Escape to the serene embrace of nature with this tour that takes you through the stunning panoramas of Vietnam’s countryside. Your journey will lead you to the heart of Ba Be National Park, a haven of extraordinary landscapes and biodiversity. Here, the deep greens of the forested hills reflect in the tranquil waters of Ba Be Lake, the largest natural lake in Vietnam, offering a peaceful respite from the urban rush.
The adventure continues as you journey to the breathtaking Ban Gioc Waterfalls, located on the border of Vietnam and China. These falls are among the largest and most impressive in the country, with waters cascading down multiple tiers into a large river that marks the boundary between the two nations. The mist from the falls creates a mystical atmosphere, and the surrounding landscape is dotted with vibrant rice fields, making it a photographer’s paradise.
Accommodation with daily breakfast
Breakfast & meals per mentioned in the itinerary.
Transportation by private car with A/C.
English-speaking guides.
All entrance fees, performances, boat trips & excursions.
International flight.
Travel insurance.
Vietnam Visa.
Gratuities for tour guides/drivers.
Beverages & other personal expenses.
Our itinerary is designed to be fully customizable to your unique preferences and interests, serving as a creative canvas to inspire your personalized journey. This is simply a glimpse of what your adventure could look like, a starting point from which we can craft a trip that truly resonates with you.
This morning, you depart Hanoi for a three-hour drive on National Highway 1A to Lang Son City. When you arrive in this border city, you will go to the local market. Continue along spectacular mountain roads to Cao Bang, with breathtaking views of lush valleys, village hamlets, and distant mountains. When you arrive in Cao Bang, a small town near the Chinese border, take a short walk to see the colorful mountain tribes that live here.
Meal: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Cao Bang
Distance: ~ 300km
Road condition: Good but winding
After breakfast, you will travel to Trung Khanh, a district near Vietnam’s northern border with China. The Nung people will be introduced to you in the village of Phuoc Sen, a small village famous for the manufacture of farming tools. The Nungs, like the Tays, make their living primarily through farming the terraced rice paddies that you will see all around you as you travel to Ban Gioc Waterfall, the breathtakingly majestic falls that mark the border between Vietnam and China. There will be time to take in the scenery and soak in the sublime atmosphere of Vietnam’s most beautiful waterfall before making your way to the Nguom Ngao “Tiger Cave,” which is known for its amazing limestone formations. You will then travel to Ba Be Lake and spend the night in a traditional Tay ethnic family’s home. You can unwind from the day at the homestay and enjoy a meal of home-cooked local cuisine.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay
Distance: ~ 300km
Road condition: Winding and bumpy
You can relax on board, go wildlife spotting, or cool off by jumping into the cool, clean waters for a refreshing swim! While floating on Ba Be Lake, you can take in the scenery of the surrounding karsts, which are adorned with patches of wild vegetation and are home to a variety of interesting creatures. The boat rides along the Nang River, with time to explore the stunning Ba Be Lake, the caves of Puong Grotto where you can explore the stalactites and stalagmites formed by the river’s erosion on the karst, and keep an eye out for the thousands-strong bat colony. You will depart for the approximately 150-mile drive back to Hanoi (230 kilometers). Before returning to your hotel in the bustling city of Hanoi, we will stop at some hills tea plantations.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: N/A
Distance: ~ 220km
Road condition: Good
This morning, you depart Hanoi for a three-hour drive on National Highway 1A to Lang Son City. When you arrive in this border city, you will go to the local market. Continue along spectacular mountain roads to Cao Bang, with breathtaking views of lush valleys, village hamlets, and distant mountains. When you arrive in Cao Bang, a small town near the Chinese border, take a short walk to see the colorful mountain tribes that live here.
Meal: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Cao Bang
Distance: ~ 300km
Road condition: Good but winding
After breakfast, you will travel to Trung Khanh, a district near Vietnam’s northern border with China. The Nung people will be introduced to you in the village of Phuoc Sen, a small village famous for the manufacture of farming tools. The Nungs, like the Tays, make their living primarily through farming the terraced rice paddies that you will see all around you as you travel to Ban Gioc Waterfall, the breathtakingly majestic falls that mark the border between Vietnam and China. There will be time to take in the scenery and soak in the sublime atmosphere of Vietnam’s most beautiful waterfall before making your way to the Nguom Ngao “Tiger Cave,” which is known for its amazing limestone formations. You will then travel to Ba Be Lake and spend the night in a traditional Tay ethnic family’s home. You can unwind from the day at the homestay and enjoy a meal of home-cooked local cuisine.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay
Distance: ~ 300km
Road condition: Winding and bumpy
You can relax on board, go wildlife spotting, or cool off by jumping into the cool, clean waters for a refreshing swim! While floating on Ba Be Lake, you can take in the scenery of the surrounding karsts, which are adorned with patches of wild vegetation and are home to a variety of interesting creatures. The boat rides along the Nang River, with time to explore the stunning Ba Be Lake, the caves of Puong Grotto where you can explore the stalactites and stalagmites formed by the river’s erosion on the karst, and keep an eye out for the thousands-strong bat colony. You will depart for the approximately 150-mile drive back to Hanoi (230 kilometers). Before returning to your hotel in the bustling city of Hanoi, we will stop at some hills tea plantations.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: N/A
Distance: ~ 220km
Road condition: Good
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