7-Day Trekking Northest Vietnam: Ba Be Lake - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ha Giang

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Hanoi, Vietnam

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7 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

This 7-day adventure is perfect for travelers who love mountain landscapes, authentic cultural experiences, and off-the-beaten-path destinations. Instead of visiting crowded tourist hotspots, you'll journey through some of Northeast Vietnam’s most spectacular and less-visited regions, including Ba Be Lake, Ban Gioc Waterfall, and the legendary Ha Giang Loop.

Along the way, you'll trek through picturesque valleys, remote villages, limestone mountains, and winding mountain passes while meeting local ethnic communities and experiencing their unique traditions and daily life. From the tranquil waters of Ba Be Lake to the majestic Ban Gioc Waterfall and the dramatic scenery of Ha Giang, every day offers breathtaking natural beauty and meaningful cultural encounters. This tour is ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and adventurous travelers seeking a deeper connection with Vietnam beyond the usual tourist routes.

What's Included

Private transportation
Water
Lunch (Optional[7])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[6])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[6])
Breakfast
Boat trip in Ba Be lake and Ban Gioc waterfall
Personal expenses, tips
Travel insurance
Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenirs, etc…

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up from your hotel

Itinerary

Duration: 7 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Hanoi - Ba Be Lake

    1 stop
  • 1

    Visit Ba Be National Park Enjoy 3 hours baot trip with swimming and kayking Enjoy countryside landscape in

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Full Day Trekking

    1 stop
  • 2

    Trekking around 14-15km from 8am-3pm ( around 7hrs including 1.5-2 hr lunchtime). You will go through the natural forest, the village of Dao and Tay people via a hidden trail. After the long trek, you will enjoy around 2 hrs of kayaking and swimming to discover the beauty of Ba Be Lake.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Ba Be Lake - Cao Bang

    2 stops
  • 3

    Morning: Cycling about 6km to explore an amazing cave in the mountain. We visit Hua Ma cave  before coming back the homestay for lunch.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Cao Bang

    After lunch: Transfer by car from Ba Be - Cao Bang. Reach Cao Bang in late afternoon. Check in hotel. Evening: Have dinner at local restaurant and overnight at 3-star hotel.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Cao Bang - Mat Than Mountain - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Nguom Ngao Cave - Cao Bang

    4 stops
  • 5
    Mountain God's Eye

    After breakfast, car transfer to Mat Than Mountain for stunning green scenery surrounding. Here, you can immerse yourself in the beauty of rice fields, rivers, mountains, and houses, letting go of daily worries and embracing complete tranquility in your soul.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Visit Phia Thắp community-based tourism village – the famous incense making the village. The village is surrounded by limestone pinnacles which make for spectacular scenery. Every household in this village makes incense, so you can easily see and explore the process of making incense and talk with friendly and hospitable locals here.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls

    After lunch, leave for Ban Gioc waterfall. You can take beautiful pictures of 2 huge waterfalls in Vietnam, take the boat trip close the bottom of the waterfall and see the other side of the Chinese border.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Nguom Ngao Cave

    After that, visit Nguom Ngao Cave, one of the most spectacular caves in North Vietnam with beautiful stalactites of various shapes.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Cao Bang - Bao Lac - Meo Vac - Dong Van

    2 stops
  • 9
    Ma Pi Leng Pass

    Visit Ma Pi Leng pass which gives stunning views of the mountains and sweeping valleys, with the poetic Nho Que river.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 10
    Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark

    Visit Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark for spectacular landscape

    3 hours •
    • Day 6

    Dong Van - Quan Ba

    2 stops
  • 11

    Visit Vuong Palace, Vuong Family was considered the King of the Hmong People in Dong Van, Ha Giang. Their residence was built in the scenic valley of Sa Phin with Chinese architecture. You will explore the history of Hmong people in Dong Van in the French colonic period – the special frontier area.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12

    Visit Lung Tam village to learn about sewing clothes

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 7

    Quan Ba - Ha Giang - Hanoi

    1 stop
  • 13
    Quan Ba ​​Heaven Gate

    Visit Quan Ba Twin Mountain Arrive in Hanoi in the late afternoon. Finish 7-Day Trekking Northest Vietnam

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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