BA BE LAKE & NATIONAL PARK - BAN GIOC WATERFALL 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS

Day 1: Ha Noi - Puong cave - Ba Be Lake (L, D)

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

Day 3:  Quang Yuen - Ban Gioc - Cao Bang (B, L, D)

Day 1: Ha Noi - Puong cave - Ba Be Lake (L, D)

8h00 Our bus and tourguide will pick you up at your hotel in Ha Noi old quarter departure for the journey to Ba Be national forest, a drive of approximately 150 miles (230 kilometers). Along the way you will pause to visit a Tay minority community, the second largest ethnic group in Vietnam after the Viets, mostly living off the cultivation of rice. You will continue to Ba Be National Park for a boat ride along the Nang River, with time to explore Ba Be Lake, the caves of Puong Grotto, and the tiny Widow Island. We can have a swim in crystal clear waters before you visit the stilt houses of the Tay community in Bo Lu Village, where you will spend the night in  Homestay.

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

8h00 After breakfast with your host family, your journey will start with a visit to Hua Ma, a dry cave with thousands of stalactites.  You  will travel around Ba Be lake by car, through the rain forest then leave Ba Be area, stopping for lunch in Cho Ra town.   You will reach Quang Uyen, the frontier district which is inhabited mostly by the Nung ethnic minority people. They still retain their centuries old cultural traditions and are recognisably distinct from each other by their dress. 

The remoteness and the simple lifestyle of the area’s local people are highlights of Quang Yuen. Living conditions are very basic here. Overnight in village

Day 3:  Quang Yuen - Ban Gioc - Cao Bang (B, L, D)

A spectacular trip, today!  We will take about 2 hours drive to visit Ban Gioc waterfalls, the highest and most spectacular in the area. Enjoy an imposing sight of Ban Gioc waterfalls and relax freely with plenty of time for photos.   You will then visit Nguom Ngao “Tiger Cave” and we will continue to Cao Bang town for our overnight stay in Thanh Loan hotel.

Day 4: Cao Bang - Ha Noi (B, L)

8h00 Before departing Cao Bang, you may like to consider climbing the hill up to the War Memorial for a great panoramic view. The famous Highway 4 winds its way through steep mountain passes with spectacular vistas!  Lang Son, the capital of this mountainous area, is an important crossing and trading route with Non Nuoc.  The area is home to Dzao, Man, Tho and Nung ethnic minority groups.  Lang Son has two markets, the Old Market and the Dong Kinh Market, where shoppers can find everything from electronics and gadgets to textiles and house wares.  Just a couple of kilometres from town are two large, beautiful caves and the ruins of the Mac Dynasty Citadel which are worth a visit, time permitting. Tam Thanh Cave contains a small lake and offers great views of the surrounding farmlands. Nhi Thanh Cave, formed by the river that flows through it, has poems carved into the entrance by the man who discovered the cave in the 18th century. The late afternoon trip back to Hanoi from Lang Son is along a modern 4-lane divided highway. You will arrive at your hotel in Hanoi at around 6:00pm.

Tour Price in Usd / 1 Pax

Tour price includes:

+ All private transfer and transportation

+ Home stays& Hotel with daily breakfast
+ Experienced English speaking guide
+ Private boat trip
+ Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
+ All sightseeing tickets.
+ Tissues and water on coach.

Tour price excludes:
+ Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
+ Travel insurance, Vat 
+ Beverage
+ Other services not mentioned above.

What To Take:
+ Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes.
+ We also recommend packing insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat...
+ Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking.
+ It is essential to bring your passport on this trip.