From Hanoi: Lang Son UNESCO Geopark & Countryside Day Tour
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Escape Hanoi’s bustle and explore Lạng Sơn UNESCO Geopark. Discover Hữu Liên’s valleys, steppes, and villages, enjoy boating or kayaking, taste local food, and join Tà y culture and farming activities.
Highlights
- Visit Lạng Sơn UNESCO Global Geopark with karst landscapes and rich biodiversity
- Explore Hữu Liên countryside with seasonal activities like boat trip or kayaking
- Learn to make pumpkin cakes, a unique TÃ y ethnic specialty
- Cycle around tranquil rice fields and hidden countryside paths
- Take part in local farming and experience authentic rural life
Description
7:30–8:00: Pick up guests from hotels in the Old Quarter.
10:30: Arrive in Hữu Liên.
10:30–12:00: Seasonal activities:
Wet Season (March to July): Visit Dong Lam Steppe coverring an area of nearly 100 hectares, part of the Lạng Sơn Geopark recognized by UNESCO. Here, you’ll enjoy a one-hour boat ride through a stunning natural landscape of rich vegetation, pristine limestone cliffs, crystal-clear lakes, and peaceful streams.
Dry Season (August to February): Visit Bac Mo Dam. With its clear blue water, Bac Mo Dam is an ideal spot for recreational activities such as kayaking and swimming. This place not only allows people to enjoy the natural beauty of the area but also brings a refreshing and healthy experience.
12:00–13:30: Lunch at a local house.
13:30–15:00: Join a hands-on experience making pumpkin cakes – a traditional specialty of the Tà y ethnic group in Lạng Sơn.
15:00–15:30: Cycle around the village, visit rice fields and countryside paths.
15:30-16:00: Join local farming activities and learn about the cultivation methods of local people.
16:00-16:30: Relax and enjoy the pumpkin cakes.
16:30: Depart for Hanoi.
19:00: Drop off guests in Hanoi.
Includes
A/C vehicle (pick up & drop off available at Old Quarter area only)
English-speaking tour guide
Local lunch
Entrance fees
Boat trip or kayak
1 bottle of water per person
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund