Others

Bottled water All sightseeing tickets and environment protection fee Kayak & boat tour on Ba Be National Park Hiking tour in Ha Giang, Ba Be National Park Bamboo raft tour on Ban Gioc waterfall. Nguom Ngao Cave walking tour All Taxes and Fees No extra charge after confirmation 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Guide

Experienced English-speaking guide

Optional

(Optional) Child seats are required (Optional) Vegetarian and vegan food is available

Transport

Professional vehicle transportations and commercial vehicle insurance. Professional driver All private transfer and transportation Private door to door pick-up drop-off services

Accommodation

Accommodation at ecolodges, hotels, homestays as mentioned

Meals

Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner).

Not included:

Insurance

Others

Personal expenses, tips and gratuities Travel insurance International & domestic flights and taxes Beverage Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc.

Flights

Start planning your experience

Day 1 Ha Noi - Ha Giang (L, D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ha Noi - Ha Giang (L, D)

Your guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi at around 8am. We will set out towards Ha Giang via Tuyen Quang, passing countless tea plantations, mountains and ethnic minority villages along the way. You will have lunch at a local restaurant in Tuyen Quang, before arriving in Ha Giang in the late afternoon. Time permitting, you can explore the town and meet the local people before you’re served dinner and stay overnight in a local Tay house.

Highlights and activities: Tuyen Quang, Ha Giang, a 2 - 3 km trek

Accommodation: Mr Doan’s Homestay

Meals: Lunch, Dinner at local restaurant.
Day 2 Ha Giang - Dong Van (B, L, D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ha Giang - Dong Van (B, L, D)

As we set out from Ha Giang after getting our permit from the immigration office, your journey to Dong Van will be filled with spectacular landscapes in the form of a series of long passes. En route you will stop for lunch at the small and beautiful mountain village of Tam Son, before heading to the majestic “King of the H’mong Palace”, a fortress built by a local chief, Vuong Chin Duc, who allied himself with French forces against the Viet Minh. Built in the 1900’s, this palace was designed in the style of ancient Chinese architecture dating to the Qing era, and it was made from materials such as solid stone blocks, wood and terracotta tiles. You will arrive in Dong Van at around 6pm, at which time you will have dinner at a local restaurant and stay overnight in a hotel.

Highlights and activities: Ha Giang, Dong Van, a 2 - 3 km trek

Accommodation : Hoa Cuong Hotel

Meals: Breakfast at homestay. Lunch, Dinner at local restaurant.
Day 3 Dong Van - Meo Vac - Cao Bang (B, L, D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Dong Van - Meo Vac - Cao Bang (B, L, D)

You’ll start the day off with breakfast and a visit to the Dong Van Market (if it is Sunday), where locals come from all the surrounding villages to purchase and trade for essentials they cannot produce themselves. Then you will be making the trek up to Pu Lo fortress which was built in 1890 and evacuated in 1945. From here you can enjoy spectacular views of the entire region, before climbing 15 km to the top of Ma Pi Leng Pass, through a gigantic maze of limestone peaks, stone forests, and canyons before descending into the valley of Meo Vac. You will then descend into the valley of Meo Vac, visiting Meo Vac Market before continuing on the snaking road through the mountains, crossing the river, and arriving in Cao Bang. You will have dinner and spend the night in Cao Bang.

Highlights and activities: Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng Pass, a 12 - 15 km trek

Accommodation: Thanh Loan Hotel

Meals: Breakfast at hotel. Lunch, Dinner at local restaurant.
Day 4 Cao Bang- Ban Gioc Waterfall (B, L, D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cao Bang- Ban Gioc Waterfall (B, L, D)

This day is likely to be your highlight of the tour, as we take you to one of the most incredible natural wonders in Northern Vietnam; Ban Gioc Waterfall. The drive here from Cao Bang is roughly two hours, and this breath-taking 300-metre wide cascade sits right on the border between China and Vietnam, amidst a beautiful mountainous landscape. While you’re here you can spend your time relaxing in the glow of the natural beauty, take some amazing photos, and board a bamboo boat that will take you so close to the falls you’ll feel the spray on your face, practically sitting at the very edge of Vietnam, so close to China that you can actually touch it. After enjoying the waterfall, you will venture deep underground into the magical Nguom Ngao Cave to discover the rock formations which have been carved by erosion over millennia. After visiting the waterfall and cave, you will travel down a beautiful road which is unknown to many, which winds through the mountains before reaching the Nung village of Quang Uyen. You will be welcomed by Mr. Hung Dao, an amazingly friendly blacksmith, before having dinner at his house and settling in for the night in this cosy traditional Nung house.

Highlights and activities: Ban Gioc waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, a 2 - 3 km trek

Accomodation : Mr Kim’s Homestay

Meals: Breakfast at hotel. Lunch in local restaurant, dinner in homestay
Day 5 Cao Bang - Ba Be Lake (B, L, D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cao Bang - Ba Be Lake (B, L, D)

Your day will start with breakfast at the Nung’s house followed by a three-hour drive to Cho Ra before finally reaching Ba Be National Park. Once we arrive we’ll first re-fuel by having a local lunch, then travel down the Nang River to explore the huge Puong cave by boat and kayaking. pass through some steep terrain with many cat ears cliffs and visit the unmissable spots on Ba Be Lake such as Widow island, Cam village. We can swim in Ba Be lake and getting to Ba Be Jungle Houses to enjoy your night with BBQ dinner.

Highlights and activities: Ba Be Lake, Boat trip, Puong Cave, a 2 - 3 km trek

Accommodation: Mr Linh’s Homestay

Meals: Breakfast in homestay. Lunch, Dinner at a homestay
Day 6 Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (B, L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (B, L)

7:30 - Breakfast at our homestay. Begin a beautiful journey in Ba Be National Park from Bo Lu village. A guided conversation on local wildlife and flowers will expand your awareness of the unique Ba Be ecosystem as you walk through the beautiful jungle. Reach Tham Khit pathways to an ancient cave - wandering around the lake to the panoramic views of the ranger station’s animal observation huts. Continue your hike for another 2 kilometers to An Ma temple, a sacred Tay temple dedicated to mountain gods, lake gods, and feudal generals. Have lunch and enjoy your time in Ba Be National Park. Return to Hanoi. Tour ends.

Highlights and activities: Tham Khit pathways, An Ma Temple, a 5 - 7 km trek

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast at homestay. Lunch at a local restaurant

6 days tour

Off The Beaten Path North Vietnam 6 Days

This tour includes:

Not included:

Start planning your experience

Itinerary of your trip Off The Beaten Path North Vietnam 6 Days

Ha Noi - Ha Giang (L, D)

Ha Giang - Dong Van (B, L, D)

Dong Van - Meo Vac - Cao Bang (B, L, D)

Cao Bang- Ban Gioc Waterfall (B, L, D)

Cao Bang - Ba Be Lake (B, L, D)

Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (B, L)

Experience Style

Accomodation level

Experience Type

Physical Rating

Age range

Who talk about us:

Best cities to travel to

America

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania