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NORTHEAST
LOOP
Vietnam adventure tours
and outdoors activities
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Tour code
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Route
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Hanoi – BA BE - CAO BANG
- LANG SON - HANOI |
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Duration
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05 days / 04 nights
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Features
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The Northeast Vietnam
attached with French-war period. Driving through provinces near
China border, you will have chance to see the most beautiful Ban
Gioc waterfall, the biggest natural BaBe lake, the old
battlefield along Highway No 4 and so forth. Different type of
hill tribe people. |
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Gears provided |
Jeep, motorbike or bike
(dependently), sleeping bag, sleeping mat, mosquito repellent,
water boiler, footrest stove, utensil set, bowls and pots,
raincoat, toiletry kits, maps, two-way radio, GPS. |
Quotation
(per person)
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Includes
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Travel Insurance |
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English/French-speaking guides. Other languages are available
upon request.
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Twins sharing room at private
hotel with air-conditioned, hot shower. 05 nights in total |
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Meals as mentioned in the Program. Special requirements could be
arranged upon prior notice.
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Transfer by Russian Jeep for the whole trip |
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Boat trip in
Halong bay |
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Equipments, facilities and travel gears offered within the tour |
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Admission |
Excludes
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International flight from/to Vietnam and airport tax |
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Visa arrangement. |
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Accommodation in Hanoi |
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Drinks and other personal expenses (laundry, phone calls etc.) |
Itinerary
Day 1
Hanoi - Babe lake (-/L/D)
Departure for Thai Nguyen, visit the
Museum of Ethnology then onto Babe national park. Drive through the
rain forest to reach the lake side and boat trip to village of Tay
hill tribe people. Dinner and home stay.
Day 2
Babe lake boat trip - Cao Bang
( B/L/D)
3 hr boat trip to visit Babe lake, Puong
Cave - where thousands of bats, visit fairy ponds. Jeep picks up
then drive to Cao Bang. Overnight in Cao Bang.
Day 3
cao bang - ban gioc waterfall - cao bang
( B/L/D)
Jeep ride to Ban Gioc, the most
wonderful waterfall in Vietnam. where a border river broken and
fallen down. Overnight in hotel in Cao Bang.
Day 4
Cao Bang - Lang Son
( B/L/D)
Jeep along the highway No 4. along the
border with China. Highway No 4 famed with alot of battles during
French war with historic area such as Dong Khe, That Khe....
Overnight in guesthouse.
Day 5 Lang Son - Hanoi
( B/L/-)
Road trip back to Hanoi.
Useful information
Fitness
Requirements: You should be moderately fit and have some
experience riding bicycles longer distances.
Weather:
The weather in Vietnam is usually warm and humid. From
June to September July and August, it is rain and hot (25-30oC) ,
humid conditions with afternoon monsoon rains During the
months of November to March the weather will tend to be drier but
with colder temperatures (25-30oC). In
the hills, mornings and evenings may be cool. Rain is always a
possibility. You need to be prepared for several types of
conditions. Humidity can also play a role, and it's important
to stay hydrated and use sun protection.
Optional
Gears: Besides the outdoors and travel gears provided
within the tour, we would like to recommend you some items for this
trip. All are available at Outdoors and Travel gears:
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Official
Papers |
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Valid passport
and visa |
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Airline tickets |
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Yellow
International Immunization Card |
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Luggage |
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Duffel bag, large
and sturdy |
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Daypack or fanny
pack |
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Luggage tags and
luggage locks |
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Outerwear |
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Waterproof,
breathable rain/wind jacket |
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Rain or wind
pants, able to slip on and off easily over your shoes |
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Lightweight
fleece sweater |
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City Clothing |
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Bring a few
lightweight, easily washable items for city and travel wear |
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Comfortable
walking or running shoes |
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Accessories |
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Sunglasses and
retainer strap |
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Sunscreen (SPF 15
or higher) |
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Lip protection
(SPF 15) |
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Toiletry kit
(toothbrush, etc.) |
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First-aid kit,
see medical bulletin |
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Plastic bags,
various sizes including one extra-large garbage bag to line
duffel bag |
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Insect repellent |
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Favorite snack
food, GORP, energy bars, etc. |
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Laundry cord and
clips |
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Face mask/bandana
(for car exhaust) |
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Hand sanitizer/Handi
wipes |
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Optional
Accessories |
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Camera and film |
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Swimsuit |
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Small neck pouch
or passport carrier |
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Reading and
writing materials |
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Electrical
converter and adapter |
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Flashlight |
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Stuff sack
dedicated to laundry |
See also:
other adventure tours
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