Embark on a 3-day private exploration of Vietnam’s largest natural lake, Ba Be Lake, and visit the stunning Ban Gioc Waterfall. Experience the local culture, hike, swim, and enjoy boat rafting on the lake.
Hanoi - Lang Son - Quang Uyen (Meal: L, D)
Quảng Uyên - 8:00 am Our tour guide and car will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to Lang Son. We will drive towards the Vietnam and China border for about 3 hours, with a stop at Chi Lang, a 20kmlong structure formed from a narrow valley between two mountains. This site is linked to a significant Vietnamese victory in the past and was considered the strongest citadel of its time. You will have 1 hour to explore and visit the “Quy Mon Quan” gate, also known as the Gate of Monsters, where many invaders entered Vietnam during numerous incursions and were defeated by Vietnamese defenders.
After lunch at a local restaurant in Dong Dang, continue your journey through the pass to visit Mother’s Temple and Dong Khe, a historical site where the Battle of Dong Khe took place during the First Indochina War. The battle occurred in Dong Khe, Tonkin Province, in September and October 1950, ending in a Viet Minh victory.
Tonight, you will have dinner and stay overnight at a homestay with a Nung family in Quang Uyen.
Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake (Meal: B, L, D)
Ba Be - After breakfast at the homestay, you will depart for Trung Khanh, located on the border with China. Here, you will have the opportunity to meet the Nung people in the village of Phuoc Sen, a mountainous village renowned for its traditional blacksmith craft. The farming tools made here are essential to the local lifestyle, as seen in the surrounding rice paddies and fields. Among these stunning landscapes is the magnificent Ban Gioc Waterfall, which spans over 300 meters, half in Vietnam and half in China. You will have time to enjoy the powerful atmosphere of the falls and take some fantastic photos before heading to another natural wonder, Nguom Ngao Cave. This cave extends 2,144 meters underground and is filled with incredible stalactites and stalagmites. You will then return to Cao Bang town and descend the snake pass to Ba Be Lake, where you will stay overnight in a traditional house of a Tay ethnic family. At the homestay, you can relax and unwind from the day and enjoy a meal of home-cooked local food.
Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (Meal: B, L)
Hanoi - 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 adorned with patches of wild vegetation and inhabited by various interesting creatures. The boat ride along the Nang River includes time to explore the stunning Ba Be Lake and the caves of Puong Grotto, where you can see the stalactites and stalagmites formed by river erosion on the karst, as well as a bat colony several thousand strong. You will then depart for the journey back to Hanoi, a drive of approximately 150 miles (230 kilometers). We will stop at some tea hills before returning to your hotel in the bustling city of Hanoi, arriving at about 19:00.
- Complimentary water
- Entrance fees included
- English-speaking guide
- Hiking adventure
- Bamboo rafting on Ba Be Lake
- Meals provided (1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner)
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Immigration fee at Ban Gioc waterfall
- Opportunity to swim
- Homestay experience
- Boat trip on Ba Be Lake
- Visit to Nguom Ngao cave
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Beverage
- Other services not mentioned above.
Experience the serenity of nature at Vietnam’s largest natural lake—Ba Be Lake. Reside in the pristine surroundings, and indulge in interactions with the amicable local people of the Tay minority—gaining insights into their customs and traditional architecture. Embark on an adventure with activities such as hiking, swimming, and boat rafting across Ba Be Lake, followed by a visit to the magnificent Ban Gioc waterfall, situated on the border. Revel in the mesmerizing beauty of Northern Vietnam.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
