Duration: 4 Days
Overview
The northeastern part of Vietnam is one of the least
visited, but most beautiful and interesting areas in Vietnam. On this tour you
will visit the Ba Be National Park with a boat trip, see spectacular
waterfalls, impressive grottoes and the border town of Lang Son.
Day 1: Hanoi – Ba Be National Park.
Day 2: Ba Be Lake – Cao Bang.
Day 3: Cao Bang – Ban Gioc waterfall – Cao Bang.
Day 4: Cao Bang – Lang Son – Hanoi.
Day 1: Hanoi – Ba Be National Park.
Day 2: Ba Be Lake – Cao Bang.
Day 3: Cao Bang – Ban Gioc waterfall – Cao Bang.
Day 4: Cao Bang – Lang Son – Hanoi.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Ba Be National Park (250 km - 10 hours). (L,
D)
You will be picked up at 08:00 by a private van/mini bus and we depart for Ba Be National Park. On the way there stopping in Thai Nguyen city to visit the Museum of the Culture - the second largest museum in Vietnam for ethnic minorities. We continue our drive to Ba Be National Park. Spending the night with a local family, in a Tay village overlooking Ba Be Lake.
Day 2: Ba Be Lake - Cao Bang (115 km - 4 hours). (B, L, D)
In the morning off to a boat trip on Ba Be Lake. It is a beautiful area surrounded by high limestone hills and tropical forest. You will stop at Dau Dang Waterfall and the impressive Puong Cave which is 30m high and 300m long. The river flows through the cave, so the boat will take you through to the other side. Return to the homestay, from where you will drive to Cao Bang. Arrival in Cao Bang in the evening and stay in a hotel.
Day 3: Cao Bang - Ban Gioc waterfall - Cao Bang (180 km - 8 hours). (B, L, D)
At around 09:00am driving to the largest waterfall in Vietnam, Ban Gioc. Having lunch en-route. Later in the afternoon heading back to the hotel in Cao Bang.
Day 4: Cao Bang - Lang Son - Hanoi (330 km - 10 hours). (B, L)
At around 08:00am we drive to the border town Lang Son, where lunch will be served. In the afternoon, we will visit the beautiful caves in the town and the local market before driving to Hanoi. We will be back to Hanoi around 17:00.
(B: breakfast; L: lunch; D: dinner)
You will be picked up at 08:00 by a private van/mini bus and we depart for Ba Be National Park. On the way there stopping in Thai Nguyen city to visit the Museum of the Culture - the second largest museum in Vietnam for ethnic minorities. We continue our drive to Ba Be National Park. Spending the night with a local family, in a Tay village overlooking Ba Be Lake.
Day 2: Ba Be Lake - Cao Bang (115 km - 4 hours). (B, L, D)
In the morning off to a boat trip on Ba Be Lake. It is a beautiful area surrounded by high limestone hills and tropical forest. You will stop at Dau Dang Waterfall and the impressive Puong Cave which is 30m high and 300m long. The river flows through the cave, so the boat will take you through to the other side. Return to the homestay, from where you will drive to Cao Bang. Arrival in Cao Bang in the evening and stay in a hotel.
Day 3: Cao Bang - Ban Gioc waterfall - Cao Bang (180 km - 8 hours). (B, L, D)
At around 09:00am driving to the largest waterfall in Vietnam, Ban Gioc. Having lunch en-route. Later in the afternoon heading back to the hotel in Cao Bang.
Day 4: Cao Bang - Lang Son - Hanoi (330 km - 10 hours). (B, L)
At around 08:00am we drive to the border town Lang Son, where lunch will be served. In the afternoon, we will visit the beautiful caves in the town and the local market before driving to Hanoi. We will be back to Hanoi around 17:00.
(B: breakfast; L: lunch; D: dinner)
Trip notes
- The program is subject to change according to the weather
conditions.
- Tipping is not compulsory but it is highly recommended if you are satisfied with the services.
What to bring
- Tipping is not compulsory but it is highly recommended if you are satisfied with the services.
What to bring
Rain-wear
Warm sweater in winter time
Mosquito repellent
Cap or hat and sun lotion
Camera and battery
Torch and ear plugs
Medicine for personal use
Price
Note: Price in USD per person
Inclusive of:
Private van/mini bus for transfers
Boat trip on Ba Be Lake
Accommodation (1 night in homestay; 2 nights in hotels)
Meals according to the program
All entrances fees and permit fees
English speaking tour guide.
Exclusive of: Insurance, drinks, personal expenses and tips. |
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