Vietnam · National Parks

3-Day Northern Vietnam Tour with Ba Be Lake and Ban Gioc Waterfall

3 Days Round trip from Hanoi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Drive through mountain passes to Ba Be National Park and beautiful blue Ba Be Lake
  • 02 Take a boat trip to famous Puong Cave, also known as Bat Cave
  • 03 Visit the temples of Duom, An Ma, and Dong Dang near the Chinese border
  • 04 Enjoy bamboo rafting, a quick swim, and the chance to see a traditional Tay musical performance
  • 05 Tour Ban Gioc Waterfall and the famous Ngao Cave, also known as Tiger Cave
  • 06 Browse a local market for fresh fruits and vegetables

Explore adventurous northern Vietnam on a 3-day journey from Hanoi through mountain passes and idyllic winter landscapes to Ba Be National Park, Ban Gioc Waterfall, and Ngao Cave. Visit the temples of Duom, An Ma, and Dong Dang, enjoy a boat trip to Puong Cave on beautiful blue Ba Be Lake, and experience bamboo rafting and a quick swim. The tour also includes local market visits for fresh fruits and vegetables, with an overnight stay at a local homestay and the chance to witness a traditional Tay musical performance.

Hop on a boat that will drop you off at the famous Puong Cave, also known as Bat Cave, where these flying creatures will surprise you with their presence.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Hanoi, Ba Bể, Cao Bằng
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hanoi to Ba Be National Park and Ba Be Lake

  • Pick up in Hanoi and visit Duom Temple before arriving at Ba Be National Park.

  • Have lunch and continue to the beautiful blue-coloured Ba Be Lake.

  • Hop on a boat that will drop you off at the famous Puong Cave, also known as Bat Cave, where these flying creatures will surprise you with their presence.

  • Enjoy the rest of the afternoon visiting An Ma Temple, bamboo rafting, and a quick swim.

  • Savour the local food served afterwards, and if you wish, witness a traditional Tay musical performance (musical tickets excluded).

  • Enjoy your stay at a local homestay.

2
Day 02

Ba Be Lake to Ban Gioc Waterfall and Ngao Cave

  • After enjoying a local lunch, head to Ban Gioc Waterfall in the early afternoon and visit the famous Ngao Cave, also known as Tiger Cave.

  • In the late afternoon, head back to your hotel.

3
Day 03

Cao Bang to Lang Son and Hanoi

  • Arrive late in the morning at a local market and shop for all kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables.

  • Visit Dong Dang Temple with your Vietnamese tour guide. It is very close to the Chinese border.

  • Take the car back to Hanoi around 1 PM via the national road.

beautiful blue Ba Be Lake, Puong Cave, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Ngao Cave

Where this trip takes you

beautiful blue Ba Be Lake, Puong Cave, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Ngao Cave

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch x 3

  • Breakfast x 2

  • Dinner x 2

  • English-speaking Vietnamese tour guide

  • All entrance fees, meals, tour guide, car, and accommodation

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Beverages

  • Tips for the tour guide

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour start
Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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