3-Day Northern Vietnam Discovery Tour: Ba Be Lake, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Cao Bang geopark, Lang Son
Explore the hidden gems of Northern Vietnam on this immersive 3-day adventure. From peaceful lakes and ethnic villages to breathtaking waterfalls and mountain passes, this tour offers nature, culture, and local life all in one unforgettable journey.
Day 1: Hanoi – Ba Bể Lake | Homestay Experience & Boat Cruise
Depart from Hanoi and begin your scenic drive to Ba Be National Park in Bac Kan Province, home to Vietnam’s largest natural freshwater lake.
Afternoon: Arrive at Ba Be Lake and take a tranquil boat cruise on the Nang River.
Visit the stunning Puong Grotto, a cave carved by the river and home to thousands of bats.
Continue the cruise to explore the peaceful waters and limestone cliffs of Ba Be Lake.
Evening: Visit a Tày ethnic minority village and settle into a traditional stilt-house homestay. Enjoy a home-cooked dinner with a local family, sampling authentic northern highland dishes, walk or relaxing time to interact with the hosts and learn about Tày culture and traditions.
Overnight at a clean and comfortable homestay in Ba Be National Park.
Day 2: Ba Be – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Cao Bang | Ethnic Villages, Nature & Caves
Enjoy breakfast at the homestay before departing for Cao Bang Province, close to the Chinese border.
Stop at Phuoc Sen Village, home to the Nung people, known for their traditional blacksmith craft. Observe local life and explore beautiful terraced rice paddies nestled in the mountains.
Afternoon: Arrive at the magnificent Ban Gioc Waterfall, the largest and most scenic waterfall in Vietnam, shared between Vietnam and China.
Take a bamboo raft ride to the foot of the waterfall and enjoy free time for photography and relaxation.
Continue the journey to explore Nguom Ngao Cave, an impressive 2,144-meter limestone cave filled with dramatic stalactites and stalagmites.
Check in at a comfortable hotel for the night.
Overnight at hotel in Cao Bằng City.
Day 3: Cao Bang – Lang Son – Hanoi | Caves, Border Market & Scenic Drive
Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Depart for Hanoi via the scenic Lang Son route, passing through winding mountain roads and remote rice-farming villages.
Stop at an ethnic minority village to observe traditional rice cultivation and local daily life.
Afternoon: Visit the iconic Tam Thanh Cave, known for its historic altars and mountain views.
Explore the bustling Đồng Đăng Border Market, a vibrant trading hub near the Chinese border. Enjoy lunch en route.
Return to Hanoi, arriving in the city around sunset, concluding a memorable journey through Vietnam’s northern frontier.
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