Schedule
08:00 – Pick-up from Dong Hoi City by vehicle and tour guide, starting the journey to Phong Nha.
09:30 – Arrive in Phong Nha, stop at the 20 Victory Martyrs Memorial.
09:45 – Light incense in remembrance of the heroic soldiers who fought along this legendary route during the war.
10:15 – Conquer 20 Victory Road, traveling through lush green forests and discovering the untouched beauty of the Truong Son Mountains.
Midday: Lunch in Caroòng 2 Village
12:00 – Enjoy a forest-inspired lunch featuring sticky rice, grilled chicken, stream fish, bamboo shoots, and jungle vegetable soup.
Relax in the peaceful ambiance of Ma Coong Village.
Afternoon: Explore Ma Coong Village
14:00 – Discover the Ma Coong ethnic village:
✔ Learn about the daily life, traditions, and unique customs of the Ma Coong people.
✔ Interact with locals and experience traditional handicrafts.
✔ Visit the pristine forests surrounding the village.
✔ Enjoy Ma Coong’s traditional rice wine and listen to the legend of the Drum Beating Festival.
Evening: Immerse in the Ma Coong Drum Festival
18:00 – Have dinner in the village, savoring local specialties.
19:30 – Participate in the Ma Coong Drum Beating Festival, embracing the festive atmosphere:
Witness the sacred offering ceremony to Giang, praying for a bountiful harvest and prosperity.
Engage in cultural activities: dance around the fire, drink rice wine, and sing with the locals.
The special moment: When the drum breaks, young men and women in the village seek each other out, marking the start of new love stories.
Late Night: Return to Dong Hoi
00:30 – 01:00 – Farewell to Ma Coong Village, board the vehicle back to Dong Hoi.
03:30 – 04:00 – Arrive in Dong Hoi, concluding the journey.
Note: As the festival lasts through the night, guests may opt to stay overnight in Ma Coong Village and return the next morning.
Tour guide and transportation will escort guests to the airport or train station. See you again on the next adventure!
