Ba Be Lake lies in the middle of the vast limestone mountain range of Ba Be National Park with large and small islands of limestone rising out of the water, many of which can be explored as you kayak around. There are also several caves to find, with beautiful rock formations that have developed over millions of years. Of those, a good example is Puong Cave, through which the Nang river runs under its magnificent limestone structures. It is 30 metres wide, and 300 metres deep with thousands of stalactite and stalagmite structures and a bat colony numbering tens of thousands. Its picturesque entrance lies to the north east of Ba Be Lake, in the hillside of the Lung Nham Range.
After Ba be we will reach to Ha Giang, Ha Giang is Vietnam’s Northern-most province. The mysterious landscape along the Chinese border – a mythical combination of conical limestone peaks and deep, craterous valleys – is probably the most striking in the country. Considered by many as the last frontier for adventurous travel in Vietnam, Ha Giang already has an almost legendary status among independent travellers. In the last few years, road conditions between Ha Giang, Dong Van and Meo Vac have improved, making access to this remote part of the country relatively easy.
Our Last main poin of this trip will be Sapa with so amazing view and landscape, friendly local people and great local dishes.
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Ba Be Lake By Boat ( L, D)
7.00: Pick-up from hotel to Ba Be Lake. Arrival Ba Be at 2 pm. Get on Boat for a visit to Ba Be Lake included Puong Cave, An Ma temple and Kayaking or swim in the freshwater, the most special activity in Ba Be Lake.
Trek to Pac Ngoi Village of Tay people (1kms). Check-in Ba Be Lake homestay
Day 2: Ba Be National Park – Full-Day Trekking/Hiking (B/L/D)
Option1: Pac Ngoi village – Mo, Qua village – Pac Ngoi
08.00: Breakfast
09.00: Trekking to Mo, Lom village of Tay people in the mountain with the local tour guide
12.30: Stop at the Qua village of Tay people for lunch.
14.00: Follow another road to Chay village to come back to homestay.
16.00: If time permits, we can stop at Na Phoong Cave (1km from the main road) and swimming
19/00: Have dinner and stay overnight at the same homestay
Option 2: Ring road of Ba Be Lake
09.00: Hiking in the ring road of Ba Be Lake with the tour guide
10.30: Stop at the main boat station to take the boat to the other side of the lake
11.00: Visit Na Phoong Cave which is 1km far from the main road
12.00: Have lunch in Bo Lu village
13/00: Come back to homestay. Stop for panorama view to the lake and Pac Ngoi village
15.00: Enjoy bamboo rafting in the Pac Ngoi boat station
19.00: Have dinner and stay overnight at the same homestay
Day 3: Ba Be – Bao Lac – Meo Vac (B, L, D)
6.30 am: We start this day early morning because we have really long way.
Visit the local market of the Red Dzao and Tay people on the way to Bao Lac town.
Lunch in Bao Lac market, the market of Black Lo Lo and San Chi people.
Continue to go to Meo Vac.
Around 3 to 4 pm. Visit the village of Flower Lo Lo people.
Day 4: Meo Vac – Dong Van – Ha Giang (B, L, D)
Enjoy Meo Vac market in the morning.
Continue to explore Karst Plateau Geo-park with deep green Nho Que River and the most dangerous mountain-pass Ma Pi Leng.
Stop for the Vuong’s Villa to know more about the life-time of the H’Mong people and the King Vuong Chi Sinh.
Visit the sewing handicraft village of H’Mong people.
Day 5: Ha Giang – Hoang Su Phi (B, L, D)
Have breakfast.
Stop at Quan Ba Fairy Bosom mount – the symbol of Quan Ba tourism.
Continue to visit some villages and local markets of Pa Then, Tay people in the northern top of Vietnam.
Then got the driver to Hoang Su Phi and Have lunch on the way.
Have dinner and homestay at Hoang Su Phi.
Day 6: Hoang Su Phi – Sapa (170 Km) (B, L, D)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will have time to hiking to the rice paddy field of the are and back to resort to having the transfer to Sapa. You will have lunch on the way.
On the way, we stop at the Border of Vietnam and China for a short break and take pictures.
Overnight at hotel in Sapa town.
Day 7: Silver Waterfall – Love Waterfall – Tram Ton Pass (B, L, D)
After having breakfast at the hotel we depart for the Silver Waterfall. The Silver Waterfall is located about a half-hour from Sapa town which offers stunning views over surrounding mountains and lush forests belonging to Hoang Lien National Park. You are advised to stop by a farm for a cup of tea and talk with people to understand their local life.
After that, we are driven to Tram Ton Pass where we will trek 30 minutes through the forest. Along the way, you have chances to see wildflowers. Trekking along the Golden Stream, you will arrive at Love Waterfall. It is the best place to relax in Sapa, returning to Tram Ton Pass.
Then we continue our drive uphill to the Heavens Gate, the highest stretch of road in Vietnam as well as the provincial border of Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces. Enjoy fantastic view over the valley!
Overnight at hotel in Sapa town.
Day 8: Ta Van Village – Sapa – Hanoi (B, L)
7.00 – 7.45: Have to breakfast at the hotel and prepare for trekking
8.00: A short drive to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain after that heading to Ta Van village.
Trekking distance is about 6 km and it lasts for 3 hours.
11.00: Car picks you up at Ta Van Bridge to Sapa.
11.30: Have a shower at the hotel, check out and have lunch and time at leisure on your own.
After the lunch, the car brings you back to Hanoi on the new highway
Arrival in Hanoi at 6 pm. The tour ends
Inclusion
– A/C transfer
– English speaking guide
– All meals mentioned above
– Homestay, 2 or 3-star hotels as mentioned
– Boat trip & bamboo rafting in Ba Be Lake...
– Entrance fees
– Border travel permit
– Mineral water