Vietnam Offbeat Route: Pu Luong – Ha Giang – Phong Nha – Quy Nhon – Phu Yen – Con Dao
Hanoi → Pu Luong → Ha Giang → Phong Nha → Quy Nhon → Phu Yen → Con Dao
Overview
Offbeat 12-day 11-night tour: Pu Luong, Ha Giang, Phong Nha, Quy Nhon, Phu Yen, Con Dao. Private car, English-speaking guide, domestic flights.
Introduction
The Offbeat Route journey is for those who want to explore Vietnam in a different way – away from crowded destinations, crossing majestic mountain roads, discovering spectacular caves, and ending at Con Dao with its historical sites and blue sea.
Highlights
You will trek Pu Luong, conquer Ma Pi Leng Pass in Ha Giang, explore Phong Nha, enjoy the beaches of Quy Nhon – Phu Yen, and visit Con Dao. The journey is long, but each day brings a new discovery.
Highlights
Trekking Pu Luong – villages and rice terraces
Conquer Ma Pi Leng Pass and the Ha Giang rock plateau
Explore Phong Nha – Ke Bang caves
Quy Nhon beaches – Ky Co – Eo Gio and Phu Yen
Con Dao historical sites and Hang Duong Cemetery
Unique offbeat cross-Vietnam journey
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Hanoi – Pu Luong
Pick up in Hanoi. Depart for Pu Luong. Check in at the lodge. Afternoon: easy walk around the village, viewpoint. Evening: dinner. Overnight in Pu Luong.
Day 2
Pu Luong Trekking
After breakfast, trek to explore villages, rice terraces, and waterfalls. Lunch: picnic lunch. Afternoon: continue trekking. Return to the lodge. Overnight in Pu Luong.
Day 3
Pu Luong – Ha Giang
After breakfast, depart for Ha Giang (long road transfer). Stop for rest along the way. Arrive in Ha Giang, check in. Overnight in Ha Giang.
Day 4
Ha Giang – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Dong Van
After breakfast, depart to explore the Dong Van rock plateau. Ma Pi Leng Pass, Nho Que River. Visit Dong Van Old Town. Overnight in Dong Van.
Day 5
Dong Van – Lung Cu – Ha Giang
After breakfast, visit Lung Cu Flag Tower and an ethnic village. Return to Ha Giang. Overnight in Ha Giang.
Day 6
Ha Giang – Hanoi
After breakfast, depart for Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi, check in. Evening free. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 7
Hanoi – Fly to Dong Hoi – Phong Nha
After breakfast, fly to Dong Hoi. Pick up and transfer to Phong Nha. Visit Paradise Cave or Phong Nha Cave. Overnight in Phong Nha.
Day 8
Phong Nha – Quy Nhon (Overnight Train)
After breakfast, trekking/cave tour. Afternoon: transfer back to Dong Hoi. Overnight train to Quy Nhon. Overnight on the train.
Day 9
Quy Nhon – Ky Co – Eo Gio
Arrive in Quy Nhon. Check in. Visit Ky Co and Eo Gio. Evening: seafood. Overnight in Quy Nhon.
Day 10
Quy Nhon – Phu Yen
After breakfast, depart for Phu Yen. Visit Ganh Da Dia, Bai Xep, and Mang Lang Church. Overnight in Tuy Hoa.
Day 11
Phu Yen – Fly to Con Dao
After breakfast, fly to Con Dao. Check in at the resort. Afternoon: free time at the beach, wellness. Overnight in Con Dao.
Day 12
Con Dao – Historical Sites – Departure
After breakfast, visit the Con Dao prison historical sites and Hang Duong Cemetery. Transfer to the airport. End of tour.
Included / Not Included
Included
- 11 nights accommodation
- Private air-conditioned car
- English-speaking guide
- Breakfast and meals as per itinerary
- Domestic flights: Hanoi – Dong Hoi, Tuy Hoa – Con Dao
- Entrance fees to attractions
- Overnight train Phong Nha – Quy Nhon
- Bottled water on the car
Not included
- International flights, visa
- Drinks, personal expenses
- Tips
- Single room supplement, holidays/Tet
- Travel insurance