Ho Chi Minh City – Ha Noi – Ha Giang – Cao Bang – Ba Be Lake 6 Days 5 Nights, Departing Every Tuesday

Morning: Guests arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport and complete check-in procedures for their flight to Noi Bai Airport. Upon arrival in Hanoi, a vehicle picks up guests to join the group and depart for the tour.
The first stop is Tran Quoc Pagoda – one of the most ancient and sacred pagodas, situated by West Lake.
09:30: Guests visit the President Ho Chi Minh Relic Complex, which includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of the beloved leader of the Vietnamese nation, along with Uncle Ho's Stilt House and Fish Pond.
10:30: Continue to visit One Pillar Pagoda – an ancient, sacred pagoda with unique architecture, resembling a lotus blossoming in the middle of a lake.
11:45: Guests rest and enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Hanoi's Old Quarter area.
Afternoon: Guests visit the Temple of Literature (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam) – a famous historical and cultural relic complex closely linked to the Vietnamese tradition of studiousness; dedicated to Confucius, Chu Van An, and other ancient sages.
Afterward, the vehicle transfers guests to the hotel to check in and rest.
In the late afternoon, guests are free to explore and discover Hanoi. Guests can consider visiting the following places:

Discover the daily life of locals across the 36 Old Streets of Hanoi.
Sightsee and take photos at Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple.
Visit the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long.
Take photos alongside ancient shade trees along Phan Dinh Phung Street.
Enjoy coffee at the Hanoi Train Street area.
In the evening, guests are free to enjoy Hanoi specialties such as grilled fish (Cha ca), grilled pork noodles (Bun cha), Ly Quoc Su beef noodle soup (Pho Ly Quoc Su), Thanh Tri steamed rice rolls (Banh cuon Thanh Tri)… and stroll around to explore Hanoi's Old Quarter by night.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Morning: Guests check out of the hotel. The bus and tour guide pick up the guests to depart for the Ha Giang tour. Rest and enjoy breakfast independently at Kim Anh Intersection or on the highway.
11:00 AM: Guests have lunch in Tan Yen town (Ham Yen, Tuyen Quang).
14:00 PM: Stop to visit the sacred Doi Co Cau Ma Temple, located right by the bank of the Lo River.
15:00 PM: Arrive in Ha Giang City, take commemorative photos at Ha Giang Km 0 Milestone.
16:30 PM: Stop at the Quan Ba Heaven Gate rest stop, take photos of the Twin Mountains of Fairy (also known as Quan Ba Twin Mountains), and admire the panoramic view of Tam Son town from above.
17:30 PM: Arrive in Yen Minh, guests check in and relax.
18:30 PM: Have dinner. Free time in the evening. Overnight stay in Yen Minh.

6:00 AM: Enjoy breakfast and depart to admire the majestic landscapes of the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark. Along the route, guests stop to visit:

Vieng Yen Minh Slope, Tham Ma Slope, Pho Cao Market, and especially Chin Khoanh Slope.
Visit Sung La Village to see the traditional rammed-earth house of the H'Mong people – which served as the filming location for the 2006 feature film "Pao's Story" directed by Ngo Quang Hai, adapted from the short story "The Sound of the Jew's Harp Behind the Stone Fence" by writer Do Bich Thuy, which won 4 Golden Kite Awards. Guests stop to rest and take photos with buckwheat flowers near Chin Khoanh Slope.
Visit Lo Lo Chai Village to learn about the culture and daily life of the Lo Lo ethnic group at the northernmost border of the Fatherland.
H'Mong King Palace (Vuong Chinh Duc Palace), nestled in a valley in Sa Phin Commune. This was the residence of the wealthiest and most powerful family in Dong Van region during the early 20th century.
Visit Lung Cu Flag Tower – the northernmost tip of the Fatherland and the highest latitude point on the map of Vietnam.
12:30 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Continue the sightseeing itinerary:

Dong Van Old Quarter, which has endured through time for nearly a century. Guests can sit back and savor a cup of coffee at the Old Quarter Café (at own expense).
Conquer the 16km-long Ma Pi Leng Pass connecting Dong Van with Meo Vac, which is also the most stunning section along the legendary "Happiness Road".
Take photos featuring the magnificent beauty of Tu San Canyon (also known as Ma Pi Leng Gorge or Nho Que River Gorge) at an altitude of 1,500m above sea level with an average depth of 800m – the deepest terrain cleavage in Vietnam.
Cruising on the Nho Que River: Board a boat upstream along the Nho Que River toward Tu San Canyon, the deepest canyon in Vietnam located on the Nho Que River. The Nho Que River flows into Vietnam at Seo Lung Village, Lung Cu Commune, Dong Van District, passing through Tu San Canyon and winding along the foot of Ma Pi Leng Pass. (Note: Excludes boat fee and motorbike taxi transfer fee, approximately 250,000 VND/guest).
19:00 PM: Arrive in Bao Lac, have dinner, then check into the hotel to rest. Free time in the evening. Overnight stay in Bao Lac.

6:00 AM: Check out of the hotel, enjoy breakfast, and board the bus to depart for Cao Bang. En route, guests stop to take photos of scenic landscapes along the way.
11:00 AM: Lunch in Quang Uyen. After lunch, guests continue the journey by bus to Ban Gioc. Afternoon sightseeing:

Ban Gioc Waterfall: Standing at a height of 53 meters with 3 tiers, it is considered the most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam and the largest in Southeast Asia. It ranks as the 4th largest waterfall among the top 10 border waterfalls in the world situated along a international boundary.
Visit Nguom Ngao Cave (Tiger Cave), one of the most stunning caves not only in Cao Bang but throughout Northern Vietnam.
Visit Phuc Sen Blacksmith Village, famous for its traditional knife-making craft in Quang Uyen.
18:30 PM: Arrive in Cao Bang City. Have dinner, then check into the hotel to rest. In the evening, guests are free to explore and shop around the central city market area, especially famous for chestnuts. Overnight stay in Cao Bang.

6:00 AM: Check out of the hotel, enjoy breakfast, and board the bus to depart for Pac Bo.
8:00 AM: Arrive at Pac Bo and visit the Pac Bo Historical Relic Site. Explore the residence and working area of President Ho Chi Minh during the resistance war years from 1941 to 1945. The group takes commemorative photos at Lenin Stream – Karl Marx Mountain, and visits Coc Bo Cave.
10:00 AM: Leave Pac Bo for Ba Be. En route, guests admire mountain passes featuring stunning mountain and forest landscapes, such as: Tai Ho Sin Pass, Cao Bac Pass, Khau Khang Pass, and Gio Pass.
12:00 PM: Stop to rest and have lunch at Gio Pass.
16:00 PM: Arrive in Ba Be, check in at a traditional Tay ethnic stilt house by Ba Be Lake.
18:00 PM: Have dinner and stay overnight in Ba Be. In the evening, guests may optionally choose to join a cultural exchange, light a campfire, or listen to a Then singing performance by the Tay people (at own expense).

7:00 AM: Enjoy breakfast at the stilt house, followed by time to relax, unwind, and admire the lake views in the early morning mist. Guests are free to rest or stroll around the lake before checking out to return to Hanoi.
8:00 AM: Guests walk to the boat dock and board a boat to explore Ba Be Lake, enjoying the relaxing scenery, freely taking photos, and visiting the following sites:

Fairy Pond (Ao Tien): Located at a corner of the third basin of Ba Be Lake, Fairy Pond is a small body of water nestled amidst a mountain rising above the lake's surface. According to legend, this was where celestial deities often gathered to play chess in ancient times.
An Ma Temple: Situated on a small mountain in the middle of the lake. Legend has it that during the Le-Mac feudal war, Mac Dynasty generals were defeated, fled to Puong Cave, and committed suicide there. Touched by their loyal and noble spirit, the locals built a shrine to worship the Mac clan. However, fearing detection and destruction by the Le Dynasty troops, they renamed it An Ma Temple. In the Tay ethnic language, "An Ma" means "peaceful resting place," serving as the final resting site for the loyal Mac subjects.
Widow Island (Dao Ba Goa): A charming small island situated right at the center of the lake, closely tied to the legend of Ba Be Lake's formation. The boat slowly circles the island for guests to take photos.
11:30 AM: Have lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, guests depart for Hanoi.
19:30 PM: Arrive at Noi Bai Airport to complete check-in procedures for the flight back to Ho Chi Minh City. End of the tour program. Goodbye and see you again.

TOUR PRICE PER PERSON – JOIN GROUP:

(*) Airfare prices are subject to change depending on the departure date. Please book early to secure the best rates.

Standard tour: 04 nights standard hotel 1-2 stars + 01 night homestay in Tay ethnic village by Ba Be Lake.
Upgraded tour: 03 nights 3-star hotel + 01 night standard hotel + 01 night homestay in Tay ethnic village by Ba Be Lake (private room).
Note: Foreign passport holders are subject to a surcharge.