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Departure: Hanoi
Destinations: Hanoi – Ba Be Lake – Cao Bang – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Lang Son – Ha Long Bay
A photography-focused expedition through Vietnam’s dramatic northeastern borderlands. From Hanoi’s Old Quarter, the journey continues to the karst lake and homestays of Ba Be, the Red Dao smithy village of Phuc Sen, Nguom Ngao Cave and the majestic Ban Gioc Waterfall, before the historic frontier city of Lang Son. An overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay brings a graceful close to a trip built around capturing the region’s hill-tribe culture and mountain scenery.
On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you will be met and privately transferred to your hotel, where you will enjoy a welcome drink and a briefing on the days ahead.
After time to check in and refresh, take an in-depth orientation walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, followed by a Vietnamese dinner at an authentic restaurant. The rest of the evening is yours.
Meals: D Hotel: subject to availability, or similar standard
An early start to visit Hanoi’s flower and fresh-food markets and to take in the morning activity around Hoan Kiem Lake, before returning to your hotel for breakfast and time to rest.
In the afternoon, explore the railway track and the Old Quarter, followed by dinner at an authentic restaurant. The rest of the evening is yours.
Meals: B/L/D Hotel: subject to availability, or similar standard
After breakfast, drive toward Ba Be Lake, stopping at the Thai Nguyen Museum of Ethnology along the way.
On arrival, check in with a local family for refreshments, then take an easy cycling tour and visit Hua Ma Cave. Return to the family home to wander the village for photographs at dusk or join in preparing dinner — always a memorable experience — followed by dinner together. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Meals: L/D Hotel: subject to availability, or similar standard
Rise early to capture photographs at sunrise, then after breakfast board a motorboat for a scenic cruise on Ba Be Lake, visiting Fairy Cove, Bat Cave and Dau Dang Waterfall, with the opportunity to swim in the lake.
Return to your host family for lunch, then take a scenic drive along a stunning off-the-beaten-track road toward Cao Bang. On arrival, check in to your hotel, with the rest of the day yours.
Meals: B/L/D Hotel: subject to availability, or similar standard
A scenic drive along an off-the-beaten-track road with abundant photo opportunities, stopping at Phuc Sen, a Red Dao smithy village, Nguom Ngao Cave, and a Buddhist temple set atop a hill.
Continue to Ban Gioc Waterfall for a leisurely walk to the falls, with as much time as you wish to enjoy the scenery, before transferring to a nearby hotel. The rest of the day is yours — you may like to return at dawn for further photography.
Meals:— Hotel: subject to availability, or similar standard
Drive toward Lang Son, stopping at the historic towns of Dong Khe and That Khe for insight into Vietnam’s history during the Indochina War, before continuing along the scenic mountain road to Lang Son.
On arrival, check in to your hotel, with the rest of the day at your leisure.
Meals: B/L/D Hotel: subject to availability, or similar standard
Lang Son is Vietnam’s gateway to China and has long been a key point for cross-border trade, as well as the site of several historic confrontations, including three French defeats during the colonial era.
After breakfast, tour the city’s most notable sites, including Tam Thanh Pagoda and the Mac Dynasty Citadel, before a scenic drive to Ha Long City. On arrival, check in to your hotel, with the rest of the day yours.
Meals: B Hotel: subject to availability, or similar standard
An early transfer to a fishing village for a leisurely walk around the harbour, a sampan ride through the floating village and market, and a stroll through the Hon Gai seafood market, before breakfast.
Around noon, check out and transfer to the harbour to board a traditional boat, enjoying lunch while cruising among the limestone islands of Ha Long Bay, before anchoring at a quiet spot for the night. Dinner on board.
Meals: B/L/D Hotel: subject to availability, or similar standard
Rise early for Tai Chi on the top deck and a light breakfast, then disembark for a gentle exploration of a nearby cave. Return to the boat, check out of your cabin, and enjoy brunch while sailing back to shore.
On arrival at the harbour, board your private transfer back toward Hanoi, visiting Ba Vang Pagoda and a ceramics factory along the way, time permitting. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Meals: B/L Hotel: subject to availability, or similar standard
You are free until your transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: B Hotel: subject to availability, or similar standard
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