Ba Be Lake Ban Gioc Waterfall Private Tour 3 Days 2 Night

Code: #BabeBanGioc3DaysPrivateTour

Duration: 3 Days - 2 Nights

Router: Hanoi - Ba Be Lake - Ban Gioc Waterfall

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Staying in homestays makes an authentic travel experience, but can be challenging if you don’t speak the language. Join a private guide and translator to discover some of northern Vietnam’s most scenic and less visited landscapes, including Ba Be Lake, Ban Gioc Falls, Cao Bang Geopark, and Nguom Ngao Cave, on this 3-day adventure. Your package includes homestay accommodation, seven meals, permits, tickets, and round-trip transfers from your Hanoi hotel.

BA BE LAKE & BAN GIOC WATERFALL PRIVATE TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Spend three days exploring wild landscapes up near the Chinese border 
  • Capture stunning photos at the cascading Ban Gioc Falls 
  • Spend half a day boating on beautiful Ba Be Lake 
  • Get up close with locals, staying with Tai and Nung minority families

BA BE LAKE & BAN GIOC WATERFALL PRIVATE TOUR ITINENARY:

DAY 01: HA NOI – LANG SON – CAO BANG (L/D)

Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter between 7:30 - 8:00 am and take you to Lang Son. The journey begins with a 3-hour drive toward the Chinese border. We'll pause at Chi Lang Pass, a 20-km gorge nestled between two mountains. You'll have approximately an hour to explore the area around Quy Mon Quan Gate, known for its historical significance in repelling invasion forces. After lunch in Dong Dang, we'll venture further into the pass, visiting Mother’s Temple and Dong Khe, a crucial site from the Battle of Dong Khe during the First Indochina War. In the evening, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at a local homestay operated by a Nung family
 
-Highlights and activities: Chi Lang, Quy Mon Quan Gate, Dong Khe Battle Site, Ethnic Villages, and a 3-5km walk.
-Accommodation: Homestay of Nung ethnic people
-Meal: Lunch and Dinner in local restaurant
 
DAY 02: CAO BANG – BAN GIOC WATERFALL - BA BE NATIONAL PARK (B, L, D)
Embark on your journey by heading to Trung Khanh, situated on the China border. Interact with the local Nung people in the renowned blacksmithing village of Phuoc Sen. The tour's highlight is the breathtaking Ban Gioc Waterfall, stretching over 300 meters and dividing Vietnam and China. Explore the unique Nguom Ngao Cave before returning to Cao Bang town. Descend the "snake pass" to reach Ba Be Lake, where you'll stay overnight at Ba Be Jungle Houses, a traditional Tay homestay run by a local Tay family. Unwind and savor an authentic home-cooked meal to conclude your day
 
-Highlights and activities: Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, Ethnic Villages
-Accommodation: Homestay of Tay ethnic people
-Meal: Breakfast, dinner at homestay. Lunch in local restaurant
 
DAY 03 : BA BE LAKE – HA NOI (B, L)
After breakfast, board a boat to cross Ba Be Lake's north shore. Start your rainforest hike in the central area of Ba Be National Park, reaching a prehistoric cave hidden in an ancient forest. Along the way, explore a fire station for bird watching. Continue hiking to An Ma temple, sacred to the Tay people. Relax or swim in the lake, surrounded by stunning karst formations and jungle. For those not walking, there's an option to stay on the boat or visit Widow Island. After lunch at Ba Be Jungle Houses, the tour concludes with a 230 km journey back to Hanoi, stopping at a tea plantation. As you bid farewell in Hanoi, cherish the lifelong memories and connections made during the trip
 
-Highlights and activities: Ba Be Lake, Puong Cave
-Accommodation: Not included
-Meal: Breakfast at homestay. Lunch in local restaurant
 
BA BE LAKE & BAN GIOC WATERFALL PRIVATE TOUR INCLUSIONS:
  • Private Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi - Cao Bang - Hanoi
  • Accommodation at Nung’s homestay in Cao Bang, at Tay’s houses in Ba Be National Park.
  • Private Rooms with sharing bathroom
  • Experienced English Speaking Guide
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)
  • All sightseeing tickets,
  • Complementary mineral water
  • Kayak & boat tour on Ba Be lake

BA BE LAKE & BAN GIOC WATERFALL PRIVATE TOUR EXCLUSIONS:

  • Personal Expenses, Beverages and Tips
  • Travel Insurance
  • Other services not mentioned above..

WHAT TO TAKE:

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

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