This trip offers a stunning route, off the beaten path & travel by private car

• Day 1: Ha Noi – Hoa Binh – Da Bac (120km) (L, D)
• Day 2: Da Bac – Da River – Mong Stream – Ha Noi (B,L)

Day 1: Hanoi – Homestay Hien Luong- Homestay Tien Phong (130km motorbiking) (L, D)

Morning:  Pick-up at your hotel at 8.00; go to Da Bac town, Hoa Binh province. Along the way, we take some stops to stretch our legs, take a deep breath of fresh air and contemplate the beauty of flowing Da river in the morning.

Having lunch at Homestay at Xom Ke, Hien Luong, Da Bac. imple but nutritious and delectable foods prepared by the local people. After the meal, take some minutes to relax & see the stunning mountains around Da river.

Afternoon: After lunch, we continue drive about 30km to Da Bia village, Tien Phong.

The road to Da Bia village is as beautiful as Halong on land, the road leading to the village is narrow and plotted by yellow corn fields, scattered local houses beside the clear and stunning Hoa Binh Lake.

We then have some soft drink and snack before trekking of about 1 km to the village. Upon arrival, check in homestay with the warm welcome of the hosts.

15.00: We take a cycling tour around the village to admire the charming scenery of the rice fields under the shade of bamboo lines, explore the living of Muong people and after all, when we all feel weary in our legs and sweat soaked on our backs, swimming, kayaking or rafting in cool water of Da river is interesting experience to wipe away our tiredness.

17.00: Back to the homestay and have dinner in the cosy atmosphere. Just from the fish caught from the river and wild vegetables, but under the ingenious and skillful preparation of the host, the foods look delicious and tasty.

All the five homestays at Hien Luong & Tien Phong commune were designed and decorated in a style that combines European – Asian features but still very close to nature and keep the typical stilt house of Muong ethnic people in Hoa Binh.  From the window, one can behold the beauty of peaceful hamlets, green lakes, romantic hillsides and enjoy the fresh mountain breeze.

20.00: Participate in the bamboo pole dance – the traditional dance of Muong ethnic people and enjoy the music performance. Visitor will feel inebriated by the wine, the music or the charming smile of highland girls in traditional clothes.

If you want, you can join traditional dance or Teaching English and learning Vietnamese with local people .

Back to your room and the tranquility of the mountain at night will pat you to deep sleep.

Day 2: Da Bac – Da River – Mong Stream – Ha Noi (B,L)

After having breakfast at the homestay, we start a trekking tour to explore the whole beauty of Da Bac. We could trek or ride on bicycle to discovering some islands or stream around village.

Catch boat through Da river, enjoy the fantastic landscape of Da river, the mysterious beauty of the limestone cliffs, and the spectacular of vast mountain. It’s time for relaxing on one of the most beautiful and biggest river in Vietnam.

The beauty of Hoa Binh Lake

Upon arrival at the dock, we continue trekking along the stream, passing rice terraces, stilt houses to the Mong river where we can shake all the fatigue off by swimming in the pristine cool water and catching special stone snail.

10.00: Proceed to visit the cage aquaculture model of local households. At there, you can join fishing and can enjoy grilled fish (expenses excluded).

12.00: Enjoy lunch at the homestay. After the meal, you are free to stroll around the village, interact with locals and understand more about the life and culture of Muong people.

14.00: Say goodbye to the lovely hosts and back to the city.