Ha Giang Loop: Ban Gioc Waterfall, Ba Be Lake
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Explore Ha Giang Loop: Ban Gioc Waterfall, Ba Be Lake. Discover stunning landscapes, local cultures, and iconic sites on this 6-day adventure.
Duration: 6 days
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Highlights

Ha Giang – Yen Minh - Heaven Gate - Tam Son – Tham Ma pass - H’mong King palace - Dong Van

Quan Ba Heaven Gate - At 8:30 AM, we all gather at our office meeting point to begin our journey. The first day’s adventure takes us uphill to Quan Ba, where we can enjoy stunning views of mountains, villages, and ethnic minority groups. Highlights include the Heaven Gate in Tam Son, hiking around Quan Ba, visiting the Twins Hill, and exploring Nam Dam village of the Dao ethnic group. Lunch will be served in Yen Minh town, featuring local and organic foods, accompanied by your guide and driver.

Dinh Vua Meo - We continue our uphill journey to witness the Rocky Highland and Karst Plateau on the way to Dong Van. The views of the rocky mountains are breathtaking. Your guide will also take you to visit an ancient building constructed over a hundred years ago in the Chinese architectural style at Vuong King’s Palace, who once led about 70,000 H’Mong ethnic people in this area. In the late afternoon, we will walk around the town to explore the Old Quarter, where Chinese traders once exchanged goods with the Vietnamese.

Dong Van - After visiting the Hmong King Palace, we proceed to Dong Van town, where you will spend the night. In the evening, you can stroll around the ancient town to learn about and experience the local culture.

Dong Van- Happy road - Ma Pi Leng pass-Nho Que River - Meo Vac- Bao Lac

Ma Pi Leng Pass - After breakfast, we resume our excursion. Today, we will ride along the most amazing path in Ha Giang, reaching Ma Pi Leng Pass in about 40 minutes. This pass offers one of the most spectacular views in Vietnam, with limestone mountains and a unique river, Nho Que, flowing between the cliffs. Our tour includes a thrilling ride down to Nho Que River via a narrow, winding trail road known as the 29-step snake road. Upon arrival, we will cruise on the river to explore the area, and you can also enjoy kayaking if you wish. Spend an hour here to take in the views and capture photos.

Bao Lac - In the late afternoon, after lunch at a traditional local restaurant, we will ride to Bao Lac Cao Bang, passing through Meo Vac and witnessing the stunning karst plateau geopark area and beautiful villages. We will arrive in Bao Lac around 5 PM, check in, relax, and enjoy dinner.

Bao Lac - Me Pia Pass - Cao Bang - Phia Thap Village

Cao Bang - Embark on a 130-km motorbike ride from Bao Lac to Cao Bang, known for its charming geo-cultural sites. This remote area boasts some of the most beautiful landscapes in Vietnam, with immense forests and mountains providing year-round fresh, cool air. Ride through incredible limestone caves, spectacular waterfalls, majestic mountains, and several local villages. Adventure enthusiasts will be captivated by the undeniable charm of this tourist destination.

Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls - Although the road from Bao Lac to Cao Bang is relatively easy, it features many blind curves, so caution is advised. Our group will make stops for lunch and photo opportunities along the way. We will then visit the spectacular Phia Thap village of the Nung Minority, where we will stay overnight at a homestay. Arriving in the afternoon, you will have free time to relax, walk around the village, and explore the area before dinner.

Phia Thap- Muong Ngao - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Cao Bang

Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls - After breakfast, we will leave the town and head straight to the poetic and majestic Ma Phuc Pass, one of the most marvelous passes on Highway 3 and a favorite stop for tourists exploring the hidden charm of Northeast Vietnam’s mountains. Conquer undulating mountains, sharp curves, and green terraced fields glowing yellow under the afternoon sunlight. We will visit Muong Ngao Cave, one of the most spectacular caves, for about an hour.

Cao Bang - Hop on your bike to the romantic Ban Gioc Waterfall, the largest waterfall in stunning Vietnam. Surrounded by vast deep green forests and emerald waters cascading from above, Ban Gioc Waterfall is as breathtaking as a fairy tale, captivating tourists from around the world. Despite its popularity, this hotspot retains its untouched beauty. Take a bamboo raft tour to admire the steep cliffs and uniquely shaped rocks covered in green moss. The contrasting colors create a spectacular scene.

Lunch will be served in the late afternoon at a nearby local restaurant. We will then ride back to Cao Bang City for an overnight stay.

Cao Bang - Ba Be Lake

Ba Be - After breakfast, we will head to Ba Be National Park, renowned for its stunning scenery. Nestled among high limestone ranges, Ba Be Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Vietnam and never dries up. If time permits, we can take a boat tour to explore the lake. We will continue riding until we reach the peaceful village of Pac Ngoi, home to the Tay people. If we arrive early, we can cruise on the lake or walk around to explore.

Ba Be - Hanoi (Flexible Day)

Ba Be - After breakfast, you have the option to go kayaking, cruising on the lake, or trekking, depending on the day’s schedule. Enjoy the final moments of the trip before heading back to Hanoi. It is a long ride, so we will start early with breakfast, pack your belongings, and a bus or car will pick you up for a safe journey back to Hanoi, concluding our trip around 5 PM. Depending on your plan, we may leave Hanoi at noon.

What's Included
  • English-speaking guide
  • All entrance fees
  • Boat cruise in Ba Be
  • Ban Gioc bamboo boat trip
  • Professional riders
  • Fuel
  • Motorbike
  • Water during the tour
  • All meals included: 6 lunches, 5 dinners, 6 breakfasts
  • Accommodation in traditional house
What's Not Included
  • drink, top, personal expenses
Additional Information

Embark on a 6-day adventure through the Ha Giang Loop and Cao Bang, including the Ban Gioc Waterfall and Ba Be Lake. This journey will take you through some of the most stunning landscapes, offering plenty of fun and cultural insights. You’ll visit key highlights such as:

  • Pac Sum Pass for panoramic valley and village views
  • Can Ty Pass and Yen Minh Town
  • Tham Ma Slope, known for its famous 9-step slope in the Ha Giang Loop
  • The Hmong King’s Palace
  • Ma Pi Leng Pass for breathtaking views of the Ha Giang landscape and Nho Que River
  • Meo Vac, M Road, Du Gia’s vast valley, and charming villages
  • Bao Lac, a town renowned for the Black River
  • The beautiful mountain ranges in Cao Bang
  • Ban Gioc Waterfall, one of Vietnam’s most stunning waterfalls
  • Nguom Ngao Cave
  • Traditional cuisine at each location
  • A cruise on Ba Be Lake to marvel at its natural beauty
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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84lexig
Apr 23, 2024
Breathtaking views with great guides - We had an amazing trip in the Ha Giang / Cao Bang areas with our guide Zaj and his brother Tia, who were friendly and professional. We really enjoyed getting to know them and learning about their lives, and we felt safe riding with them. We also had a fantastic time when by coincidence we bumped into Zaj’s old teachers and a group of students at our home stay in Ban Gioc - an evening of happy water (rice wine) and dancing made for an unforgettable night! Ha Giang was stunning, the views amazing. My favourite day was the second day (Dong Van - Meo Vac - Bao Lac), I couldn’t put my camera down. Days 1 and 3 were also stunning. If we did the trip again, we might skip the Cao Bang side and do a shorter trip as the scenery isn’t as impressive compared to Ha Giang. We didn’t think the Ban Gioc waterfalls were that impressive, although it was cool to almost be in China. Ba Be lake was nice, but we didn’t get the best weather for it. Overall, it was a great trip and I would recommend it. One bit of advice for the company: it would be useful to receive some more information before the tour starts. For example a checklist of items to bring.
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Stevemt6172mj
Apr 1, 2024
Fantastic trip with a fantastic guide - What a fun trip we had! Loved everything that was planned. Food, accommodation, scenery all great. Peter, our guide, was fantastic! At all times we felt we were in safe hands, he looked after us, had the patience of a saint and made sure we had the best experience. Our other driver, Toan was excellent, patient and considerate. He looked after us at every meal, helped us with our bags and drove really safely throughout. We would highly recommend this whole experience and can’t wait to come back again!
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Joscotch
Apr 1, 2024
The Best time! Would highly recommend this experience :) - We had the most incredible time and are really pleased we opted for this itinerary and company. The scenery was absolutely incredible, the food delicious and all activities were well planned and perfectly suited our needs (an adventurous couple!) The bikes were of an excellent standard, well maintained and comfortable. Our guide and driver, Peter, could not have done more to make our trip more enjoyable. He was super accommodating, friendly and had never ending positivity and patience when dealing with our every request. He was knowledgable when teaching us about history and the different cultures and always had a great sense of humor. Our other driver, Toan, was also brilliant, very professional and patient. I would 100% recommend Authentic Ha Giang Easy riders, the 6 day route/experience and Peter and Toan as driver/guides. Thank you - we will see you next time!
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Voyager09452022403
Mar 21, 2024
Authentic & Safe Northen Vietnam Adventure - Our drivers, Truong, Central and Toan were very professional at driving motorcycles in the tough terrains of Ha Giang & Cao Bang provinces. They were also excellent at dealing with the crazy traffic in Vietnam and my girlfriend and I felt at ease and safe with them throughout the trip. I 100% recommend hiring a reputable easy rider tour / agency / company for the Ha Giang Loop and I can 1000% vouch for our safe and wonderful experience with Authentic Ha Giang. Trust us when we say they are great, after all we are from Singapore where safety standards are high. :) The only downside to our trip was during the 3rd day when we had to drive all the way from Bao Lac in Ha Giang Province to nearby the Ban Gioc Waterfalls in Cao Bang Province. During that day we rode on the motorbike starting from 9 plus in the morning all the way till close to 5 in the afternoon. It was exhausting and our butts hurt. :')
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Marcuss112345
Mar 6, 2024
Ha giang - The views were incredible but it was the riders that made it for me! Massive thanks to ja vu and Liu, it was their first 6 day tour and they smashed it, made us feel very welcome in the company and country.
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