4-day private tour Ba Be Lake and Ban Gioc Waterfall

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi - Puong cave - Ba Be Lake (L/D)

Stop At: Ba Be National Park, Bo Lu Village Ba Be district, Nam Mau 270000 Vietnam
Pick up early in the morning for the journey to Ba Be National Park (230 kilometers). Your cultural discovery will begin along the way with a visit to a Tay community, the second largest ethnic group in Vietnam. Discover their traditions and learn how they make their living from rice cultivation. Reach Ba Be National Park, you take a boat ride along the Nang River winding through the wild and rugged land until you reach Puong Grotto and later Widow Island. You can have a swim in crystal clear waters before visiting the stilt houses of the Tay community in Coc Toc Village, where you spend the night in homestay.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Homestay

Day 2: Ba Be Lake - Hua Ma cave - Quang Uyen (B/L/D)

Stop At: Ba Be National Park, Bo Lu Village Ba Be district, Nam Mau 270000 Vietnam
After breakfast, your journey will start with a visit to Hua Ma, a dry cave with thousands of stalactites. Traveling around Ba Be Lake by car, through the rain forest then leave Ba Be, stopping for lunch in Cho Ra Town. After lunch, travel to Quang Uyen, the frontier district which is inhabited mostly by Nung ethnic minority communities.

The remoteness and the simplicity of the lifestyle are what make Quang Uyen truly amazing. You will be able to experience both firsthand as you stay overnight in the village.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Homestay

Day 3: Quang Uyen - Ban Gioc - Cao Bang (B/L/D)

Stop At: Ban Gioc Falls, Trung Khanh, Cao Bang 22000 Vietnam
Today will take you to one of the most incredible natural wonders in the north of Vietnam, Ban Gioc Waterfall. The breathtaking 300-meter wide cascade sits on the border between China and Vietnam in amongst the mountainous landscape of the northern regions. You will also have the chance to board a bamboo boat which will take to the very edge of Vietnam. After enjoying the waterfall, you will venture underground the magical Nguom Ngao Cave to discover the rock formations which been carved out by erosion.

Next, visiting a local market where you can experience the amazing culture of this frontier region. Then, hike to Phat Tich Temple which as well as giving a great insight into the local beliefs, offers unrivalled views of Ban Gioc Waterfall with China in the background. After that, travel to Cao Bang where you will spend the night in Thanh Loan Hotel.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Thanh Loan hotel

Day 4: Cao Bang - Hanoi (B/L)

Stop At: Ban Gioc Falls, Trung Khanh, Cao Bang 22000 Vietnam
Before leaving Cao Bang, you can partake in the optional activity of climbing the hill up to the War Memorial, which will present a great panoramic view of town and the surrounding countryside. As we leave Cao Bang, following the windings roads of Highway No.4 through beautiful valleys flanked by steep mountains and spectacular vistas, we will eventually reach Lang Son, the capital of the area and an important crossing and trade route to nearby Non Nuoc. The village and surrounding area is very diverse, being home to Dzao, Man, Tho, and Nung people.The highlight of the town itself is undoubtedly its two markets, the Old Market and the Dong Kinh Market, where you can find anything from traditional crafts to modern electronics. Time permitting; we will make a stop at the beautiful caves situated amongst the ruins of the Mac Dynasty Citadel, just a few kilometres outside of Lang Son. Among these caves are Tam Thang, which contains a small lake and offers great views of the surrounding farmland, and Nhi Thanh, formed by a river that flows through it and featuring poems inscribed on the wall dating back to the 18th century. In the afternoon we will take you from Lang Son back to Hanoi along a well maintained and comfortable modern 4-lane highway, arriving at your hotel in Hanoi in the late afternoon.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.