This tour will take you from the vast lakes and chalky karsts of Ba Be National Park to the wild and rugged landscapes of Cao Bang to visit the most spectacular Ban Gioc waterfall in Vietnam. You will be travelling through the remote areas in the north of Vietnam, brushing along the Chinese border and staying with local families to find out about the unique cultures and customs of Vietnam.
Day 1: Hanoi - Thai Nguyen - Cao Bang
Day 2: Cao Bang - Ban Gioc waterfall - Ba Be Lake
Day 3: Ba Be Lake - Hanoi
BA BE LAKE - BAN GIOC WATERFALL 3-DAY TOUR
Hanoi - Thai Nguyen - Cao Bang (L, D).
08:00 Our guide and vehicle pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi then start a 3-Day Tour Ba Be lake & Ban Gioc water fall. On the way, you visit Museum of the Cultures of Vietnam’s Ethnic Groups in Thai Nguyen City. There will be a stop for lunch before your transfer extremely north to Cao Bang through scatterings of villages and rice paddies. This is the road less-travelled offering you the enjoy the views in peace. Tonight, you have dinner and stay overnight in the homestay of a Nung's family in.
Day 2 Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake (B, L, D).
After breakfast at the homestay, you will depart for Trung Khanh which lies on the border with China. Here you will have the chance to meet the Nung ethnic people in the village of Phuc Sen, a mountainous village famous for its traditional blacksmith craft. The farming tools made here are an integral part of the lifestyle which is evident in the surrounding rice paddies and fields. Nestled in amongst these amazing landscapes is the breathtaking Ban Gioc Waterfall which spans over 300 meters, half in Vietnam and half in China.
Continue the 3-Day Tour Ba Be lake & Ban Gioc water fall you will have time to soak up the powerful atmosphere of the falls and take some fantastic photos before heading to another natural wonder, Nguom Ngao Cave. This cave stretches out 2,144 meters underground and is brimming with incredible stalactites and stalagmites. You will then make your way to return Cao Bang town and going down on snake pass to Ba Be Lake, tonight you will stay overnight on traditional house of Tay ethnic family. At the homestay, you can relax and unwind from the day and enjoy a meal of home cooked local food.
Day 3 Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (B, L)
Breakfast at homestay. Then you can relax on board, do some wildlife spotting or if you need to cool off, you can jump into the cool, clean waters for a refreshing swim. As you float on Ba Be Lake, you can take in the scenery of the surrounding karsts decorated with patches of wild vegetation and inhabited by all sorts of interesting creatures.
Having a boat ride along the Nang River is also one of the highlight of the 3-Day Tour Ba Be lake & Ban Gioc water fall. You have a nice time to explore the stunning Ba Be Lake, the caves of Puong Grotto where you can explore the stalactites and stalagmites which are a result of the erosion of the river on the karst as well as looking out for the bat colony several thousand strong. You will depart for the journey back Hanoi, a drive of approximately 150 miles (230 kilometers). We will stop at some hills tea plant before returning to your hotel in the bustling city of Hanoi.
Approximate 18:00 you arrive back in Hanoi and finish 3-Day Tour Ba Be lake & Ban Gioc water fall
Tour included
Private transfer round trip
Boat trip on Ba Be lake
Homestay/hotel
English speaking guide.
Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
All sightseeing tickets.
No extra charge after confirmation
Tour excluded
Tips/gratuities to guide, driver
Travel insurance
Beverage
Other services not mentioned above.
Children’s Policy
Free of charge for children under 4 years sharing bed with parents.
Surcharge 70% rate of adult for children (5-11 years) sharing bed with parents.
Over 11 years is adult’s rate.
Important Notes
The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
Special request (diet or vegetarian, …) should be sent before your departure date.