Hanoi – Ha Giang – Cao Bang – Bac Kan 5-Day 4-Night Tour
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Bắc Kạn - Cao Bằng - Hà Giang
5N4Đ (Participation Duration)
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Vietnamese, English (Language)
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Tour description
Discover the Hanoi – Ha Giang – Cao Bang – Bac Kan 5-Day 4-Night Tour, where you will experience the pristine beauty of the mountains of Northern Vietnam. The journey takes you through buckwheat flower fields, crystal-clear waterfalls, and majestic mountain ranges, while learning about the unique cultures of ethnic minorities. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy peaceful surroundings, explore distinctive cuisine, and create unforgettable memories on this amazing adventure!
Highlights of the tour that you must not miss:
- Admire the stunning flower seasons on the hillsides of Ha Giang.
- Conquer Ma Pi Leng, one of the “Four Great Mountain Passes.”
- Relax on a boat and admire the clear scenery of Ba Be Lake, like a precious emerald.
- Explore the natural masterpiece of Nguom Ngao Cave, with its system of stalactites in all shapes and sizes, sparkling beautifully under the lights.
- Admire the majestic beauty of Ban Gioc Waterfall, known as the largest and most beautiful natural waterfall in Southeast Asia and the 4th largest natural waterfall in the world among waterfalls located on national borders.
- Visit Pac Bo Cave – a place closely associated with the heroic years of the nation.
Highlights of the tour that you must not miss:
- Admire the stunning flower seasons on the hillsides of Ha Giang.
- Conquer Ma Pi Leng, one of the “Four Great Mountain Passes.”
- Relax on a boat and admire the clear scenery of Ba Be Lake, like a precious emerald.
- Explore the natural masterpiece of Nguom Ngao Cave, with its system of stalactites in all shapes and sizes, sparkling beautifully under the lights.
- Admire the majestic beauty of Ban Gioc Waterfall, known as the largest and most beautiful natural waterfall in Southeast Asia and the 4th largest natural waterfall in the world among waterfalls located on national borders.
- Visit Pac Bo Cave – a place closely associated with the heroic years of the nation.
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Detailed itinerary
HANOI - HA GIANG - QUAN BA - YEN MINH (LUNCH, DINNER)
Morning: The vehicle and tour guide pick you up at Noi Bai Airport, then the group departs for Ha Giang.
Noon: Have lunch in Tan Yen Town (Ham Yen, Tuyen Quang).
Afternoon: The group stops to visit the sacred Doi Co Cau Ma Temple located right on the banks of the Lo River. Afterwards, continue to Ha Giang City and take commemorative photos at Ha Giang's Km0 milestone.
Late afternoon: Stop at the Quan Ba Heaven Gate rest stop to take photos of Co Tien Twin Mountains (also known as Quan Ba Twin Mountains) and a panoramic view of Tam Son Town from above. On the way to Yen Minh, you can take photos of buckwheat flowers at beautiful flower fields along the winding cliffside roads (peak blooming season is from September to mid-December each year).
Upon arrival in Yen Minh, check in and rest.
Evening: Have dinner.
Free evening. Overnight in Yen Minh.
Morning: The vehicle and tour guide pick you up at Noi Bai Airport, then the group departs for Ha Giang.
Noon: Have lunch in Tan Yen Town (Ham Yen, Tuyen Quang).
Afternoon: The group stops to visit the sacred Doi Co Cau Ma Temple located right on the banks of the Lo River. Afterwards, continue to Ha Giang City and take commemorative photos at Ha Giang's Km0 milestone.
Late afternoon: Stop at the Quan Ba Heaven Gate rest stop to take photos of Co Tien Twin Mountains (also known as Quan Ba Twin Mountains) and a panoramic view of Tam Son Town from above. On the way to Yen Minh, you can take photos of buckwheat flowers at beautiful flower fields along the winding cliffside roads (peak blooming season is from September to mid-December each year).
Upon arrival in Yen Minh, check in and rest.
Evening: Have dinner.
Free evening. Overnight in Yen Minh.
YEN MINH - DONG VAN - MEO VAC (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)
Morning: The group checks out of the hotel, has breakfast, and departs to admire the breathtaking landscapes of the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark. Along the way, stop to visit Pho Cao with the characteristic houses of the Mong ethnic group surrounded by stone walls (take photos with plum and peach blossoms during the Lunar New Year and visit the Pho Cao periodic market on the days of the Dog and Dragon every week).
Arrive at Sung La village to visit the ancient H'mong house with rammed-earth walls – the filming location for the 2006 feature film "Story of Pao" directed by Ngo Quang Hai, adapted from the short story "The Sound of the Jew's Harp Behind the Stone Fence" by author Do Bich Thuy, which won 4 Golden Kite Awards. Guests will stop to rest and take photos with buckwheat flowers (from September to December every year).
Visit the H'mong King's Palace: Vuong Chinh Duc Palace, nestled in a valley in Sa Phin commune, home to the wealthiest and most powerful family in Dong Van district in the early 20th century.
Visit Lung Cu Flag Tower – the northernmost tip of the country, the point with the highest latitude on the map of Vietnam.
Noon: Arrive in Dong Van town for lunch.
Afternoon: The group visits Dong Van Old Quarter, which has endured for nearly a century. You can sip a cup of coffee at the Old Quarter Café (at your own expense).
Stop to take photos of the magnificent beauty of Ma Pi Leng Pass and the Nho Que River at a depth of 700 - 800m below. Continue traveling to take photos of the chasm of Tu San Canyon (also known as Ma Pi Leng Canyon) – the deepest geological divide in Vietnam.
Arrive in Meo Vac. Check in to the hotel and rest.
Evening: The group has dinner.
Free time in the evening to explore Meo Vac by night. Overnight stay in Meo Vac.
Morning: The group checks out of the hotel, has breakfast, and departs to admire the breathtaking landscapes of the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark. Along the way, stop to visit Pho Cao with the characteristic houses of the Mong ethnic group surrounded by stone walls (take photos with plum and peach blossoms during the Lunar New Year and visit the Pho Cao periodic market on the days of the Dog and Dragon every week).
Arrive at Sung La village to visit the ancient H'mong house with rammed-earth walls – the filming location for the 2006 feature film "Story of Pao" directed by Ngo Quang Hai, adapted from the short story "The Sound of the Jew's Harp Behind the Stone Fence" by author Do Bich Thuy, which won 4 Golden Kite Awards. Guests will stop to rest and take photos with buckwheat flowers (from September to December every year).
Visit the H'mong King's Palace: Vuong Chinh Duc Palace, nestled in a valley in Sa Phin commune, home to the wealthiest and most powerful family in Dong Van district in the early 20th century.
Visit Lung Cu Flag Tower – the northernmost tip of the country, the point with the highest latitude on the map of Vietnam.
Noon: Arrive in Dong Van town for lunch.
Afternoon: The group visits Dong Van Old Quarter, which has endured for nearly a century. You can sip a cup of coffee at the Old Quarter Café (at your own expense).
Stop to take photos of the magnificent beauty of Ma Pi Leng Pass and the Nho Que River at a depth of 700 - 800m below. Continue traveling to take photos of the chasm of Tu San Canyon (also known as Ma Pi Leng Canyon) – the deepest geological divide in Vietnam.
Arrive in Meo Vac. Check in to the hotel and rest.
Evening: The group has dinner.
Free time in the evening to explore Meo Vac by night. Overnight stay in Meo Vac.
MEO VAC - PAC BO - CAO BANG (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)
Morning: You check out of the hotel, have breakfast, and are then free to explore the Meo Vac Market, held every Sunday morning.
Next, the group departs for Pac Bo along the Bao Lac route - the border ring road featuring scenic passes that make you feel as if you are wandering into the epic marches of historical films.
Noon: The group has lunch in Bao Lac. After lunch, you get back on the vehicle to continue to Pac Bo.
Afternoon: Arrive at Pac Bo and visit the Pac Bo Historical Relic Site. Tour the living and working quarters of President Ho Chi Minh during the resistance years from 1941 to 1945, take commemorative photos at Lenin Stream - Karl Marx Mountain, and explore Coc Bo Cave.
The group arrives in Cao Bang City, checks in to the hotel, and rests.
Evening: Have dinner at a local restaurant. After dinner, you are free to explore and shop around the central city market, renowned especially for Cao Bang chestnuts. Overnight stay in Cao Bang.
Morning: You check out of the hotel, have breakfast, and are then free to explore the Meo Vac Market, held every Sunday morning.
Next, the group departs for Pac Bo along the Bao Lac route - the border ring road featuring scenic passes that make you feel as if you are wandering into the epic marches of historical films.
Noon: The group has lunch in Bao Lac. After lunch, you get back on the vehicle to continue to Pac Bo.
Afternoon: Arrive at Pac Bo and visit the Pac Bo Historical Relic Site. Tour the living and working quarters of President Ho Chi Minh during the resistance years from 1941 to 1945, take commemorative photos at Lenin Stream - Karl Marx Mountain, and explore Coc Bo Cave.
The group arrives in Cao Bang City, checks in to the hotel, and rests.
Evening: Have dinner at a local restaurant. After dinner, you are free to explore and shop around the central city market, renowned especially for Cao Bang chestnuts. Overnight stay in Cao Bang.
CAO BẰNG - TRÙNG KHÁNH - BA BỂ (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)
Morning: Check out of the hotel and have breakfast, then board the vehicle to Trùng Khánh. Along the way, admire the beautiful mountainous scenery of Cao Bằng, including Mã Phục Pass.
The group stops to visit Phúc Sen knife-making village, famous for its long-standing traditional craft.
Next, visit Ngườm Ngao Cave (Tiger Cave), one of the most beautiful caves not only in Cao Bằng but throughout northern Vietnam.
Arrive at Bản Giốc Waterfall, which is 53 m high and divided into three tiers. It is considered the most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam and the largest in Southeast Asia. This is the fourth-largest waterfall among the world's top 10 waterfalls located on an international border between two countries.
Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant. After lunch, board the vehicle to Ba Bể. Along the way, conquer a succession of mountain passes amid beautiful mountain scenery, including Tài Hồ Sìn Pass, Cao Bắc Pass, Khau Khang Pass, and Gió Pass.
Evening: Arrive in Ba Bể and return to the Pác Ngòi stilt house on the shore of Ba Bể Lake to rest.
Have dinner and spend the night in Ba Bể.
In the evening, you may choose to join a cultural exchange, enjoy a campfire, or watch a Then singing performance by the Tày people (at your own expense).
Morning: Check out of the hotel and have breakfast, then board the vehicle to Trùng Khánh. Along the way, admire the beautiful mountainous scenery of Cao Bằng, including Mã Phục Pass.
The group stops to visit Phúc Sen knife-making village, famous for its long-standing traditional craft.
Next, visit Ngườm Ngao Cave (Tiger Cave), one of the most beautiful caves not only in Cao Bằng but throughout northern Vietnam.
Arrive at Bản Giốc Waterfall, which is 53 m high and divided into three tiers. It is considered the most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam and the largest in Southeast Asia. This is the fourth-largest waterfall among the world's top 10 waterfalls located on an international border between two countries.
Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant. After lunch, board the vehicle to Ba Bể. Along the way, conquer a succession of mountain passes amid beautiful mountain scenery, including Tài Hồ Sìn Pass, Cao Bắc Pass, Khau Khang Pass, and Gió Pass.
Evening: Arrive in Ba Bể and return to the Pác Ngòi stilt house on the shore of Ba Bể Lake to rest.
Have dinner and spend the night in Ba Bể.
In the evening, you may choose to join a cultural exchange, enjoy a campfire, or watch a Then singing performance by the Tày people (at your own expense).
BA BỂ LAKE - HANOI (BREAKFAST, LUNCH)
Morning: Breakfast at the stilt house. After breakfast, depart for the boat pier and board a boat to explore Ba Bể Lake, relax while admiring the lake scenery, take photos, and visit the following attractions:
Fairy Pond: Fairy Pond covers more than 3,000 square meters and is surrounded by limestone mountains and primeval forest. Its water is clear, blue, and cool. At Fairy Pond, visitors can also see footprints on the rocks and hear the legendary story of a hunter and seven fairies.
An Mạ Temple: According to legend, during the feudal war between the Lê and Mạc dynasties, Mạc generals were defeated and fled to Puông Cave, where they committed suicide. Moved by their loyal and courageous spirit, local people built a temple to worship the Mạc family. However, fearing that Lê officials and soldiers would destroy it, they renamed it An Mạ Temple. In the Tày language, “An Mạ” means “a peaceful grave and a beautiful tomb,” referring to the resting place of the loyal Mạc courtiers.
Bà Góa Island: A charming little island located in the heart of the lake, associated with the legend of the lake’s formation. The boat can stop at Bà Góa Island so the group can go ashore and take photos.
Noon: Lunch in Ba Bể. After lunch, board the vehicle to return to Nội Bài Airport and the original departure point. End of the tour! We look forward to welcoming you on your next journeys!
Morning: Breakfast at the stilt house. After breakfast, depart for the boat pier and board a boat to explore Ba Bể Lake, relax while admiring the lake scenery, take photos, and visit the following attractions:
Fairy Pond: Fairy Pond covers more than 3,000 square meters and is surrounded by limestone mountains and primeval forest. Its water is clear, blue, and cool. At Fairy Pond, visitors can also see footprints on the rocks and hear the legendary story of a hunter and seven fairies.
An Mạ Temple: According to legend, during the feudal war between the Lê and Mạc dynasties, Mạc generals were defeated and fled to Puông Cave, where they committed suicide. Moved by their loyal and courageous spirit, local people built a temple to worship the Mạc family. However, fearing that Lê officials and soldiers would destroy it, they renamed it An Mạ Temple. In the Tày language, “An Mạ” means “a peaceful grave and a beautiful tomb,” referring to the resting place of the loyal Mạc courtiers.
Bà Góa Island: A charming little island located in the heart of the lake, associated with the legend of the lake’s formation. The boat can stop at Bà Góa Island so the group can go ashore and take photos.
Noon: Lunch in Ba Bể. After lunch, board the vehicle to return to Nội Bài Airport and the original departure point. End of the tour! We look forward to welcoming you on your next journeys!
Tour price includes
- Modern tourist vehicle (7-seater or 16/29-seater depending on the number of guests) for transfers according to the itinerary
- 09 main meals at the standard rate of 120,000 VND/person/meal. 04 breakfasts at the standard rate of 30,000 VND/person/meal
- 03 nights in hotels, 02 - 03 people/room (depending on room type)
- 01 night at a Tay ethnic stilt house by Ba Be Lake (private room, 02 guests/room)
- Entrance tickets to attractions included in the itinerary
- Enthusiastic, professional, and attentive tour guide throughout the route
- Travel insurance, maximum compensation of 20,000,000 VND/person/case
- Drinking water served on the vehicle, 01 bottle of 500ml/person/day
- 09 main meals at the standard rate of 120,000 VND/person/meal. 04 breakfasts at the standard rate of 30,000 VND/person/meal
- 03 nights in hotels, 02 - 03 people/room (depending on room type)
- 01 night at a Tay ethnic stilt house by Ba Be Lake (private room, 02 guests/room)
- Entrance tickets to attractions included in the itinerary
- Enthusiastic, professional, and attentive tour guide throughout the route
- Travel insurance, maximum compensation of 20,000,000 VND/person/case
- Drinking water served on the vehicle, 01 bottle of 500ml/person/day
Tour price excludes
- Round-trip airfare
- VAT invoice
- Drinks during meals, in rooms, and other personal expenses
- Sightseeing expenses outside the itinerary
- Tips for the tour guide and driver
- VAT invoice
- Drinks during meals, in rooms, and other personal expenses
- Sightseeing expenses outside the itinerary
- Tips for the tour guide and driver
Other notes
CHILDREN’S TOUR PRICES
- Children under 4 years old are free of charge; if more accompanying children are included, from the 2nd child onward the tour price is 50% of the adult price
- Children from 4 to 7 years old are charged 50% of the adult tour price
- Children from 8 to 10 years old are charged 75% of the tour price and share a room with their parents
- Children aged 11 and above are charged 100% of the tour price
- For children traveling free of charge, parents must cover ticket costs themselves if the child exceeds the height limit set by amusement areas, restaurants, hotels, etc.
- Children under 4 years old are free of charge; if more accompanying children are included, from the 2nd child onward the tour price is 50% of the adult price
- Children from 4 to 7 years old are charged 50% of the adult tour price
- Children from 8 to 10 years old are charged 75% of the tour price and share a room with their parents
- Children aged 11 and above are charged 100% of the tour price
- For children traveling free of charge, parents must cover ticket costs themselves if the child exceeds the height limit set by amusement areas, restaurants, hotels, etc.
Detailed price list
| Guest type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | 4,400,000 VND (est. ~$183) |
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