Introduction to Northwest Vietnam Tour

Tour from Hanoi to Ha Giang, Ban Gioc Waterfall, and Ba Be Lake showcases the majestic beauty of nature throughout the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. It’s always an enticing destination for those who wish to visit multiple times. Each spot represents a distinct cultural region, a heritage site, a breathtaking landscape… each with its own unique beauty. Travelers get to explore and experience the hottest attractions of the Northwest tour: Hanoi – Ha Giang – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Ba Be Lake – Hanoi.

 

 

Day 01: Hanoi – Ha Giang -Yen Minh (Meals: L/ D)

06:30: Limousine Bus picks up guests at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter or pre-arranged points for Ha Giang city.

 

07:30: Guests are picked up at Noi Bai airport. En route, there’s a stop at Tuyen Quang rest area.

 

Note: If departing from Sapa, the pickup is at Sapa Town at 07:00.

 

13:00: Group lunch break at the company’s restaurant in Ha Giang. Then, the tour vehicle (a sightseeing vehicle from 4-16 seats) continues the tour:

 

KmO Milestone.
Heaven’s Gate
Quan Ba Twin Mountain.
Can Ty Slope – stop for sightseeing and photos at the “Nghien Lonely Tree”. (During summer, guests can enjoy a stunning sunset here)

17:00: Arrival at Yen Minh town to check into the hotel and relax.

 

18:30: Group dinner at the restaurant. Then free time to rest.

 

 

Days 02: Yen Minh – Lung Cu – Đong Van – Meo Vac (Meals: B/ L/ D).

07:00: Breakfast and check-out. Then continue the journey with visits to:

 

Tham Ma Pass – a majestic pass where locals used to appraise the value of horses. A picturesque spot for memorable photographs.

Lung Cam Cultural Village – visit houses showcasing the H’Mong ethnic architecture. The prominent “Pao’s House” featured in the famous story “The Story of Pao.”

King’s Palace of the H’Mong – a residence characterized by H’Mong architecture amidst the limestone mountains, once home to the most influential lineage in Dong Van Karst Plateau – Vuong Family.

Lung Cu Flag Tower.

Lo Lo Chai Village.

12:30: Arrival at Dong Van Old Town for rest and lunch at a restaurant. After the meal, guests can explore Dong Van Old Town or enjoy a cup of coffee in the ancient streets (self-paid). Then continue the journey to visit:

Ma Pi Leng Pass – one of the four great mountain passes in Vietnam, offering a breathtaking view of the Dong Van Karst Plateau and the poetic Nho Que River below with its characteristic emerald-green water.

Panorama stop to admire the Nho Que River from above and take souvenir photos (self-paid).
Nho Que River boat ride to explore the deepest limestone gorge in Southeast Asia – “Tu San.”

16:30: Arrival at Meo Vac town for check-in and dinner at a homestay in Pa Vi Cultural Village.

 

Pa Vi is a peaceful village built in the H’Mong architectural style in Meo Vac District.

18:30: Dinner at the restaurant. Then guests are free to rest.

 

 

07:00: Breakfast and check-out. Then continue the tour visiting:

 

Meo Vac Town (On Sunday mornings, guests can join the Ethnic Market of the Highlanders)
Bao Lac Town.

14-Floor Pass (Me Pia Pass).

12:30: Lunch break at a restaurant. Then proceed to visit the historical site of Pac Po in Ha Quang District, Cao Bang Province, including:

 

Le Nin Spring.’

Karl Marx Mountain.

Coc Po Cave.

17:00: Arrival at Cao Bang City for hotel check-in and rest.

 

18:30: Dinner at the restaurant. Then guests are free to explore Cao Bang at night. (On weekends, guests can visit Kim Dong Pedestrian Street)

 

 

Days 04: Cao Bang – Ban Gioc Waterfall (Meals: B/ L/ D)

07:00: Breakfast and check-out. Visit Ban Gioc Waterfall in Trung Khanh District, Cao Bang Province – situated on the Vietnam-China border. Experience the grandeur of nature; Ban Gioc Waterfall is one of the three most beautiful natural waterfalls in Southeast Asia. The tour includes visits to:

 

Ban Gioc Waterfall.

Boat ride to explore Ban Gioc Waterfall.

Nguom Ngao Cave.

Phat Tich Pagoda.

12:30: Guests will have lunch. Afterward, the group will depart to visit Nguom Ngao Cave, a limestone cave formed around 300 million years ago. Over time, stalactites and stalagmites have created vivid and fascinating landscapes, impressing and astonishing visitors.

 

14:00: Departure for Ba Be Lake. On the way back, the group will visit and stop at various points of interest:

 

Ren Phuc Sen Village renowned for its knife-making craft and agricultural tools in Quang Uyen.

Tai Sin Pass, Cao Bac Pass, Khau Khang Pass, and Windy Pass.

17:00: Arrival at Ba Be Lake, check-in at the stilt house of the Tay ethnic people by Ba Be Lake.

 

18:30: Dinner and overnight stay at Ba Be Lake tourist area.

 

 

Days 05: Ba Be Lake – Ha Noi (Meals: B/ L/ D).

7:00: Guests will have breakfast and check out of their rooms. They will then board the vehicle to return to Cao Bang City. En route, the group will visit

 

Explore the ancient rock village of Khuoi Ky.

Thung Lung Nui Thung (Thung Mountain Valley or Eye of God Mountain).

Phuc Sen Blacksmith Village, known for its renowned blacksmithing craft and agricultural tools in Quang Uyen.

12:00: The vehicle will stop for a rest and lunch at a restaurant. Afterward, guests will return to the company’s office in Cao Bang City to relax and await transportation back to Hanoi.

 

Note: Guests can choose from the following return transportation options to Hanoi:

 

– Option 1: Limousine with 9 seats departing at 2:00 PM, arriving in Hanoi at 10:00 PM.

 

– Option 2: Sleeper bus departing at 8:00 PM, arriving in Hanoi at 4:00 AM.

 

– Option 3: Guests may choose to return to Hanoi by a private 7-seater car with an additional charge of 2.5 million VND per car and the possibility of an earlier departure.

 

14:00: Typically, guests board the Limousine to return to Hanoi. On the way back, the group can make stops for rest and souvenir shopping at various points in Bac Kan and Thai Nguyen.

 

20:30: The group arrives in Hanoi. Guests can choose to be dropped off either at Noi Bai Airport or in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. The trip concludes. Farewell and hope to see you again!

 

Include and Terms

Tour included:

 

One-way Limousine Bus from Hanoi to Ha Giang.

One-way Limousine Bus from Cao Bang to Hanoi.

Sightseeing vehicle from Ha Giang to Cao Bang following the itinerary, ranging by Car from 4-16 seats. (or by Jeep from Ha Giang City – Ban Gioc waterfall- Cao Bang)

Dedicated tour guide throughout the journey, enthusiastic and responsible

Entrance tickets to all attractions: Pao’s House, Vuong’s Palace, Lung Cu Flagpole, Nho Que River boat ticket, Pac Bo, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave.

Meals: 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners.

Accommodation: Standard twin-shared rooms. Solo travelers will share a room of 3.

+ 02 nights hotel in Ha Giang.

+ 01 nights in Cao Bang.

+ 01 night at Ban Gioc Waterfall.

Insurance

Drinking water: 02 bottles of mineral water per person per day on the vehicle.

Tour not included:

 

Personal expenses: beverages, souvenir shopping, laundry, etc.

Tips for tour guide and driver.

 

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