5-Day Adventure To North Vietnam: Ba Be Lake And Ha Giang Loop
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5-Day Adventure To North Vietnam: Ba Be Lake And Ha Giang Loop
By Old Quarter Travel
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This tour will take you to some of the most incredible sites in Northern Vietnam, a wild and beautiful region full of limestone peaks, black granite needles (the locals call them “stone forests”), dizzying canyons and limitless panoramas. You will get to discover the culture of the local Black H’mong, where the men are remarkably elegant, dressed in black, with a beret, a remnant of their history as great allies of the French. Also on the itinerary is the sprawling Ba Be Lake in Ba Be National Park where you can enjoy the rich natural surroundings and meet the local Tay communities.
Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation
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Duration: 5 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Boat trip in Ba Be Lake
- Immigration fee in Ha Giang
- Entry/Admission - Ba Be National Park
- Entry/Admission - Cao Bang
- Entry/Admission - Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark
- Entry/Admission - Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark
What's not included- Other services not mentioned above
- Travel Insurance
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Pick up from your hotel
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.- Hang Da Market, P. Hàng Da, Cửa Đông, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 64464P23- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
- If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 64464P23
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$1,370.91
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Itinerary
Overview
Full Map
5 stops
Day 1
Hanoi - Ba Be National Park
Day 2
Ba Be National Park - Bao Lac
Day 3
Bao Lac - Meo Vac - Dong Van
Day 4
Dong Van - Ha Giang
Day 5
Ha Giang - Hanoi
About the operator
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- Explore518052684580 contributionsHa Long Bay cruise tour and guide reviewThe Ha Long Bay tour was simply amazing. Mr. Toan, our tour guide, has amazing communication skills and made us laugh and smile throughout the tour. The cruise tour was wonderful!Written 8 December 2024
- Neave K0 contributionsHighly recommend this tour to ha long bayWe really enjoyed the ha long bay tour! They ensure you see the main sites whilst also giving you options including kayaking vs group boat ride or hike / beach time at ti top island. We especially appreciated our tour guide Kenny who was knowledgeable, made for a smooth journey and always made us laugh. Highly recommend this tour! Overall it was an enjoyable trip. Thanks for having us! From AustraliaWritten 7 December 2024
- Thomas G0 contributionsAn underwhelming experience, quite frankly a waste of a day.Very underwhelming cruising experience. Some of the good things with the cruise are of course the views, especially with the sunset on the way back to the Marina. That’s really about it. Now the bad; The food onboard the cruise was extremely poor. It’s worthwhile to mention that not a single food item is fresh, or at the very least refrigerated. That includes the squid, prawns, fish, etc. The chicken was the only item prepared on site, however it was overcooked. My feedback for this is for the tour to just stick to the basics. Have Vietnamese cuisines that are easy to prep beforehand and easy to keep fresh (spring rolls, etc.) Upon bringing this up with our tour guide, the conversation had a guilt trip motive trying to outline how profits are slim on the cruise and how they’re competing on price with other companies. We tried communicating that price was not an issue. If it were, we wouldn’t have booked it in the first place. We were more upset with the lack of quality in experience in the cruise. There is absolutely no safety briefing on board. Nothing about evacuation plans, life jackets, etc. It’s not important for many people, but it is a good gesture to know that the company does care about safety as a priority. Halong Bay Itself is very touristy. No matter where you go on this destination, there will be a least 10-50 boats. For us, this wasn’t too much of an issue but for those looking for a relaxing, quiet time. This may not be for you. In addition, be prepared to have a lengthy conversation on the way back to your hotel about how the driver and the tour guide are underpaid. They emphasise the fact that they need tips. This isn’t a problem in itself, it’s the way that they ask for them which is hard to describe through text. Just something to be prepared for. To conclude, it was good to do a Halong Bay cruise, I just wished we went with someone else.Written 6 December 2024
- allisonlZ4004KT0 contributionsAmazingThe trip was great and full of lovely sights. Our tour guide, Luca was so sweet and had such a positive attitude throughout the whole trip. My friend and I enjoyed it very much!Written 5 December 2024
- W3845TIks0 contributionsWonderful Ha Long Bay TourOur Ha Long Bay tour with Toan was fantastic! He ensured an on-time pickup and guided us seamlessly throughout the trip. The cave exploration and thrilling speedboat ride were incredible highlights. Toan made sure we returned safely to our hotel, making the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended!Written 5 December 2024
- vaishalip7670 contributionsMesmerizing halong bayGreat time management and insightful guidance regarding the various places visited provided by the tour guide from time to time.Written 3 December 2024
- michaeldH6727HH0 contributionsAn Amazing Tour by Viet!This tour was amazing!! Pick up was smooth and the ride to the port was comfortable! The bus is really nice. The cruise boat is even better with great food and service. The trip to Ha Long Bay was fantastic with several stops and activities. Viet is the perfect guide for this trip!Written 1 December 2024
- charlestanbl0 contributions9 Days Tour in Hanoi, SAPA and Lan Ha BayHighly recommend Old Quarter Travel for all your holiday bookings. Consultants are amazing & will help with whatever is needed. Great & stress-free experience. Did a customize 9 Days Tour in Hanoi, SAPA and Lan Ha Bay Helpful in making the last-minute amended arrangement. Besides, he had recommended us a good location hotel name: Palago Boutique Hanoi Hotel which located centrally location to weekend night market and Hanoi Train Street. Most of the place of interest are within walking distance. Finally, would like to thank the hotel reception Anna, Wendy and the strong guys which I did not manage to get their names. They are helpful, service oriental and answer to all our queries.Written 30 November 2024
- Mobile086826037760 contributionsCould not have asked for a better experience! Thank you Nguyen, Thang (Victor), and others for a magical experience!This company and its people do such a fabulous job at ensuring that you have an amazing experience. Whether it is a half-day or full day experience, you will not regret booking with them. When I say it was perfect, I mean it! Everything went extremely smoothly because they pay a lot of attention to detail. If you are adventurous, you must opt for the speedboat too - it was a lot of fun. Overall, could not have asked for more. They even went out of their way to help me with booking my return trip back to Hanoi. An awesome 12/10 experience and looking forward to coming back!Written 29 November 2024
- RodneyM4430 contributionsMemorable day in Ha Long BayMemorable day - we were very well looked after by Alan our guide and the crew & staff on the boat. The food was very good and Ha Long Bay is highly recommended to visit.Written 28 November 2024
- L7385FHsarahk0 contributionsHighly manufactured & overly touristy experienceThis was probably the most disappointing thing I did while in Vietnam. The photos and descriptions I read about made it sound like this would be a magical place, with picturesque views, and clear blue waters to swim in. The reality couldn’t have been further from the truth. After a 3 hour ride on the bus, we finally made it to the harbor where we boarded the cruise ship that would take us around a few spots. The hot food we were served was cold. After a 1 hour cruise, we arrived at Titop Island. We were told we could either swim or hike but wouldn’t have time for both. This place was small, overcrowded and there wasn’t any place to sit down or avoid the sun. The “swimming area” was next to where 50-100 boats were so the water was polluted. We left here and went to another dock for a boat ride where you had the choice to pay for a speed boat ride (or stay in a small cove where someone paddled you around for 20 minutes). The driver made it fun, but it was sad to see so much garbage floating in the water. You also were surrounded on all sides by other boats. The last stop was another hike into a cave - there wasn’t any cultural significance, just another manufactured experience involving a lot of steps. Then a 1.5 hour ride back to the harbor, followed by a 3 hour drive back to Hanoi. Do yourself a favor and skip Halong Bay.Written 26 November 2024
- johnfJ4679UX0 contributionsExcellent tour with a brilliant guide.Great tour definitely would recommend this one. This company provide a VIP bus and a great cruise ship. Our guide was excellent a really nice guy. Funny professional and helpful. The best choice for Halong Bay.Written 26 November 2024
- T2480KVtonys0 contributionsAmazing tour , must doFrom meeting our guide , to stepping on the boat every detail was taken care of . The food on the boat was great we had lots of time for photos. We rowed through a small cave then hiked up a bunch of stairs where we entered a mountain it was truly amazingWritten 24 November 2024
- johnsE5434YN0 contributionsThe views were spectacular, the tour was well organized, the food was good and very plentiful. The venues were crowdedThe views were absolutely stunning. The tour was well organized and very friendly. The food was plentiful and good. The boat was pleasant but the venues were crowded.Written 24 November 2024
- P148QFcrystall0 contributionsperfect day tripbeautiful experience, greatly organized! breathtaking views, the cave was my favorite part. my tour guide alex was the best !Written 21 November 2024
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Jomar Vp
Kansas City, MO1 contribution
Jul 2022
Viet was so helpful! He helped me plan a fun North Vietnam vacation with my husband.
He has great attention to details.
Our trips were above my expectations. He definitely provided 5 star service.
Thank you!
He has great attention to details.
Our trips were above my expectations. He definitely provided 5 star service.
Thank you!
Written 4 August 2022
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Hi Jomar,
Thank you very much for your review.
I really appreciate you taking the time off to let me know how you feel about my service.
I look forward to serving you again in the near future. Thank you again.
Regards,
Viet
Written 5 August 2022
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