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Adventure in Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake - Halong Bay 5 days 4 nights

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Adventure in Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake - Halong Bay 5 days 4 nights

5 Days Starting and ending in Hanoi, Vietnam

Visiting: Lang Son, Cao Bang, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay

Tour operator:

Mr Linh's Adventures

Tour code:

147963

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 15

Age range:

10-70

Tour operated in:

English

From: $631 $601 (USD) Travel Club discount: -$30

NB: Prices correct on 18-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on a 5-day, 4-night adventure through Northern Vietnam, exploring some of the region's most breathtaking natural wonders. Begin your journey with a visit to the historic Chi Lang Pass and the culturally rich village of Phuoc Sen. Marvel at the majestic Ban Gioc Waterfall and the stunning Nguom Ngao Cave. Experience the serene beauty of Ba Be Lake with a boat ride and a visit to Puong Grotto. Conclude your tour with a luxurious cruise through the iconic Ha Long Bay, featuring activities like kayaking, fishing village visits, and Tai Chi on the sundeck. This tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, history, and relaxation.

Highlights

Northern Vietnam contains some of the most spectacular nature anywhere in Southeast Asia
Roaring Ban Gioc Waterfall
Serene Ba Be Lake
Stunning Ha Long Bay
Chi Lang Pass and Quy Mon Quan Gate
Mother’s Temple and Dong Khe Battle Site
Nguom Ngao Cave
Puong Grotto and its bat colony
Vung Vieng fishing village
Thien Canh Son Cave in Bai Tu Long Bay

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Hanoi – Lang Son – Quang Uyen

Location: Lang Son

Accommodation Name: Homestay

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Our tour guide will pick you up by car at your hotel around 7:30-8:00am, transferring you to Lang Son. We will start by driving in the direction of the Chinese border for about 3 hours, before stopping at Chi Lang Pass - a 20-km-long gorge created from a narrow valley between two mountains.

This place occupies an important position in Vietnamese history, being the place of many victories against various Chinese invasions over the centuries and millennia, as far back as 981AD. As such it bears the reputation of Vietnam’s strongest citadel and bastion. Here you will have roughly an hour to walk around and explore the area around the Quy Mon Quan Gate, which translates as “The Gate of Monsters”, named for the many invasion forces that would spill through the pass over the course of history only to be beaten back by stalwart Vietnamese defenders.

After lunch at a local restaurant in Dong Dang, you will continue your trip into the pass, stopping to visit Mother’s Temple and Dong Khe – an important historical site where The Battle of Dong Khe was fought during the First Indochina War. In fact, this was the very first battle of the Indochina Wars, and the fighting here took place through September and October 1950, ending in a resounding victory for the Viet Minh.

In the evening you will get to enjoy dinner and overnight rest in a local homestay owned and operated by a local Nung family.

Highlights and activities: Chi Lang, Quy Mon Quan Gate, Dong Khe Battle Site, Ethnic Villages.

Physical Activity: Walk of 3-5 km

Meals: Lunch, dinner

Day 2 : Cao Bang – Ban Gioc Waterfall

Location: Cao Bang

Accommodation Name: Homestay

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After enjoying breakfast at the homestay, you will depart for Trung Khanh which lies right on the border with China. Here you will have another chance to meet and interact with the local Nung people living in the village of Phuoc Sen, a mountainous village famous for its traditional blacksmithing. The farming tools made here are an integral part of the lifestyle which is evident in the surrounding rice paddies and fields.

Nestled amongst these amazing landscapes is the breath-taking Ban Gioc Waterfall which spans over 300 meters, split half and half between Vietnam and China. You’ll get some time here to simply take in the amazing atmosphere surrounding the falls, which presents an excellent opportunity for some fantastic photography.

Once you’ve finished at the falls, it’s time to head over to Nguom Ngao Cave, for a very different, but no less impressive natural wonder. The cave stretches for 2,144 meters underground and is brimming with incredible stalactites and stalagmites.

You will then return to Cao Bang town and head down the “snake pass” to Ba Be Lake, where you will stay overnight in a homestay constructed in traditional Tay fashion and owned and operated by a local Tay family. Here you can relax and unwind from the day and enjoy a delicious and authentic home-cooked meal.

Highlights and activities: Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, Ethnic Villages

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3 : Ba Be Lake - Hanoi

Location: Hanoi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast we’ll kick the final day of the tour of by boarding a boat and setting off onto the lake. It’s up to you how to spend your time on the boat, whether it’s relaxing and enjoying the views or going for a swim in the cool waters to refresh yourself. The views consist of stunning karst formations all around you covered with patches of wild vegetation and a rich wildlife.

The boat will then continue along the Nang River, giving you a chance to explore the caves of Puong Grotto where you can marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites created through river erosion, as well as observe the thousands-strong bat colony that lives here.

Now that you’ve reached the end of your tour, you’ll be driven the roughly 230 kilometres back to Hanoi, with a stop at a tea plantation nestled among rolling hills. We arrive in Hanoi around 05:00 – 05:30 pm.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 4 : Hanoi – Ha Long Bay

Location: Ha Long Bay

Accommodation Name: Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On the fourth day we depart for Ha Long Bay at around 8:00-8:30 for a 3.5 hour drive to Hong Gai Tourist Wharf, where we’ll check in at Oriental Sails JSC’s private waiting hall, the OS Lounge. Here we can relax until embarkation around 12:30-13:00 followed by a quick briefing. We’ll spend our first few hours on-board enjoying the views of the limestone islands of Bai Tu Long Bay and savouring a delectable lunch, until at 15:30-16:30 you are free to choose between two activities:

Option 1: Fishing village visit

For those that are interested in learning about local life in the bay. Take a bamboo rowing boat trip lasting roughly 45 minutes, around Vung Vieng fishing village, one of the largest of its kind in Ha Long Bay. The village is set inside a closed lagoon, surrounded by mountains, which makes it a great place for photos in addition to the cultural experience.

Option 2: Beach and kayaking

For the more active travellers and beach-bums, you can be taken in a small boat to Ban Chan beach, where you can sunbathe, swim, play volleyball or try your hands at some kayaking in the magnificent setting of the bay.

You’ll arrive back at the cruise around 16:30, with enough time to get cleaned up and relax before the sun starts to set. At 17:30 you can enjoy happy hour at the bar on the sun deck, enjoying the sunset with a drink in hand, and also take part in a cooking class with the resident Chef.

At 19:00 dinner will be served, and the rest of the evening can be spent socializing with other guests, night squid fishing or just lazing around. There will also be singing and dancing activities until 22:00.

Overnight on-board with the ship anchored in the Cong Do Area of the bay.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5 : Ha Long Bay - Hanoi

Location: Ha Long Bay

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Early risers can enjoy a 30 minute Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck at 06:30 before enjoying the view of the surrounding seascape with your breakfast as you cruise towards Thien Canh Son Cave. You’ll arrive at the cave at 9am and spend about half an hour exploring this medium sized and less visited cave situated in Bai Tu Long Bay.

After your cave visit its time to check out of your room at the boat and return to port, docking at noon after having early lunch on-board. Our driver will be waiting for you at the pier and will transfer you back to Hanoi for an arrival at your hotel around 16:30. At this point it’s time to say goodbye to your guide, driver and group, hopefully with life-long memories gained and friendships made.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

What's Included

A/C transfer

Air-conditioned transfer is included in the tour.
Luxury accommodation with A/C on cruise

Luxury accommodation with air conditioning is provided on the cruise.
English-speaking guide

An English-speaking guide will accompany you as per the program.
Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinners are included as mentioned in the itinerary.
Accommodation at hotels/homestays

Accommodation at hotels and homestays as mentioned in the itinerary.
No extra charge after confirmation

There will be no extra charges after confirmation of the booking.

What's Not Included

Personal expenses, tips and gratuities

Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities are not included.
Travel insurance

Travel insurance is not included in the tour package.
International flight and taxes

International flights and taxes are not covered.
Beverage

Beverages are not included in the tour package.
Other personal expenses

Other personal expenses such as drinks and souvenirs are not included.

Requirements

Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes. Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking.It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat.

Please Note

Confirmation will be received at time of bookingNot wheelchair accessiblePack essentials, including light comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes. Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking.It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and a sun hat.This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelersYou can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with A/C transfers, including a scenic boat ride on Ba Be Lake and a cruise through Ha Long Bay, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable journey.

Accommodation

Enjoy luxury accommodation with A/C on a cruise and stay at traditional homestays operated by local families, providing an authentic and comfortable experience throughout the tour.

Check out our Q&As

What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

The tour includes luxury accommodation with A/C on the cruise, as well as stays at hotels and homestays as mentioned in the itinerary. Specifically, you will stay in local homestays owned and operated by local families in traditional styles.
What meals are included in the tour?

The tour includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner as mentioned in the itinerary. Specific meals provided each day are detailed in the daily descriptions.
What activities are available at Ban Gioc Waterfall?

At Ban Gioc Waterfall, you will have time to take in the amazing atmosphere and capture fantastic photographs. The waterfall spans over 300 meters and is split between Vietnam and China.
What can I expect during the visit to Nguom Ngao Cave?

Nguom Ngao Cave stretches for 2,144 meters underground and is filled with incredible stalactites and stalagmites. You will have the opportunity to explore this natural wonder.
What are the options for activities in Ha Long Bay?

In Ha Long Bay, you can choose between visiting a fishing village with a bamboo rowing boat trip or enjoying beach activities and kayaking at Ban Chan beach. Additionally, there are opportunities for Tai Chi exercises, cooking classes, and night squid fishing.

What should I pack for the tour?

You should pack essentials including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes, a small day pack for hiking and trekking, your passport, insect repellent, sun cream, a raincoat, and a sun hat.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

No, the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
What is the maximum group size for this tour?

This tour will have a maximum of 15 travelers.
What time does the tour start on the first day?

The tour guide will pick you up by car at your hotel around 7:30-8:00am on the first day.
What kind of physical activity is involved in the tour?

The tour involves various physical activities including walking 3-5 km on the first day, exploring caves, and optional activities like swimming, kayaking, and hiking.

Reviews of this operator

John Aldo Albanese Jr USA

Experience the Highlights of Central Vietnam

26-Feb-2024

Absolutely a Great Deal! The journey was very interesting, the guides and driver were excellent! Very informative, kind and knowledgeable! I was debating whether to do a tour or not....so happy I did. All hotels were outstanding, tour hub definitely went above and beyond to help me out

John Aldo Albanese Jr USA

Experience the Highlights of Central Vietnam

26-Feb-2024

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