Vietnam Offbeat Route: Pù Luông – Hà Giang – Phong Nha – Quy Nhơn – Phú Yên – Côn Đảo
12-day offbeat journey exploring the most pristine lands of Vietnam
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 differently – away from crowded destinations, crossing majestic mountain roads, discovering magnificent caves, and ending at Con Dao with its historical sites and blue sea.
Highlight Experiences
You will trek Pu Luong, conquer Ma Pi Leng Pass in Ha Giang, explore Phong Nha, swim at Quy Nhon – Phu Yen beaches, and visit Con Dao. The journey is long but each day brings a new discovery.
Highlights
Trekking Pu Luong – villages and terraced rice fields
Conquer Ma Pi Leng Pass and 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 lodge. Afternoon: easy walk around the village, viewpoint. Evening: dinner. Overnight in Pu Luong.
Day 2
Pu Luong Trekking
After breakfast, trekking to explore villages, terraced fields, waterfalls. Noon: picnic lunch. Afternoon: continue trekking. Return to lodge. Overnight in Pu Luong.
Day 3
Pu Luong – Ha Giang
After breakfast, depart for Ha Giang (long road transfer). Stop for breaks 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 Dong Van Karst Plateau. Ma Pi Leng Pass, Nho Que River. Visit Dong Van Old Quarter. Overnight in Dong Van.
Day 5
Dong Van – Lung Cu – Ha Giang
After breakfast, visit Lung Cu Flag Tower, 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 time. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 7
Hanoi – Fly to Dong Hoi – Phong Nha
After breakfast, fly to Dong Hoi. Pick up, 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 train.
Day 9
Quy Nhon – Ky Co – Eo Gio
Arrive in Quy Nhon. Check in. Visit Ky Co, Eo Gio. Evening: seafood. Overnight in Quy Nhon.
Day 10
Quy Nhon – Phu Yen
After breakfast, depart for Phu Yen. Ghenh Da Dia, Bai Xep, Mang Lang Church. Overnight in Tuy Hoa.
Day 11
Phu Yen – Fly to Con Dao
After breakfast, fly to Con Dao. Check in resort. Afternoon: free time at beach, wellness. Overnight in Con Dao.
Day 12
Con Dao – Historical Sites – Departure
After breakfast, visit Con Dao prison historical sites, Hang Duong Cemetery. Car transfer to airport. End of program.
Included / Not Included
Included
- 11 nights accommodation
- Private air-conditioned car
- English-speaking guide
- Breakfast and meals as per program
- Domestic flights: Hanoi – Dong Hoi, Tuy Hoa – Con Dao
- Entrance fees to attractions
- Overnight train Phong Nha – Quy Nhon
- Bottled water on car
Not included
- International flights, visa
- Drinks, personal expenses
- Tips
- Single room supplement, holiday surcharge
- Travel insurance