Ha Giang – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Ba Be Lake Tour

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Updated: 2026-10-03 04:29:18

Explore the Ha Giang – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Ba Be Lake journey, taking you to the majestic mountain passes, pristine landscapes, and unique cultural characteristics of Northeast Vietnam. From the Ha Giang stone plateau, the stunning beauty of Ban Gioc Waterfall to the cool and peaceful space of Ba Be Lake, each stop brings unforgettable experiences. This is an ideal choice for nature-loving tourists, explorers, and those who want to experience the unique beauty of the northern mountains.

Destination: Ha Giang

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights

Departure: On request

Route: Ha Giang – Lung Cu – Nho Que River – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Pac Bo – Ba Be Lake

Itinerary / Purchase steps

  • Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Giang – Quan Ba – Yen Minh (Lunch, Dinner) · 06:00 Car and tour guide pick up guests at the meeting point in the Old Quarter and Opera House area, depart for Northeast tour. Rest and have breakfast at Kim Anh junction or on the highway. (Note: Car can pick up guests at Kim Anh junction - beginning of Hanoi - Lao Cai highway, 3km from Noi Bai airport, around 07:30 am. Guests who arrive at Noi Bai airport late can stay near the airport to save taxi fare to the Old Quarter). 11:00 Guests have lunch at Tan Yen town (Ham Yen, Tuyen Quang). 14:00 Stop to visit the sacred Doi Cau Cau temple located by the Lo River. 15:00 Arrive in Ha Giang city, guests take photos at Km0 landmark. 16:30 Stop at Quan Ba Heaven Gate to take photos of the Twin Fairy Mountain (Quan Ba Mountain) and admire the view of Tam Son town from above. 17:30 Arrive in Yen Minh, guests check-in and rest. 18:30 Have dinner at the restaurant. Evening is free. Overnight in Yen Minh.
  • Day 2: Yen Minh – Dong Van – Meo Vac – Bac Lac (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) · 06:00 Guests have breakfast and depart to admire the beauty of the Dong Van Global Geopark. Along the way, guests visit and experience: • Vieng Yen Minh slope, Thien Huong slope, Pho Cao market, and Chin Khoanh slope. • Visit Sung La village: Visit the ancient house of the H'mong people made of earth (background of the movie "Chuyen cua Pao"). Guests stop to rest and take photos of the buckwheat flower near Chin Khoanh slope. • Visit the Meo King's Palace (Vuong Chinh Duc) in the Sa Phin valley. • Visit Lo Lo Chai village: Learn about the culture and life of the Lo Lo people in the country's border area. • Visit Lung Cu flagpole: The northernmost point of Vietnam with the highest latitude on the Vietnamese map. 12:00 Return to Dong Van town for lunch. Afternoon Continue the journey with Vietbridge tour guide: • Conquer Ma Pi Leng pass on the most beautiful section of the "Happiness Road". • Take photos of the majestic beauty of the Ma Pi Leng gorge, 800m deep. • Cruise on Nho Que River: Take a boat upstream to Tu San gorge (not including the cost of cruising on Nho Que River + car pick-up from the top of the pass: 250,000 VND/person). 19:00 Arrive in Bac Lac, guests have dinner and check-in at the hotel. Evening is free. Overnight in Bac Lac.
  • Day 3: Bac Lac – Ban Gioc – Ngom Ngao – Cao Bang (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) · 06:00 Guests check-out, have breakfast, and depart for Cao Bang. On the way, stop to take photos of the scenery. 11:00 Have lunch at Quang Uyên. After lunch, continue to Ban Gioc. Afternoon Tour guide takes guests to visit: • Ngom Ngao cave (Tiger cave): A beautiful cave, 2,144m long, with a rich system of stalactites and stalagmites, located in the heart of the mountain in Gun village, Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district. • Ban Gioc waterfall: A 53m high waterfall, divided into 3 tiers, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam and the 4th largest in the world's top 10 most majestic waterfalls, located on the border of the two countries. 18:30 Arrive in Cao Bang city, have dinner, and check-in at the hotel. Evening is free to visit and shop at the central market (especially chestnuts). Overnight in Cao Bang.
  • Day 4: Cao Bang – Pac Bo – Ba Be (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) · 06:00 Check-out of the hotel, have breakfast, and depart for Pac Bo. 08:00 Arrive in Pac Bo, guests visit the Pac Bo historical relic: Visit the residence and activity place of President Ho Chi Minh from 1941 to 1945, take photos at Lenin stream, Mac mountain, visit Coc Bo cave. 10:00 Leave Pac Bo for Ba Be. On the way, guests admire the mountain and forest scenery through the passes: Tai Ho Sin, Cao Bac, Khau Khang, Gio. 12:00 Stop to rest and have lunch on Gio pass. 16:00 Arrive in Ba Be, guests check-in at the stilt house of the Tay people by Ba Be Lake. 18:00 Have dinner and overnight in Ba Be. In the evening, guests can choose to exchange culture, burn campfire or listen to the Tay people's Then singing performance (at their own expense).
  • Day 5: Cao Bang – Ba Be Lake – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch) · 07:00 Have breakfast at the stilt house, rest and relax or walk around the lake to admire the scenery in the early morning mist before checking out. 08:00 Guests walk to the boat dock, get on the boat to visit Ba Be Lake, relax and admire the scenery, take photos, and visit: • Fairy pond: A small, quiet lake, over 3,000m², located between a limestone mountain. • An Ma temple: A temple located on a small mountain in the middle of the lake, where the loyal mandarins of the Mac dynasty are worshiped. • Ba Goa island: A small, charming island in the center of the lake, associated with the legend of the formation of Ba Be Lake (the boat goes slowly around the island to take photos). 11:30 Have lunch at the restaurant. After lunch, depart for Hanoi. 18:00 Arrive in Hanoi, the car drops off guests at the meeting point in front of the Hanoi Opera House (or nearby depending on the actual situation). The tour guide says goodbye and looks forward to seeing guests again!

Included

  • Transportation: 7-29 seat air-conditioned car, experienced driver picks up according to the program.
  • Accommodation (04 nights): 02 people/room (odd number sleeps 3). Includes 02 nights at standard hotels in Yen Minh and Bac Lac; 01 night at a 2-star hotel in Cao Bang; 01 night at a homestay in Pac Ngòi - Ba Be.
  • Meals: 09 main meals according to the program (3-4 main dishes, 2 vegetable dishes, rice, soup) + 04 standard breakfasts.
  • Tickets & Boat: Tickets to visit the points in the program + Boat to visit Ba Be Lake.
  • Tour Guide: Enthusiastic, experienced, and thoughtful tour guide throughout the tour.
  • Drinking Water: 01 500ml bottle/person/day on the car.

Excluded

  • VAT invoice.
  • Electric car fee: At Pac Bo, Lung Cu or at any point of interest with electric car/xe om.
  • Nho Que River boat fee: Car picks up from the top of the pass (250,000 VND/person).
  • Drinks: During meals, in hotels, and other personal expenses.
  • Tip: For driver and tour guide.
  • Vietnamese guests: Not mandatory (usual from 50,000 VND/person/day).
  • Foreign guests: 3 USD/person/day.
  • Surcharge for car to Noi Bai airport: 200,000 VND/group (applied if guests want to go straight to the airport on Day 5).

Notes

  • 📍 Children's policy:
  • Children from 1-4 years old: Free tour service (parents pay for extra expenses, no seat on the car), only pay for car surcharge 500,000 VND/child. 02 adults can bring 01 child for free; from the 2nd child, 75% of the tour price is charged. If 01 adult travels with 01 child from 1-4 years old, the child is charged 75% of the adult tour price.
  • Children from 5-9 years old: 75% of the tour price (have a separate meal, separate seat on the car, sleep with parents; 02 children are charged the same, no separate bed). If there is a difference in sightseeing tickets due to height, parents pay directly to the Vietbridge tour guide
  • Children from 10 years old and above: 100% of the tour price like adults.
  • Age calculation regulation: Children's age is rounded according to the year, under 12 months is rounded to 01 year. X-year-old children are understood to have not passed their Xth birthday.
  • 📍 Other important notes:
  • Personal documents: Must bring valid documents (ID/Passport). Children under 14 years old bring Birth Certificate; children from 14 years old and above must have ID or Passport.
  • Personal medicine: Should bring common medicines such as cold, fever, stomachache, diarrhea... to use when needed.
  • Vegetarian: Guests who want to eat vegetarian should prepare additional food suitable for their personal taste.
  • Luggage: Should bring lightweight luggage, limit using large suitcases for convenience during travel.
  • Cancellation: Services not used due to subjective reasons from the guest will not be refunded.
  • Sightseeing order: Vietbridge tour guide has the right to flexibly adjust the sightseeing order to suit the actual conditions but still ensure the full program.
  • Small group: For groups of 10 guests or less or using 4, 7, 16 seat cars, experienced drivers can take on the role of Vietbridge tour guide.
  • Guest's responsibility: Guests are responsible for their personal health status (chronic illness, cardiovascular, blood pressure...). Please inform Vietbridge in advance if you have any special medical conditions and take care of your personal belongings throughout the trip.
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