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

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. 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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Tour code: GPT06E
Departure date: Everyday
Duration:  3 days 2 nights
Price USD: $359 per person
 
SPECIAL PROMOTION ON FRIDAYS
US $249 per person
 
  • Day 1: Hanoi - Lang Son - Quang Uyen (L/D)
    • Our tour guide will pick you up by car at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter or Mr Linh's Adventures office around 7:308:00am, transferring you to Lang Son. We will start by driving in the direction of the Chinese border for about 3 hours, before stopping at Chi Lang Pass  a 20kmlong gorge created from a narrow valley between two mountains.

      This place occupies an important position in Vietnamese history, being the place of many victories against various Chinese invasions over the centuries and millennia, as far back as 981AD. As such it bears the reputation of Vietnam’s strongest citadel and bastion. Here you will have roughly an hour to walk around and explore the area around the Quy Mon Quan Gate, which translates as “The Gate of Monsters”, named for the many invasion forces that would spill through the pass over the course of history only to be beaten back by stalwart Vietnamese defenders.

      After lunch at a local restaurant in Dong Dang, you will continue your trip into the pass, stopping to visit Mother’s Temple and Dong Khe – an important historical site where The Battle of Dong Khe was fought during the First Indochina War. In fact, this was the very first battle of the Indochina Wars, and the fighting here took place through September and October 1950, ending in a resounding victory for the Viet Minh.

      In the evening you will get to enjoy dinner and overnight rest in a local homestay owned and operated by a local Nung family.

      Highlights and activities: Chi Lang pass, Quy Mon Quan gate, Dong Khe battle site, ethnic villages, and a 3-5km walk
       
      Ban Gioc Waterfall Ba Be Lake
      Ban Gioc Waterfall Ba Be Lake
  • 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.
       
      Ban Gioc Waterfall Ba Be Lake
      Ban Gioc Waterfall Ba Be Lake
  • Day 3: Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (B/L)
    • 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 thousandsstrong bat colony that lives here.

      Now that you’ve reached the end of your tour, you’ll be driven the roughly 230 kilometres back to Hanoi, with a stop at a tea plantation nestled among rolling hills. Once we arrive in Hanoi it is time to say farewell, having made lifelong memories and connections.

      Highlights and activities: Ba Be lake, Puong cave, Tay ethnic villages
       
      Ban Gioc Waterfall Ba Be Lake
      Ban Gioc Waterfall Ba Be Lake

ACCOMMODATION LIST
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.
Destination Accommodation Star Night
Quang Uyen - Cao Bang Nung's Homestay 1
Ba Be National Park  Tay's Homestay 1


Tour price includes:
•    A/C transfer
•    Accommodation at homestay
•    Experienced English-speaking guide
•    Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
•    All sightseeing tickets and travel permits on frontier
•    No extra charge after confirmation
•     24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Tour price 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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Kathryn C
Wrote a review August 2022
One of the best things we did in Vietnam
Review of: Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights
My partner and I had an absolutely amazing time on our tour with Ninh on the Ban Gioc and Ba Be lake tour. Our tour guide Ninh was just amazing. His English was really good and he went above and beyond to describe the country and the landscape to us. We really enjoyed the small village we stayed at the first night and the hostess Ms. Kim was just the most precious host.
We actually enjoyed the Ba Be lake more than we did the waterfall because the waterfall was pretty packed with t...Read Moreourists. At the lake we stayed at the home stay of Mr. Linh and it was actually his wedding and so we celebrated his wedding day which was just a blast. His family was super welcoming and I thought we got to see a lot of culture through this experience.
We loved this tour and would recommend it to anyone! Read Less
Date of experience: August 2022
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