6 days

VIETNAM ADVENTURE TOUR: BA BE - PAC PO - CAO BANG - BAN GIOC

Hanoi, Ba Be, PacBo, Cao Bang

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~~$1,200~~ $950

VIETNAM ADVENTURE TOUR: BA BE - PAC PO - CAO BANG - BAN GIOC

Exploring the most splendid area of where concentrates various obstacles of Limestone Mountains range and wonderful terraced paddy fields.This exciting 6-day trip is especially suitable for those travelers who love green eco tours or want to learn about the customs of the hill tribe people, extremely attractive to picture-hunting travelers.This exciting 6-day trip is especially suitable for those travelers who love green eco tours or want to learn about the customs of the hill tribe people. Either way, you will take away a collection of memories and photos which you will treasure for life.

Highlights

By Day	Destinations	Activities	Meals
Day 1	Ha Noi	This exotic journey North-East begins as we depart from your hotel, we drive up and pass through the undulating terrain of tea plantation in Thai Nguyen city	(L /D)
Day 2	Ba Be	Familiarize yourself with the techniques of canoeing, then transfer to a boat dock and glide serenely along the river and through a lovely cave	( B/L/D )
Day 3	Cao Bang	Following breakfast, leave Pac Ngoi village and Ba Be lakes and go for a 2-hour walk on a flat road through the beautiful National Park	( B / L / D )
Day 4	Cao Bang, Ban Gioc	Heading out of town, venture into the remote northern region of Cao Bang Province	( B /L/D )
Day 5	That Khe, Lang Son	Set off early in the morning to visit the historical cave of Pac Po where Ho Chi Minh set up his headquarters for the August 1945 Revolution	( B /L/D )
Day 6	Lang Son, Hanoi	Visit the central market of Lang Son and the legendary Tam Thanh Cave before traveling by road back to Hanoi	( B /L )

1 Ha Noi

Transfer: Car Walking

Activities: This exotic journey North-East begins as we depart from your hotel, we drive up and pass through the undulating terrain of tea plantation in Thai Nguyen city

This exotic journey North-East begins as we depart from your hotel, we drive up and pass through the undulating terrain of tea plantation in Thai Nguyen city, we will make stop for a visit and break at the museum of Ethnology in Thai Nguyen town, keep moving through many other timeless villages linked to the road which is the main artery of trade between the Northeast region and the capital city. This is our first glimpse of rural Vietnam and sets the tone for the days ahead. Depends on traffic conditions, arrive at Ba Be lakes at midday. After checking into your ‘home stay’ in Pac Ngoi village of the Tay people, you will have free time to explore. Dinner and stay overnight at your hotel of choice in Ba Be.

🍽️ (L /D)

2 Ba Be

Transfer: Car Boat

Activities: Familiarize yourself with the techniques of canoeing, then transfer to a boat dock and glide serenely along the river and through a lovely cave

After breakfast, spend the whole day at Ba Be lakes, one of the north-east region’s premier beauty spots. Familiarize yourself with the techniques of canoeing, then transfer to a boat dock and glide serenely along the river and through a lovely cave. Enjoy lunch served near a beautiful waterfall. After lunch, you can canoe to your heart’s content, navigating the tranquil Ba Be lakes. Alternatively, you can go swimming in the crystal-clear water or trekking to visit the ethnic minority villages. After dinner, get to know the friendly local people. Stay overnight at your home stay.

🍽️ ( B/L/D )

3 Cao Bang

Transfer: Car

Activities: Following breakfast, leave Pac Ngoi village and Ba Be lakes and go for a 2-hour walk on a flat road through the beautiful National Park

Following breakfast, leave Pac Ngoi village and Ba Be lakes and go for a 2-hour walk on a flat road through the beautiful National Park. Meet your driver at the center of the park. Then hit the road again for the 2.5 hour drive to Cao Bang, where the ethnic people of the H’Mong, Dzao, Tho and Nung tribes all live together in harmony. Arrive in Cao Bang at around 1.30pm. Have lunch and check into your hotel. In the afternoon, you are free to explore the town. Stay overnight at your hotel of choice in Cao Bang.

🍽️ ( B / L / D )

4 Cao Bang, Ban Gioc

Transfer: Car Walking

Activities: Heading out of town, venture into the remote northern region of Cao Bang Province

Heading out of town, venture into the remote northern region of Cao Bang Province. The scenic roads traverse Trung Khanh before arriving at Ban Gioc Waterfall, the biggest waterfall in Vietnam (though not full of water in the dry season). Explore an enormous cave with two main entrances and one branch reaching almost all the way to the waterfall where there is a ‘secret’ entrance. On the way back, stop off to visit some more hill tribe villages and take pictures. Stay overnight at your hotel of choice in Dong Khe.

🍽️ ( B /L/D )

5 That Khe, Lang Son

Transfer: Car

Activities: Set off early in the morning to visit the historical cave of Pac Po where Ho Chi Minh set up his headquarters for the August 1945 Revolution

Set off early in the morning to visit the historical cave of Pac Po where Ho Chi Minh set up his headquarters for the August 1945 Revolution. Then go on a half-day drive through the verdant and rugged mountain landscape with its picturesque patchwork of terraced rice fields and hill villages. Traverse Dong Khe and That Khe on your way to Lang Son. This border town was completely destroyed during the Sino-Vietnamese war but was subsequently rebuilt and is now an important trade center for the north-east region. Stay overnight at your hotel of choice in Lang Son.

🍽️ ( B /L/D )

6 Lang Son, Hanoi

Transfer: Car

Activities: Visit the central market of Lang Son and the legendary Tam Thanh Cave before traveling by road back to Hanoi

Visit the central market of Lang Son and the legendary Tam Thanh Cave before traveling by road back to Hanoi The journey is long and challenging at times as it takes you through many mountain areas. However, the breathtaking scenery is some of the best in Asia. En route, you will encounter many ethnic minority people going about their daily activities, such as logging, herding buffalo and tilling the fields. Arrive in Hanoi around 5pm. Our adventure ends at your hotel in Hanoi.

🍽️ ( B /L )

Hotel 4 stars

Cruise 4 star: 1nights

Inclusions

Meals

Accommodation

Transport

Car, Walking, Boating

Included services

Accommodation based on twin or double room share (Standard hotel ** and home stay)
Transportation with A/C
English or French-speaking guide
Entrances fees, sightseeing as indicated
Meals as mentioned in the program (B for Breakfast, L for Lunch, D for Dinner)
Mineral water

Exclusions

Visa arrangement
Insurance
Drinks
Tips and personal expenses
International airfare to/ from Vietnam & International airport tax in Vietnam
Others not mentioned in details

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What to Bring:

Passport, change of clothes, su-glasses & hat, sun-block, insect repellent, flashlights, good shoes, personal first aid kit & medicines, small VND notes for buying drinks. If you feel the need then sleeping bags, cable lock for your bags is recommended.

Notes:

As indicated: A/C= Air-conditioning, O/N= Overnight, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Itinerary is subject to change depending on flights, road condition and room availability
Rates are subjected to changed without prior notice.
Hotel: twin/double shared room. Upgrade is available on request. Check in: 14:00, check out: 12:00 noon. Early check in if it is subject to availability.
SS: single Supplement. The extra charge for person would like to have a single room.
Site Closed: Ho Chi Minh mausoleum is closed on Monday, Friday and the whole September and November for the maintenance. No short or informal wear is allowed in the Mausoleum, temple and pagoda.
Meals: Vietnam food
Time to travel: Good to travel year round but best from September to April.
Booking Terms & Conditions: Tour itinerary and tour prices are subject to change without notice.
Surcharge 3% if pay by credit card or 2% on traveler cheque.