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Discover the natural beauty, historical significance of Northern Vietnam on 3-day. Explore Pac Bo Historical Site, marvel at the majestic Ban Gioc Waterfall, enjoy a peaceful boat ride on Ba Be Lake.

Highlights

• Visit Pac Bo, where President Ho Chi Minh lived during the resistance
• Admire the stunning Ban Gioc Waterfall on the Vietnam–China border
• Cruise through the serene waters of Ba Be Lake
• Explore Nguom Ngao Cave and Khuoi Ky Stone Village
• Stay at a local Tay ethnic homestay in Pac Ngoi village

Description

DAY 1: HANOI – CAO BANG – PAC BO 06:00–06:30: Pick-up from hotels in the Old Quarter/Opera House area. Travel to Cao Bang via the Hanoi – Lang Son highway, with a breakfast stop along the way and a scenic drive through Bong Lau Pass. Lunch in Cao Bang City. 14:00: Visit Pac Bo Historical Site, where President Ho Chi Minh lived from 1941–1945. Explore Le Nin Stream, Cac Mac Mountain, Coc Bo Cave, and the km0 marker of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. (Optional) Stop at Kim Dong’s Tomb if time allows. 18:00: Return to Cao Bang, check in, have dinner, and enjoy a free evening in the city. Overnight in Cao Bang. DAY 2: CAO BANG – BAN GIOC – NGUOM NGAO – BA BE LAKE 06:30: Check out, have breakfast, and depart to explore the Cao Bang Global Geopark. Pass by scenic Ma Phuc Pass. 09:00: Arrive at Ban Gioc Waterfall – one of Vietnam’s most beautiful waterfalls, located at the border with China. Visit: Nguom Ngao Cave: A spectacular limestone cave with impressive stalactites. Khuoi Ky Stone Village: A 400-year-old village with traditional stone stilt houses. 12:30: Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon: Continue to Ba Be Lake. En route, visit Phuc Sen Blacksmithing Village. 18:30: Arrive at Pac Ngoi village by Ba Be Lake. Check-in at a local homestay and relax. 19:30: Dinner and optional cultural show with Tay ethnic performances (extra cost). Overnight in Ba Be. DAY 3: BA BE LAKE – HANOI 06:30: Breakfast at the homestay. 07:30: Board a boat for a scenic cruise on Ba Be Lake. Stop at: Fairy Pond: A serene spot surrounded by limestone and forest. An Ma Temple: Built to honor Mac Dynasty generals, nestled on a small island. Widow Island: Linked to the legend of Ba Be Lake’s formation. 11:00: Return to the homestay to rest. Lunch and check-out. Afternoon: Drive back to Hanoi. 18:30: Arrive in Hanoi. End of tour.

Includes

Transportation: a 7-45 seater bus for the entire itinerary. A bottle of water on the bus. (01 bottle/pax/day) Accommodation: One night in a homestay at Pac Ngoi village. + One night in Cao Bang City Meals: Five main meals (lunch, dinner) and two breakfast, with specific meal allowances. Entrance Fees: Tickets to all attractions mentioned in the itinerary. Boat Trip: A boat tour on Ba Be Lake. Guide: A Vietnamese or English-speaking guide throughout the tour. IMPORTANT NOTE: Feel free to text me on WhatsApp at +84 817177745 if you'd like to join on another day or flexible itinerary ***

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