Highlight: Ba Be Lake- Ban Gioc Waterfall
Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi - Ba Be Lake (L/D)
TOM Travel guide and driver will pick you up early at your hotel in Hanoi then take a drive on a 250-kilometer (155 miles) journey to Ba Be National Park. On the way you will have several scheduled stops for lunch and visiting Tay ethnic minority community, the second largest ethnic group in Vietnam after the Kinh, and mostly living by rice cultivation.
In the afternoon, we will arrive to the stilt houses of the Tay community in local Village and also spend your night in a home-stay in the village in the national park.
Overnight in the the Homestay .
Day 2: Ba Be National Park – Boat Trip – Cao Bang (B/L/D)
After breakfast at the host family, we will take a short walk visit Hua Ma, a huge grotto with thousands of stalactites. then you will start a boat trip along Nang River to discover Ba Be Lake, Puong Grotto, the rapids of the Dau Dang Waterfall and tiny Widow Island. These poetic landscapes will bring you relaxing time with fresh air and green environment, so don’t forget your camera for nice photos. After lunch driver to Cao Bang.
Overnight in the the Hotel in Cao Bang (Optional)
Day 3- Cao Bang - Trung Khanh - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Cao Bang city (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we will depart for Ban Gioc waterfall, which is closed to Vietnam’s northern border with China. One of the biggest waterfall in Viet Nam/.
On the way to Ban Gioc Waterfall, you will see many terraced rice paddies dotted with some houses creating a peaceful and poetic landscape. Arrive at Ban Gioc, you will marvel at its spectacular beauty, which is worth to be the Vietnam’s most beautiful waterfall. After spending some time relaxing and taking nice photos, you will visit Nguom Ngao Cave, listen to its interesting legends then come back Cao Bang Town for overnight in a local hotel.
Overnight in the the Hotel in Cao Bang (Optional)
Day 4: Cao Bang Town - Hanoi (B/L)
On the next day, on the way transferring back to Hanoi (about 310 kilometers), you will enjoy the charming sceneries deeply reflecting the Northwest color: stunning limestone peaks, long-lasting lush paddy fields and untouched peaceful villages. To satisfy your desire of discovering, we will stop at an ethnic village known for its tobacco production, where you can not only learn more about the daily life of the locals but also enjoy the peace and tranquility. There is a stop for lunch before getting back to Hanoi city and ending the trip
Tour End.
Accommodation :
In Ba Be : Homestay
In Cao Bang : Thanh Loan Hotel, Bang Giang Hotel
Inclusive:
Private car/mini van transfers
All entrance fees & permit
English speaking guide
All meals as per program
Boat trip
Accommodation as program, based in twin sharing
Mineral water & Tissue are available on the vehicle
Exclusive:
Drinks, except otherwise mentioned
Insurance,
Personal expenses & Tips
Things to bring:
Hat,.sun block ; good walking shoes; tee-shirt & shorts; medical kit; camera with plenty of film.