Hanoi – Tuyen Quang- Ha Giang Loop – Cao Bang – Ban Gioc waterfal – Ba Be lake 7 days 6 nights

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Duration

7 days 6 nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

8 people

Languages

English, Vietnamese

About this tour

Tour options and Pricing

  • Option 1:19.125.000 VND ~USD 750 per person
    • High-quality private tour with a private room.
    • Departs from TVPalm Ecolodge.
  • Option 2: 20.910.000 VND ~USD 820 per person
    • Premium private tour with a private cabin sleeper bus, limousine, customized itinerary, and private room.
    • Includes transfers to and from Hanoi.
  • Option 3: 21.675.000VND ~USD 850 per person
    • Dirt bike tour on an XR 150 cc, with luxury transfers by sleeper bus, private car, or limousine.
    • Includes transfers to and from Hanoi.

Why choose TVPalm Adventure?

At TVPalm Adventure, we are dedicated to providing an exceptional, safe, and immersive experience in Ha Giang – Cao Bang and beyond. Here’s why we’re the perfect choice for your journey:

  • Your Safety and Satisfaction come first: We prioritize your safety and enjoyment, ensuring a seamless and worry-free adventure.
  • Commitment to Sustainability: We protect the environment by eliminating single-use plastics. Each guest receives a reusable metal water bottle, promoting eco-friendly travel.
  • In-Depth itineraries: Our 3-day tour offers the same richness as other companies’ 4-day trips, allowing you to explore more in less time.
  • Local expertise: As Ha Giang locals, we guide you along unique, off-the-beaten-path routes, delivering an exclusive and authentic experience.
  • Engaging and Expert guides: Our knowledgeable guides blend humor, flexibility, and deep cultural insights to elevate your journey.
  • Premium equipment: We provide high-quality, rigorously inspected motorbikes, with secure luggage handling for your safety and comfort.
  • Personalized small groups: Our private tours, limited to 4-6 guests, ensure tailored attention and a bespoke experience.
  • Comfortable accommodations: Choose from ecolodges, homestays, bungalows, or hotels, all featuring private rooms for your relaxation.
  • Cultural immersion: Our journeys showcase Ha Giang’s iconic landmarks and immerse you in the vibrant traditions of indigenous communities for an unforgettable adventure.
  • Trusted drivers: Our reliable drivers, with over 10 years of experience on Ha Giang routes, ensure your safety while supporting their local families.
  • Convenient Transfers: Enjoy hassle-free pickup and drop-off services from Hanoi for a smooth start and end to your trip.
  • Authentic cuisine: Savor the Northeast region’s delicious, hygienic dishes, with a focus on quality dining experiences.

Our unique approach

  • Community support: For over three years, TVPalm Ecolodge has proudly supported the Tay Con Linh community. A significant portion of our tour revenue funds our annual tree-planting program, restoring depleted forests, while we also enhance local skills in foreign languages and tourism.
  • Environmental stewardship: We are committed to reducing and eliminating single-use plastics. Each guest receives a reusable metal water bottle, a sustainable keepsake, to help us spread our eco-conscious message far and wide.
  • Comfort and Quality: High-quality motorbikes and skilled riders guarantee a safe and comfortable journey for all.
  • Intimate groups: With a maximum of 8 guests per tour, we offer a personal, engaging experience.
  • Stunning scenery: Discover Ha Giang’s breathtaking landscape of conical limestone peaks and winding valleys.
  • Tailored adventures: Choose from numerous options to customize your trip to match your interests.
  • Flexible scheduling: Enjoy a relaxed pace with a schedule adapted to your preferences.
  • Seamless travel: Convenient transportation from Hanoi ensures a smooth and stress-free start to your adventure.
  • Cultural connections: Meet local communities, immerse yourself in their unique traditions, and experience the Vietnamese way of life firsthand.
  • Fascinating history: Gain rare insights into Vietnam’s rich history, shared through stories not found in typical guides.

What to Bring

To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable trip, please pack these essentials:

  • Sunglasses: Shield your eyes from the sun’s rays.
  • Sunscreen: Protect your skin from UV exposure.
  • Camera & Waterproof bag: Capture stunning memories and keep your gear safe.
  • Cash: Bring some for personal expenses, as card payments may not be available in remote areas.
  • Comfortable clothing: Pack light, breathable attire; bring your own raincoat to help us reduce disposable waste.
  • Mosquito repellent: Stay protected from bites in rural regions.
  • Long-Sleeve shirt: Ideal for sun protection and cooler evenings.
  • Comfortable or Trekking shoes: Strongly recommended for walking and exploring rugged terrain.
  • Swimsuit: Perfect for swimming at lakes or waterfalls.

Included/Excluded

  • Accommodation: Ecolodge, homestay, or hotel with private room.
  • Meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners.
  • Guidance: Experienced, informative, and fun English-speaking guides.
  • Entry Fees: All included.
  • Travel insurance
  • Safety: Protective gear, riders, and helmets.
  • Transport: Motorcycle XR 150 cc, fuel, and free water during the tour.
  • Convenience: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ha Giang or at designated meeting points.
  • International driving license fees
  • Personal beverages
  • Individual expenses, and travel insurance.
  • Tips for guides and riders.
  • Additional Fee: A $10 USD permit for staying along the China border, required only if requested during police checks.

Itinerary

6:45 - 7:00: Pick-up by limousine van from your Hanoi hotel.

    • Distance: ~300 km
    • Travel Time: ~6 hours (highway and mountain roads, ~50-60 km/h)

13:00 - 13:45: Arrive in Ha Giang, drop off at TVPalm office.

    • Activity: Rest, enjoy a light snack, and receive a briefing on safety and route.
    • Duration: 45 minutes

13:45 - 14:45: Travel from Ha Giang to Quan Ba Heaven gate.

    • Distance: ~46 km
    • Travel Time: 1 hour (mountain roads, ~40-46 km/h by motorbike or car)

14:45 - 15:45: Explore Quan Ba Heaven gate.

    • Activity: Admire the panoramic valley, photograph the Twin Mountain, a natural wonder tied to local folklore.
    • Duration: 1 hour

15:45 - 16:00: Travel from Quan Ba Heaven gate to Lung Khuy cave.

    • Distance: ~6.7 km
    • Travel Time: 15 minutes (rural and mountain roads)

16:00 - 17:30: Explore Lung Khuy cave.

    • Activity: Walk to the cave, enjoy countryside views, and discover stalactites shaped by centuries.
    • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

17:30 - 18:00: Travel from Lung Khuy cave to Nam Dam village.

    • Distance: ~10-15 km
    • Travel Time: 30 minutes (local roads)

18:00 - 19:15: Arrive at Nam Dam village.

    • Activity: Check into a Dao homestay, relax amid mountains, learn about Dao embroidery and farming traditions.
    • Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

19:15 - 20:45: Dinner at Nam Dam village.

    • Activity: Savor Dao cuisine (e.g., smoked pork, bamboo shoots), enjoy the evening.
    • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

20:45 onwards: Rest at the homestay.

    • Activity: Unwind in the serene setting.

7:00 - 8:00: Breakfast at the homestay, prepare for the day.
Activity: Enjoy a traditional breakfast at the homestay, pack and prepare for the journey.
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Nam Dam village

8:00 - 9:00: Travel from Nam Dam village to Yen Minh.
Distance: ~40-45 km
Travel Time: 1 hour (winding mountain roads, ~40-45 km/h)
Location: Yen Minh

9:00 - 9:15: Quick stop in Yen Minh.
Activity: Brief rest, stretch, grab a quick drink or snack at a local shop, enjoy views of surrounding hills.
Duration: 15 minutes
Location: Yen Minh

9:15 - 9:45: Travel from Yen Minh to Tham Ma pass.
Distance: ~10 km
Travel Time: 25- 30 minutes (mountain roads, ~30-40 km/h)
Location: Tham Ma pass

9:45 - 10:00: Explore Tham Ma pass.
Activity: Admire the winding mountain pass, a scenic highlight of Ha Giang, perfect for quick photos and enjoying the rugged landscape.
Duration: 15 minutes
Location: Tham Ma pass

10:00 - 10:30: Travel from Tham Ma pass to Nine-Turn slope (Doc 9 Khoanh).
Distance: ~7 km
Travel Time: 20 minutes (mountain roads, ~20-30 km/h due to steep and curvy terrain)
Location: Nine-Turn slope (Doc 9 Khoanh)

10:30 - 10:50: Explore Nine-Turn slope (Doc 9 Khoanh).
Activity: Marvel at the dramatic nine-turn road, a thrilling stretch with panoramic views of limestone peaks and valleys.
Duration: 20 minutes
Location: Nine-Turn slope (Doc 9 Khoanh)

10:50 - 11:00: Travel from Nine-Turn slope to Pao’s house in Sung La valley.
Distance: ~ 4 km
Travel Time: 10 minutes (rural and mountain roads, ~30-40 km/h)
Location: Pao’s House, Sung La valley, Dong Van district

11:10 - 12:00: Visit Pao’s House in Sung La valley.
Activity: Explore this iconic Hmong home, featured in the film "Pao’s Story," learn about Hmong culture and architecture, admire the scenic beauty of Sung La valley with its villages and cornfields.
Duration: 40 minutes
Location: Pao’s House, Sung La valley, Dong Van district

12:00 - 13:00: Lunch break near Pao’s House in Sung La valley.
Activity: Enjoy H’Mong dishes (e.g., rice, grilled chicken, wild vegetables) at a local eatery or homestay.
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Sung La valley, Dong Van district

13:00 - 13:18: Travel from Pao’s house to H’Mong King palace in Sa Phin.
Distance: ~9.9 km
Travel Time: 18 minutes (mountainous route, ~30-35 km/h)
Location: H’Mong King palace, Sa Phin

13:18 - 14:18: Explore H’Mong King palace.
Activity: Tour the historic Vuong family residence, a symbol of H’Mong leadership in the 19th-20th centuries, explore its architecture and history.
Duration: 1 hour
Location: H’Mong King palace, Sa Phin

14:18 - 15:18: Travel from H’Mong King palace to Lung Cu (Northernmost Point of Vietnam).
Distance: ~25-30 km
Travel Time: 1 hour (rugged roads near the Chinese border, ~25-30 km/h)
Location: Lung Cu

15:18 - 16:18: Visit Lung Cu.
Activity: Climb to the northernmost point, view the Chinese border, wave the Vietnamese flag.
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Lung Cu

16:18 - 17:00: Travel from Lung Cu to Dong Van.
Distance: ~20-25 km
Travel Time: 40 minutes (scenic Dong Van Karst Plateau route, ~30-40 km/h)
Location: Dong Van

17:00 - 19:00: Arrive and settle in Dong Van.
Activity: Check into hotel/homestay, freshen up, explore the old quarter, observe H’Mong market life.
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Dong Van

19:00 - 20:30: Dinner in Dong Van.
Activity: Taste H’Mong cuisine (e.g., buckwheat cakes), relax.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Location: Dong Van

20:30 onwards: Rest or leisurely explore Dong Van’s streets.
Activity: Unwind at your accommodation or take a short walk to enjoy the old quarter and H’Mong market life.
Location: Dong Van

  • 7:00 - 8:00: Breakfast in Dong Van, gear up.
    • Duration: 1 hour.
  • 8:00 - 8:30: Travel from Dong Van to Ma Pi Leng pass.
    • Distance: ~20 km
    • Travel Time: 30 minutes (Happiness Road, mountain route).
  • 8:30 - 10:15: Explore Ma Pi Leng pass.
    • Activity: Ride or trek the Sky Path, enjoy a 360° view of the Nho Que river and limestone peaks.
    • Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes.
  • 10:15 - 10:45: Travel from Ma Pi Leng pass to Meo Vac.
    • Distance: ~15-20 km
    • Travel Time: 30 minutes (descent through cliffs).
  • 10:45 - 12:00: Stop at Meo Vac.
    • Activity: Explore the town, visit the market (if open), observe H’Mong daily life.
    • Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • 12:00 - 14:30: Travel from Meo Vac to Bao Lac.
    • Distance: ~100-110 km
    • Travel Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (mountain and rural roads, ~40 km/h).
  • 14:30 - 15:30: Lunch break in Bao Lac.
    • Activity: Enjoy local dishes, rest in this remote Cao Bang district.
    • Duration: 1 hour.
  • 15:30 - 17:30: Explore Bao Lac.
    • Activity: Discover the simplicity of this area, home to Lo Lo and San Chay people.
    • Duration: 2 hours.
  • 17:30 - 19:00: Check into accommodation in Bao Lac.
    • Activity: Relax and settle in.
    • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • 19:00 - 20:30: Dinner in Bao Lac.
    • Activity: Savor Lo Lo or San Chay cuisine, unwind.
    • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • 20:30 onwards: Rest at hotel/homestay.

  • 7:00 - 8:00: Breakfast in Bao Lac, prepare for departure.
    • Duration: 1 hour.
  • 8:00 - 10:30: Travel from Bao Lac to Cao Bang City.
    • Distance: ~90-100 km
    • Travel Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (rural and mountain roads, ~40 km/h).
  • 10:30 - 11:45: Stop in Cao Bang City.
    • Activity: Stretch, explore briefly, observe Tay and Nung stilt houses.
    • Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • 11:45 - 12:45: Travel from Cao Bang City to Phia Thap.
    • Distance: ~40-50 km
    • Travel Time: 1 hour (winding roads to the village).
  • 12:45 - 13:45: Lunch break in Phia Thap.
    • Activity: Enjoy Nung or Tay cuisine, rest.
    • Duration: 1 hour.
  • 13:45 - 16:15: Explore Phia Thap.
    • Activity: Visit the Nung incense-making village, observe or join the process. Explore Pac Rang, a blacksmith village, see tool-making for farming.
    • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • 16:15 - 19:00: Check into accommodation in Phia Thap.
    • Activity: Relax amid limestone pinnacles, unwind.
    • Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes.
  • 19:00 - 20:30: Dinner in Phia Thap.
    • Activity: Taste ethnic dishes, relax.
    • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • 20:30 onwards: Rest at homestay/hotel.

  • 7:00 - 8:00: Breakfast at the homestay, pack up.
    • Duration: 1 hour.
  • 8:00 - 9:30: Travel from Phia Thap to Trung Khanh (near Ban Gioc).
    • Distance: ~60-70 km
    • Travel Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (mountain roads).
  • 9:30 - 11:45: Canoeing on Quay Son river.
    • Activity: Paddle for 2 hours 15 minutes, admire limestone mountains and rice terraces.
    • Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes.
  • 11:45 - 12:15: Travel from Trung Khanh to Ban Gioc Waterfall.
    • Distance: ~20-25 km
    • Travel Time: 30 minutes (rural roads).
  • 12:15 - 14:15: Explore Ban Gioc Waterfall.
    • Activity: Marvel at the 53-meter-high, 300-meter-wide cascade, a Vietnam-China border gem.
    • Duration: 2 hours.
  • 14:15 - 15:15: Lunch break near Ban Gioc.
    • Activity: Enjoy a meal, rest.
    • Duration: 1 hour.
  • 15:15 - 15:45: Travel from Ban Gioc Waterfall to Nguom Ngao cave.
    • Distance: ~5-10 km
    • Travel Time: 30 minutes (short local route).
  • 15:45 - 17:15: Explore Nguom Ngao cave.
    • Activity: Tour the 2,144-meter-long cave, admire stalactites.
    • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Vraie - 18:45: Travel from Nguom Ngao cave to Cao Bang City.
    • Distance: ~80-90 km
    • Travel Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (mountain and rural roads).
  • 18:45 - 19:00: Check into accommodation in Cao Bang City.
    • Activity: Relax and settle in.
    • Duration: 15 minutes.
  • 19:00 - 20:30: Dinner in Cao Bang City.
    • Activity: Savor Tay or Nung dishes, unwind.
    • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • 20:30 onwards: Rest at hotel/homestay.

  • 7:00 - 8:00: Breakfast in Cao Bang City, prepare for the day.
    • Duration: 1 hour.
  • 8:00 - 11:00: Travel from Cao Bang City to Ba Be lake.
    • Distance: ~90-100 km
    • Travel Time: 3 hours (mountain and rural roads, ~30-40 km/h).
  • 11:00 - 13:30: Boat cruise on Ba Be lake.
    • Activity: Board a private boat, cruise the serene lake, swim if weather permits.
    • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • 13:30 - 14:30: Picnic lunch on the boat.
    • Activity: Enjoy a meal amid the lake’s beauty.
    • Duration: 1 hour.
  • 14:30 - 18:00: Trek to a Dzao Village.
    • Activity: Embark on a 3.5-hour trek, explore Dzao stilt houses and lifestyle.
    • Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.
  • 18:00 - 19:00: Return by boat to accommodation in Ba Be.
    • Distance: ~5-10 km (boat ride)
    • Travel Time: 1 hour.
  • 19:00 - 20:30: Dinner in Ba Be.
    • Activity: Savor Tay cuisine (e.g., grilled fish), relax.
    • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • 20:30 onwards: Rest at hotel/homestay, enjoy the tranquil lake setting.

  • 7:00 - 8:00: Breakfast at the accommodation, pack up.
    • Duration: 1 hour.
  • 8:00 - 12:30: Travel from Ba Be Lake to Hanoi.
    • Distance: ~230 km
    • Travel Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (highway and rural roads, ~50-60 km/h by bus/limousine).
  • 12:30 - 13:30: Optional stop at tea plantations (if requested).
    • Activity: Visit plantations, learn about tea cultivation.
    • Duration: 1 hour.
  • 13:30 - 15:30: Continue travel to Hanoi.
    • Distance: Remaining ~100-120 km
    • Travel Time: 2 hours.
  • 15:30: Arrive in Hanoi, drop-off at your hotel or designated point.
    • Activity: Conclude the 7-day adventure.

Durations

7 days 6 nights

Language

English
Vietnamese

Tour's Location

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Owner

TVPalm

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