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NORTH EASTERN EXPOSURE
Itinerary in briefDAY 2 : HANOI
DAY 3: HANOI - BABE LAKE
DAY 4: BABE - CAOBANG
DAY 5: CAO BANG - BANGIOC WATERFALL - CAOBANG
DAY 6: CAO BANG - PAC PO CAVE - LANG SON
DAY 7: LANG SON - TIEN YEN - HALONG
DAY 8 : HALONG - HANOI
DAY 9: HANOI - DEPARTURE
Detail Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL - HANOI
On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and
transferred to hotel. Ha Noi , Vietnam's
capital, is a stylish and gracious city that
retains an unique old world charm and some
Asia's most striking colonial architecture. The
many lakes and parks make for relaxing
atmosphere. (If time permit ) we enjoy a short
cyclo excursion through the bustling old quarter
streets named after the specific goods once
offered for sale at these places. O/N in Ha
Noi.(B)
DAY 2 : HANOI
Today we enjoy a full day city tour starting
with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the
mausoleum of the nation's
founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and
the Ho Chi Minh's
house on stilts. This complex also comprises the
One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to
the foundation of city. We follow this with a
trip to the Temple of Literature well known as
Vietnam's first university and the History
Museum, which displays an excellent collection
of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese
history. Our next stop is the impressive
Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to Vietnam's
54 hill tribe groups, some of which we will see
on our forthcoming days. We also visit the
peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred
temple and the vibrant Dong Xuan Market before
attending a performance of Hanoi's famous water
puppets. O/N in Hanoi. (B)
DAY 3: HANOI - BABE LAKE
The journey northeast begins as we depart the
town and pass through the undulating terrain of
tea plantation and the many timeless villages
linked to the road which is the main artery of
trade between the northeastern region and the
capital city. This is our first glimpse of rural
Vietnam and sets the tone for the days ahead.
Depending on road and traffic conditions our
drive will leave us with a mid to late afternoon
arrival in Ba Be lakes. After checking into
hotel we will have free time to walk around or
simply to relax on the lake. O/N in Ba Be. (B)
DAY 4: BABE - CAOBANG
The national park of Ba Be is centred on large
Ba Be Lake. This is just one continuous water
body although its name means ''three lakes''.
Today we embark on our boat navigating around
the lake, which gives us a taste of relaxation
and an enjoyable visit to the park . Along the
way, we make stopover at some hill tribe
villages before getting off the beaten track to
the Dau Dang Waterfalls. The cruise continues on
the main water source of Ba Be Lake up to Cho
Ra. At this small village, we meet up with our
vehicle and drive towards Cao Bang, our final
destination. O/N in Cao Bang. (B,L)
DAY 5: CAO BANG - BANGIOC WATERFALL - CAOBANG
Heading out of the town we start venturing into
the most northern region of Cao Bang Province.
The scenic roads traverse Trung Khanh before
arriving at Ban Gioc Waterfall, which boasts the
largest waterfall in Vietnam. We visit this
sight and follow our trip to Nguom Ngao Caves,
just off the road to Cao Bang. This enormous
cave has two main entrances and one branch
reaching almost all the way to the waterfalls
where is a 'secret' entrance. A local guide is
provided for your exploration of the cave. On
the way back, you can make stops as you please,
to visit hill tribe villages and take pictures.
O/N in Cao Bang. (B,L)
DAY 6: CAO BANG - PAC PO CAVE - LANG SON
An early morning departure to the historical
cave of Pac Po where Ho Chi Minh set up the
headquarter for the August Vietnamese Revolution
in 1945. After seeing this vestige site we
set off on a half day drive past the verdant and
rugged mountain landscape, with a mixture of
terraced rice fields and hill villages. We also
traverse Dong Khe and That Khe on our way to
Lang Son. This border town had been all
destroyed during the recent Sino - Vietnamese
war, but was rebuilt to become an important
trade center in north eastern region. O/N in
Lang Son. (B)
DAY 7: LANG SON - TIEN YEN - HALONG
The central market of Lang Son and the legendary
Tam Thanh Cave are visited this morning before
we travel by roads to Halong Bay, truly one of
Vietnam's most impressive scenic sights. The
journey is long and challenging at times as we
drive through many mountain areas. Their
breathtaking scenery is some of the best in
Asia. We encounter en route many ethnic
minorities doing their daily works such as
logging, herding buffalo and tilling the field.
On arrival in Halong we spend the remainder of
the day for a well -earned rest on a beach. O/N
in Ha Long. (B)
DAY 8 : HALONG - HANOI
Today we embark on a boat for an exploration of
the legendary Ha Long Bay. Views of sailing
junks navigating past over 3,000 limestone
islands and out crops jutting out of the clear
and emerald water of the bay are nothing short
of spectacular. These limestone karst 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. After a
seafood lunch on board we continue our trip and
have time for another swim. We return Ha Noi ,
stopping en route at Dong Trieu pottery village.
O/N in Ha Noi. (B,L)
DAY 9: HANOI - DEPARTURE
There is a free time for you to relax and
further explore Ha Noi. The trip ends after your
transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure. (B)
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| Start from: | Hanoi |
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