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Departure: Hanoi
Destinations: Hanoi – Ba Be Lake – Bao Lac – Dong Van – Ha Giang – Ha Long Bay
A photography-focused expedition deep into Vietnam’s remote far north. From Hanoi’s Old Quarter, the journey continues to the karst lake and homestays of Ba Be, the dramatic off-the-beaten-track roads to Bao Lac and Dong Van, the Dong Van Plateau and the former H’mong King’s Palace, before returning via Ha Giang to Hanoi. 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 for an overview of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups.
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: 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 Bao Lac, stopping at Khuoi Khon village along the way. On arrival, check in to your hotel, with the rest of the day yours.
Meals: B Hotel: subject to availability, or similar standard
Rise early to wander the streets and local market for photographs, then set off for Meo Vac, taking in the stunning views of the lush mountains and hills along the way, with stops at hill-tribe villages and markets to explore their history, culture, architecture and daily life.
Continue the scenic drive toward Dong Van town. On arrival, check in to your hotel, with the rest of the day at your leisure.
Meals: B Hotel: subject to availability, or similar standard
Continue deeper into the rice terraces and hill-tribe villages, stopping at the former H’mong King’s Palace, tiny local villages, colourful markets and stunning viewpoints — often the highlight of the trip. On arrival in Ha Giang town, check in to your hotel, with the rest of the day yours.
Meals: B Hotel: subject to availability, or similar standard
After breakfast, transfer to Ban Me village for a leisurely walk to learn about the Tay ethnic group, then continue back to Hanoi, with stops at scenic villages and local markets along the way. Arrive in Hanoi in the afternoon, with the rest of the day yours.
Meals: B 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 the drive to Ha Long City, with breakfast served en route.
Around noon, board a traditional boat and enjoy lunch while cruising among the limestone islands of Ha Long Bay, with ample photographic opportunities, 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, with further stops for bucolic countryside photographs. On arrival, check in to your hotel, with free time to relax.
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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