(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

06:00: Meet your guide and driver in Hanoi and depart for Tuyen Quang. Along the journey, stop for breakfast and a short break before continuing into the northern highlands.

12:00: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, featuring authentic mountain specialties. After lunch, continue along scenic countryside roads to a small Tay village nestled in a peaceful valley. The final few kilometers into the village reveal an entirely different world—traditional stilt houses tucked among lush cornfields, surrounded by pristine forests and fresh mountain air that has remained beautifully untouched.

14:00: Arrive at the village and check into a traditional Tay stilt house. Relax with a cup of locally grown tea while listening to stories about the daily lives, customs, and traditions of the local community.

15:00: Begin your exploration of the tranquil village. Take a leisurely walk through the village and its expansive cornfields, breathe in the fresh air of the surrounding protected forest, and discover the unique architecture of traditional Tay stilt houses. Visit local vegetable gardens and family livestock areas, where you'll hear firsthand stories about farming, daily routines, and life in the mountains. This is the perfect opportunity to slow down, embrace the peaceful atmosphere, and experience the quiet charm that defines Vietnam's northern highlands.

17:00: Relax with a traditional herbal foot bath prepared from natural medicinal plants handpicked in the pristine forests surrounding the village. This time-honored wellness practice offers a soothing way to unwind while experiencing the local knowledge of herbal medicine.

19:00: Enjoy dinner featuring authentic Tay specialties, lovingly prepared by your local hosts using fresh ingredients grown and raised in the village. Each dish reflects the unique culinary heritage and flavors of the northern highlands. Overnight in a traditional Tay stilt house, surrounded by the peaceful beauty of the valley.

06:00: Wake up to the fresh mountain air, the songs of birds, and the peaceful rhythm of village life. Enjoy a traditional local breakfast prepared by your hosts.

07:00: As the sun rises, join your host family in their daily routines and experience authentic Tay village life. Depending on the season, you may help prepare the fields, plant or tend corn, harvest crops, collect bamboo shoots, or gather other local produce. Along the way, your hosts will share their traditional farming knowledge and explain how generations have lived in harmony with the land. More than simply a travel experience, this is an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the close relationship between the Tay people and the natural environment that sustains their way of life.

10:00: Together with your hosts, prepare a traditional Tay meal. Learn how to make colorful five-colored sticky rice using natural plant-based dyes, grill freshly caught stream fish over a wood fire, and help cook other local specialties. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious homemade lunch showcasing the authentic flavors of the northern highlands. After lunch, enjoy some time to relax and unwind at the stilt house.

15:00: Take a leisurely walk beneath the canopy of the surrounding natural forest and discover the landscapes of Khau Dao. Wander along shaded forest trails, explore the area's rich ecosystem, and immerse yourself in the peaceful beauty of the mountains. This is a perfect experience for nature lovers and anyone seeking to slow down and reconnect with the natural world.

19:00: Enjoy a traditional dinner featuring authentic local cuisine. After dinner, spend an evening with your local Tay hosts. Learn about the unique architecture of traditional stilt houses, the significance of the indigo-dyed clothing, and the customs and cultural heritage of the Tay people. Depending on local arrangements, you may also enjoy a live performance of Then singing accompanied by the traditional Tinh lute. Before retiring for the night, take a moment to admire the spectacular star-filled sky above the quiet valley. Overnight in a traditional Tay stilt house nestled in the heart of the valley.

06:00: Wake up early and enjoy the crisp morning air of the village. Savor a homemade breakfast at the homestay before setting out for a final walk through the peaceful valley. Stroll around the village, meet local residents, and visit several traditional Tay stilt houses, gaining one last glimpse into the community's tranquil way of life.

10:00: Join your host family in preparing a traditional farewell lunch using fresh local ingredients.

11:00: Enjoy lunch together, then pack your belongings and bid farewell to your hosts. Depart by vehicle for the journey back to Hanoi.

19:00: Arrive in Hanoi, marking the end of your memorable "Journey into the Peaceful Valley." Thank you for traveling with Hidden North Vietnam. We wish you good health, happiness, and safe travels, and we look forward to welcoming you on another authentic adventure in the future.