6:00 AM: Our shuttle van picks you up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and takes you to My Dinh Bus Station. From there, you’ll board a comfortable sleeper bus heading to Nghia Lo, a gateway to the northwest mountains. The ride takes about 5.5 hours through changing landscapes, giving you your first taste of rural Vietnam. Throughout the trip, our local guide will take great care of you, sharing fascinating stories and showing you the best of every place we visit.

11:30 AM: you’ll arrive in Nghia Lo, where your local guide will welcome you and take you for a relaxing lunch. It’s a good time to stretch your legs and enjoy a proper local-style meal before getting on the road again.

Early Afternoon, the adventure kicks off with a scenic motorbike ride to Tu Le (about 50 km). You can choose to drive your semi-automatic motorbike (with guide support) or ride pillion with a guide. As you make your way through valleys and hills, you'll pass vast rice fields, green tea hills, and glimpses of local Thai life. Arrive in Tu Le and check into your cozy homestay.

Late afternoon, set out on a 5 km trek to nearby ethnic villages. Walk through peaceful fields and stilt-house settlements to reach Lìm Phạ, a traditional Thai village set in a quiet valley of golden paddies. The trek is moderate, suitable for most fitness levels, and offers a deeper look into local life beyond the road. Later, return to the homestay for a well-earned dinner with traditional Thai dishes. You’ll sleep in a shared stilt house - authentic, simple, and atmospheric. Private rooms will be arranged upon request.