Overview of Northeast Vietnam Tour to Bac Son valley, Ba Be lake, Ban Gioc waterfall & Tam Thanh –Nhi Thanh caves in Lang Son
The mountainous region in Northeast Vietnam is so impressive with beautifully natural landscapes of mountains, valleys & tropical forests. Also, this region is the home of many hill tribes living scatteredly with their unique cultures.This Northeast Vietnam tour is carefully designed for the traveller who would like to explore untouched natural landscapes and interesting local cultures. you will have the chance to get a real taste of northeast area with famous natural landscapes including Bac Son valley, Ba Be Lake, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave and Tam Thanh-Nhi Thanh caves in Lang Son.Each attraction features its own charm, when combining them together, you will get a unique travel experience.
Bac Son valley- the green paradise
Brief itinerary of Northeast Vietnam tour to Bac Son valley, Ba Be lake, Ban Gioc waterfall & Lang Son
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Day 1. Hanoi- Bac Son valley, trekking to Na Lay peak, visit Quynh Son village.Homestay in Quynh Son village (L,D)
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Day 2. Transfer to Thai Nguyen city for an interesting visit of Ethnology Museum, then drive to Ba Be lake.Homestay in Pac Ngoi village ( B, L, D)
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Day 3. Day boat tour to visit Ba Be lake – Cao Bang.Overnight in Cao Bang (B,L,D)
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Day 4. Cao Bang visit to Ban Gioc waterfall, Nguom Ngao grotto.Overnight in Cao Bang (B, L,D)
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Day 5. Transfer to Lang Son and visit to Tam Thanh, Nhi Thanh grottoes, Mac citadel, then back to Hanoi (B, L)
The pristine nature in Ba Be lake
Special experiences in this Northeast Vietnam Tour
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Wonderful adventurous trek for a great panorama of Bac Son valley – the impressive green paradise.
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Good understanding of local Tay ethnics’ cultures living in Quynh Son village & Pac Ngoi village when visiting their villages, interacting with locals, having meals & homestaying in their home.
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Interesting visit to Thai Nguyen’s Ethnology Museum – the most second interesting one about ethnics in Vietnam.
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Pleasant & wonderful boat tour to Ba Be lake & Nang river including Dau Dang waterfall, An Ma temple & natural Puong cave.
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Impressive overview of northeast mountains & valleys along the journey , visit the most magnificient Ban Gioc waterfall in Vietnam & natural grottoes of Nguom Ngao in Cao Bang province, Tam Thanh & Nhi Thanh in Lang Son province.
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Have good tastes of authentic dishes in homestays & local restaurants during the trip
More photos of this Northeast Vietnam Package.
Bac Son valley view
Ba Be lake view
Ban Gioc waterfall
Nang river-Ba Be lake
Puong cave in Ba Be lake
Detailed itinerary of Northeast Vietnam Tour to Bac Son valley,Ba Be lake,Ban Gioc waterfall & Lang Son
Day 1. Hanoi- Bac Son valley, trekking to Na Lay peak, visit Quynh Son village.Homestay in Quynh Son village (L,D)
Our first day in Northeast Vietnam tour is a wonderful journey to Bac Son valley – the green paradise surrounded by many forested mountains, also as the home of many local ethnics such as Tay, Dao, Nung who have been living here for a long time.Bac Son is an off-beaten-path destination of primitive natures, new to travellers so you can experience authentic local cultures, enjoy delicious local foods & homestay with a local family.
Trekking to Nalay peak in Bac Son valley
At 8h00, our guide pick you up at hotel & transfer to Bac Son valley.Nice landscapes of mountains, valleys & farming activities that you captivate and stop for photos along the journey.Arriving at Quynh Son by noon, there will be an authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local stilt house. Take your time to enjoy delicious local food and chat with the friendly host.
In the afternoon, take a short stroll around the village to get a closer look at the lifestyle of Tay people. Afterwards, you will start with a hard trek up to Na Lay peak where a mobile tower is located for great panorama of the whole Bac Son valley region.
Dinner and overnight at the homestay.
Day 2. Transfer to Thai Nguyen city for an interesting visit of Ethnology Museum, then drive to Ba Be lake.Homestay in Pac Ngoi village ( B, L, D)
Ba Be lake & its national park is the most highlighted attraction in Bac Kan province, that you must pay your visit in Vietnam holidays. Ba Be means three lakes including Pe Lam, Pe Lu and Pe Leng with its spreading length of over 8 km ,its widest point of 3 km and at the level of 150 metters comparing to the sea level.By doing a boat trip around the lake, you can get stunning view of the lake scenery with tropical rained forest on limestone mountain cliffs surrounding the lakes, Ba Goa island – a small islet in the middle of the lake, stop on the way to visit Fairy Pond or An Ma temple on the islands, listening the guide’s interesting stories about the local’s legends.
Ba Be lake view
After breakfast, we say good bye to local family and drive to Thai Nguyen city with a stop to visit the Museum of Ethnology where provide you with an interesting exhibition of 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam.
After having lunch in a local restaurant, continue our journey to Ba Be lake – the biggest lakes of fresh water in Vietnam located inside Ba Be national park.Check in Tay local family home in Pac Ngoi village and have free time at leisure strolling around the village or viewing the sun setting down in Ba Be lake.
Dinner & homestay at the homestay.
Day 3. Day boat tour to visit Ba Be lake – Cao Bang.Overnight in hotel in Cao Bang (B,L,D)
You can get up early for a fresh air of the region or have stunning view of the sun rising above the lakes. After breakfast, set off your exploration with a boat tour around Ba Be lake and Nang River.Between the cruise, you will stop to visit Fairy Pond or An Ma temple in the island, stop by Dau Dang waterfall- one of the highlights of the lake and Puong Cave- a large cave in Ba Be National Park.
Around noon, our driver will pick us up at Puoc Lom harbour and transfer to Cho Ra town for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, drive to Cao Bang city where you will spend an overnight at the hotel.
Day 4. Visit Ban Gioc waterfall, Nguom Ngao grotto.Overnight in Cao Bang (B, L,D)
Due to its far location to reach from Hanoi, Cao Bang province is a remote & less touristic province sharing its border with China so you can expect to get untouched natural landscapes of Ban Gioc majestic waterfall & Nguom Ngao cave in this northeast Vietnam tour.
Have a breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to the remote area of Trung Khanh district. Along the way, make a short stop at Phuc Sen village where you have chance to get to know more about the techniques of making farming tools used by local blacksmiths.
Majestic Ba Be waterfall
At around 11.30, you will arrive at Ban Gioc waterfall – the most impressive waterfall of great beauty in Vietnam. Take a short walk down to Quay Son River and embark on a small local boat to explore the spectacular waterfall. Afterwards, transfer to the nearby local restaurant for lunch.
Your afternoon exploration will continue to Nguom Ngao Cave- famous for its unusual limestone formations. You will be fascinated by the breathtaking charm of stalagmites and stalactites. After sometime exploring the cave, get on the private car and drive back to Cao Bang.
Overnight in Cao Bang.
Day 5. Cao Bang transfer to visit Tam Thanh, Nhi Thanh grottoes in Lang Son, then back to Hanoi (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel, then continue our journey to the bordering province of Lang Son with China. Arrive at Lang Son and pay a visit to Tam Thanh & Nhi Thanh grottoes where was setting up as worshipping places for Buddha.Together with the pagoda visit, you can enjoy beautifully natural caves with many stalagmites & stalactites of different sizes & beautiful shapes…
After lunch in a local restaurant, we get on the car for 3,5 hour journey back to Hanoi. The end of Northeast Vietnam Tour 5 days to Bac Son valley, Ba Be lake, Ban Gioc waterfall & Tam Thanh, Nhi Thanh pagoda in Lang Son.
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This cost of this Vietnam tour includes:
· Two nights homestaying with local family in Bac Son valley & in Ba Be lake and two nights in hotel in Cao Bang city
· Air-conditioned private car following the itinerary.
· English-speaking guide
· All meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
· Sightseeing admission fees, boat fees (in Ba Be lake & Ban Gioc waterfall) as specified in the program
· A bottle of mineral water : a bottle /pax/day.
The cost of this Vietnam tour excludes:
· Drinks
· Tips & gratitudes to any good service.
· Domestic and International airfares and airport taxes.
· Travel insurance.
· Personal expenses and other services not mentioned above
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