Ba Be Lake, surrounded by rugged limestone mountains, is Viet Nam’s only natural mountain lake. This important eco-system is well known for over 330 species of butterflies! Have breakfast with your Tay hosts before exploring the lake with lush forest clinging to the surrounding mountains. Reach the end of the lake and trek to Dau Dang Waterfall before a tour heading to the north through the mountains to the city of Cao Bang for check in. Night at hotel in Cao Bang.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 04: Cao Bang – Ban Gioc Waterfall (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Take a scenic day trip to the north of Cao Bang for visit and enjoy the beautiful Ban Gioc Waterfall on the Chinese border for a picnic lunch. This picturesque, cascading waterfall is 53 meters high and has an impressive span of 300 meters. The unique landscape includes limestone karst formations soaring from the verdant rice paddies of Tay, H’Mong and Dzao ethnic minority groups. On the way back to Cao Bang, explore the expansive 2,144 meter Nguom Ngao Cavern to discover its brilliant stalactites. Night in Cao Bang.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 05: Cao Bang – Lang Son – Ha Long (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Today, after the breakfast, we will start a long road tour to halong Bay. On the way, stop at Lang Son -the capital of this mountainous area, is an important crossing and trading route with China. The area is home to Dzao, Man, Tho and Nung ethnic minority groups. Lang Son has two markets, the Old Market and the Dong Kinh Market, where shoppers can find everything from electronics and gadgets to textiles and house wares. Just a couple of kilometers from town are two large, beautiful caves and the ruins of the Mac Dynasty Citadel that are worth a visit, time permitting. Tam Thanh Cave contains a pond and offers great views of the surrounding farmlands. Nhi Thanh Cave, formed by the river that flows through it, has poems carved into the entrance by the man who discovered the cave in the 18th century. Finally, keep driving to Halong City for check in. Night in Halong.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 06: Ha Long – Boat Trip to Cat Ba island (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Today, after the breakfast, we will enjoy a boat trip cruise among the bay for a discover the limestone islets and islands. Stop for visit a cave and finally, heading to Cat Ba for check in. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat trip to visit Monkey island for swimming or relax. Night in Cat Ba.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trips and hotel.

Day 07: Cat Ba – Hai Phong – Ninh Binh (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Today, after the breakfast, we will enjoy a ferry trip to Hai Phong city. Pick up and start a road tour to Ninh Binh. On arrival, time for visit Hoa Lu Citadel for the first Kings’ temple. Check in and free at leisure. Night in Ninh Binh.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees, ferry and hotel.