“Worth it if you want authentic rural Vietnam with genuinely friendly guides. Think twice if you need detailed itinerary specifics or struggle with basic accommodation.”
- About £123/day across 3 days
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- Pricier per day than most similar trips (median ~£111/day)
- 4.8★ from 4 traveller reviews
Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.
About this trip
Three days through the far north of Vietnam, from the limestone karsts and still water of Ba Be National Park to the wide, wild landscapes of Cao Bang near the Chinese border.
This is remote territory, and the trip is built around slowing down and meeting the people who live there, with nights spent staying with local families rather than in hotels.
It ends at Ban Gioc, one of the region's most striking waterfalls, after a route that takes in lakes, karst scenery and rural life along the way.
What you'll do
- Explore the lakes and karst scenery of Ba Be National Park
- Travel through remote landscapes near the Chinese border in Cao Bang
- Visit Ban Gioc waterfall
- Stay overnight with local families to learn about rural customs
- Involves homestays rather than hotels, so suits travellers happy with simple, shared accommodation
- Covers remote, rural areas, so travel between sights takes time
- Runs as a private, fully guided trip, so pace can be adjusted to your group
Day by day
Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.
What's included
- Guide: English Speaking Guide
- Meals: 2 Breakfasts 3 Lunches 2 Dinners
- Activities: 2 bottles of water per person per day Boat trip in Ba Be Lake and Ban Gioc Waterfall Immigration fee in Ban Gioc Waterfall Kayaking
- Transport: A/C transfer
- Accommodation: 1 night at Ba Be Lake View Homestay or similar 1 night at Cao Bang Luxury Hotel or similar
- Activities: Personal expenses, tips and gratuities Beverage Surcharge for public holidays Other services not mentioned above
How travellers rate it
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 22 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
Your free day in Hanoi
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Worth it if you want authentic rural Vietnam with genuinely friendly guides. Think twice if you need detailed itinerary specifics or struggle with basic accommodation.
- Guide Chuong and driver Duom consistently praised for knowledge, kindness, and making travellers feel genuinely safe.
- Homestay villagers described as extremely friendly; delivers authentic cultural immersion rather than polished tourist experience.
- Reviews lack specifics on daily schedules, meal arrangements, or what basic accommodation actually involves.
- No mention of costs, transport duration, or physical demands; could mask long travel days or hidden extras.
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Getting there
One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.
Hotels in Hanoi
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Hostels in Hanoi for the night before your tour · 30 Jul – 31 Jul
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Common questions
How long is 3-Day: Ba Be Lake - Ban Gioc Waterfall Tour?
It's a 3-day trip. It starts and ends in Hanoi.
How much does 3-Day: Ba Be Lake - Ban Gioc Waterfall Tour cost?
The land price starts from £369 per person for the 3-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What's included in the price?
The price covers all your accommodation, 7 meals (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners), transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.
How big is the group?
Groups are capped at around 20 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
When does 3-Day: Ba Be Lake - Ban Gioc Waterfall Tour run?
It runs across roughly 18 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.
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