Route:Hanoi - Ba Be Lake - Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Lang Son
Duration: 5 days/4 nights
Depart from: Hanoi
Return to: Hanoi
The Northeast Vietnam is connected with the French-war period. Driving through provinces near China border, you will have the chance to see the most beautiful Ban Gioc waterfall, the big natural BaBe lake, the old battlefield along Highway No 4 and so forth, different types of hill tribe people.
Highlight: Cascading Waterfalls, Remote minority villages, National parks
Day 1: Hanoi - Thai Nguyen - Ba Be (D)
Depart for Thai Nguyen where the finest green tea in Vietnam is grown, visit the Museum of Ethnology. On to Babe National Park, boat trip to Pac Ngoi village, Tay minority. There you will stay in one of the traditional wooden houses in the Tay Hamlets of spectacular Ba Be National Park. Dinner and home stay.
Day 2: Ba Be - Cao Bang (B)
Babe Lake is home to hundreds of species of wild animals, many registered in Vietnam’s Red Book of Rare and Valuable Animals and Plants. You may even see a Tibetan bear or a “snub-nose” primate. In the morning, take an unusual boat ride on three big, deep, startlingly green lakes that lie nestled in limestone mountains formed over 200 million years ago, Puong Cave - where thousands of bats, visit fairy ponds. Jeep picks you up then drives to Cao Bang. Stay overnight in Cao Bang.
Day 3: Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Cao Bang
Jeep ride to Ban Gioc, wonderful waterfall in Vietnam is the border river. Cross the stream and you are in China. Stay overnight in Cao Bang.
Day 4: Cao Bang - Lang Son
Drive along the highway No 4. along the border with China. Highway No 4 famed with a lot of battles during French war with historic area such as Dong Khe, That Khe. Visit an enchanting complex of little shrines from the 18th century, hidden away in caves. See how the Vietnamese people practice Buddhism in the traditional way.
Day 5: Lang Son - Hanoi
Road trip back to Hanoi. End of the tour.
Tour Price starting from $ 345
Trip includes:
Homestay in Ba Be in local house
Transportation in vehicle with driver as under specified: • 1 - 3 people: New model 4 WD Japanese car in superior class tour, Medium model 4 WD Japanese car in first class tour or No air- conditioned Russian jeep 4WD in standard class tour • 4 - 8 people: Ford Transit (16-seater).
Meal as mentioned (1 Dinner + 1 Breakfast)
Boat trip on Ba be Lake
Entrance fee to indicated sights
Trip excludes:
International flights
International departure tax
Visas and visa fees
English speaking tour guide
Travel insurance
Pre-post accommodation in Hanoi
Others meal & drink
Admission fees during free time
Personal expenses such as shopping; telephone, laundry and bar bills etc.
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