Hanoi To Ba Vi Escape: Nature, Culture & Local Experience 2 days

2 Days 1 Night

Minimum Age

10
Maximum Age

70
Group Size

2 - 10
Transportation

Private car
Group Size

2-10
Accomodation

Melia Ba Vi
Best season

All year round
Tour type

Private
Meals

As mention

Overview

Begin your journey from Hanoi to the tranquil countryside of Ba Vi National Park, where you’ll meet a local veteran in Xom Ri, harvest tea on the hills, and learn the art of traditional tea-making. Continue to a warm Muong family home in Moc Village, join a hands-on cooking session, and enjoy a peaceful garden lunch before exploring village life on foot or by bike. Late afternoon, unwind with a soothing herbal foot bath before settling in for an overnight stay near the national park. The next morning, discover the park’s French-era ruins and a trek through the lush forest to the peak of Ba Vi mountain. Conclude your journey at Duong Lam Ancient Village with a traditional lunch and a leisurely walk through centuries-old houses before returning to the city.

Highlights

Tea harvesting & traditional tea-making in Xom Ri – meet a local veteran, experience authentic rural life, and learn the handmade tea process.
Live like a local in Moc Village – join a Muong family for a hands-on cooking session, enjoy a garden lunch, and relax with a herbal foot bath.
Nature & heritage exploration – discover Ba Vi National Park and stroll through the ancient houses of Duong Lam Ancient Village.

Itinerary

Day
01

Hanoi – Ba Vi Countryside Experience

08:30 Pickup from your hotel in Hanoi and depart for Ba Vi, leaving behind the city’s hustle for the peaceful countryside.

10:30 Arrive at Xom Ri village. Meet a local war veteran, visit his home, and walk up to his tea hills to harvest fresh tea leaves. Learn about traditional tea processing under the guidance of war veteran and enjoy a hands-on experience.

11:30 Continue to Moc Village and receive a warm welcome by Mrs Chin at a local Muong family home. Join a cooking session and enjoy a homemade lunch in a lush garden setting.

14:00 Explore the village: walk through local neighborhoods, visit a traditional tofu-making family, or cycle to nearby villages to experience authentic rural life.

15:30 Return to the host family’s house and relax with a traditional Muong herbal foot bath.

16:00 Transfer to Ba Vi National Park.

18:00 Check in at your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Ba Vi.
Day
02

Ba Vi Mountain Exploration - Duong Lam Village - Hanoi

9:00 After leaving the hotel, you will be transferred to visit the old prison ruins before continuing to the 800m altitude point, where you will explore a ruined church built by the French. The journey then proceeds to the 1,000m level, where you will begin your trek to conquer the summit of Ba Vì Mountain at 1,296m above sea level. At the peak, you will visit Báo Thiên Tower and the temple dedicated to Hồ Chí Minh, the 20th-century national hero of the Vietnamese people.

11:30 Drive down hill and heading to Duong Lam ancient village. Lunch will be served at a local house.

14:00 After lunch, take a leisure walk to see the village before returing to Hanoi.

17:30 End services.

Includes

Private car transfer
Pick up & drop off at hotel
English speaking tourguide
Entrance fee
Meals as mention
Accommodation
Water & tissue

Excludes

Tip
Personal expense
Insurance

Deposit & Cancellation Policy

Deposit

+ A 30% deposit is required upon booking confirmation.

+ The remaining 70% must be paid at least 14 days prior to tour departure.

Cancellation

+ Cancellations made at least 14 days before the tour departure are eligible for a full refund.

+ Cancellations made between 14 -7 days before departure will incur a 50% cancellation charge.

+ Cancellations made less than 7 days or no show before departure will be subject to a 100% charge.