This tour will take you from the vast lakes and chalky karsts of Ba Be National Park to the wild and rugged landscapes of Cao Bang to visit the spectacular Ban Gioc waterfall. You will be travelling through remote areas in Northern Vietnam, brushing along the Chinese border and staying with local families to learn about and experience the unique cultures and customs of rural Vietnam.

Day 1: Hanoi - Ba Be Lake

Pick up from hotel in Hanoi to Ba Be National Park.

Arrive homestay. Check in your room.

Have lunch in homestay.

Take a walk to boat station in Pac Ngoi village (1km).

Enjoy 2 hour boat trip around the lake to Fairy Pond, An Ma temple.

Swimming in the lake – the most special activity in Ba Be Lake.

Hiking back to the homestay.

Have dinner and overnight at homestay of Tay people’ traditional house-on-stilt.

Day 2: Ba Be National Park Full Day Trekking

~12km medium trekking: Pac Ngoi village – Mo, Qua villge, Chay village – Pac Ngoi village

Have breakfast at homestay.

Start trekking to Mo, Lom village of Tay people.

Stop at the Qua village of Tay people for the lunch (local restaurant).

Follow the another road to visit Chay village of Tay people.

Back to homestay or go swimming.

Have dinner and overnight at homestay.

Day 3: Cycling - Cao Bang - Quang Uyen

Have breakfast at homestay.

Cycle to Hua Ma Cave (6km), the biggest cave in Ba Be National Park.

Cycle back to homestay. Check out.

Have lunch at homestay then departure for Cao Bang

Arrive Cao Bang in late afternoon.

Have dinner at local restaurant.

Overnight at 2-star hotel.

Day 4: Full Day Trekking

Have breakfast.

Drive 40km then start ~15km medium trek through limestone mountains, rice fields.

Have picnic lunch on the way.

Have dinner at local restaurant.

Overnight at 2-star hotel.

Day 5: Full Day Trekking

Have breakfast.

Start ~15km medium trek through limestone mountains, rice fields.

Have picnic lunch on the way.

Swimming and kayaking in Quay Son river.

Have dinner at local restaurant.

Overnight at 2-star hotel.

Day 6: Nguom Ngao Cave - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Hanoi

Have breakfast.

Visit Nguom Ngao cave – Tiger cave.

Visit Ban Gioc waterfall.

Lunch in local restaurant.

Arrive Hanoi in late afternoon. Tour ends.