Ban Gioc Waterfall & Ba Be Lake : 3 Days Group Tour from Hanoi

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Overview

Available languages

English

72 hours

Mobile ticket

This tour will take you from the vast lakes and chalky karsts of Ba Be National Park to the wild and rugged landscapes of Cao Bang to visit the spectacular Ban Gioc waterfall. On this small-group tour—the perfect choice for adventurous travelers—immerse in local culture, landscapes, and lifestyles, and mingle with Nung and Tay people. Along the way, see the Nang River, Ban Gioc Falls, Nguom Ngao Cave, and more.

BA BE LAKE & BAN GIOC WATERFALL HIGHLIGHTS:

Escape the tourist trail and get back to nature in Ba Be National Park.

Cruise the Nang River, see Ban Gioc Falls, explore Nguom Ngao Cave, and more.

Experience local life on village visits and stays with Nung and Tay people.

Enjoy seven delicious meals, plus hotel pickup and drop-off in a small group.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

Day 2 : Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, Ethnic Villages

Day 3 : Boat Trip Ba Be Lake, Puong Cave

All sightseeing tickets and travel permits on frontier

2 Nights at Homestay in Cao Bang & Ba Be

A/C Transfer Roundtrip pick up/drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter

Experienced English Speaking Guide

Day 1 : Quy Mon Quan Gate, Dong Khe Battle Site, Ethnic Villages

Beverages, travel insurance & tax, personal expense, tips

Holiday surcharge

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Meeting points

Hanoi Opera House
1 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House at 7.30 am.

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Day 1

HA NOI – LANG SON – CAO BANG (L/D)

Accommodations

Overnight in a local homestay owned and operated by a local Nung Family In Cao Bang

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Old Quarter

Our tour guide will pick you up by car at your hotel around 7:30-8:00am, transferring you to Lang Son.

30 minutes • Admission Included
2

We will drive up toward Vietnam and China border about 3 hours, stopover at Chi Lang ­ a 20­km­ long structure is created from a narrow valley between two mountains. This place is associated with a great victory of Vietnam in the past and considered as the strongest citadel at the time. You have 1 hour to walk to explore and visit the “Quy Mon Quan” gate which means the Gate of Monsters where many of the invaders came to Vietnam in the numerous incursions had to enter and where many were killed by the Vietnamese defenders. After lunch at a local restaurant in Dong Dang, continue your trip into pass as you visit Mother’s Temple and Dong Khe – the history site where The Battle of Dong Khe was fought during the First Indochina War. The fight took place in Dong Khe, in the Province of Tonkin, during September and October 1950, ending with a Viet Minh victory. Tonight, you have dinner and stay overnight in the homestay of a Nung's family in Quang Uyen, Cao Bang

12 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

CAO BANG – BAN GIOC WATERFALL (B, L, D)

Accommodations

Overnight in a local homestay owned and operated by a local Tay Family In Ba Be

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

After enjoying breakfast at the homestay, you will depart for Trung Khanh which lies right on the border with China. Here you will have another chance to meet and interact with the local Nung people living in the village of Phuoc Sen, a mountainous village famous for its traditional blacksmithing. The farming tools made here are an integral part of the lifestyle which is evident in the surrounding rice paddies and fields.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls

Nestled in amongst these amazing landscapes is the breathtaking Ban Gioc Waterfall which spans over 300 meters, half in Vietnam and half in China. You will have time to soak up the powerful atmosphere of thefalls and take some fantastic photos before heading to another natural wonder, Nguom Ngao Cave

1 hour • Admission Included
3

Nguom Ngao Cave

This cave stretches out 2,144 meters underground and is brimming with incredible stalactites and stalagmites.

1 hour • Admission Included
4

Ba Be

You will then return to Cao Bang town and head down the “snake pass” to Ba Be Lake, where you will stay overnight in a homestay constructed in traditional Tay fashion and owned and operated by a local Tay family. Here you can relax and unwind from the day and enjoy a delicious and authentic home cooked meal. Highlights and activities: Ban Gioc waterfall, Nguom Ngao cave, Ba Be National Park, ethnic villages.

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 3

BA BE LAKE – HA NOI ( B, L )

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Ba Be

After breakfast we’ll kick the final day of the tour of by boarding a boat and setting off onto the lake. It’s up to you how to spend your time on the boat, whether it’s relaxing and enjoying the views or going for a swim in the cool waters to refresh yourself. The views consist of stunning karst formations all around you covered with patches of wild vegetation and a rich wildlife. The boat will then continue along the Nang River, giving you a chance to explore the caves of Puong Grotto where you can marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites created through river erosion, as well as observe the thousands-strong bat colony that lives here.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable
2

Old Quarter

You will depart for the journey back Hanoi, a drive of approximately 230 kilometers. It takes about 5 hours to 6 hours driving to Hanoi. On the way back to Hanoi, we will stop at some hills tea plant. Arrive Hanoi City at about 19:00.

5 hours • Admission Included

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Ban Gioc Waterfall & Ba Be Lake : 3 Days Group Tour from Hanoi

Pickup included

From $290.00