Bac Son can be accessible with just a 3.5-hour drive from Hanoi. It is well-known for the stunning views of the valley, truly one of the most spectacular landscapes of North Vietnam. This 2-day excursion to Bac Son is a great escape out of the busy Hanoi City.
8:00 AM: Depart for Bac Son via Thai Nguyen along the new freeway, passing through the serene countryside of northern Vietnam, dotted with rice fields and lush tea plantations. A tea break is highly recommended to savor Vietnam's finest tea.
Continue your journey to Dang Mo Waterfall in Gia Binh, where you'll enjoy a delicious lunch featuring local cuisine before exploring the waterfall—perfect for a refreshing swim during summer.
Next, head to Quynh Son Village, where a warm welcome awaits at a Tay family homestay. After settling in, take some time to rest before strolling through the picturesque rice fields and Tay ethnic villages nestled in the stunning Bac Son Valley.
As the day winds down, return to the homestay to relax and enjoy a hearty dinner prepared by your host.
Enjoy the local breakfast with family at the long house, and then take a short walk (nearly 1km) from village to Na Lay Mountain where you'll start the soft hiking up to the peak of mountains (about 1,200 steps up, few steps are slippery in the raining day). The view changes after every step and when getting up the top, you could not believe the spectacular panorama view of entire the valley. Spend time to take pictures and witness the scenery.
Come back to your homestay, spend more time to explore the village of Tay people, encounter with local people who always warmly welcome you visit their house with traditional tea and willing to have pictures with you. Enjoy lunch with authentic cuisine before transfer back to Hanoi in mid-afternoon. Check in your hotel.