Explore Ha Giang, Cao Bang, and Ba Be Lake on a 6-day tour from Hanoi. Visit the Lung Cu Flag Tower, cruise on Ba Be Lake, and see the Ban Gioc Waterfall.

Highlights

  • Small Group , Safe and take care driver
  • Visit the Lung Cu Flag Tower, the northernmost point of Vietnam
  • Cruise on Ba Be Lake and explore the dramatic karst cliffs
  • Explore the Pac Bo Historical Site and see Coc Bo Cave
  • Admire the Ban Gioc Waterfall and take a bamboo raft ride

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Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Giang – Quan Ba – Yen Minh
Begin your adventure with a limousine pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter or Noi Bai Airport. Arrive in Ha Giang City for lunch, then transition to your choice of tour vehicle (car, jeep, or motorbike) with your guide.
Snap photos at Km0 Milestone, admire the panoramic views from Heaven’s Gate, and marvel at the Quan Ba Twin Mountains. Drive through Can Ty Pass to see the famous “Lonely Scented Tree”. Check into your hotel in Yen Minh town, enjoy dinner, and explore the town at night.

Day 2: Yen Minh – Dong Van Karst Plateau
Conquer the iconic 9-turn Tham Ma Pass. Visit the traditional H’Mong residence at Pao’s House in Sung La Valley, followed by the grand H’Mong King’s Palace. After lunch, head to the Lung Cu Flag Tower, the sacred northernmost point of Vietnam, offering sweeping border views.
Arrive in Dong Van Ancient Town. Check into your hotel, have dinner, and relax with a coffee in the historic streets.

Day 3: Dong Van – Meo Vac – Khau Coc Cha – Pac Bo
Drive across the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass, overlooking the deep canyon and the emerald Nho Que River. Cross into Cao Bang province via the spectacular 14-story vertical switchbacks of Khau Coc Cha Pass. Enjoy a local lunch along the route.
Explore Pac Bo Historical Site, visiting Coc Bo Cave, Lenin Stream, and Karl Marx Mountain where President Ho Chi Minh lived in 1941. Check into your hotel in Cao Bang city center, followed by dinner and free time.

Day 4: Cao Bang – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Nguom Ngom Cave
Depart for Trung Khanh to witness Ban Gioc Waterfall, one of Southeast Asia’s most majestic border waterfalls. Take a bamboo raft to get up close to the cascading waters. Savor a local specialty lunch, then explore the magnificent stalactites of Nguom Ngom Cave (Tiger Cave).
Overnight at a hotel or homestay near the waterfall. Enjoy dinner and local cultural activities.

Day 5: Cao Bang – Ba Be Lake
Check out and enjoy a scenic drive through lush valleys toward Ba Be National Park. Feast on a stilt-house lunch, then board a traditional motorboat to cruise Ba Be Lake, exploring Widow Island and the dramatic karst cliffs.
Check into a local Tay ethnic homestay, enjoy a home-cooked dinner, and experience the peaceful lakeside nightlife.

Day 6: Ba Be Lake – Hua Ma Cave – Hanoi
Explore the stunning rock formations of Hua Ma Cave or Puong Cave. Check out, enjoy a farewell lunch of regional specialties, and head back to Hanoi.

Includes

✔Limousine pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter or Noi Bai Airport
Tour vehicle (Car, Jeep, or Motorbike) with guide
Hotel accommodations
Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Visits to Km0 Milestone, Heaven’s Gate, Quan Ba Twin Mountains, Can Ty Pass
Visit to traditional H’Mong residence at Pao’s House
Visit to H’Mong King’s Palace
Visit to Lung Cu Flag Tower
Visit to Dong Van Ancient Town
Drive across Ma Pi Leng Pass
Visit to Pac Bo Historical Site
Visit to Ban Gioc Waterfall
Visit to Nguom Ngom Cave
Cruise Ba Be Lake
Visit to Hua Ma Cave or Puong Cave

Not suitable for

  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • People with respiratory issues

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Insect repellent

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • The tour involves long drives and some walking.
  • Weather can vary, so pack accordingly.
  • Be prepared for basic accommodations in some areas.
  • Cultural sensitivity is appreciated when visiting local communities.

 

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