Group Tour: Ba Be - Ban Gioc Waterfall 3 days

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi - Thai Nguyen - Cao Bang (L/D)

Stop At: Asia Package Travel - Day Tours, 69 Ly Nam De St, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam
7.30 - 8:00 Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi for driving on highway No 3. Visiting the Museum of the Cultures of Vietnam’s Ethnic Groups in Thai Nguyen City where you can browse the objects, photographs and exhibits that give a better understanding of the various ethnic groups and their agricultural tools, handicrafts and traditional costumes worn for worship. There will be a stop for lunch before your transfer extremely north to Cao Bang through scattering of villages and rice paddies. Get the chance to stop at a village known for its tobacco production (depend on growing season). This is the road less-travelled offering you the enjoy the views in peace. Tonight, you have dinner and stay overnight in the homestay of a Nung's family in Quang Uyen.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Homestay

Day 2: Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake (B/L/D)

Stop At: Ban Gioc Falls, Trung Khanh, Cao Bang 22000 Vietnam
After breakfast, you will depart for Trung Khanh which lies on the border with China. Here you will have the chance to meet the Nung people in the village of Phuoc Sen, a mountainous village famous for its traditional blacksmith craft. Nestled in amongst these amazing landscapes is the breathtaking Ban Gioc Waterfall which spans over 300 meters, half in Vietnam and half in China. You will have time to soak up the powerful atmosphere of the falls and take some fantastic photos before heading to another natural wonder, Nguom Ngao Cave. This cave stretches out 2,144 meters underground and is brimming with incredible stalactites and stalagmites. Then, return Cao Bang town and going down on snake pass to Ba Be Lake, tonight you will stay overnight on traditional house of Tay ethnic family. At the homestay, you can relax and unwind from the day and enjoy a meal of home cooked local food.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Homestay

Day 3: Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (B/L)

Stop At: Ba Be National Park, Bo Lu Village Ba Be district, Nam Mau 270000 Vietnam
You can relax on board, do some wildlife spotting or if you need to cool off, you can jump into the cool, clean waters for a refreshing swim! As you float on Ba Be Lake, take in the scenery of the surrounding karsts decorated with patches of wild vegetation and inhabited by all sorts of interesting creatures. The boat ride 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 which are a result of the erosion of the river on the karst as well as looking out for the bat colony several thousand strong. Depart for the journey back Hanoi, a drive of approximately 150 miles (230 kilometers). Stop at some hills tea plant before returning to your hotel in the bustling city of Hanoi.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.