03 Days - Discover Northeastern Vietnam

This Vietnam tour through the country's Northeast gives intrepid travelers an unparalleled opportunity to discover a hidden corner of the country. Mixing drives through spectacular sceneries with visits to hilltribe markets, small villages and historic sites, you will get a taste of the region's unique culture. As you depart Hanoi for the drive north, you will be struck by the dramatic change in landscapes as city skylines quickly fade and rolling hills and rice fields begin to appear. The morning market in Lang Son is your first stop on this Vietnam tour and a good introduction to what awaits in Cao Bang, with locals browsing stalls packed high with fresh produce. Arriving in Cao Bang, where you are likely to be the only tourist, you will find a town dotted with houses and farms complemented by a backdrop of mountains and rivers. Spend a day touring the area, visiting the Ban Gioc waterfall, skirting the Chinese border and wandering around the rural villages, a highlight of this Vietnam tour. The area also has a rich history and, before returning to Hanoi, you will visit Pac Po Cave where Ho Chi Minh hid during the 1940s. It was here that he planned the country's revolution which eventually led to their independence from the French. Then, with one final drive through limestone mountains and views untouched landscapes, you will return to Hanoi or continue with an extension to Ba Be Lake, Vietnam's only natural mountain lake. For nature lovers or those who like to step off the beaten path, our Discover Northeastern Vietnam Tour is the perfect excursion.

Day 01: Hanoi - Lang Son - Cao Bang (L,D)
0800 depart for the 3-hour drive to Lang Son City; if time permits visit the town’s bustling market. From here it’s a spectacular four-hour drive to Cao Bang as the road weaves and twists through the mountains. Along the way see the forested mountain ranges, lush fertile valleys and traditional minority villages.

Arrive in Cao Bang in the late afternoon, if time allows stroll around the town. Overnight in Cao Bang.
Estimation distance & transfer time: 280 km; around 7 hours.

Day 02: Cao Bang (B,L,D)
0800 depart for Ban Gioc Waterfall; along the way see perhaps some of the most beautiful sceneries in Vietnam. Ban Gioc is one of the biggest and possibly the most impressive waterfalls in the country. Take a swim in the cool emerald waters, see China on the other side of the riverbank and simply enjoy the pleasant surroundings. In the late afternoon return to Cao Bang town. Overnight in Cao Bang.
Estimation distance & transfer time: 180 km; around 4 hours.

Day 03: Cao Bang - Pac Po Cave - Hanoi - Departure (B,L)
0700 depart for the drive north towards the Chinese border to visit the former hideout of the late president Ho Chi Minh. See how he lived and worked for 4-years to mastermind the 1954 independence from French colonialists. Along the way see the giant waterwheels which make a fantastic sight against the surrounding mountains. If you are lucky, catch one of the area’s local markets.

Return to Cao Bang Town for lunch, following start the journey back to Hanoi where you will arrive in the early evening.
If you wish extend by a night and visit Ba Be Lakes National Park. Contact your travel consultant for further info.

Estimation distance & transfer time: 370 km; around 8 hours.
Notes: During some months (June – September) the itineary might changed base on the day weather & road condition.

Tour Price: Available upon Request
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Our services include:
- Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room
- Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- English or French speaking guide (for other languages and a national guide supplements apply)
- Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits
- Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary

Our services do not include:
- Other meals than mentioned
- Other services than mentioned
- International and domestic Flights
- Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
- Tips, Travel insurance

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