Rout	:	Hanoi-Thai Nguyen-Bac Kan-Cao Bang-Lang Son-Hanoi
(US$)Price	:	0

Features:

The interesting culture of many hill tribe groups and the breathtaking mountain scenery of the north are all on this adventure. The journey from Babe Lake to CaoBang is quite hard, especially in the wet season. But it is a great chance to explore the remote area and many colorful markets. A combination of some visits to a wide variety of ethnic minority groups generally retaining their lifestyle, traditional costume with high mountains, deep ravines and terraced fields of Vietnam will excite your spirit of adventure. As the northern mountain roads are very rough especially in the wet season however travelling on 4 WD car is the best way allowing visitors to explore in depth.

Itinerary in details

Day1: Hanoi-Babe Lake (250km)
Day2: Babe lake canoeing-Cao Bang
Day3: Cao Bang-Giooc Waterfall-Nguom Ngao Cave
Day4: Cao Bang-Dong Khe-That Khe-Lang Son
Day5: Lang Son-Hanoi

Day 1: Hanoi-Babe Lake (250km)
8.00am: pick you up at your hotel and drive to Bac Kan province that ngdriving to Bac Kan province and have lunch at a restaurant. Upon arrival a Pac Ngoi small village of the Tay minority people located inside Babe National Park, we check-in at homestay and relax with a short walk around the village and park. Back home for dinner and talk with our very local warm and way of life of Tay people as well. (L/D)

Day 2: Babe Lake Canoeing-Cao Bang

 

At the first of gleam of daylight, you will see and hear the sounds of morning village life. You can join them in some of their activities, like feeding the animals; cleaning the houses, gardening or preparing breakfast. After breakfast, we take a canoe and  start  discovering the unspoiled charm of this area. You will relax by seeing and taking a series of the unforgettable photos with the Widow island, Puong cave, Dau Dang waterfall and the spectacular views as well. After that we will stop for lunch at the local food stall close to Dau Dang waterfall so that you can listen the sounds of waterfall, singing birds, cicadas… and then driving to Cao Bang, check-in. after dinner, you have free time to see the beautiful night remote mountain city. Overnight in Cao Bang (B/L/D)

Day 3: Cao Bang-Giooc Waterfall-Nguom Ngao Cave

 

Enjoy a full-day trip to the famous waterfalls of Ban Gioc, which lie on the border with -the Nung tribe that has long been famous for making knives, sickles, and shovels at their own forge. Also keep your eyes peeled for the hill-tribe fairs (held every 5 days). If time permits, you'll have a chance to stop at the caves of Nguom Ngao, where magnificent limestone formations are illuminated by colored lights. Return to Cao Bang and stay overnight (B/L/D)

Day 4: Cao Bang-Dong Khe-That Khe-Lang Son

 

In the morning, departure to Lang Son,  passing Dong Khe-That Khe  town, see the beautifull lanscapes and meet the Nung, Tay, Zay tribe people.
In the afternoon, seesing the Tan Thanh chinese-vietnamese border gate.  Dong Kinh market. Check-in and overnight in Lang Son (B/L/D)

Day 5: Lang Son – Hanoi
In the morning. Visit the Mac old citadel, and you can still see the stone walls guarding the lower approaches (the Mac Dynasty was forced to retreat to its mountain strongholds in 1592)
Lang Son is also known-well for its grotto temples, Nhat Thanh, Nhi Thanh, Tam Thanh Temple cave  which are well worth a visit.
On your way back to Hanoi, visit the Chi Lang Pass was the site of great victories against invading armies in 981, 1076, 1285, and 1427. Tour ends in Hanoi in the late afternoon.(B/L)

Tour Price: Price per person and in US$

Number of participants	2	3-4
Private Tour	459	389

Tour Price Includes:
Tour guide,
Japanese Jeep,
Hotels/guesthouses/homestays,
Meal as specified Itinerary: B for Breakfast; L for Lunch; D for Dinner,
Entrance’s fees,
Boat trip.

Tour Price Excludes:
Insurance,
Drinks,
Other personal expenses.
Tips are welcome!

What to Bring:
Passport, rain gear (even a rain coat for your bags), sunglasses, hat, sun screen, good shoes for walking, flash light, a camera with lots of film and extra batteries, a sense of adventure, other personal needs and monies for drinks/food.