Overview
Discover Northern Vietnam’s Natural Treasures: Ba Be Lake & Ban Gioc Waterfalls Eco Tour
Venture into the heart of Vietnam’s untouched wilderness with this 3-day eco tour to Ba Be Lake and Ban Gioc Waterfalls – a journey designed for nature lovers, cultural explorers, and those seeking peaceful escapes. This short but enriching itinerary showcases some of the North’s most dramatic and serene landscapes.
Your experience begins at Ba Be Lake, Vietnam’s largest natural freshwater lake, surrounded by limestone mountains and dense tropical forests. Glide across the still waters by boat, visit hidden caves, and engage with ethnic minority communities who have lived in harmony with nature for generations.
From there, continue to the breathtaking Ban Gioc Waterfalls, a spectacular cascade shared between Vietnam and China. Tucked away in Cao Bang Province, this lesser-known wonder offers awe-inspiring views and tranquil surroundings, far removed from tourist crowds. Along the way, explore winding mountain roads, scenic rice terraces, and traditional villages.
This eco-conscious tour emphasizes responsible travel while offering authentic encounters and awe-inspiring nature – perfect for those who want to see a different side of Vietnam.
Tour Highlights
- Ba Be: the largest natural lake in Vietnam and the heart of Ba Be National Park. The park and the surrounding area is a limestone country which is surrounded by lakes, waterfalls, caves and unusual rock formations. The whole area is richly forested and is home to many ethnic minority communities. Ba Be National Park has been recognized as a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
- Ban Gioc Waterfall: Located on the border of Vietnam – China, Ban Gioc is the most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam. It is also a world’s 4th largest waterfall with a half in Vietnam and the other half in China.
Detailed Itinerary

- Ba Be Lake
We will meet our tour guide and driver at 7:00 am at the lobby of the hotel in Hanoi, then depart for Bac Kan province where we take a boat trip to explore the beauty of Ba Be Lake. It takes us a morning to drive and we have lunch on the way to Ba Be. We will have a boat trip along Nang river, stop to visit Dau Dang waterfall, starting from Nang river and fall down to the valley, Puong cave, Fairy Pond and An Ma Temple. Then take a short trek to Pac Ngoi village, home of Tay ethnic minority people. Overnight at homestay.

- Ban Gioc Waterfall
After breakfast with the host, we depart for Cao Bang province to visit Ban Gioc Waterfall which is a world’s 4th largest waterfall with a half in Vietnam and the other half in China. That is the place many people wish to come! Standing in the waterfall area, we will feel the fresh, cool and very pleasant water generated by tiny drops. Take some great photos with Ban Gioc waterfall before lunch.
On the way turn back Cao Bang town, we will stop at Nguom Ngao cave. This is a long cave (about 800 m) with a river inside, in flooding season, sometimes people cannot visit it because of the high water level. Then our car and drive transfer you to hotel in Cao Bang city for staying overnight. Farewell dinner tonight!
Today, you will have a whole day drive back to Hanoi with stops for coffee and lunch on the way. Arrive in Hanoi at about 4 PM. Trip ends!
Prices
Prices are in USD, per person.
This tour can be customized to fit your own demands.
| Hotel / Group | 2 guests | 3~4 guests | 5~6 guests | 7~8 guests | 9~12 guests | Single surcharge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Star | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 30 |
| 4 Star | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 60 |
| 5 Star | 135 | 134 | 133 | 132 | 131 | 110 |
What's included
- Accommodations (Hotels, resorts or homestays as mentioned in program)
- Meals as indicated in the program (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
- Transfers as mentioned by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Boat cruise to visit Ba Be Lake
- Entrance fees for Ba Be National Park and Ban Gioc Waterfall
- Border visit fee and local payment
- Tour guides (English speaking or other languages upon request)
What's excluded:
- Visa/ passport
- International flight to and/ or from our countries
- Travel Insurances
- Meals/ drinks not mentioned in program
- Peak season surcharges (if any)
- Tips, laundry and gratuities
- Other personal expenses
Cancellation by Customer
Please note that some services such as flights, hotels and other bookings may have cancellation fees once they have been confirmed and paid. Any applicable supplier cancellation fees will be charged to the traveler.
The following are the maximum cancellation fees that may apply:
- After booking confirmation: Any applicable cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels, or other suppliers.
- 11–20 days before arrival: Up to 20% of the total tour price, plus any applicable cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels, or other suppliers.
- 3–10 days before arrival: Up to 30% of the total tour price, plus any services already used or any applicable cancellation fees or penalties charged by airlines, hotels, or other suppliers.
- Less than 3 days before arrival, during the tour, or in case of no-show: Up to 100% of the total tour price, limited to 10% management fee and the actual costs incurred, including services already used and any applicable cancellation fees or penalties charged by airlines, hotels, or other suppliers
Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to cancel or change your trip. We will always do our best to minimize any cancellation costs where possible.
Children Policy
- Children under 5 years old: Travel free of charge when sharing a room and meals with a full-paying adult. Any applicable airfare, entrance fees or additional expenses will be charged separately.
- Children aged 5 to under 11: Pay 50% of the adult rate when sharing a room and services with a full-paying adult.
- Children aged 11 and above: Pay the full adult rate.
Please note: The child rates apply when children share a room and services with a full-paying adult. Additional charges may apply for extra beds, private rooms, special meals or other services requested for children. Child rates may also vary depending on the specific tour, hotel policy and services included.
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