Hanoi - Bac Kan - Cao Bang - Ban Gioc waterfall - Bac Son - Lang Son - Binh Lieu - Ha Long Bay – Overnight on cruise – Hanoi
5 Days Tour From Hanoi To Ban Gioc Waterfall takes you closer to the North pole of Vietnam where you will be soaked into the beauty of the waterfall. Cao Bang is a beautiful province in the North bordering with China which is a home of different ethnic minorities and renowned for its breath-taking Ban Gioc waterfall and Nguom Ngao cave. In particular, Cao Bang is a geological park recognized by UNESCO. The province is an ideal destination for pleasure and exploration including trekking and visiting to hill tribal villages and immersing into the nature and local life of ethnic groups. Besides exploring the breathtaking Ban Gioc waterfall or Nguom Ngao grotto, you will be immersed into the splendid Halong Bay which is the 7th World's Wonder.
Day 1: Hanoi - Bac Kan - Cao Bang
Day 2: Cao Bang - Ban Gioc waterfall - Bac Son
Day 3: Bac Son - Lang Son - Binh Lieu
Day 4: Binh Lieu - Ha Long Bay – Overnight on cruise
Day 5: Ha Long Bay – Tuan Chau marine – Hanoi
Day 1: Hanoi - Bac Kan - Cao Bang
Be welcome and picked-up by our enthusiastic and inspired guide and driver, then depart for Cao Bang via Bac Kan with some stops for beautiful photo shots. Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant on the way before reaching Cao Bang in the late afternoon. Upon arrival, check in and overnight at hotel in Cao Bang.
Day 2: Cao Bang - Ban Gioc waterfall - Bac Son
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then depart around 8:30 am from Cao Bang to Trung Khanh passing through the beautiful landscapes of mountains and valleys, rice fields and rivers and tribal villages nested at the middle of mountain. Arrive at Ban Gioc after around 2 hours driving. The waterfall is divided into several levels that are the largest falls in Vietnam. Afterwards, transfer to Nguom Ngao grotto which is about 4km from the waterfall. The grotto is considered as one of the best ones in Vietnam thanks to its large stalactite system forming impressive scenery. Next, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before driving to Bac Son. On the way, visit Phuc Sen village which is famous for its forged items such as, scissor, knife or all agricultural tools… Arrive in Bac Son, check in and overnight at hotel in Bac Son.
Day 3: Bac Son - Lang Son - Binh Lieu
After breakfast, then visit of Bac Son, a beautiful region in Lang Son province which is another bordering one before departing to Binh Lieu district in Quang Ninh. Binh Lieu is a very pretty region especially it is still very wild and far from tourism massive. In Binh Lieu, you visit ethnic villages and fabulous natural landscapes. There are 5 different ethnicities living in Binh Lieu including Tay, Dao, San Chi, Kinh, Hoa. Check in and overnight at hotel in Binh Lieu.
Day 4: Binh Lieu - Ha Long Bay – Overnight on cruise
Enjoy breakfast at hotel, then head out to Halong Bay where you will take a beautiful overnight cruise. Board on cruise around 13.00 for your check in after the instructions on safety; activities and the program on board. Lunch on board is served when the cruise begins towards to the heart of magical landscapes. In the afternoon, visit the floating fishing villages in the middle of the bay to discover their daily life and activities. Afterwards, relax on a natural beach and, if the weather is nice, you can swim and enjoy sports activities before boarding for sunset. Enjoy dinner and overnight on cruise.
Day 5: Ha Long Bay – Tuan Chau marine – Hanoi
Wake up early to do a Tai Chi session, swimming or relaxation on the deck of the boat while enjoying the sunrise. Breakfast on board is served. Then visit one of the most beautiful natural caves in Ha Long with stalactites in the different shapes. Return to the cruise and check out before having lunch. Get off the cruise and be transferred back to Hanoi and dropped off at hotel in Hanoi.
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