Adventure by Car

This 4-day tour takes you through the picturesque landscapes and cultural treasures of northern Vietnam. Starting from Hanoi, you'll journey to the tranquil town of Mai Chau, known for its lush rice fields and friendly locals. After exploring the area and enjoying a traditional dinner, you'll head to Pu Luong for breathtaking mountain views, bamboo rafting, and water wheel exploration. The adventure continues to Ninh Binh, often called "Halong on land," where you'll trek through stunning scenery and enjoy a serene boat ride through the Tam Coc area. The tour concludes with a visit to the historic Hoa Lu Ancient Capital before returning to Hanoi, offering a blend of natural beauty and rich cultural experiences.

Striking natural landscapes and authentic local culture well off the tourist trail are the focus of our 5 Day Scenic North Trekking & Sailing adventure. Trek mountain trails to viewpoints where we’ll see steep limestone mountains known as karsts rising dramatically from flat rice-paddy-covered valley floors. Meet members of indigenous mountain tribes each with their own beautiful traditional attire. We conclude this adventure with an overnight cruise through world-famous Halong Bay. Enjoy the spectacular scenery, fabulous food and accommodations. If you’re in the mood, take a paddle on kayak or a plunge in the bay.

In 7 days and 6 nights, journey through Vietnam’s most northern frontier and least explored region, where remote ethnic villages, spectacular vistas and natural wonders reward the few foreign travelers who come here.

Highlights

• Meet the ethnic people living throughout the remote North region of Vietnam, where their culture and daily way of life have been left untouched by outside influence and where encounters with foreign travelers are far and few between
• Travel the Mã Pí Lèng Pass, where giant cone-shaped limestone mountains, steep river valleys and ethnic villages converge along Vietnam’s most spectacular stretch of road
• Explore and relax amid beautiful natural landscapes at Ba Bể Lake National Park, home to the country’s largest natural lake
• Experience Vietnam’s most spectacular and romantic waterfall, Bản Giốc, which straddles the Vietnam/China border and nearby viewpoints offer vast vistas into the landscapes of the country’s northern neighbor

Join us for a thrilling 14-day Northern Vietnam adventure from Hanoi, exploring Mai Chau, Ta Xua, Tram Tau, Mu Cang Chai, Sapa, and Ha Giang. Experience highlights like the "Sea of Clouds," natural hot springs, terraced rice fields, Dong Van Karst Plateau, Ma Pi Leng Pass, Ban Gioc Waterfall, and a traditional stilt house stay in Bac Son. Cap off your journey with a luxury cruise in Halong Bay. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure—book your trip now!

Our 6 Day Far North Frontier adventure is for those who really want to get off the beaten path and experience Vietnam on a more natural and authentic level. In 6 days and 5 nights we venture into the most remote provinces of Vietnam’s northern frontier, where traditional village life has been preserved and the country’s most dramatic landscapes remain hidden from casual tourists.

This is our guides’ favorite region of Vietnam, and for good reason. Thousands of steep limestone mountains know as karsts create mythical landscapes of stunning beauty. Enormous tracts of terraced rice fields will leave you speechless and you’ll experience the warm hospitality of numerous indigenous mountain tribes. Discover hidden forest waterfalls and cool off in their pools. Other activities include trekking, river and lake exploration by boat

This itinerary takes you on a captivating journey through the northern Vietnamese countryside, beginning in Hanoi and venturing through scenic landscapes to destinations like Mai Chau, Ta Xua, Tram Tau, and Mu Cang Chai. Each day offers unique experiences, from exploring Thai villages and enjoying traditional performances to trekking through terraced rice fields and soaking in natural hot springs. The trip culminates with a return to Hanoi, leaving you with unforgettable memories of breathtaking vistas and cultural immersion in northern Vietnam's tranquil beauty.

We cover a lot of kilometers in a short time on our 4 Day Fast And Furious: Highlights Of The Northeast Mountains tour. That’s because we want get to some of northern Vietnam’s top natural attractions including spectacular Ban Gioc waterfalls and Ba Be Lake National Park. The tradeoff is that we spend quite a bit of time in our vehicle on this trip. Explore Ba Be, Vietnam’s largest freshwater lake on a 3 hour boat ride and stroll through small villages of various indigenous mountain tribes.