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Northern frontier adventure to Cat Ba Island 8 days 7 nights

8 Days Starting and ending in Hanoi, Vietnam

Visiting: Ba Be National Park, Trung Khanh, Quang Uyen, Binh Lieu, Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay, Hanoi

Tour operator:

Mr Linh's Adventures

Tour code:

162154

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

0 - 15

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

10-

Tour operated in:

English

From: $1174 $1118 Travel Club discount: -$56

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on an 8-day, 7-night Northern Frontier Adventure to Cat Ba Island, exploring the hidden gems of Northeast Vietnam. This tour takes you through Lan Ha Bay, ethnic minority villages of Tay and Nung, the stunning Ban Gioc Waterfall, and the serene Ba Be Lake. Experience the untouched beauty of Quang Ninh and Bac Kan Provinces, often missed by regular tours. Enjoy private transfers, accommodations in ecolodges, hotels, and homestays, and guided treks through breathtaking landscapes. Highlights include a cruise on Lan Ha Bay, trekking in Cat Ba National Park, and visits to traditional villages and natural wonders. Perfect for hiking enthusiasts and couples seeking an authentic Vietnamese adventure.

Highlights

Visit to Lan Ha Bay
Explore ethnic minority villages of Tay and Nung
See the stunning Ban Gioc Waterfall
Boat tour around Ba Be Lake, a UNESCO Ramsar site
Trek through Ba Be National Park
Discover Nguom Ngao Cave with its stalactites and stalagmites
Cruise and snorkel at Three Peaches Beach in Lan Ha Bay

Places You'll See

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Itinerary

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Day 1 : Hanoi - Ba Be National Park (L/D)

Location: Ba Be National Park

Accommodation Name: Mr Linh’s Homestay

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Our tour guide will pick you up by car at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter or Mr Linh's Adventures office around 7:30-8:00am, transferring you to Bac Kan. We will start by driving in the direction of Ba Be National Park for about 4 hours. You will welcome by Mr Loc, a friendly host of Mr Linh’s Homestay with servire a lunch and check in your room before getting on a boat tour around Ba Be Lake. It was recently recognised by UNESCO as the third Ramsar site in Vietnam - an important wetland of the world. The lake bed is made up of limestone with millions of crags and crevasses that are ideal for a large variety of marine life - there are over a hundred of species of freshwater fish in the lakes.

You then will then continue travel to Hoang Tri commune to pay visit beautiful Na Slai village of Tay people on traditional houses on still before walking to Thac Bac waterfall “Silver waterfall”, a multi-layer natural waterfall, the base forming small lakes with areas of from 100 to 200 m, thus creating beautiful natural beaches. Here you can enjoy yourself for swimming before getting back to your homestay, tonight you will have chance to enjoy your night with BBQ dinner.

- A 3-5km walk.

Meals: Lunch, dinner

Day 2 : Trekking In Ba Be (B/L/D)

Location: Ba Be National Park

Accommodation Name: Mr Linh’s Homestay

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This trek will take you from Lung Mo towards Coc Toc village. You will have the chance to explore the diverse and beautiful landscapes of Ba Be as you trek through the national park. To begin with, your local guide will take you to visit Coc Toc Village where the Tay people make a living through fishing in the lake. You will cross Pelu Stream and navigate some steep terrain, but as you gain height you will begin to see the beautiful views of the mountains. As you journey further towards the uplands, you will stop in Khau Qua a H'mong ethnic village where you will have a picnic lunch. Your guide will then take you through the vast mountain ranges and valleys to see the wooden houses and school of the Dzao people and along the trail to visit another H'mong ethnic village. You will then return to your homestay where you started this morning.

- A 10-12km hike.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3 : Ba Be - Trung Khanh Cao Bang (B/L/D)

Location: Trung Khanh

Accommodation Name: Homestay in Khuoi My

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. Lunch in a local restaurant.

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 enter to Khuoi My, a stone village where you will stay overnight in a homestay constructed in traditional Nung fashion and owned and operated by a local Nung family. Here you can relax and unwind from the day and enjoy a delicious and authentic home-cooked meal.

- A 3-5km walk.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4 : Ban Gioc Waterfall - Trekking In Trung Khanh (B/L/D)

Location: Quang Uyen

Accommodation Name: Homestay in Trung Khanh

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy your breakfast at the homestay. Today we have chance to explore the scenic landscape of Quang Uyen which is similar to Halong Bay with a hiking experience through the high mountains (600-800m), evergreen pastures, corn fields and villages. We’ll have spectacular views of the surroundings from the mountain top and have time to learn about the daily life of local ethnic groups and their vanishing occupations.
Driver will pick us up from other side of the mountain to transferring to local restaurant for lunch. After lunch we take another walk to villages 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. And many traditional craft villages such as; fabric dyeing, paper making, knitting, tile, incense. Dinner and overnight at the homestay.

- A 10-12km trek .

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5 : Cao Bang - Binh Lieu (B/L)

Location: Binh Lieu

Accommodation Name: Homestay in Binh Lieu

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

We take a long drive from Cao Bang to Binh Lieu, - Little Sapa of Quang Ninh province. Continue your trip into the pass to Dong Dang, 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.

Transferring you to Lang Son for Lunch then we will start by driving in the direction of the Chinese border for about 3 hours from a narrow valley between two mountains. We reach to Binh Lieu town and begin our adventure here.

Driving a round border patrol road is amazing to see rolling hills and mountains, looking down from above the terraced fields, walking around the villages of Man Son Dau and San Chi the minorities tribe only live in the border area Vietnam and China. They grow anise, cinnamon and cardamom plants everywhere. Dinner and overnight at a homestay.

- A 5-7 km walk.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 6 : Binh Lieu - Cat Ba Island (B/L/D)

Location: Cat Ba Island

Accommodation Name: Garden Bungalow in Cat Ba

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy your breakfast then we depart for Cat Ba via Ha Long city then take the express boat to Cat Ba Island, arriving in Cat Ba Island at about midday. You will transfer across the island to the dock and board a small boat to Cai Beo fishing village. You'll enjoy a lunch of fresh local seafood
You will trek through Cat Ba National Park, when you reach the top of the mountain, you will be rewarded with wonderful views of the island and the bay. You will have dinner and spend the night in a garden bungalow.

A 10-12km trek.

Day 7 : Cruise On Lan Ha Bay

Location: Lan Ha Bay

Accommodation Name: On-board the boat

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast will be served at 07:30 then take some time to relax before cycling to Viet Hai Harbour. From here you will board the boat to explore the beauty of Lan Ha Bay. where you’ll embark on the traditional wooden junk to enjoy a seafood lunch as you cruise through Lan Ha Bay. The cruise then makes its way into Ha Long Bay proper, working your way between little islands through narrow paths inaccessible to larger boats. You’ll then make a stop at a floating village, followed by an excursion into a large limestone cave filled with beautiful lagoons.

You’ll round out the day with some relaxation, as we take you to Three Peaches Beach where you can swim, snorkel amongst the corals or simply relax on the beach. Once the sun sets you return to the boat to enjoy a delicious seafood dinner, followed by an overnight stay on-board.

Day 8 : Cat Ba Island - Hanoi

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Location: Hanoi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Rising to the sound of the ocean, you can enjoy sunrise and breakfast on board before continuing through the bay. Today, you will board the kayaks to explore Lan Ha Bay and visit a fish farm followed by lunch on board. Whilst you are enjoying your lunch, the boat will take you back to Cat Ba Island where you will disembark to begin the journey back Hanoi. You will arrive back in the Hanoi capital at around 18:00. End of your trip.

What's Included

Private door to door pick-up drop-off services

Private door to door pick-up drop-off services are included.
All private transfer and transportation

All private transfer and transportation are included.
Accommodation at ecolodges, hotels, homestays

Accommodation at ecolodges, hotels, and homestays as mentioned is included.
English speaking guide

An English speaking guide as per the program is included.
Meals

Breakfasts (B), Lunches (L), and Dinners as mentioned are included.
All sightseeing tickets and travel permits

All sightseeing tickets and travel permits are included.
No extra charge after confirmation

There are no extra charges after confirmation.

What's Not Included

Personal expenses, tips and gratuities

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

Travel insurance is not included.
International flight and taxes

International flight and taxes are not included.
Beverage

Beverages are not included.
Other personal expenses

Other personal expenses such as drinks, souvenirs, etc.

, 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 booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Mode of Transport

Private door-to-door pick-up and drop-off services, along with all private transfers and transportation, ensure a seamless travel experience.

Accommodation

Accommodation includes stays at ecolodges, hotels, and homestays, providing a mix of comfort and local experiences.

Check out our Q&As

What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

The tour includes accommodation at ecolodges, hotels, and homestays as mentioned in the itinerary.
Are meals included in the tour package?

Yes, the tour package includes breakfasts, lunches, and dinners as mentioned in the itinerary.
Will there be a guide during the tour?

Yes, an English-speaking guide will be available as per the program.
What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

The tour includes private door-to-door pick-up and drop-off services, as well as all private transfers and transportation.
Are there any additional charges after confirmation?

No, there are no extra charges after confirmation.

What activities are included in the tour?

The tour includes activities such as boat tours, trekking, hiking, visiting ethnic minority villages, exploring waterfalls, and cruising on Lan Ha Bay.
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 suitable for travelers with medical conditions?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnant travelers, or those with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
What is the maximum group size for the tour?

The tour will have a maximum of 15 travelers.
What happens if the minimum number of travelers is not met?

If the minimum number of travelers is not met, the tour may be canceled, and you will be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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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