Day 1: Full description
Start with a pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter and depart for Quang Phu Cau village, which has been producing incense for more than 100 years. Take a walk to the center of the village and see how locals make incense on the artisanal, family scale. Meet a family who specializes in dyeing incense sticks and take in the colorful bundles of incense.
Afterward, move to the Suoi Gio area located on the forest boundary and savor authentic local cuisine. Enjoy the cool mountain breeze and dip your feet or swim in the crystal-clear rock pools of the natural stream. It is the perfect way to wash away the sweat from trekking.
Visit Bear Sanctuary, walk along the skywalk to observe Moon Bears and Sun Bears playing in semi-wild enclosures. Learn about their journey from the illegal bile industry to this peaceful haven, and see firsthand how conservation is changing the future of Vietnamese wildlife.
Finally, board your vehicle for a comfortable drive back to your starting location.