Ha Noi - Cao Bang - Ba Be Lake - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Nguom Ngao Cave 3 Days (Departure every Friday)

06:00 AM: Pick-up at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter area or the Hanoi Opera House. Depart for Cao Bang via the Ha Noi - Lang Son - Cao Bang Expressway. Rest stop en route (breakfast at your own expense). Pass by the historic Bong Lau Pass, famous for the 1950 Autumn-Winter Campaign.

Noon: Have lunch in Cao Bang City. Afterwards, proceed to Pac Bo.

02:30 PM: Arrive at Pac Bo National Historical Site (50 km from Cao Bang City).

Explore the residence and working area of President Ho Chi Minh during the revolutionary period from 1941 to 1945. Take photos at Lenin Stream, Karl Marx Mountain, Coc Bo Cave, and Kilometer 0 of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. (If time permits and upon request, the vehicle can stop at the Kim Dong Memorial Site).

06:30 PM: Return to Cao Bang City for dinner, then check in to your hotel. Free time in the evening to explore Cao Bang City by night. Overnight in Cao Bang.

06:00 AM: Pick-up for breakfast. Afterwards, begin your journey exploring Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark. Spanning over 3,275 km², this geopark showcases 500 million years of Earth's history through fossils, marine sediments, volcanic rocks, and karst landscapes. Enjoy scenic views of Ma Phuc Pass along the way.

09:00 AM: Arrive at Ban Gioc and visit:

• Nguom Ngao Cave (Tiger Cave): One of the most beautiful caves in Northern Vietnam, measuring 2,144 meters in length with magnificent stalactites and stalagmites.

• Khuoi Ky Stone Village: A 400-year-old village famous for its traditional stone stilt houses.

• Ban Gioc Waterfall: Standing 53 meters high with 3 tiers, it is one of Vietnam's most stunning waterfalls and the 4th largest border waterfall in the world.

Noon: Lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, proceed to Ba Be Lake.

On the way, visit the famous Phuc Sen Knife-Forging Village and cross scenic mountain passes: Tai Ho Sin, Khau Khang, Cao Bac, and Wind Pass (Deo Gio).

06:30 PM: Arrive at Pac Ngoi Village by Ba Be Lake. Check in to your homestay.

07:30 PM: Dinner and overnight stay in Ba Be. Optional evening activities: cultural exchange, campfire, or traditional Tay 'Then' singing performance (at your own expense).

Waking up to a breathtaking silence, broken only by the distant chirping of insects, I quietly stepped out of the bedroom onto the balcony. I stood in awe of the pristine and mystical beauty of Ba Be Lake, wrapped in a blanket of soft fog drifting across the water, resting atop the trees, and veiling the pathways... Brewing myself a hot cup of coffee, I took slow sips, feeling the serene breath of nature.

06:30 AM: Enjoy breakfast at the homestay and relax.

07:30 AM: Walk to Pac Ngoi Boat Dock with your tour guide to embark on a scenic boat ride across Ba Be Lake. Relax, take photos, and visit the following sites:

• Fairy Pond (Ao Tien): A pristine, crystal-clear 3,000 m² pond surrounded by limestone mountains and primary forest.

• An Ma Temple: A sacred site commemorating the loyal generals of the Mac Dynasty who sought refuge at Puong Cave during the Le-Mac feudal conflict. Grateful for their devotion, locals built the temple, naming it 'An Ma' in the Tay language (meaning 'a peaceful resting place') to protect it from destruction by the Le forces.

• Widow Island (Dao Ba Goa): A charming islet located in the heart of the lake, deeply tied to the legend of Ba Be Lake's formation.

11:00 AM: Return to the homestay to rest, have lunch, and check out before boarding the bus back to Hanoi.

06:30 PM: Arrive in Hanoi. End of tour services.

See you on your next journey!

Note: Due to traffic restrictions on vehicles over 16 seats in the Hanoi Old Quarter during peak pick-up/drop-off hours and weekend pedestrian street closures, drop-off will be provided at a single designated location: the Hanoi Opera House or a nearby point depending on traffic conditions. Thank you for your understanding.

TOUR PRICE LIST (PER PERSON IN VND)