Ha Giang and Ban Gioc Waterfall 6 days 5 nights
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Overview
- Tour code: NVN-6D-2
- Itinerary: 6 days 5 nights
- Depart from: Hanoi
- Finish in: Hanoi
- Destinations: Hanoi, Thôn Tha , Ha Giang, Lùng Tám village , Dong Van , Meo Vac , Khuổi Khon village (Bảo Lạc) , Khuổi Ky village (Trùng Khánh, Cao Bằng) , Ban Gioc Waterfalls, Cao Bang , Hanoi
Explore the Tonkin region on our Ha Giang And Ban Gioc Waterfall Cao Bang Tour from Hanoi 6 days 5 nights and immerse yourself in the authentic life of villages, lively local markets, and the rich cultures of hill tribes. Experience a 6-day immersive itinerary in northern Vietnam, discovering stunning landscapes and unique sensations.
- Highlights of the Hanoi to Ha Giang trip:
- Thôn Tha, Hà Giang: Explore the daily life of local farmers from the Tay ethnic group.
- Palace of H'Mong King Vương Chí Sình: Discover traditional H'Mong architecture and culture in the Sa Phin Valley.
- Đồng Văn: Explore this charming town nestled in the heart of the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, renowned for its landscapes and preserved architecture.
- Mèo Vạc: Immerse yourself in this picturesque town of the Dong Van Geopark, famous for its breathtaking landscapes and cultural experiences.
- Ban Gioc Waterfalls: Among the most spectacular in Southeast Asia, located on the Sino-Vietnamese border in Cao Bang province.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Giang (Tha Village – Thôn Tha) (Dinner) September 18, 2024
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In the morning around 8:30 AM, the driver and guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi to drive you to Ha Giang (300 km - 6 hours by road). The journey will mesmerize you with its natural landscapes, lush green terraced rice fields, hills lined with palm trees, and picturesque villages.
You will reach the village of Tha, inhabited by the Tay ethnic group. A brief walk will allow you to explore the daily life of local farmers (Thôn Tha - Phương Độ commune, Ha Giang city).
Tonight, you will stay with a local family in a guesthouse equipped with showers and hot water for an authentic experience.
Dinner and overnight at homestay.
Day 2: Tha Village – Lùng Tám - Palace Of The H'Mong King Vương Chí Sình - Đồng Văn (Breakfast) September 19, 2024
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We'll ascend a grand pass to "the Gate of Heaven" - the entrance to the Đồng Văn Geological Park, known for its karst landscapes. At the pass, we'll climb stairs for a panoramic view of the Nui Doi (Fairy Bosom) in Tam Son, renowned for its karst rock landscapes.
Next, we'll visit the brocade weaving village of Lùng Tám. We'll then follow the Mien River, sometimes at high altitudes, and from one valley to another. After crossing two small passes, we'll descend to the town of Yen Minh. Lunch will be on your own.
About twenty kilometers from Dong Van, we'll stop in the town of Sủng Là, inhabited by two ethnic minorities: the H’Mong and the colorful Lo Lo. We'll visit a traditional house made of wood and clay, and take a walk in the H’Mong village, crossing rose and vegetable fields to reach the colorful Lo Lo hamlet. An exceptional site on our route: a visit to the Palace of the H'Mong King Vương Chí Sình, unique in size and architecture, built of plateau stones and hidden at the foot of the Sa Phin valley.
Not far from the town of Dong Van, several stops along the way to admire magnificent karst rocks shaped like sugar loaves.
Meals are not included.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Dong Van.
Day 3: Đồng Văn – Mèo Vac – Khuổi Khon (Bảo Lạc) (Breakfast, Dinner) September 20, 2024
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The morning will be dedicated to exploring one of the four highest and most impressive passes in Vietnam, the Ma Pi Leng Pass (Mountain in the shape of a Horse's Nose). This 25km-long route connects the Dong Van and Meo Vac districts, perched high on a mountain range above the Nho Que River, and on the other side, it borders China. It was named the "Happiness Road" by the Vietnamese after 11 months of work by several ethnic minorities in 1965.
Lunch will be on your own in Mèo Vac before heading towards Khuổi Khon (Bảo Lạc). We'll make a detour to visit the Black Lo Lo people in the village of Khuoi Khon, where "France 2" filmed the show "RDV en terre inconnue" with the famous rugby player Michalak.
Dinner will be in Khuổi Khon.
Overnight stay in Khuổi Khon or Bảo Lạc.
Day 4: Khuổi Khon (Bảo Lạc) – Khuổi Ky (Trùng Khánh - Cao Bằng) (Breakfast, Dinner) September 21, 2024
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Then, we'll head to Khuổi Ky (Trùng Khánh - Cao Bằng) via a road with consistently rugged terrain and jagged mountains.
The journey is wild, passing through several mountain passes before arriving in the late afternoon.
Dinner will be at a local's home in Khuổi Ky.
Overnight stay at homestay in Khuổi Ky (Trùng Khánh - Cao Bằng).
Day 5: Khuổi Ky - Bản Giốc Waterfalls – Cao Bằng (Breakfast) September 22, 2024
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After breakfast, you'll hit the road for the famous Ban Gioc Waterfall, regarded as the most beautiful in Northern Vietnam, facing China, with the border running through the middle of the largest cascade.
You'll visit the falls in the morning, followed by lunch at a local restaurant.
In the early afternoon, a few kilometers from the falls on the way back to Cao Bang, you'll explore the mysterious Nguom Ngao Cave, carved by nature into a limestone mountain range. It's considered one of the most beautiful caves in Vietnam.
Arrival in Cao Bang by late afternoon.
Dinner will be at your leisure, and overnight stay in Cao Bang.
Day 6: Cao Bang – Hanoi | 250km - 6h By Car (Breakfast) September 23, 2024
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Breakfast and then hit the road back to the capital, covering about 250 km. There will be a few stops along the way to enjoy the scenery.
Arrival in Hanoi by late afternoon.
Meals are at your leisure.
End of Hanoi to Ha Giang and Cao Bang trip !
Note: Accommodation in Hanoi is at your own expense.
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Important noted
Trip Inclusion
- Accommodation with daily breakfast in hotel, bungalow or homestay.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
- Sampan for Cruises.
- English-speaking guide during all tours.
- Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Lunch(es) or dinner(es) as specified in the itinerary.
- Water & cool towels.
- Government taxes & service charge.
Trip Exclusions
- Drinks and meals not mentioned.
- International airfare and departure taxes.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks… etc.
- Vietnam visa fees (If you are not exempt from the visa).
- All other services not specified in the itinerary
- Any gratuities and tip to driver and tour guide ($3-5/person/day for both guide & driver).
* Notes:
- Surcharged for Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December if any.
- Surcharged for Public holidays (30/4-1/5, Lunar New Year).
- The timing of check-in and check-out at the hotels: Check-in at 14:00, check-out at 12:00. (Early check-in/late check-out is upon your request).
- A single supplement is required if you are traveling alone.
- The triple room is possible upon your request.
Thing To Carry
- All customers participating in the tour must have a passport and identification document when leaving the country.
- Backpack, toiletry bag, sunscreen/cap, water bottles, camera(optional), extra pair of clothes, personal medication, track pants and cotton T-shirt, sweater/ warm jackets for the night.
- Dry fruits, energy bar, chocolates, torch per person with extra batteries, moov spray, dettol solution or salt to avoid leeches, sports shoes or trekking shoes or comfortable shoes with good grip, personal hygiene items: medicine, face towel, shower gel, brush, toothpaste.
Cancellation Policy
- Deposit 50% tour price when signing up and pay the remaining amount 10 days before starting date.
- In case of tour cancellation: (Tour cancellation time is calculated by working days, excluding Saturday, Sunday and public holidays and New Year).
- After the deposit, if you cancel the tour, the company will not refund the deposit.
- If you cancel or change the tour within 20 - 29 working days before the departure date, please pay the fee of: 70% of the tour price.
- If you cancel or change the tour within 10 - 19 working days before the departure date, please pay the fee of: 90% of the tour price.
- If you cancel or change the tour 9 working days before the departure date, please pay the fee of: 100% of the tour value.
* Notes:
- Your passport must be valid for more than 6 months from the date of return.
- If you are a foreigner or overseas Vietnamese, please bring all your passports (bring both passports in case you have 2 citizenships), and Vietnamese visa (attached to your passport or separate sheet) while on tour.
- Please follow according to the tour program, do not separate from the group. If there is a need to separate from the group, please notify the consultant when registering for the tour for more information and additional costs (if any).
- Customers aged 70 years or older require a health certificate to travel abroad from a doctor and must be accompanied by a relative under 60 years old (healthy). Guests over 75 years old, please pay a premium insurance (the fee varies depending on the tour).
- The program may change depending on the flight situation, the hotel in at the site will be officially confirmed on the day of the group meeting, 2-3 days before the departure date. The attractions may not be in the order in the program. During the peak weeks in the site, the hotel may not be in the central area but still ensure the hotel standard according to the program.
Refund Policy
- In case of cancellation of the tour right after registration until 10 days before the departure date, you will be subject to a 30% penalty on the travel fare.
- In case of cancellation of the tour within 5-10 days before the departure date, you will be charged 50% of the travel fare.
- In case of cancellation of the tour within 3-5 days before the departure date, you will be charged 75% of the travel fare.
- If you cancel the tour within 0 – 3 days before the departure date, you will be charged 100% of the travel fare.
* Notes:
- In case of tour cancellation due to objective incidents such as natural disasters, epidemics, postponement and cancellation of transportations service... Tourist will not be responsible for any additional compensation other than refund tour fee.
- Above is the maximum cancellation penalty, this cost can be reduced depending on the conditions of each service provider for Tourist.
- The tour cancellation time is calculated for working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays and New Year.
- If the travel program is canceled or changed by either party due to a force majeure reason (fire, weather, accident, natural disaster, war, delay and cancellation of the public transport plus…), the two parties will not bear any obligation to compensate for the loss that has occurred and not bear any liability. However, each party is responsible for trying its best to help the aggrieved party to minimize losses caused by force majeure.
Children Policy
- Children under 2 years old: 30% of adult price (baby sharing bed with parents).
- Children from 2 to under 12 years old: 90% of adult price (kid sharing bed with parents), 100% of adult price (kid has their own bed).
- Children from 12 years old and up: 100% of the adult price.
Reviews
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LULucy | Poland
Apr 05, 2024
Excellent
Friendly, informative and well worth booking
The team at Auasia Travel Vietnam was first class in every way. They also covered my time in Vietnam as well. I dealt primarily with Ms. Quyen and I cannot compliment her enough. She was always available especially when there were issues with flight delays and having to re-arrange airport pick-ups. She further showed her dedication to customer satisfaction by making sure we had mobile phone ..More -
LYLynn K | Ireland
Mar 23, 2024
Excellent
Fantastic tour and service!
Auasia Travel--(Long Vu-- our agent) followed our guidelines in planning this trip to Ha Giang Cao Bang in the Northern Vietnam. Everything went smoothly and when there were two problems they were resolved immediately. We always had an emergency number contact. The car and driver were great and anticipated our needs with cold water and ac. The guide and his English ability ranged from excellent to ..More -
LILisa | Jordan
Mar 11, 2024
Excellent
Totally amazing - perfect vacation
We were on 6 days tour in Ha Giang and Cao Bang. We have decided to give it a try and to make our plans with Auasia Travel. The trip was organized according to our input and we can say that everything worked very well. Hai provided all the information needed and was always available for questions. Furthermore, what was really a plus: She even contacted us during our trip to make sure that ..More
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