We drive 74 km ( 1.5 hour) from Hanoi to HoaBinh town passing through part of the scenic North-West mountainous region of Vietnam. Upon arrival, we board our private boat and cruise on the Da river. We'll visit villages of the Muong and the Dzao ethnic minorities on the river bank. After the cruise, we drive back to HoaBinh town for lunch before driving back to Hanoi. On the way back, we'll visit the famous silk village of VanPhuc.(L)