Ba Be Lake & Ban Gioc Waterfall Adventure Tour 3 Days
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3 days
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Seek for an ideal 3-day tour when you take the exotic beauty of Northern Vietnam into consideration. Our recommendation is to visit Ba Be lake and Ban Gioc waterfall. Ba Be Lake is in the middle of Ba Be national park, known as the biggest natural lake in Vietnam, famous for its poetic beauty and charm with a vast variety of flora and fauna, as well as interesting geology and landscapes like emerald water, mysterious jungle, peaceful local villages, limestone islands and caves...etc. Ban Gioc Waterfall is the top 4 biggest border waterfall in the world, famous for its unique location, gigantic waters and last but not least, its exhilarating beauty. These non-touristy parts promise to grant you a great sense of nature.
Highlights:
* Discover Ba Be Lake by swimming in fresh water, kayaking, fishing, boating…etc
* Explore second to none beauty of Ban Gioc Waterfall
* Immerse yourself in peaceful and friendly atmosphere in these rural paradises
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Hanoi - Quang Uyen
Accommodations
Homestay in a local village of Nung people
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Museum of Cultures of Vietnam's Ethnic Groups
Leave Hanoi for Quang Uyen at 8 AM on a 6-hour drive. Stop in Thai Nguyen city to visit Museum of Ethnic Minorities in Viet Nam.
After lunch in Bac Kan city, go through six mountainous passes to reach homestay at an incense making village of Quang Uyen district, Cao Bang province. Rest of the day can be spent to discover life of Nung people here and the way they make incense to survive. If you are hungry for more amazing landscape, it is recommended you have 1-hour hike up the mountain behind the village to get the whole exotic view and enjoy a sunset break at the peak.
Quang Uyen – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Nguom Ngao Cave – Ba Be Lake
Accommodations
Homestay of Tay ethnic in Ba Be Lake
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls
Take a morning exercise and enjoy the fresh air before your served local breakfast. Hit the road again to captivating Ban Gioc waterfall, the fourth biggest border waterfall in the world between Vietnam and China. Stop en route for a short walk around Phuoc Sen village, a Nung village where they make knives as traditional handicraft.
Nguom Ngao Cave
Pay a visit to amazing Nguom Ngao limestone cave, also known as Tiger cave before return Ba Be lake. Enjoy the peacefull sunset by the lake. If time permits, have a swim in cooling fresh water of the lake.
Ba Be Lake Half Day Boating – Hanoi
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Ba Be National Park
Enjoy last breakfast in this rural paradise before 3-hour boating around the lake. Short walk to see Cam village with nature, local people and school at the end of the lake. Follow Nang river to Puong cave, a tunnel cave full of amazement from limestone stalactites and stalagmites to mysterious bats. Continue to Buoc Lom wharf where you say goodbye to Ba Be and return Hanoi.
Options
Ba Be Lake & Ban Gioc Waterfall Adventure Tour 3 Days
Pickup included
What‘s Included
24/7 hotline support
A/C car transfer during the trip
Licenced English speaking guide
Accommodation at homestay/ 3 star hotel
Drinking water on car
All sightseeing tickets; travel permits and activities mentioned in the itinerary
Hotels in Hanoi
VAT
Travel insurance
International & dosmetic flights
Beverage on meals
Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc…
Tips & Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ba be memories
645sharaths,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was so nice and a great experience all together. Many thanks to Lee(our tour guide) and Tuan(never tiring driver) who made all the arrangements.
A must visit with them
Venture03624800903,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience with Lee and Tuong as our companions, they helped us find the best homestays, also Lee is amazing photographer, showed beautiful views and got us authentic meals everywhere. Highly recommend it.
Great 3-days tour to Northeast of Vietnam
Resort21627382400,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thnaks for nice and interesting trip of 3 days with the very friendly guide and driver. We are happy about the very nice experiences.
Good experience
Fearless44955528778,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had three days for a tour with the tour company Conical Travel, with my guide Tuan and the driver Minh. We went to Ban Gioc Waterfall and Ba Be Lake. The landscape was absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. The first day we heard about the Chi Lang Gate and the Godmother's Temple. It was an interesting story, full of spiritual elements. Then we booked a homestay and spent the night with people from the Nung ethnic group. If you stop by, you'll get a chance to learn how to make incense sticks. The next day we were taken to Ban Gioc waterfall and a cave called Ho. And the most remarkable thing was that they took us to Lake Ba Be. It is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the north of the country. How beautiful. I also had some time to explore another cave with thousands of bats. I feel very pleased to have travelled with this company.
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Josef B,May 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00BaBe National Park is very nice. My driver and my guide did everything to make me feel comfortable. Can only be recommended.
Wonderful experience
giannetta6,Oct 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time! Well orgainsed & communication before & during tour. Our guide Chiên was a very attentive & knowledgeable. Wonderful food. Mr Dan was a skilled & caring driver! We couldn't chose our favourite place as we enjoyed them ALL. We upgraded our accommodation & that was lovely 😍
A real feel of Northern Vietnam in safe hands
florencelC3531BU,Jul 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 3 day tour was carefully planned, mixing history, culture and fun. Our tour guide Chien was very attentive, knowledgeable ans discreet, and did everything to accommodate our needs. Our driver Mr Thuy was very calm and safely drove us everywhere. We felt safe in his car. The choice of the homestay was excellent and it feels we have had a real experience of North Vietnam.
Very memorable moments. Great way to get a taste of country Vietnam.
Mia M,Mar 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience. Our guides were anazing too. Highly recommend. Such beautiful nature and countryside.
Great choice for Vietnam!
Stephaniejroush,Dec 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This activity was amazing and we had a great time as a 34 and 65 year old couple of friends. We were so relaxed with Thuy as our driver and Giang as our guide. The private tour was worth the money. We were so well taken care of, learned so much, were able to sit quietly for parts of the day and relax, and were able to stop for fruit and other whims we had! The waterfalls, homestays, cave, boat ride, walks... everything was lovely. The north is also the best part of the Vietnam in my opinion (I live here and have been everywhere) and doing this tour was a great way to see it if you don't want to do the Ha Giang Loop (or if you already have!).
Worth the value
Jom thep1980,May 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very great trip. The guide was very nice, friendly and taking care my group very well. All my friends were so happy.
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