Da Bac Off the Beaten Path Adventure Tour 3 Days

At 8:30 AM, our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi. We’ll head to Da Bac, an off-the-beaten-path gem about 100 km southwest of Hanoi. Da Bac, nestled in the mountains of Hoa Binh province, is famous for its breathtaking natural landscapes and remote hill tribe villages. If you’re seeking an authentic off-the-beaten-path experience, Da Bac is the perfect destination.

After a scenic 4-hour drive through the north-western Vietnamese countryside, we’ll arrive at Sung Village, home to the Dzao Tien minority people. The village, with around 78 households and 400 residents, mainly relies on farming and forest plantations for their livelihoods.

We’ll embark on a 3 km walk to discover the village. This walk will take you to various points of interest, such as the Sung Cave and the forest. Your local guide will spin tales, providing insights into identifying different plant varieties, some of which harbor medicinal secrets. We’ll also make a stop at the community house where locals impart the traditional Dao language to younger generations, preserving this crucial cultural aspect. Upon returning to the village, visit a brocade group to learn the art of printing textures using beeswax and uncover the indigo dyeing process.

Take a leisurely 3 km stroll from your homestay to the boat pier. Board a local boat for a short trip to Ngoi Hoa Harbor, where you’ll navigate through the breathtaking landscapes of Ngoi Hoa Bay, often referred to as the “Halong Bay in the mountains”.

Our driver will wait for you at Ngoi Hoa Harbor and then bring you back to Hanoi.