies and small villages everywhere you look, and we’ll end the day by staying in a local homestay in Ta Van, allowing you to really get up close and personal with the culture and traditions here.

Overnight at homestay

Day 3 · Sapa - Ha Giang

Stop 1

Passing by

Today we’ll leave Sapa in favour of Vietnam’s final frontier, Ha Giang. Enjoying the spectacular scenery along the way, before finally reaching Ha Giang city where we will spend the night.

Overnight at 3-star hotel

Day 4 · Ha Giang - Dong Van

Quan Ba Heaven Gate

20 min Admission included

Enjoy panorama view of Quan Ba town
Stop 2

30 min Admission included

Visit local sewing village of Hmong people
Stop 3

30 min

Visit the former palace of the H’mong King, Vuong Chinh Duc who was an ally of the French.
Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark

Passing by

Enjoy spectacular view of Ha Giang Loop

Overnight at 3-star hotel

Day 5 · Dong Van - Meo Vac - Cao Bang

Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark

Passing by

Enjoy spectacular landscape of Ha Giang Loop
Ma Pi Leng Pass

30 min Admission included

Enjoy Ma Pi Leng Pass - the most beautiful pass in Ha Giang Loop
Stop 3

Passing by

Arrive Cao Bang city in late afternoon for overnight at hotel

Overnight at 3-star hotel

Day 6 · Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Nguom Ngao Cave

Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls

one hour Admission included

Visit the most incredible natural wonders in Northern Vietnam - Ban Gioc Waterfall. Also enjoy the boat trip on Quay Son river to get close to China.
Nguom Ngao Cave

45 min Admission included

After enjoying the waterfall, you will venture deep underground into the magical Nguom Ngao Cave to discover the rock formations which have been carved by erosion over millennia.

Overnight at 3-star hotel

Day 7 · Cao Bang - Ba Be National Park

Ba Be National Park

3 hours Admission included

Enjoy boat trip through Ba Be lake for amazing view of nature, Puong cave and swimming on the lake

Overnight at homestay

Day 8 · Ba Be National Park - Hanoi

Ba Be National Park

3 hours Admission included

Cycle to Hua Ma cave - the biggest cave in Ba Be National Park

Enhhoy the countryside landsscape along the way

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Splendid Jupiter Hotel
Nha Nghi Diem Quynh
Vietnam Bravo Hotel
Hotel Emerald Waters Classy
Starlight Hotel Hanoi
Leman Old Quarter
Serenity Villa Hotel
Rising Dragon Cathedral Hotel
7S Hotel Merci Hanoi
Nam Hai 1 Hotel
The Queen Hotel & Spa
Viet Fun Hotel

and 633 more pickup points

Pick up from your hotel

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.