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HA GIANG – CAO BANG – BA BE LAKE – 6 DAYS ECO TOUR

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Ha Giang – Cao Bang – Ba Be Lake

If you’re a true explorer at heart – someone who seeks raw landscapes, winding mountain roads, and authentic cultural encounters – then this Northern Vietnam adventure was made for you.

Step away from the ordinary and dive into the extraordinary with our eco tour through Northern Vietnam. Travel along the legendary Ha Giang Loop, then uncover the untamed beauty of Cao Bang Global Geopark and the peaceful charm of Ba Be Lake – all guided by passionate locals who bring each destination to life.

 

Included
  • Professional English and Vietnamese-speaking guide
  • Vehicles with good air conditioning and water onboard
  • Twin/double shared room with daily breakfast
  • Meals as mentioned in the program 
  • Entrance fee 
  • Boat trip on Nho Que River
  • Travel insurance
  • Government tax (8%)
  • Boat visit in Ba Be lake
Excluded
  • Visa arrangement
  • Airfare (International and domestic)
  • Surcharge for single rooms
  • Drinks and other meals not mentioned in the program
  • Surcharge fast track service
  • Personal expenses  
  • Banking fee
  • Tips for guides, drivers, or serving people

Itinerary

DAY 1: HANOI - HA GIANG (DINNER)

Xin chào – Welcome to Vietnam!

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly greeted by our local Tour Guide in Hanoi.

Transfer to the local restaurant for lunch!

1 p.m: We will head to Ha Giang by the highway (5,5 – 6 hrs driving). Enjoy scenic views along the way.

Upon arrival at a cozy hotel/homestay in Ha Giang city, check-in and rest.

Dinner at a local restaurant with authentic northern Vietnamese dishes and overnight in Ha Giang

DAY 2: HA GIANG - DU GIA - DONG VAN - MEO VAC (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)

Enjoy breakfast at your homestay in Ha Giang.

Then we head to Du Gia with many stops to enjoy the magnificent landscape en route at Quan Ba (the Fairy Mountain), Yen Minh pinewood, and the long mountain ranges in Yen Minh – Du Gia. 

We will go light trekking to the waterfall Tham Luong at Du Gia and Experience local culture as we meet Tay, H’Mong, and Dao ethnic people dressed in vibrant traditional outfits for the New Year festivities.

Lunch en route.

Go on to Dong Van Stone Plateau, a UNESCO Global Geopark. On the way, the group visited Sung La Valley, Dong Van district, known to many people through the special movie “Pao’s Story”.

Visit Vuong family mansion, a unique architectural work, the pride of the highland people along with heroic historical stories.

Check-in at the best homestay in Meo Vac, dinner and overnight here.  

DAY 3: MEO VAC - NHO QUE RIVER - CAO BANG (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)

Breakfast at homestay, this morning you will be able to take a boat up Nho Que river, through Tu San canyon to see the majesty of Ha Giang. After the boat trip we pass through Ma Pi Leng Pass, one of the “four great passes” of the North, then continue to Cao Bang province.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, we head to Cao Bang. You will conquer more passes with beautiful mountain and forest scenery such as Giang pass, Gio pass, Cao Bac pass.

Check in homestay and have dinner. Overnight in Cao Bang. 

DAY 4: CAO BANG - BAN GIOC WATERFALL - KHUOI KY STONE VILLAGE - PHIA THAP VILLAGE - NGUOM NGAO CAVE (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)

After breakfast, we’ll head to Nguom Ngao Cave to visit, this is a cave formed more than 400 million years ago with beautiful limestone stalactites. Then we will go to admire Ban Gioc Waterfall, whose height is 53m, divided into 3 floors. Considered the most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam and the largest one in Southeast Asia, Ban Gioc is also one of the few majestic waterfalls located on the border of two countries in the world as a natural watershed.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we will hike around Khuoi Ky Stone Village & Phia Thap Village, with its original stilt houses, bringing the unique beauty of the Northeast mountains.

Back to homestay checkin and rest after that, dinner at homestay. Overnight in Ban Gioc.

DAY 5: CAO BANG - BAC KAN - BA BE LAKE (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)

Breakfast at homestay, say goodbye to Cao Bang, we’ll go to Bac Kan (4 hrs drive).

After lunch, we will head to the boat dock at Ba Be Lake, a freshwater lake in Bac Kan, Vietnam. This is the largest natural freshwater lake in Vietnam and one of the one hundred largest freshwater lakes in the world. 

You will take a boat to explore Dau Dang Waterfall and learn about the life, culture and customs of ethnic minority villages on the mountainside by the lake. As one of the most beautiful freshwater lakes in Northeast Vietnam, Ba Be Lake is clear all year round and boat trips on the lake attract tourists, scientists and students thanks to its rare flora and fauna.

Check in homestay and dinner at homestay.

Overnight in Ba Be.

DAY 6: BAC KAN - BA BE LAKE - HANOI (BREAKFAST, LUNCH)

After breakfast around 9am we will pack up their luggage and enjoy the scenery of Ba Be Lake, then set out to return to Hanoi.

Lunch en route

Around 3pm, arrive in Noi Bai Airport for your departure flight and say goodbye to our guide and driver.

We wish you good health and wealth, and look forward to seeing you on another trip!

NOTE: An itinerary on the mountains is often flexible depending on the weather, scenic places, or cultural interchange activities, but will maintain all the mentioned programs. 

 

Tour Price

Customized based on your need. Contact us to tailor your tour.

Children policy

  • Children under 5 years old: no extra bed needed and the child sleeps with their parents: free of charge if there is one child, the second child is charged 50% of the adult tour price.
  • Children from 5-11 years old: sharing the bed with their parents, the charge is 85% of the adult tour price.
  • Children from 12 years old: charged as an adult.

Notes

  • No services have been kept until a confirmation is made in writing and a deposit of 30-80% is made; the balance is expected to be settled three working days prior to the first day of the tour.
  • Hotels and other services can be adjusted twice to the guests’ interests with no service charge.

Terms of payment

  • VRTO accepts payment and deposit by both bank transfer and credit card using One Pay.
  • This price is usually one month valid unless a deposit is made to Confirm the booking
  • Discuss further the routes, hotels, program design, or any other offers to the Guests.
  • Pro-forma Invoice will be provided upon the confirmation of the program.

General terms and conditions

We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance (covering emergency medical evacuation) for trips to Vietnam.

Please see the General Terms and Conditions before booking a tour.

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Protecting wildlife
Protecting culture

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Code of behaviour

  • Travel with respect and genuine desire to learn about the local people and culture, encourage villagers pride to maintain their traditions.
  • Respect holy, cultural, archeological places; do not remove any artifacts, do not touch or move religious objects
  • Ask for permission before you take pictures or make video tape in the village.
  • Avoid activities that are not fit for ecotourism such as singing karaoke, playing gambling, playing loud music…
  • You could buy local products to help improve the lives of local people.
  • Avoid giving gift directly to children which may encourages begging.

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