Ban Gioc Waterfall and Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights Adventure Tour

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration3 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This tour will bring travelers to visit and explore the most breathtaking scenery in the north-eastern part of Vietnam. 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 spectacular Ban Gioc waterfall. On this small-group tour—the perfect choice for adventurous travelers—immerse in local culture, landscapes, and lifestyles, and mingle with Nung and Tay people. Along the way, see the Nang River, Ban Gioc Falls, Nguom Ngao Cave, and more.

What's included

  • Entrance fees and sightseeing as program
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Ban Gioc waterfall, Nguom Ngao cave, Ba Be Lake
  • 2 Nights at Homestay in Cao Bang & Ba Be
  • Transfer Roundtrip pick up/drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • English speaking guide during the tour
  • beverages, Tips and Personal expenses

What to expect

Day 1: Hanoi - Lang Son - Cao Bang - Homestay (Lunch + Dinner)
  1. Old Quarter
    Pass by
    Our tour guide will pick you up by car at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter around 7:30 - 8:00am, transferring you to Lang Son. We will start by driving in the direction of the Chinese border for about 3 hours, before stopping at Chi Lang Pass, a 20km long gorge created from a narrow valley between two mountains.
  2. Pass by
    We will start by driving in the direction of the Chinese border for about 3 hours, before stopping at Chi Lang Pass, a 20km long gorge created from a narrow valley between two mountains. This place occupies an important position in Vietnamese history, being the place of many victories against various Chinese invasions over the centuries and millennia, as far back as 981AD
  3. Pass by
    Here you will have roughly an hour to walk around and explore the area around the Quy Mon Quan Gate, which translates as “The Gate of Monsters”, named for the many invasion forces that would spill through the pass over the course of history only to be beaten back by stalwart Vietnamese defenders. After lunch at a local restaurant in Dong Dang, you will continue your trip into the pass, stopping to visit Mother’s Temple and Dong Khe – an important historical site where The Battle of Dong Khe was fought during the First Indochina War
  4. 6h · Admission ticket included
    In the evening you will get to enjoy dinner and overnight rest in a local homestay owned and operated by a local Nung family in Quảng Uyên, Cao Bằng.
Day 2: Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be National Park - Homestay (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
  1. Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls
    4h · Admission ticket included
    After enjoying breakfast at the homestay, you will depart for Trung Khanh which lies right on the border with China. Here you will have another chance to meet and interact with the local Nung people living in the village of Phuoc Sen, a mountainous village famous for its traditional blacksmithing. The farming tools made here are an integral part of the lifestyle which is evident in the surrounding rice paddies and fields. Nestled amongst these amazing landscapes is the breathtaking Ban Gioc Waterfall which spans over 300 meters, split half and half between Vietnam and China. You’ll get some time here to simply take in the amazing atmosphere surrounding the falls, which presents an excellent opportunity for some fantastic photography.
  2. Nguom Ngao Cave
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Once you’ve finished at the falls, it’s time to head over to Nguom Ngao Cave, for a very different, but no less impressive natural wonder. The cave stretches for 2,144 meters underground and is brimming with incredible stalactites and stalagmites
  3. 2h · Admission ticket included
    You will then return to Cao Bang town and head down the “snake pass” to Ba Be Lake, where you will stay overnight in a homestay constructed in traditional Tay fashion and owned and operated by a local Tay family. Here you can relax and unwind from the day and enjoy a delicious and authentic home cooked meal.
Day 3: Ba Be National Park - Hanoi (Breakfast + Lunch)
  1. Ba Be National Park
    4h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast, you will board a boat to cross the lake to the north shore. From here you will start a hike in the rainforest of the central area of the Ba Be National Park. Along the shores of the lake, you will reach a prehistoric cave dating back 500 million years, hidden in an ancient forest composed of rare and hard wood trees, as strong as steel. A little further, a fire station allows us to observe the birds.
    Resume your hiking to reach the An Ma temple (a sacred temple of the Tay people venerating the snake god and military general of the Mac dynasty).
    It is now time to choose how to spend your time on the boat: relax and admire the landscape or take a dip in the fresh waters of the lake? Anyway, enjoy the scenery with its beautiful karst formations lined with jungle.

    Note: visitors who do not wish to participate in the walk can ask to stay on the boat to join Widow Island or do some shopping
  2. Old Quarter
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Return to Ba Be Jungle Houses restaurant for lunch before ending the tour, you will be taken about 230 km back to Hanoi and stop at a tea plantation located among rolling hills. When we arrived in Hanoi, it was time to say goodbye, creating lifelong memories and bonds.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you stay outside Hanoi Old Quarter, please come to this meeting point is 160 Tran Quang Khai for pick up point

End point

If you stay outside Hanoi Old Quarter, please come to this meeting point is 160 Tran Quang Khai for pick up point

Pickup details

We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or at the meeting point. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time and more details

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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