Natural Beauty of Northest Vietnam 9 Days
Ba Be Lake, Dong Van Stone Plateau, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Halong Bay
Tour code: VDNBNV9D
- Private tour with English/French/German speaking guide
- Tour Price: Available on request
Day 1: Hanoi - Ba Be National Park (L/D)
With an early departure from Hanoi this morning, you’ll head north to Ba Be Lake. This drive of 270 km will take approximately seven hours. You will travel through the flatlands of the Red River Delta and up into the mountain areas north of Hanoi. As you progress north, the scenery becomes more and more picturesque. From your scheduled lunch stop, it is only about two and a half hours to your destination. Arriving in Ba Be town by mid-afternoon, you will check in with your Tay host family, and then stroll around the village before sunset. You will spend the night in a traditional house on stilts.
Day 2: Full Day Ba Be (B/L/D)
You’ll have a full day to visit the park, starting with a boat trip through Puong Cave. You’ll visit the Fairy Pond, located in a dense forest with a variety of birds, and the Dau Dang Waterfall. In the late afternoon, you’ll disembark at a Tay ethnic minority village to spend the night.
Day 3: Babe - Ha Giang (B/L/D)
Today you’ll drive to Ha Giang, a province in the far Northeast of Vietnam. Your route will take you through mountainous landscape and striking scenery. You’ll arrive at Ha Giang in the afternoon. After checking into your hotel, you’ll have rest of the day to wander along the Lo River and the rest of the town, or just relax after your journey and have a restful overnight stay in Ha Giang.
Day 4: Quan Ba - Yen Minh - Dong Van (B/L/D)
After breakfast, you’ll visit the small communities of Quan Ba, Yen Minh and Dong Van, some of the most picturesque villages in the northern tip of Vietnam. The scenery is spectacular, including a vast limestone mountain range and perpendicular walls of rock. You’ll stop at the Vuong Palace, once the home of a high-ranking H'mong family during French colonial rule. The palace attracts architecturally minded visitors due to its unusual combination of European and Chinese styles. From there you will drive to Dong Van where your guide will show you its charming ‘Old Streets’ near the market. You will spend the night in Dong Van.
Day 5: Dong Van - Meo Vac - Bao Lac - Tinh Tuc - Cao Bang (B/L/D)
After breakfast, a scenic route will take you to the Ma Pi Leng Pass where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Nho Que River. A morning drive will take you through more passes before you stop for lunch in a small town. In the afternoon, you’ll arrive in Cao Bang to check into your hotel.
Day 6: Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Cao Bang (B/L/D)
After breakfast, you’ll visit the Ban Gioc Waterfall on the China-Vietnam border, 85km from Cao Bang. Ban Gioc is one of the largest and possibly the most impressive waterfall in Vietnam. You can swim in the cool waters below the falls or simply enjoy the pleasant surroundings and views across to China on the opposite side of the river. In the afternoon, you’ll visit Nguom Ngao, one of the largest caves in the area. It has many fascinating shapes and stalactite formations. You’ll then spend the night in Cao Bang.
Day 7: Cao Bang - Lang Son - Halong Bay (B/L/D)
Today you will leave Cao Bang for Halong Bay, via Lang Son, stops to visit Dong Khe & That Khe. After lunch in the border trading town of Lang Son, you will continue to Halong Bay and check in for an overnight stay in Halong.
Day 8: Halong Bay (B/L/D)
You’ll be free in the morning to explore Halong Bay City and in the afternoon you’ll board a wooden junk are designed in time-honoured traditional style, with contemporary and luxurious cabins and facilities. Set sail on a join-in cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Halong Bay, giving you the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this UNESCO World Heritage site. While on board, you will be served a sumptuous fresh seafood lunch. There will be opportunities to swim on a quiet beach or sunbathing on the sundeck and visit one of the most beautiful limestone grotto. When the sun sets, we will drop anchor for the night, near a remote island. This junk has a lovely dining room, bar, and private bedrooms with showers. Accommodation on board in Halong Bay (Itinerary details is different depending on each boat).
Day 9: Halong – Hanoi (B)
Enjoy your fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Halong in the morning and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port. Disembark and drive back to Hanoi where you’ll arrive at 4 pm. End of Service.
Tour price includes:With an early departure from Hanoi this morning, you’ll head north to Ba Be Lake. This drive of 270 km will take approximately seven hours. You will travel through the flatlands of the Red River Delta and up into the mountain areas north of Hanoi. As you progress north, the scenery becomes more and more picturesque. From your scheduled lunch stop, it is only about two and a half hours to your destination. Arriving in Ba Be town by mid-afternoon, you will check in with your Tay host family, and then stroll around the village before sunset. You will spend the night in a traditional house on stilts.
Day 2: Full Day Ba Be (B/L/D)
You’ll have a full day to visit the park, starting with a boat trip through Puong Cave. You’ll visit the Fairy Pond, located in a dense forest with a variety of birds, and the Dau Dang Waterfall. In the late afternoon, you’ll disembark at a Tay ethnic minority village to spend the night.
Day 3: Babe - Ha Giang (B/L/D)
Today you’ll drive to Ha Giang, a province in the far Northeast of Vietnam. Your route will take you through mountainous landscape and striking scenery. You’ll arrive at Ha Giang in the afternoon. After checking into your hotel, you’ll have rest of the day to wander along the Lo River and the rest of the town, or just relax after your journey and have a restful overnight stay in Ha Giang.
Day 4: Quan Ba - Yen Minh - Dong Van (B/L/D)
After breakfast, you’ll visit the small communities of Quan Ba, Yen Minh and Dong Van, some of the most picturesque villages in the northern tip of Vietnam. The scenery is spectacular, including a vast limestone mountain range and perpendicular walls of rock. You’ll stop at the Vuong Palace, once the home of a high-ranking H'mong family during French colonial rule. The palace attracts architecturally minded visitors due to its unusual combination of European and Chinese styles. From there you will drive to Dong Van where your guide will show you its charming ‘Old Streets’ near the market. You will spend the night in Dong Van.
Day 5: Dong Van - Meo Vac - Bao Lac - Tinh Tuc - Cao Bang (B/L/D)
After breakfast, a scenic route will take you to the Ma Pi Leng Pass where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Nho Que River. A morning drive will take you through more passes before you stop for lunch in a small town. In the afternoon, you’ll arrive in Cao Bang to check into your hotel.
Day 6: Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Cao Bang (B/L/D)
After breakfast, you’ll visit the Ban Gioc Waterfall on the China-Vietnam border, 85km from Cao Bang. Ban Gioc is one of the largest and possibly the most impressive waterfall in Vietnam. You can swim in the cool waters below the falls or simply enjoy the pleasant surroundings and views across to China on the opposite side of the river. In the afternoon, you’ll visit Nguom Ngao, one of the largest caves in the area. It has many fascinating shapes and stalactite formations. You’ll then spend the night in Cao Bang.
Day 7: Cao Bang - Lang Son - Halong Bay (B/L/D)
Today you will leave Cao Bang for Halong Bay, via Lang Son, stops to visit Dong Khe & That Khe. After lunch in the border trading town of Lang Son, you will continue to Halong Bay and check in for an overnight stay in Halong.
Day 8: Halong Bay (B/L/D)
You’ll be free in the morning to explore Halong Bay City and in the afternoon you’ll board a wooden junk are designed in time-honoured traditional style, with contemporary and luxurious cabins and facilities. Set sail on a join-in cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Halong Bay, giving you the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this UNESCO World Heritage site. While on board, you will be served a sumptuous fresh seafood lunch. There will be opportunities to swim on a quiet beach or sunbathing on the sundeck and visit one of the most beautiful limestone grotto. When the sun sets, we will drop anchor for the night, near a remote island. This junk has a lovely dining room, bar, and private bedrooms with showers. Accommodation on board in Halong Bay (Itinerary details is different depending on each boat).
Day 9: Halong – Hanoi (B)
Enjoy your fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Halong in the morning and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port. Disembark and drive back to Hanoi where you’ll arrive at 4 pm. End of Service.
- Accommodation in shared twin/double room with daily breakfast
- Homestay in Ba Be in shared communal room with local family (local standard with squat toilet, mattress, blanket and mosquito net are provided)
- All transfers and transportation with air-con vehicles
- Local English/French/German speaking guide
- All entrance fees as program
- Meals (B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner) as indicated in the program (Local food, set menu)
- 02 bottles of mineral water per pax per day on bus on days of transfer and sightseeing only
Tour price excludes:
- Airfares (international& domestic)
- Accommodation in Hanoi on day 1 & day 9
- Meals (other than mentioned in the program)
- Drinks
- Visas to Vietnam
- Mineral water beyond that supplied
- Tips
- Early check-in or late check-out
- Insurance
- Optional excursions and activities
- Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation
- Items of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry, beverages,…)
- Peak season surcharges (if any) on New Year, Lunar New Year, Reunification Day, May Day, National Day, Christmas period (to be advised at time of booking)
- Compulsory meals (if any) on peak season period above
- All others not mentioned above
- Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.
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