Day 1: Hanoi - Quang Binh (B, L)

Departure from Ha Noi by local bus, 4WD, or private vehicle to Ha Giang. Lunch on the way. Arrival in the afternoon in Quang Binh, Bamboo rafting is here to have a gentle and relaxing ride along the Silver River , this takes you through a few Tribal Villages where you can stop to chat. If it is particularly hot there, you can swim in the Bac (Silver) River. Very pleasant and giving you a feeling of being completely at one with your surroundings, and being in times past. Dinner and overnight in Quang Binh - either the government guest house (Govermen run with A/C) or a home stay with a local family. At present, that is the choice of accommodation available. More plans are being made to provide Quang Binh with other alternatives. 

Day 2: Quang Binh full day (B, L, D)

Breakfast, motorbike tour up and around the mountains, taking in the beautiful scenery and visit the waterfall and have lunch with the Local people in one of the
many little villages along the way. In the afternoon, a visit to the caves we will check out a local Cave, called Pac Tham. This cave is very interesting and has a stream running through it and a big pool which is deep. You can have a swim here if you desire! Return to Quang Binh to have dinner at a local restaurant where you can taste local cuisine, and the evening’s can be spent watching and enjoying their Traditional Fire Dancing on hot coals (if you book to see and enjoy this/ small charge for this). Also tasting their locally produced Corn Wine. O/N in Quang Binh. 

Day 3: Quang Binh - Tuyen Quang - Ha Noi ( B, L)

Breakfast, say goodbye and depart for Tuyen Quang, lunch, hot mineral bath available if desired (very relaxing and healthy after being in remote areas). Return to Ha Noi.
Or other selection:
TanTrao: a small valley lying between mountains and jungles in Son Duong district, Tuyen Quang province. Tan Trao is a historical area that was used as a resistance base before the August 1945 Revolution. Tan Trao was a temporary capital of the independent. Section of the country, where the Vietnamese Communist Party held several meetings, especially during August 1945. On the 13th, attendees voted in favor of a general revolution during a National Conference meeting of the Communist Party. On the 16th, the National Assembly Conference was held. Ten major policies were voted by the Vietminh, the League for the Independence of Vietnam, and a temporary government chaired by President Ho Chi Minh was established. The Vietminh army was also founded on that day. Also on the 16th, the Temple Government led by President Ho Chi Minh had a meeting in the Tan Trao Communal House. The participants of this conference stayed at the Hong Thai Communal House. One hundred meters north of the communal house is the Tan Trao Banyan Tree.
Between June and August 1945, before he returned to Hanoi , President Ho Chi Minh resided in this area in a cottage erected by the liberation soldiers.
Return to Hanoi via Thai Nguyen Province .

End of our service:

Inclusion:

Accommodation in standard hotels in Hanoi/guesthouse/home stay with daily breakfast (hotels can be upgraded upon request)

Meals as stated in the program (B = Breakfast ; L = Lunch ; D = Diner)

Russian jeep.

Land cruiser/minivan on request.

English speaking guide

Rafting hire(bamboo)

porters

Entrance fees.

Exclusion:

International air-tickets and airport departure tax.

Meals not mentioned in the program (between 5 - 7 Euros/meal/person)

Drinks, phone calls and all personal expenses