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Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights

This Vietnam adventure 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. You will be travelling through remote areas in Northern Vietnam, brushing along the Chinese border and staying with local families to learn about and experience the unique cultures and customs of rural Vietnam.


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Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights
Tour code: GPT06E
Departure date: Join tour on Tuesday & Friday. Private tour on request
Duration:  3 days 2 nights
Price USD: $249 per person
 
SET DEPARTURE ON TUESDAY & FRIDAYS
Join tour: $249 per person
 
  • Day 1: Hanoi - Lang Son - Quang Uyen (L/D)
    • Are you ready to start a fabulous adventure tour Vietnam ? Our tour guide will pick you up by mini van at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter or Mr Linh's Adventures office around 7:30 - 8:00am, transferring you to Lang Son on a scenic 3-hour drive toward the Chinese border.

      Upon arrival, we will visit Mạc Citadel, a 16th-century fortress built by the Mạc Dynasty as a defensive outpost against the Lê-Trịnh forces. Although partially in ruins today, the citadel stands as a testament to Vietnam’s turbulent feudal history. You will have time to explore its stone walls, learn about its strategic military role, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding region.

      After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Đồng Đăng, we continue to Đông Khê, an important historical site where the Battle of Đông Khê (1950) took place during the First Indochina War. This battle marked a significant victory for the Viet Minh against French colonial forces, setting the stage for further independence struggles. As you explore the site, you will gain deeper insights into Vietnam’s revolutionary history.

      In the evening, we will travel to a traditional Nùng ethnic homestay, where you will enjoy a home-cooked dinner and a restful overnight stay, immersing yourself in the local culture and way of life.

      Highlights and activities: Mac citadel, Dong Khe battle site, ethnic villages, and a 3-5km walk
       
  • Day 2: Cao Bang – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Ba Be National Park (B/L/D)
    • 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.

      Nestled amongst these amazing landscapes is the breathtaking Ban Gioc Waterfall which spans over 300 meters, split half and half between Vietnam and China. You’ll get some time here to simply take in the amazing atmosphere surrounding the falls, which presents an excellent opportunity for some fantastic photography.

      Once you’ve finished at the falls, it’s time to head over to Nguom Ngao Cave, for a very different, but no less impressive natural wonder. The cave stretches for 2,144 meters underground and is brimming with incredible stalactites and stalagmites.

      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.
       
  • Day 3: Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (B/L)
    • After breakfast, you will board a boat to cross the lake to the north shore. From here you will start a hike in the rainforest of the central area of the Ba Be National Park. Along the shores of the lake, you will reach a prehistoric cave dating back 500 million years, hidden in an ancient forest composed of rare and hard wood trees, as strong as steel.
      A little further, a fire station allows to observe the birds.

      Resume your hiking to reach the An Ma temple (a sacred temple of the Tay people venerating the snake god and military general of the Mac dynasty).

      It is now time to choose how to spend your time on the boat: relax and admire the landscape or take a dip in the fresh waters of the lake? Anyway, enjoy the scenery with its beautiful karst formations lined with jungle.

      Note: visitors who do not wish to participate in the walk can ask to stay on the boat to join Widow Island or do some shopping

      Return to Ba Be Jungle Houses restaurant for lunch before ending the tour, you will be taken about 230 km back to Hanoi and stop at a tea plantation located among rolling hills. When we arrived in Hanoi, it was time to say goodbye, creating lifelong memories and bonds.
       
Includes:
  • Professional vehicle transportations and commercial vehicle insurance. Professional driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle, Round-trip transportation from selected hotels
  • Accommodation at Nung's Homestay in Cao Bang, at Tay's House in Ba Be National Park
  • Experienced English-speaking guide
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
  • (Optional) Vegetarian and vegan food is available
  • Bottled water
  • All sightseeing tickets and travel permits on frontier
  • Bamboo raft tour on Ban Gioc waterfall
  • Hiking tour in Ba Be National Park
  • Nguom Ngao Cave walking tour
  • All Taxes and Fees
  • No extra charge after confirmation
  • 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
  • (Optional) Child seats are required
Excludes:
  • Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • International & domestic flights and taxes
  • Beverage
  • Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc.
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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Please note that the hotels mentioned in this list are for reference only. Depending on availability and your preference, they can be changed. If we are unable to book any hotel, it will be replaced by another hotel at least of equivalent standard and value
 
Mr Kim's Homestay
Mr Kim's Homestay
Address: Phia Thap Village, Quoc Dan, Quang Uyen, Cao Bang province
Mr Kim’s Homestay stands out in green rice paddy fields of Phia Thắp Village, home to 50 families from the Nùng ethnic minority in Cao Bằng Province.
The traditional structure of Kim’s stilt house is still preserved. The house’s first floor, which used to be a cattle holding area, has been extended to make a cozy living room with wooden tables and chairs. The well-organised second floor is where tourists can sleep, providing more than 20 mattresses and eco-friendly decoration. Each mattress is well prepared with a pillow, a mosquito net, a lamp and an electricity socket.
Ba Be Jungle Houses
Ba Be Jungle Houses
Address: Coc Toc village, Nam Mau commune, Ba Be district, Bac Kan province
A step up in amenities to Ba Be's homestays, this lakeside place in Coc Toc village takes the form of six small, spic-and-span, wood-panelled private rooms, and a dorm. Visitors are well looked after by friendly English-speaking staff.
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Jo Fuller
Wrote a review 5 - 2025
Comfortable and beautiful
Review of: Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights
Nice to experience local food! Felt very safe, easy trip and Eddy was fantastic, very knowledgable, clear and patient! A little expensive for a family but worth if
Date of experience: 5 2025
Linda Rockwell
Wrote a review 2 - 2025
The boat ride on Ba Be lake
Review of: Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights
I felt very safe! Eddie is an excellent! This is an excellent itinerary. A lot of time in the van, but I love to watch the world go by. The boat ride on Ba Be lake was incredible!
Date of experience: 2 2025
Brenna De Souza
Wrote a review 8 - 2025
Loved the food
Review of: Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights
You could save smaller portions of food to avoid wastafe. Safe driver. Comfortable ride. Eddy was excellent! We were looking for more adventure activities but Our stay the Nung family will be memorable. The local hospitality was warm and welcoming.
Date of experience: 8 2025
Albertha Carolina Koning
Wrote a review 6 - 2025
Very luxureous and lots of space
Review of: Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights
Our driver was excellent—safe and reliable throughout the journey. The tour wasn’t the cheapest, but it was definitely worth the money. We especially enjoyed the stays at Phia Thap village and Ba Be Jungle House, and the guide and driver made the experience even better.
Date of experience: 6 2025
Lachlan Mikac
Wrote a review 6 - 2025
Well worth money
Review of: Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights
Rooms were very comfortable. The best part of the tour was the whole experience—taking in the amazing views, enjoying delicious local food, and meeting wonderful people along the way.
Date of experience: 6 2025
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