We had an amazing tour led by Noh Vang. First off, he and his family of riders (yes, they're all related!) prioritized safety and drove carefully - which I appreciated. You could tell that he enjoys his job and cares about helping his guests have a good time.
As others mentioned, this itinerary helps you avoid the large groups and gives you a few additional experiences that bring you off the beaten track, like a trek, cave swim and a campsite by the river. Noh is also good at timing the itinerary to avoid most other tourists even at the quieter spots. We added the extra day and are so glad we did: it enabled us to venture off the main roads and experience glimpses of everyday local life and some "off the map" vistas, along with our favorite homestay and best dinner! Definitely recommend anyone already making the trip add the extra day: it's likely this will be the highlight of your trip to Vietnam.
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