| Package | 2 pax | 2-4 pax | 4-6 pax | Over 7 |
| Superior | $502 | $385 | $329 | $ 305 |
| Deluxe |
N/A |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Day 1: Hanoi (B)
Arrive at Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi, guides will greet you and take you by private
coach to the city; trip briefing and, if time, a guided walk through the Old
Quarter before dinner at Seasons of Hanoi Restaurant.
Day 2: Hanoi- Hoa Binh- Tan Lac- Ngo Luong- Xom Village (B,L,D)
Depart Hanoi early morning and transfer three hours to the trailhead in Hoa Binh
Province, at Tan Lac; remote valley to Ngo Luong on a beautiful trail
crisscrossed by local footpaths. From Ngo Luong, steep hill to Son Village high
in the limestone hillside; nature reserve (warm clothing here). Overnight in Xom
Village.
Trekking hours: 5 hours - Grade: Easy/Moderate
Day 3: Xom- Cao Hoong- Hin Village ( B,L,D)
Hike in undisturbed forest, plunge steeply into the heart of the reserve;
minority Thai peoples; downhill may be challenging if it has rained recently;
rice fields; idyllic farming villages; jeep trail to Hin and Nua villages for
overnight. Optional: continue uphill into the limestone hills to Ban Cao Hoong.
This is a there-and-back. Enjoy an evening of traditional music by the local
villagers. Overnight in ecotourism homestay, Hin or Nua Village.
Trekking hours: (5 - 8 hours trekking)- Grade: Moderate
Day 4: Hin- Pa Kha- Kho Muong (B,L,D)
Start hiking early to the market (open on Thursday only); three hours uphill
to a hidden Kho Muong Village, the most remote. Trek to a recently discovered
cave. Overnight in ecotourism homestay, Kho Muong.
Trekking hours: 6 hours- Grade: Moderate
Day 5: Kho Muong- Hang Village (B,L,D)
Hike is 50% on village paths 50% on an old unpaved French road, good descents
and several more stream crossings. The trekking is remote; lunch before
picturesque path to picturesque village. Stroll around, relax in eco homestay.
Overnight - a stilt house in Hang Village.
Trekking hours: 5 hours- Grade: Moderate
Day 6: Hang- Sai- Mai Chau- Hanoi (B,L)
After a leisurely breakfast, hike through the narrow valley for two hours to the
bus; transfer to Hanoi. Bring plastic sandals, as there are two more streams to
cross. Drive to Lac village in Mai Chau for coffee and second breakfast before
five-hour drive to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Trekking hours: 2 hours trekking- Grade: Moderate
Day 7: Departure. (B)
Transfer to airport for flight.
Inclusions
- Accommodation
- Experienced tour guide
- Air-condition bus or minivan
- All entrance fees, travel permit
- Meals as stated
Exclusions
- Personal expenses,
- Insurance, tips and other services
