CAO BANG TOUR: CAO BANG – BAN GIOC WATER FALL – NGUOM NGAO – BA BE LAKE 2 DAYS 2 NIGHTS 

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Highlights:

• Visit the 4th largest waterfall in the world, located on the border between two countries.
• Explore one of the most beautiful natural mountain lakes in the world.

• Explore Nguom Ngao Cave with its magnificent stalactite system

• Discover the culture of the Tay, Nung, and other ethnic minorities.

DAY 1: HANOI – CAO BANG – PAC BO (LUNCH / DINNER) 

19h00: You will be present at My Dinh bus station to check in for the sleeping bus departing at 8:00 p.m. from Hanoi to Cao Bang. You will spend the night on the sleeping bus. Arrive at Cao Bang bus station early the next morning.

DAY 2: CAO BANG – BAN GIOC FALL- NGUOM NGAO CAVE – BA BE LAKE (BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER)

04h00: Arrive at Cao Bang bus station, you continue to rest on the bus.

05h30: The tour guide will contact you to pick you up at the hotel for morning personal hygiene.

06h30: Have breakfast. After breakfast, board the bus for a journey to explore Cao Bang Global Geopark. This is a national geopark along the way, admiring the Ma Phuc Pass.

Ma Phuc Pass

09h00: Arrive at Ban Gioc Waterfall. Explore and take photos:

• Nguom Ngao Cave (Tiger Cave): One of the most beautiful caves in Northern Vietnam. The cave is located in Gun village, Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district. The cave has many stalactites and stalagmites in various shapes.

• Khuoi Ky Stone Village: This 400-year-old village in Trung Khanh (Cao Bang) is famous for its stilt houses made of stone, showcasing the unique beauty of the Northeast mountain region.

• Ban Gioc Waterfall: The waterfall is 53 meters high, divided into 3 levels, considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam and the 4th largest waterfall in the top 10 most spectacular waterfalls in the world located on the border between two countries.

Ban Gioc waterfall

12h30: Have lunch at a restaurant. After lunch, the bus and guide will continue to take you to Ba Be Lake. Along the way, visit the famous Phuc Sen blacksmithing village.

18h30: Arrive at Pac Ngoi village located by Ba Be Lake. Check in to your homestay and rest.

19h30: Have dinner and spend the night in Ba Be. In the evening, you can choose to participate in a cultural exchange show, listen to singing performances by the Tay people (at an extra cost).

DAY 3: BA BE LAKE – HA NOI (BREAKFAST / LUNCH )

06h30: Have breakfast at the homestay and relax.

07h30: The guide will lead you to Pac Ngoi pier and board the boat for a relaxing boating trip while enjoying the scenery and taking photos. The boat will stop at the following places:

• Fairy Pond: Fairy Pond covers an area of over 3,000 square meters, surrounded by limestone mountains and primeval forests. The water in the pond is clear, blue, and cool.
• Đền An Mạ (An Ma temple): Located on a small mountain in the middle of the lake. Legend has it that during the Le-Mac feudal war, the Mac generals were defeated, fled to Dong Puong Cave and committed suicide there. Grateful for their loyalty, the people built a temple to worship the Mac family, but fearing discovery and destruction by the Le army, they changed the name to An Ma Temple.
• Đảo Bà Góa (the Widow Isle) – a small, beautiful island located right in the heart of the lake, associated with the legend of the lake’s formation. The boat will slowly circle the island for photo opportunities.

The Widow Isle

11h00: Return to the homestay to rest. Afterwards, have lunch and check out, then board the bus back to Hanoi.

18h30: Arrive in Hanoi. End of the trip. See you again!

Note: Currently, in addition to Hanoi’s ban on vehicles with more than 16 seats operating in the Old Quarter during pick-up and drop-off times, on weekends, many streets in the Old Quarter are closed to all types of vehicles to serve the weekend walking street activities. Therefore, we only drop off passengers at a single point at the Hanoi Opera House or nearby depending on the actual situation. We hope you understand.

TOUR PRICE: VND / per guest

(Applicable for a minimum of 2 guests)

INCLUDED:

• Transportation: a 7-45 seater bus for the entire itinerary.
• A bottle of water on the bus. (01 bottle/pax/day)
• Accommodation: One night in a homestay at Pac Ngoi village.
• Meals: Three main meals (lunch, dinner) and two breakfast, with specific meal allowances.
• Entrance Fees: Tickets to all attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
• Boat Trip: A boat tour on Ba Be Lake.
• Guide: A Vietnamese or English-speaking guide throughout the tour.

EXCLUSIONS:

• Taxes: VAT invoices (if required, additional fees may apply).
• Travel insurance designed for individual travelers joining group tours.
• Beverages: Drinks during meals and other beverages at the restaurants and hotel
• Other Expenses: Any services or costs not mentioned in the itinerary.
• TIPS: minimum $3/day x 2 day = $6/passenger/trip

ADDITIONAL COSTS:

• Surcharge of 50,000 VND/foreign guest at Ban Gioc
• Single room surcharge (sleeping 1 person/room): applied to cases where guests register to travel alone and cannot share a room with others or due to the request to sleep separately from the customer.

CHILDREN POLICY (Please read carefully to fully understand the standard price for children):

• Children aged 1-4 years old receive free service; only the car seat fee will be charged. (According to the new regulations on the maximum number of people per type of vehicle under the Road Traffic Law.).

Note: Parents are responsible for any other incidental expenses. Two adults are only allowed to be accompanied by one child (aged 1-4 years); from the second child onwards, 75% of the tour price will be charged. If one adult is accompanied by one child (aged 1-4 years), that child must also pay 75% of the adult’s tour price (with the same standards as a 75% adult child). 

• Children aged 5-9 years old are charged 75% of the tour price (including meals, entrance tickets for children if included in the tour for adults, and a separate seat on the bus, but must share a bed with their parents for tours of 2 days or more that include hotel accommodation)..
• Children aged 10 and above are charged the adult price. The same standards as adults apply..
• In cases where the tour includes entrance fees to attractions, but children are required to purchase adult tickets due to exceeding the height limit, parents will have to pay the difference directly to the tour guide.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Tourists must bring passport
• Any service in the tour, if you do not use it without making a mistake on the part of the tour organizer, cannot be completed again.
• The tour guide has the right to rearrange the order of the sightseeing spots to suit the conditions of each specific starting day. As long as all the sightseeing spots in the program are still guaranteed.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Customers are responsible for their own health in all cases. Customers are responsible for informing the tour operator about their personal medical condition (if any) to receive additional health advice for each registered customer. 
• Customers must take care of their own personal property in all cases and at all places during the trip. The tour operator does not dare to accept the loss of money, valuables, and personal property of customers during the trip.

PHOTOS OF CAO BANG – PAC BO – BAN GIOC WATER FALL – BA BE LAKE

Please contact us for support:

WhatsApp: +84926662023 / +84965826455

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TOUR PRICE: VND / per guest

(Applicable for a minimum of 2 guests)

INCLUDED:

• Transportation: a 7-45 seater bus for the entire itinerary.
• A bottle of water on the bus. (01 bottle/pax/day)
• Accommodation: One night in a homestay at Pac Ngoi village.
• Meals: Three main meals (lunch, dinner) and two breakfast, with specific meal allowances.
• Entrance Fees: Tickets to all attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
• Boat Trip: A boat tour on Ba Be Lake.
• Guide: A Vietnamese or English-speaking guide throughout the tour.

EXCLUSIONS:

• Taxes: VAT invoices (if required, additional fees may apply).
• Travel insurance designed for individual travelers joining group tours.
• Beverages: Drinks during meals and other beverages at the restaurants and hotel
• Other Expenses: Any services or costs not mentioned in the itinerary.
• TIPS: minimum $3/day x 2 day = $6/passenger/trip

ADDITIONAL COSTS:

• Surcharge of 50,000 VND/foreign guest at Ban Gioc
• Single room surcharge (sleeping 1 person/room): applied to cases where guests register to travel alone and cannot share a room with others or due to the request to sleep separately from the customer.

CHILDREN POLICY (Please read carefully to fully understand the standard price for children):

• Children aged 1-4 years old receive free service; only the car seat fee will be charged. (According to the new regulations on the maximum number of people per type of vehicle under the Road Traffic Law.).

Note: Parents are responsible for any other incidental expenses. Two adults are only allowed to be accompanied by one child (aged 1-4 years); from the second child onwards, 75% of the tour price will be charged. If one adult is accompanied by one child (aged 1-4 years), that child must also pay 75% of the adult’s tour price (with the same standards as a 75% adult child). 

• Children aged 5-9 years old are charged 75% of the tour price (including meals, entrance tickets for children if included in the tour for adults, and a separate seat on the bus, but must share a bed with their parents for tours of 2 days or more that include hotel accommodation)..
• Children aged 10 and above are charged the adult price. The same standards as adults apply..
• In cases where the tour includes entrance fees to attractions, but children are required to purchase adult tickets due to exceeding the height limit, parents will have to pay the difference directly to the tour guide.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Tourists must bring passport
• Any service in the tour, if you do not use it without making a mistake on the part of the tour organizer, cannot be completed again.
• The tour guide has the right to rearrange the order of the sightseeing spots to suit the conditions of each specific starting day. As long as all the sightseeing spots in the program are still guaranteed.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Customers are responsible for their own health in all cases. Customers are responsible for informing the tour operator about their personal medical condition (if any) to receive additional health advice for each registered customer. 
• Customers must take care of their own personal property in all cases and at all places during the trip. The tour operator does not dare to accept the loss of money, valuables, and personal property of customers during the trip.

PHOTOS OF CAO BANG – PAC BO – BAN GIOC WATER FALL – BA BE LAKE

Please contact us for support:

WhatsApp: +84926662023 / +84965826455

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Tour Overview

This Northeast Vietnam adventure takes travelers through some of the most spectacular natural landscapes in Northern Vietnam. The journey combines the breathtaking beauty of Ban Gioc Waterfall, the magnificent limestone formations of Nguom Ngao Cave, and the serene waters of Ba Be Lake – the largest natural freshwater lake in Northern Vietnam. It is an ideal itinerary for nature lovers, cultural enthusiasts, and travelers seeking authentic highland experiences.

Tour Highlights

Ban Gioc Waterfall

One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam, located on the border between Vietnam and China.

The waterfall is famous for its year-round cascading white waters, dramatic mountain scenery, and fresh, clean air.

Experiences

• Bamboo raft ride near the waterfall
• Scenic photography opportunities
• Enjoy local Cao Bang specialties
• Check in at the Vietnam–China border marker

Nguom Ngao Cave

A renowned limestone cave featuring a mesmerizing system of stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years.

The name “Nguom Ngao” comes from the Tay language and means “Tiger Cave.”

Highlights

• Spectacular natural limestone formations
• Cool temperature throughout the year
• One of the largest and most beautiful cave systems in Northern Vietnam

Ba Be Lake

A stunning natural freshwater lake located within Ba Be National Park, famous for its pristine ecosystem and peaceful scenery.

Experiences

• Boat trip across Ba Be Lake
• Visit Puong Cave
• Explore Dau Dang Waterfall
• Experience the culture and traditions of the Tay ethnic community

Best Time to Visit

• August – October: The most impressive water season at Ban Gioc Waterfall.
• September – November: Cool weather and ideal conditions for photography.
• Spring Season: Vibrant ethnic festivals and colorful cultural events.

Local Specialties to Try

Cao Bang Delicacies

• Seven-Spice Roasted Duck
• Cao Bang Steamed Rice Rolls
• Trung Khanh Chestnuts
• Smoked Pork Sausage

Bac Kan Specialties

• Grilled Fish from Ba Be Lake
• Ba Be Fermented Shrimp
• Five-Color Sticky Rice
• Smoked Mountain Meat

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Northeast Vietnam, where majestic waterfalls, mysterious caves, tranquil lakes, and rich ethnic cultures come together to create one of the most rewarding travel experiences in the country.