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LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Seek for an ideal 3-day tour when you take the exotic beauty of Northern Vietnam into consideration. Our recommendation is to visit Ba Be lake and Ban Gioc waterfall. Ba Be Lake is in the middle of Ba Be national park, known as the biggest natural lake in Vietnam, famous for its poetic beauty and charm with a vast variety of flora and fauna, as well as interesting geology and landscapes like emerald water, mysterious jungle, peaceful local villages, limestone islands and caves...etc. Ban Gioc Waterfall is the top 4 biggest border waterfall in the world, famous for its unique location, gigantic waters and last but not least, its exhilarating beauty. These non-touristy parts promise to grant you a great sense of nature.
Highlights:
* Discover Ba Be Lake by swimming in fresh water, kayaking, fishing, boating…etc
* Explore second to none beauty of Ban Gioc Waterfall
* Immerse yourself in peaceful and friendly atmosphere in these rural paradises
What's included
24/7 hotline support
A/C car transfer during the trip
Licenced English speaking guide
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Accommodation at homestay/ 3 star hotel
Drinking water on car
All sightseeing tickets; travel permits and activities mentioned in the itinerary
Hotels in Hanoi
VAT
Travel insurance
International & dosmetic flights
Beverage on meals
Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc…
Tips & Gratuities
What to expect
Day 1: Hanoi - Quang Uyen
Museum of Cultures of Vietnam's Ethnic Groups
1h · Admission ticket included
Leave Hanoi for Quang Uyen at 8 AM on a 6-hour drive. Stop in Thai Nguyen city to visit Museum of Ethnic Minorities in Viet Nam.
8h · Admission ticket included
After lunch in Bac Kan city, go through six mountainous passes to reach homestay at an incense making village of Quang Uyen district, Cao Bang province. Rest of the day can be spent to discover life of Nung people here and the way they make incense to survive. If you are hungry for more amazing landscape, it is recommended you have 1-hour hike up the mountain behind the village to get the whole exotic view and enjoy a sunset break at the peak.
Day 2: Quang Uyen – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Nguom Ngao Cave – Ba Be Lake
Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls
2h · Admission ticket included
Take a morning exercise and enjoy the fresh air before your served local breakfast. Hit the road again to captivating Ban Gioc waterfall, the fourth biggest border waterfall in the world between Vietnam and China. Stop en route for a short walk around Phuoc Sen village, a Nung village where they make knives as traditional handicraft.
Nguom Ngao Cave
1h · Admission ticket included
Pay a visit to amazing Nguom Ngao limestone cave, also known as Tiger cave before return Ba Be lake. Enjoy the peacefull sunset by the lake. If time permits, have a swim in cooling fresh water of the lake.
Day 3: Ba Be Lake Half Day Boating – Hanoi
Ba Be National Park
3h · Admission ticket included
Enjoy last breakfast in this rural paradise before 3-hour boating around the lake. Short walk to see Cam village with nature, local people and school at the end of the lake. Follow Nang river to Puong cave, a tunnel cave full of amazement from limestone stalactites and stalagmites to mysterious bats. Continue to Buoc Lom wharf where you say goodbye to Ba Be and return Hanoi.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
End point
Pickup details
We pick up at your hotel in Hanoi
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.