Country: Vietnam
Area: From Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour Duration: 5 Days/ 4 Night

Tour Code: PT22
Price: 338 USD/ person
Start Date: Daily
Depart From: Hanoi, Vietnam

Return To: Hanoi, Vietnam
Recommendation Level: Value For Money

Detailed Description

Day 1: Ha Noi - Thai Nguyen - Ba Be National Park (240kms/7 hours) (L, D)

8h00. Pick up at the hotel . As you head out of Ha Noi, over the Red River on the Chuong Duong bridge, the suburbs quickly give way to the sprawling farm lands of the Red River Delta. Travel north along Hwy 3 to Thai Nguyen for a stop to enjoy a lunch of traditional Vietnamese food. Worth a visit here is the Museum of the Cultures of Viet Nam Ethnic Groups. Leaving the delta behind, you'll start climbing into the mountainous area of Ba Be National Park. Take a short boat trip (30 minutes) to a Tay village for dinner and home stay in a local house.

Day 2: Ba Be - Cao Bang (120kms/4 hours) (B, L, D)

Ba Be National Park, surrounded by rugged limestone mountains it is Viet Nams only natural mountain lake. This important eco-system is best known for its over 330 species of butterflies! Have breakfast with your Tay hosts. The lush forest clinging to the surrounding mountains is your backdrop as you explore the lake. Reach the end of the lake and stop for a trek to Dau Dang waterfall. Meet your Jeep, head north through the lush mountain passes to the city of Cao Bang. Overnight in a local house.

Day 3: Ban Gioc Waterfall (85kms/2.5 hours) (B, L, D)

Jeep ride to Ban Gioc, visit the waterfall On this day you'll take a scenic in insightful day trip north of Cao Bang to the beautiful Ban Gioc waterfall on the Chinese border. This picturesque, cascading waterfall is 53 meters high and has an impressive span of 300 meters. The drive there offers unique landscapes, limestone karst formations soar from the verdant rice paddies of the surrounding farms of local ethnic minorities. Along the way, you'll see Tay, Hmong and Dzao ethnic minority groups. Heading back to Cao Bang, stop to explore the expansive 2,144 meter Nguom Ngao Cavern to discover its brilliant stalactites. Return to Cao Bang and overnight in a local house.

Day 4: Cao Bang - Lang Son (140kms/4 hours) (B, L, D)

Before departing Cao Bang, consider climbing the hill up to the War Memorial, it offers a great panoramic view of the area. Hop in the Jeep for a ride along famous Highway 4. The road winds its way through steep mountain passes where much of the land remains untouched, the vista views are truly spectacular! Lang Son is the capital of this mountainous area and is an important crossing and trading route with China, the area is home to Dzao, Man, Tho and Nung ethnic minority groups. Overnight at hotel in Langson.

Day 5: Lang Son - Ha Noi (160kms/3.5 hours) (B, L)

As a trading post, Lang Son has two markets worth visiting, the Old Market and the Dong Kinh Market. Youll find everything from electronics and gadgets to textiles and house wares. Its definitely buyer beware, as theres lots of knock-offs of the original. If the markets arent your thing then just a couple of kilometers from town are two large, beautiful caves and the ruins of the Mac Dynasty Citadel worth a visit. 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. After your morning of exploration its time for lunch and prepare for the trip back to Hanoi. The highway from Lang Son is a modern 4 lane divided highway that quickly carries down from the mountains, back onto the Red River Delta and into Ha Noi.

End of services. Our staff will give you the warmest goodbye and hope to see you again.

Prices

Price per person:

Package Tour	Number of Person in Group/Pax Tour cost per Person (in $US)
Package Tour	2 Pax	3 - 4 Pax	5 - 6 pax	7 - 8 pax	9 - 10 pax
Standard	594	492	404	362	338

Trip included

Private Landcruiser or Van
Home stay in a local house
Boat trip on Ba Be lake as per program
Meals as mentioned
All entrance fee and permits
English/French speaking tour guide

Trip excluded

International flights
International departure tax
Visas and visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Please bring:

Sun Block
Insect repellent
Wide brim hat
Original Passport
Warm clothes in winter
Good walking shoes
Camera (and film)

Terms & Conditions

This terms & conditions written by Vietnam Bamboo Travel. It applies to all people who made travel booking to Vietnam Bamboo Travel. Once you have your booking with Vietnam Bamboo Travel, you are agreed with below terms of service.

Tour Cancellation & Cancellation Fee:

All cancellations must be received in writing, sent to us via fax or email. The following rules apply for cancellations:

More than twenty (20) days prior to departure: 20% of the deposit or 100 US$ for the administrative fee
Less than twenty (20) days prior to departure: Complete forfeiture of deposit, due to hotel charges we incur for guest no-shows.

Children Policy:

Children under 12 years are generally granted a reduction of 30% of the tour price, provided that they are accompanied by at least two full-paying adults and stay in the same room. An extra bed is fully charged as an adult.

Deposit & Payment:

A deposit of 20% of the tour price per person plus bank charges (credit card/ bank transfer processing fees) is required upon confirmation of your booking (If this amount is less than US$100, a US$100 per person deposit will apply). Once a deposit is received it is understood that you have read, understood and accepted all our Terms and Conditions.

The remaining balance of the tour price (80%) shall be paid in Vietnam within 3 days upon arrival.

Unused Services:

No refunds or exchanges can be made with respect to accommodation, meals, sightseeing tours, transport or any other services, included in the tour price, but not utilized by the tour members.

Travel documents will be compiled after the deposit has been received and are sent two or three weeks prior to departure. These documents will be sent via email, and should be printed out by participants and retained as a receipt.

Responsibility:

All possible care is taken to ensure that our suppliers maintain the highest possible standards. However, we are not responsible in any way for problems, however they arise, that result from the booking of services we do not directly control.

Vietnam Bamboo Travel, its subsidiaries, affiliated companies, servants or agents shall not be responsible or become liable in contract or tort for any injury, damage, loss, delay to person or property, additional expenses or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly due to any events beyond our control.

Refunds:

With Vietnam Bamboo Travel, you do not have to pay for anything you do not get as we have committed with you while making your reservation. Moreover, any kind of fault services under our control will be refunded to customers. Please do let us know if you are in one or all of cases below:

Air - conditioner does not work at all
Poor, rude or unreceptive tour guides and drivers

Validity:

This information is valid at the time of publication but is subject to change without prior notice. However, should any changes occur, they will be posted on the website immediately. However, should the Terms and Conditions change after the deposit is paid, the Terms and Conditions under which the deposit was paid shall apply.

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