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[Local departure/arrival] 3-day tour of Ban Gioc Waterfall and Ba Be Lake from Hanoi | A trip to Vietnam's largest waterfalls and unexplored areas

The heartbeat of the earth is here. 3 days of North Vietnam's ultimate nature adventure, dynamically connecting the overwhelming tranquility of Ba Be Lake, Vietnam's largest natural lake in the world, and Asia's largest treasure, Ban Gioc Waterfall, roaring on the border with China. This journey is a premium story that allows you to experience the dynamism of Vietnam's remotest areas, something you can never experience at ordinary tourist destinations. Experience the excitement of riding a boat through the spectacular scenery of Cao Bang, which is considered a UNESCO Global Geopark, and being bathed in the overwhelming spray of Ban Gioc Waterfall. It also covers cultural experiences that will stimulate your intellectual curiosity to the utmost, such as a 100-year-old Thai wooden folk house and the mysterious stone village of Kuoi Kee, which has a 400-year history. From a digital detox at an eco-lodge nestled in the primeval forest of a national park to authentic local gourmet food that's different for every meal, this is the ultimate unexplored tour for experienced travellers.

Itinerary

Day 1 (Dinner)

14:00 - 15:00 Meet your Japanese guide at your hotel in Hanoi or the arrival lobby of Noi Bai International Airport
We board a private vehicle and finally depart for Babe National Park, which is full of natural vitality. (about 4 hours 30 minutes)
19:30 - 20:30 Dinner at a local restaurant
Savor the fresh wild vegetables and simple yet flavorful local cuisine grown in the rich mountains of Babé.

20:30 Check in to hotel
After dinner, check in to BA BE ECOLODGE, a high-end hideaway nestled quietly in the middle of nature.
Enjoy the ultimate digital detox while enjoying a tranquil night surrounded by the warmth of wood and the soothing sounds of insects.

[Accommodation location: Ba Be Ecolodge]

Day 2 (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

07:00 - 08:00 Breakfast at Ecolodge
Recharge your energy with a signature bowl meal and your favorite drink while feeling the fresh breeze.
08:00 - 10:00 ◎ Legendary Lake Babe/Mystical Nature Cruise (approx. 1.5-2 hours)
Vietnam's largest natural lake, Ba Be Lake, stands on the top of a mountain at an altitude of approximately 150 meters.
Take a quiet boat ride through the emerald green water between overwhelming virgin forest and spectacular vertical limestone cliffs.
A moment surrounded by overwhelming silence and beauty, as if you have traveled back in time to the earth hundreds of millions of years ago.
12:00 - 13:00 Mountain delicacies lunch at a rustic local restaurant
13:00 - 18:00 Travel by private car to Ban Gioc and Cao Bang, the northernmost scenic area

Approximately 5 hours of scenic highland drive
We stopped the car at the top of a steep mountain pass and enjoyed the vast panoramic view of the many mountains and green carpet that spread out below us.
◯Visit to Bong Son village
Visit the village of the "Tai" tribe, which preserves deep traditions.
Tour the stately old wooden stilt house that is a symbol of their culture and boasts a history of over 100 years.
Enjoy a premium time where you can deeply experience the wisdom of people who live in harmony with nature.
18:00 - 19:00 Arrival at hotel
Arrive and check in at SAIGON BAN GIOC, which is closest to the border with China.
19:00 - 20:30 Dinner at a local restaurant near the hotel
Enjoy a hearty dinner made with herbs and local ingredients unique to Cao Bang Province.

[Accommodation location: Saigon Ban Gioc Hotel]

Day 3 (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

06:30 - 07:30 Breakfast at the hotel
07:30 - 08:30 ◎ Ban Gioc Waterfall Cruise, the majestic sight of Asia's largest border
A short walk (about 200m) from the hotel, right in front of the roaring waterfall.
One of the largest border waterfalls in Asia and the 4th largest in the world, spanning the Kwai Son River that flows along the border with China.
Get on a special boat (or traditional raft) and approach the waterfall that divides into multiple layers and falls dynamically! Experience the overwhelming scale of water splashing on your skin.
08:30 - 10:00 ○ Visit to the 400-year-old stone wonderland “Tuoi Ky Village”
A beautiful village that looks like a medieval fortress, where a group of Thai people live.
We will tour a number of ``400-year-old stone buildings'' that have been elaborately constructed using only locally sourced stone and have been passed down since the 16th century dynasty period. It is a special village with moss-covered stone walls where you can feel nostalgic.
11:00 - 11:30 Check out the hotel
11:30 - 12:30 Local lunch with Cao Bang specialties
12:30 - 19:30 To Hanoi by private car (about 7 hours)

It's time to immerse yourself in the memories of your trip while looking at the beautiful mountain range flowing through the train window.
19:30 - 20:30 Dinner at a local restaurant on the way to Hanoi
Please enjoy the warm and gentle Vietnamese cuisine at the end of your long journey.
21:00 - 22:00 Arrival at hotel or Noi Bai International Airport

Included items/information

Ba Be Eco Lodge, Saigon Ban Gioc or equivalent class

Meals, accommodation, vehicle, Japanese guide, entrance fee

Flight tickets, airport taxes, tips, personal expenses, etc.

Air ticket prices to and from Japan are not included. If you would like to arrange air tickets, please feel free to contact us.

  • ◆・Tour schedule may be changed or canceled depending on weather, traffic conditions, etc.
  • ◆・Customers are responsible for managing their valuables and luggage. We are not responsible for any damage, loss or theft of your luggage.
  • ◆・Although it is possible for one person to participate, the price is for two people. In addition, if you apply for one person, there will be no refund even if there are other participants on the day.
  • ◆*Ban Gioc Waterfall's water volume increases during the rainy season from June to September, allowing you to enjoy a more dynamic scenery. The best season is from September to December as it is cool.
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