3 days 2 nights
Daily Tour
Unlimited
English, Vietnamese
Start your very first day of the trip with a departure from Hanoi to Quang Uyen at 8 AM on a 6-hour drive. Thai Nguyen is the first stop featuring a cultural lesson at the Museum of Ethnic Minorities in Vietnam.
After lunch in Bac Kan, sneak through six mountainous passes to arrive at a homestay situated in the inmost recess of an incense-making village, Quang Uyen District, Cao Bang Province.
The rest of the day is set aside for a full discovery of the Nung people’s tribal life. This allows you to dive deeper into the intricate incense-making procedure.
If you are fond of more authentic scenes, why not take a 1-hour hike up to the top of a closeby mountain sleeping at the back of the village for an absolute panorama and admire the romantic sunset at the peak
Overnight in Cao Bang
Early morning exercise and a savory authentic breakfast deliver a fully energetic start for the second trip day. Today, hit the road again to the captivating Ban Gioc Waterfall lying in between Vietnam and China, claimed to be the fourth largest border waterfall on the planet. On the way there, stop at Phuoc Sen Village, home to the Nung tribal community to observe the painstaking knife-making process as a significant traditional handicraft.
Pay a next visit to Nguom Ngao Limestone Cave – once known as the mystical Tiger Cave, before heading back to Ba Be Lake for an enjoyable watch of the peaceful sunset by the lake. If time allows, feel free to have short swim in cooling fresh water of the lake.
Overnight in Babe
Today, enjoy one last exotic breakfast before hopping on a 3-hour voyage around the lake. Stop for a short walk to admire Cam Village filled with authentic fresh nature, smiley natives and a local school built at the end of the lake.
After that, move on along the Nang River to reach Puong Cave, filled with an incredible chains of limestone stalactites and stalagmites, and of course, the mysterious bats.
End the last day at Buoc Lom Wharf where you make a farewell to Ba Be and head back to Hanoi.
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