THE ULTIMATE 6-DAY HA GIANG – CAO BANG – BA BE LAKE ADVENTURE
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Total Distance: ~900 km
Route:
Ha Giang → Dong Van → Bao Lac → Ban Gioc → Ba Be → Hanoi
Theme: Vietnam’s Greatest Mountain Adventure

🗺️ THE ULTIMATE 6-DAY HA GIANG – CAO BANG – BA BE LAKE MAP
Interactive route map featuring the detailed 6-day loop. Click on any marker to explore the highlights and detailed descriptions of each destination.
Day 0: Hanoi – Ha Giang City
- VIP Cabin Bus from Hanoi
- Free dorm or homestay
- Meet your guide
- Safety briefing
- Explore Ha Giang Night Market (weekends)
Accommodation:
Dao Gia Homestay
🗺️ DAY 0: HANOI ➔ HA GIANG CITY MAP
Transit route map for the overnight sleeper bus journey. Click on the markers to see the meeting and arrival points matching Google Maps data.
DAY 1
HA GIANG → QUAN BA → YEN MINH → DONG VAN
Distance: ~145 km
Highlights
Dong Van Ancient Town
Bac Sum Pass
Quan Ba Heaven Gate
Fairy Twin Mountains
Can Ty Pass
Lung Tam Linen Village
Yen Minh Pine Forest
Tham Ma Pass
Pho Cao
Sung La Valley
Lung Cam Village
Hmong King’s Palace
🗺️ DAY 1: HA GIANG CITY ➔ DONG VAN MAP
Detailed interactive route mapping the epic loop from KM0 into the heart of the Geopark. Click on any marker to view specific location details.
DAY 2
DONG VAN → MA PI LENG PASS → MEO VAC → BAO LAC
Distance: ~125 km
Highlights
- Dong Van Karst Plateau
- Sky Walk
- Ma Pi Leng Pass
- Nho Que River
- Tu San Canyon
- Meo Vac
- Ly Bon
- Bao Lac
🗺️ DAY 2: DONG VAN ➔ BAO LAC MAP
Interactive route mapping the journey through Ma Pi Leng Pass, Tu San Canyon, and onwards into Cao Bang province. Click on markers for details.
DAY 3
BAO LAC → MEO PIA PASS → TRUNG KHANH → BAN GIOC WATERFALL
Distance: ~170 km
Highlights
- Gam River
- Me Pia Pass (14 hairpin bends)
- Phia Thap Village
- Quang Uyen
- Trung Khanh
- Ban Gioc Waterfall
🗺️ DAY 3: BAO LAC ➔ BAN GIOC WATERFALL MAP
Interactive route map featuring the 14-storey Khau Coc Cha pass and cultural artisan villages heading to the border cascades. Click markers for details.
DAY 4
BAN GIOC → NGUOM NGAO CAVE → BA BE NATIONAL PARK
Distance: ~180 km
Highlights
Pac Ngoi Village
Ban Gioc Waterfall
Bamboo Raft Experience
Nguom Ngao Cave
Cao Bang countryside
Ba Be National Park
🗺️ DAY 4: BAN GIOC WATERFALL ➔ BA BE LAKE MAP
Interactive route for Day 4: From the border cascades and Nguom Ngao cave through the Cao Bang countryside down to Ba Be National Park.
DAY 5
BA BE LAKE EXPLORATION
Distance: Minimal
Highlights
Pac Ngoi Village
Ba Be Lake
Puong Cave
Dau Dang Waterfall
An Ma Temple
Fairy Pond
🗺️ DAY 5: BA BE LAKE EXPLORATION MAP
Detailed boat cruise route for Day 5 exploring the pristine waters, river caves, and hidden islands of Ba Be National Park.
DAY 6
BA BE → HANOI
Distance: ~240 km
Morning
- Breakfast beside Ba Be Lake
- Final boat trip (optional)
- Visit local market
Afternoon
Drive back through Bac Kan and Thai Nguyen.
Evening
Arrival in Hanoi around 7:30–8:30 PM.
🗺️ DAY 6: BA BE LAKE ➔ HANOI MAP
The final leg of the overland loop: Driving back down south through the rolling hills of Bac Kan and the iconic tea hills of Thai Nguyen.
🧭 BIG LOOP TOUR PRICE LIST – 6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS
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House No. 68, Phung Hung Street, Group 17 Tran Phu, Ha Giang 2 Ward, Tuyen Quang Province, Vietnam
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💳 Pay Deposit on PayPal 💬 Chat on WhatsApp 📱 Chat via Zalo App 🤙 Call Basecamp Now| 🚘 Tour Type | 📍 From Ha Giang | 🚍 From Hanoi (+27 USD Round-trip VIP Cabin Bus) |
|---|---|---|
| 🛵 Self-driving (110/125/150cc) | 384 USD/person | 411 USD/person |
| 🛵 Passenger with self-driving friend (2 pax / 1 bike) | 347 USD/person | 374 USD/person |
| 🏍️ Easy Rider (ride behind a local guide) | 439 USD/person | 466 USD/person |
| 🚐 Private Jeep/Car (Group of 4 people) | 430 USD/person | 457 USD/person |
| 🚌 Minibus Group Tour (8–20 people) | 246 USD/person | 273 USD/person |
| 🔒 Private Tour Option (any form) | +13 USD/person/day | +13 USD/person/day |
| 🛏️ Private Room Upgrade | +13 USD/person/day | +13 USD/person/day |
| 🏡 Bungalow Upgrade | +25 USD/person/day | +25 USD/person/day |
| 🌐 Border Crossing Fee (Optional) | 13 USD/person | 13 USD/person |
Private Jeep/Car
| 👥 Group Size | 📍 From Ha Giang | 🚍 From Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | 565 USD | 592 USD |
| 2 People | 415 USD/person | 442 USD/person |
| 3 People | 345 USD/person | 372 USD/person |
| 4 People | 295 USD/person | 322 USD/person |
✅ Note: All prices above include 10% VAT. A 20% deposit is required to confirm your booking. The remaining balance is payable before the tour starts.
| ✅ What’s Included | ❌ What’s Not Included |
|---|---|
| 🏍️ Professional English-speaking local guide throughout the journey | ✈️ International flights |
| 🚗 Private transportation by car or motorbike (based on your selected option) | 💳 Personal expenses and optional activities |
| 🏍️ Motorbike rental & fuel (for motorbike tour package) | 🥤 Drinks outside the included meals |
| 🏡 Accommodation for 4 nights in selected local hotels/homestays | 💰 Tips for guides, drivers, and local service staff |
| 🍽️ Daily meals during the tour (breakfast, lunch, dinner) | 🛍️ Personal shopping and souvenirs |
| 🎟️ All entrance fees to sightseeing attractions | |
| 🚤 Nho Que River boat trip through Tu San Canyon | |
| 🎋 Bamboo raft experience at the spectacular Ban Gioc Waterfall | |
| 🚣 Ba Be Lake boat excursion and nature exploration | |
| ⛑️ Safety equipment, helmets, and riding support (motorbike option) | |
| 📄 All required travel permits and local fees | |
| 🛡️ Travel insurance included throughout the entire tour | |
| 📞 24/7 support from Time Travel team during your journey |
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Our Basecamp
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