Ba Be Lake, Ban Gioc Waterfall & Ha Giang 7 Days

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Overview

Discover Tonkin on Ba Be Lake – Ban Gioc Waterfall- Ha Giang Tour from Hanoi 7 Days 6 Night, immerse yourself in the authentic life of villages (Ba Be Lake, Pac Ngòi village, Khuổi Ky, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Khuổi Khon, Meo Vac, Đồng Văn, Thôn Tha, Hà Giang), explore bustling local markets, and the rich cultures of hill tribes such as the Hmong, Red Dao, Tay, Giay, and many more. Experience the stunning landscapes of Northeast Vietnam and immerse yourself in unique sensations during your week-long journey from Cao Bang to Ha Giang.

  • Highlights of the Ba Be Cao Bang and Cao Bang Ha Giang tour:
  • Ba Be Lake: Explore the national park and the beautiful lake that characterizes it.
  • Ban Gioc Waterfall: Located on the Sino-Vietnamese border in Cao Bang province, it is among the most spectacular in Southeast Asia.
  • Meo Vac: Discover this picturesque town located in the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, ethnic minority markets, and cultural experiences.
  • Đồng Văn: Explore this charming town nestled in the heart of the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, renowned for its stunning landscapes and well-preserved architecture.
  • Palace of H'Mong King Vương Chí Sình: Visit this historic site in the Sa Phin Valley to discover traditional H'Mong architecture and culture.
  • Thôn Tha, Hà Giang: Inhabited by the Tay ethnic group. A short walk will allow you to explore the daily life of local farmers.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi - Ba Bể Lake (Lunch, Dinner) September 18, 2024

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Day 1: Hanoi - Ba Bể Lake (Lunch, Dinner)

We will head to Ba Be Lake, known as the "Halong Bay of the mountains," crossing through Thai Nguyen province, famous for its green tea. You will encounter beautiful landscapes with tobacco fields, rice terraces surrounded by hills of tea, fruit trees, and palm trees, as well as ethnic minorities such as the Tay, Nung, San Chi, and Then, dressed in traditional costumes.

In the afternoon, we will arrive at Ba Be National Park, characterized by a natural lake fed by three rivers and surrounded by high limestone formations and subtropical primary forest. You will stay in a Tay family homestay in Pac Ngoi, offering you the opportunity to explore the village and the lake surroundings at your leisure.

Dinner and overnight at homestay in Ba Be.

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Day 2: Ba Be Lake - Trekking & Cruise By Sampan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) September 19, 2024

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Day 2: Ba Be Lake - Trekking & Cruise By Sampan  (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast, we will set off on a hike to Mỏ village (5km), then to Quá village where we will have lunch.

In the afternoon, we will continue our trek through the valley, a hill, and a small bamboo forest.

We will reach Cốc Tộc village on the shore of Ba Be Lake, where we will board a sampan for a cruise on the lake. During this journey, you will be amazed by the beautiful landscapes, the reflections of trees and mountains in the water, the bustling villages, encounters with fishermen and carriers, as well as the intertwined tree roots.

We will then return to our homestay.

Note: The hike will be 16 km long and will take approximately 6 hours, at an easy difficulty level.

Dinner and overnight stay with the locals in Ba Be.

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Day 3: Ba Be – Khuổi Ky Village (Breakfast, Dinner) September 20, 2024

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Day 3: Ba Be – Khuổi Ky Village (Breakfast, Dinner)

At 8:30 AM, the driver and guide will take you to Khuổi Ky village in Cao Bang. The journey is picturesque, passing through several mountain passes before arriving in the vast valley where the city of Cao Bang is located in the afternoon.

Rest and overnight stay in Khuoi Ky.

Day 4: Khuoi Ky – Bản Giốc Waterfalls – Khuổi Khon (Breakfast, Dinner) September 21, 2024

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Day 4: Khuoi Ky – Bản Giốc Waterfalls – Khuổi Khon (Breakfast, Dinner)

After breakfast, we will head to the famous Ban Gioc Waterfalls, considered the most beautiful in Northern Vietnam, facing China, with the border crossing through the middle of the largest cascade. You will have free time for lunch at a local restaurant along the way.

In the early afternoon, we will continue towards Khuổi Khon (Bảo Lạc).

We will arrive in Khuoi Khon by late afternoon.

Dinner and overnight stay in Khuoi Khon.

Day 5: Khuổi Khon – Mèo Vac – Đồng Văn (Breakfast, Dinner) September 22, 2024

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Day 5: Khuổi Khon – Mèo Vac – Đồng Văn (Breakfast, Dinner)

We will make a detour to visit the Black Lo Lo people in Khuoi Khon village, where "France 2" filmed the show "Rendez-vous en terre inconnue" with the famous rugby player Michalak.

Then, we will set out to explore one of Vietnam's highest and most impressive passes, Ma Pi Leng Pass, also known as the Horse's Nose Ridge Mountain.

This 25 km route connects the districts of Meo Vac and Dong Van, perched high in a mountain range above the Nho Que River, marking the border with China on the other side. It was nicknamed the "Happiness Road" by the Vietnamese after 11 months of work carried out by several ethnic minorities in 1965.

Overnight stay in Dong Van.

Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark

Day 6: Dong Van – Tha Village (Thôn Tha, Phương Độ, Hà Giang) (Breakfast, Dinner) September 23, 2024

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Day 6: Dong Van – Tha Village (Thôn Tha, Phương Độ, Hà Giang)  (Breakfast, Dinner)

We will climb a high pass to reach "Heaven's Gate" - the entrance to the Dong Van Geological Park, characterized by karst landscapes. Then, we will visit the Palace of the H'Mong King Vương Chí Sình, unique in size and architecture, built with plateau stones and located at the bottom of the Sa Phin Valley.

We will make a stop in the town of Sủng Là, inhabited by two ethnic minorities: the H'Mong and the colorful Lo Lo. You will visit a traditional wooden and clay house, then take a walk through the H'Mong village, crossing rose and vegetable fields to the Lo Lo hamlet. Lunch will be on your own.

Next, we will head to the village of Tha, home to the Tay ethnic group. A brief walk will allow you to explore the daily life of local farmers in 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 stay with the locals.

Day 7: Tha Village – Hanoi (Breakfast) September 24, 2024

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Day 7: Tha Village – Hanoi (Breakfast)

After breakfast, we will hit the road back to the capital, Hanoi. Along the way, we'll make some stops to enjoy the scenery...

We'll arrive in Hanoi by late afternoon.

End of your 1 week North Vietnam.

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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.

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    Hanna | Peru Mar 27, 2024

    Excellent

    Established + Professional Tour Organizer in Vietnam

    This was an amazing trip that exceeded our expectations with Auasia Travel company. We particularly enjoyed our time in Ba Be lake, Ban Gioc waterfall and Ha Giang. It was a well-organized trip with all the perfect services. Auasia Travel Team was knowledgeable and very professional with a high sense of service. We will surely recommend Auasia Travel to our friends as the best-customized company ..More
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    Claudio A | Hungary Mar 11, 2024

    Excellent

    Excellent Services & Extraordinary Hosting

    What a wonderful tour! Ba Be, Ban Gioc and Ha Giang in the northern Vietnam is a very interesting place and Nam from Auasia Travel team, organised an exciting experience mixing landscapes, monuments, country life and city life, contacts with local people in a enthusiastic way. Waterfall, villages and the rice fields were the key points of the tour. I can only recommend Nam and Auasia Agency to ..More
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    Melanie L | Ireland Feb 19, 2024

    Excellent

    Wonderful holiday with Northern Vietnam!!

    First discovery of Vietnam with a very well-balanced tour organized by Auasia Travel. We had a good overview of North with such interesting places as Hanoi, Ba Be and Ha Giang. A good mix of landscapes, monuments, country life, city life and local people. We had 3 interesting and very informative guide speaking English for each part of the trip. The chauffeurs were polite and driving all well. Our ..More

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