NORTH EAST ARCH

Morning: Company staff welcome the group at Tan Son Nhat Airport to check in for the flight to Hanoi, scheduled for 06:00.

08:00: Arrive at Noi Bai Airport, the vehicle and tour guide pick up the group to depart for Ha Giang via National Highway 2, taking the Noi Bai – Lao Cai expressway. Pass through Tam Dao and Tay Thien in Vinh Phuc province.

11:30: The group has lunch in Tuyen Quang.

After lunch, the group visits ATK Tan Trao. This was once an important strategic area, the residence and workplace of President Ho Chi Minh and other high-ranking leaders along with many central agencies; it was the “Capital of the Liberated Zone” during the August Revolution in 1945 and the “Capital of Resistance” during the prolonged resistance against French colonial invasion.

Leaving Tuyen Quang, the journey to Ha Giang continues. The group stops to take commemorative photos at Km0 of Ha Giang. The intersection of National Highway 2 and National Highway 34, also known as the Happiness Road.

17:30: The group arrives in Ha Giang, checks in and rests.

18:30: The vehicle takes the group to a restaurant for dinner.

Overnight in Ha Giang.

07h00: The group has breakfast. Check out of the hotel and depart for Dong Van.

On the way, the group admires the majestic scenery of the Global Geopark of Dong Van Stone Plateau. Along the way, guests stop to visit:

Heaven’s Gate in Quan Ba – Considered the Dalat of the North, the nature here is beautifully harmonious.

Heaven’s Gate has a very favorable position, with the image of the twin mountains of Co Tien faintly appearing in the mist and the rays of sunshine welcoming the new day. Standing at the top, the clouds and mist blend together, creating a scene reminiscent of a fairyland. It can be said that this is a wonderful place to admire the magnificent natural landscape.

Noon: The group has lunch in Yen Minh.

Continuing the journey, the group departs for Dong Van Town, where they visit:

• Pho Cao Street with its typical houses of the H’mong people surrounded by stone fences.
• Visit the Sung  village to see the ancient house of the H’mong people with earthen walls – which was used as the backdrop for the film “Pao’s Story” in 2006 directed by Ngo Quang Hai, adapted from the short story “The Sound of the Mouth Harp Behind the Stone Fence” by writer Do Bich Thuy, which won 4 Golden Kite Awards.
• Take photos at Tham Ma slope.
• The King of Meo’s Palace – Vuong Chinh Duc, located in a valley of Sa Phin commune, was the wealthiest and most powerful family in Dong Van in the early 20th century.

• Visit the Lung Cu Flagpole – the northernmost point of the country, the roof of Vietnam – “Where the face is close to the ground, and the face touches the sky.” It is a great construction and a long-standing historical monument of our nation.

Evening: The group checks in to rest, has dinner at the restaurant. Overnight in Dong Van town.

07h00: The group has breakfast. Check out of the hotel and depart for sightseeing:

• Conquer the Ma Pi Leng Pass on the way to Meo Vac, which is also the most beautiful section of the road known as “Happiness Road.” Take photos with the majestic beauty of the Ma Pi Leng gorge, which is 800m deep – the deepest cut terrain in Vietnam.
• Take photos with the majestic beauty of the Ma Pi Leng gorge, which is 800m deep – the deepest cut terrain in Vietnam.

• Cruise on the Nho Que River: Board a boat and drift down the Nho Que River to the Tu San gorge, the deepest gorge in Vietnam located on the Nho Que River. The Nho Que River flows into Vietnam from the territory of Xeo Lung village, Lung Cu commune, Dong Van district, passing through the Tu San gorge along the foot of the Ma Pi Leng Pass (boat rental is self-arranged).

Noon: The group has lunch in Bao Lac. After lunch, the group moves to Cao Bang.

Afternoon: Arriving in Meo Vac town, the group has the opportunity to visit the Meo Vac market, then continues to Cao Bang. After that, continue through the 14-level slope. Stop to visit the Pac Bo cave relic, where President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked during the early years after returning to the country. The relic area includes: Ho Chi Minh memorial house, Coc Bo cave, Nguom Vai cave, Lenin stream, the stone table where Ho Chi Minh worked, the foundation of Mr. Ly Quoc Sung’s house, the foundation of Mr. La Thanh’s house.

Evening: The group has dinner at a restaurant. Guests check into the hotel and are free to explore Cao Bang city at night. Overnight in Cao Bang.

Morning: The group has breakfast and checks out.

08:00: The group departs to visit Ban Gioc Waterfall. Along the way, guests can admire the majestic and layered scenery of the Northeast mountains and forests. Ban Gioc Waterfall, located in Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district, is one of the tallest and most magnificent waterfalls in Vietnam at the Vietnam-China border, where the sound of the waterfall can be heard from tens of kilometers away. Ban Gioc Waterfall is one of the famous waterfalls not only in our country but also known internationally. It is ranked among the top 4 largest transnational waterfalls in the world, and this site increasingly attracts many tourists to Cao Bang to admire.

Noon: The group has lunch at a restaurant. After lunch, guests visit the center of Cao Bang city to shop for local specialties.

14:00: The group departs for Ba Be via Phuc Hoa – Dong Khe road.

Afternoon: Arriving in Ba Be, the group checks in and rests.

Evening: The group has dinner at a restaurant and participates in the “Cultural Exchange – Campfire” program – traditional dance, cultural exchange with local people, and enjoys performances organized by the members of the group.

Overnight stay in Ba Be.

Morning: The group has breakfast and checks out.

08:00: The group departs to visit Ba  Lake – a freshwater lake in Bắc Kạn, Vietnam. This is the largest natural freshwater lake in Vietnam and one of the top one hundred largest freshwater lakes in the world. The lake is located in Ba Bể National Park, which has been recognized as a national tourist area in Vietnam. It is a famous ecological tourist destination in the Northeast region of Vietnam, featuring many fascinating landscapes and rich biodiversity. When visiting Ba Bể Lake, tourists will immerse themselves in the beautiful natural scenery, enjoy traditional dishes, and explore the unique cultural identity of the local ethnic groups… (Boat costs are self-funded)

Noon: The group has lunch at a restaurant. After that, they depart for i Bai.

18:30: The bus and tour guide take the group to Noi Bai airport, where they check in for the flight scheduled to depart at 19:00 back to Ho Chi Minh City, bidding farewell to the group and concluding the tour program.

** Depending on the current time and the actual trip, the attractions and times may be arranged accordingly while still ensuring all attractions in the program are included.