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04 Days - Ba Be Lake - Ban Gioc Waterfalls - Bac Son Valley

Ba Be National Park is an abundant bioreserve area containing the world’s only fresh-water karst lake and several rare species of fauna and flora. Ba Be lake in Vietnam with the biodiversity of 10,048 ha park – home to 1,268 species of flora and fauna, a series of caves and a gigantic fresh water lake – was established in 1992 by the Vietnamese Government to preserve forest ecosystems in the northeast. Ba Be is home to over 3,000 people from the ethnic minorities of Tay, Nung, Dao and Mong, who live in 13 villages within the park. The Tay people have inhabited Ba Be area for centuries and make up 58 per cent of the population within the park’s boundaries. Ban Gioc Waterfall – the largest one in Vietnam - is now an attractive beauty spot for local and international visitors. Travelling some 380 km from Hanoi, you will reach this splendid fall... Ban Gioc Waterfall on the Quy Xuan River is located in Cao Bang Province, near the Sino-Vietnamese border. The waterfall falls thirty meters. It is separated into three falls by rocks and trees, and the thundering effect of the water hitting the cliffs can be heard kilometers away from Trung Khanh. Water from Quy Xuan River falling down on the stone creates water droplets columns that can be seen from a distance. The temperature near the waterfall is remarkably cool, due to the water mist in the air. At the foot of the waterfall is a large river, as calm as glass, surrounded by many precious kinds of flowers. Ban Gioc Fall is famous for a famous fish named “tram huong”. In the early 1920s, French people started building cottages on the river banks. They would come here to relax, fish for “tram huong”, and hunt deer. Bac Son valley has become a source of interest for the tourists because of its enticing beauty. The easiest way to reach this valley is by taking a road trip from Hanoi using the Highway 3 to Thai Nguyen and turning to National Highway 1B. There are many tourist organizations as well that can help you and will give you all the relevant information that you might need. Make sure that you visit this enchanting valley of beauty. Seeing such a beautiful place will make you realize that Mother Nature has so much to offer. Moreover, there is too much to explore in this beautiful world so don\'t just sit and stare. Plan your trip to Vietnam's Bac Son Valley right away.

Day 01: Ha Noi - Ba Be Lake (L, D) (240km)
05h30: Gathering at fixed point (the Opera House).
06h00: Departure from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park. We will take a drive of approximately 150 miles (230 kilometers). You will also visit the stilt houses of the Tay community in Bo Lu Village, where you will spend the night in a Home-stay. You will enjoy a dinner of home cooked local specialties.
12h00: Lunch in a local restaurant.
13h30: Arrive in Ba Be Lake.
14h00: You will enjoy beauty of Ba Be National Park with a boat ride along the Nang River, the caves of Puong Grotto, the rapids of the Dau Dang waterfall and tiny Widow Island.
18h00: Walking (on path surround the Lake) to your homestay in Pac Ngoi village.
19h00: Dinner with local host with home cooked local specialties.
Optional choice: Enjoy traditional Tay music performance (Fee is your own or you can share the show with other tourists).
21h00: Overnight in the hotel in Cao Bang city.

Day 02: Ba Be Lake - Ban Gioc waterfall - Cao Bang (B, L, D) (300km)
07h00: Departure for Cao Bang.
11h00: Relaxing while waiting for the guide to get the license at the immigration office (for travelling around border line) in Cao Bang Town then have lunch in Cao Bang there.
14h30: Visit to the Ban Gioc Waterfall, 1 of 4 largest waterfalls along a national border. That is the majestic falls that demarcate the border between Vietnam and China. You spend some time at leisure relaxing and taking souvenir photos in front of Vietnam’s most beautiful waterfall.
16h30: Visit to the Nguom Ngao Cave (Tiger cave) – the wild and mystic cave still remain untouched unique formation.
19h00: Return to Cao Bang city and stay in hotel.

Day 03: Cao Bang – Bac Son - Ha Noi (B, L, D) (160km)
08h00: Check-out and breakfast in the hotel and depart to Bac Son. You have chance to stop and take some photos in such beautiful places along the way.
11h00: Arrive Quynh Son village. Lunch will be served in stilt house with Vietnamese food. This is not only a chance to enjoy the local food but also a good time to interact with the host family.

Stroll around the village to learn the daily life of the Tay ethnic minority. Walk up to the mountain where the cell phone tower situated atop. From there, start climbing up to the summit for admiring the dramatic panorama of the valley. Amazing shots are guaranteed

Day 04: Bac Son - Bac Giang - Ha Noi (B, L) (160km)
Wake up the the fresh air, following breakfast at homestay and we start hiking around valley around 02h30 and tay village to witness to daily life of local people. Get on car to be back Hanoi by the different scenic way.
16h00 – 16h30: Arrive in Hanoi. The tour ends.

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