The tour of north east mountainous areas of Ba Be Lake, Cao Bang, Ha Giang and Lang Son offers unique opportunities for rugged jeep rides and trekking routes. It is the least traveled area of the northern Vietnam and often attracts the more hardly travelers craving a glimpse of some of the more remote ethnic minority people. The interesting culture of many hill tribe groups and the breathtaking mountain scenery of the north are all on this adventure tour. The trek is real challenge since there are many uphill and down hill walking, but it is a great experience.
Tour Duration: 5 days - 4 nights
Tour Type: Easy Trekking and Relaxing
Tour Itinerary:
Day 01: Hanoi - Lang Son - Cao Bang
7.30: Pick up at your hotel , transfer to Cao Bang. Enjoy tranquil Vietnamese rural
Arrive in Lang Son province , stop for visit Tam Thanh grotto . Continue your trip to Cao Bang with many stopovers on the way: Tay village and meet Tay and Dzao people, taking photos, rural market... Arrive in Cao Bang, overnight at hotel in Cao Bang.
Day 02: Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Water Fall
Am: 8h00 Drive to visit Ban Gioc waterfalls, the highest and most spectacular in the area. Enjoy an imposing scene of Ban Gioc waterfalls. Visit Nguom Ngao Cave, Return to Cao Bang, overnight in CaoBang.
Day 03: Cao Bang - Ba Be Lake
Am: 8h00 Depart for BaBe Lake, a mountainous area which is nearly 150 km far from Cao Bang.Arrive on afternoon at Cho Ra. Over night in hotel in Ba Be.
Day 04: Full day boating in Ba Be Lake
Am: Visit Ba Be area: Nang river, grottos, and waterfall. Visit ethnic village, namely Pac Ngoi, where visitors can get to know about Tay People. Enjoy daily meals of ethnic minorities, overnight at hotel in Ba Be
Day 05: Ba Be - Hanoi
8.00 : Ready to go back Hanoi. More stops on the way, visit more minority village. Stop in Thai Nguyen for visiting the Museum of Vietnam Minority People. Arrive in Hanoi in the afternoon . End service
Tour included:
- English or French speaking tour guide, other language tour guides are available up on request
- A/C transportation
- Accommodation
- Meals as mentioned in the tour program
- Travel tickets
Tour excluded:
- Drinks
- Personal expense such as telephone, laundry,...
- Pre & Post accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Other not mentioned in the tour program
- Tips
What to brings:
- Good trekking boots
- Camera and rolls
- Raincoat and warm clothes
- Personal medicines & insect repellent