Da Bac – Culture Escape
Embark on a 3-day escape from Hanoi to the untouched beauty of Da Bac, where emerald mountains, tranquil rivers, and vibrant ethnic cultures await. This authentic journey takes you deep into Sung and Da Bia villages – home to the Dao Tien and Muong peoples – where age-old traditions are preserved through community-based tourism. Stay in warm homestays, learn traditional crafts, trek through bamboo forests, cruise along the Da River, and savour unique local dishes. With every step, you’ll not only experience the charm of Vietnam’s northwest but also contribute to sustainable livelihoods and cultural preservation.
Highlights:
• Ethnic homestay experience: Stay in traditional Dao Tien and Muong stilt houses, enjoying warm hospitality and home-cooked meals.
• Hands-on craft workshops: Learn batik painting, indigo dyeing, brocade embroidery, and create your own keepsake.
• Scenic treks & river cruise: Hike through bamboo forests, visit Sung Cave, century-old tea plantations, and cruise along the peaceful Da River.
• Cultural immersion: Join local music performances, try on traditional costumes, and participate in village activities.
• Unique cuisine: Taste specialities like thit chua (sour meat) and bánh ốc (shell-shaped cake).
• Local life discovery: Visit kindergartens, schools, floating fish farms, and learn traditional shrimp-catching techniques.
• Hoa Binh hydroelectric dam: Explore Vietnam’s largest hydroelectric project and enjoy the stunning river scenery.
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Departure/Return Location
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Departure Time
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Return Time
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Dress Code
Comfortable clothes and walking shoes recommended
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Tour Plan
Day 1: Hanoi – Sung Village
Day 2: Sung Village – Da Bia Village
Day 3: Da Bia – Hoa Binh Dam – Hanoi
Tour Location
A 3-day cultural and nature getaway from Hanoi to the remote Da Bac district. Experience authentic ethnic minority life in Sung and Da Bia villages, surrounded by mountains, bamboo forests, and the serene Da River. Stay in traditional homestays, learn local crafts, trek scenic trails, cruise on the river, and visit Vietnam’s largest hydroelectric dam.
- Sung Village – Dao Tien ethnic culture with traditional stilt houses, brocade weaving, and batik painting.
- Sung Cave & Tea Plantation – Hidden cave exploration and visits to a century-old highland tea garden.
- Bamboo Forests & Da River – Trek through lush bamboo groves and enjoy peaceful river cruises.
- Da Bia Village – Muong riverside life with kayaking, bamboo rafting, and unique local cuisine.
- Hoa Binh Hydroelectric Dam – Vietnam’s largest dam, offering stunning water views and cultural insight.
