HO CHI MINH TOUR - HANOI - HA GIANG - DONG VAN - LUNG CU - CAO BANG - 5D4N

TOUR PROGRAM

DAY 1: HỒ CHÍ MINH ✈ HÀ NỘI – HÀ GIANG	Morning	Noon	Evening
DAY 1: HỒ CHÍ MINH ✈ HÀ NỘI – HÀ GIANG		✓	✓

Morning: Guests arrive at Tan Son Nhat Domestic Terminal at least three hours before departure.

A representative from Benthanh CNS Travel welcomes and assists guests with check-in for the flight to Hanoi.

Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, the tour guide welcomes the group and departs for Ha Giang.

Along the way, guests will admire the picturesque landscapes of the Northeast mountains, featuring tea hills, palm forests, and terraced rice fields.

Noon: Enjoy lunch.

The journey continues to Ha Giang, known for its winding mountain roads and ethnic minority communities, where despite the hardships of life, people always greet visitors with warm smiles.

Evening: Enjoy dinner. Overnight stay in Ha Giang.

DAY 2: QUẢN BẠ - YÊN MINH – LŨNG CÚ – ĐỒNG VĂN	Morning	Noon	Evening
DAY 2: QUẢN BẠ - YÊN MINH – LŨNG CÚ – ĐỒNG VĂN	✓	✓	✓

Morning: Enjoy breakfast. Departing from Ha Giang city, the road to Quan Ba unfolds between towering cliffs, winding through sharp curves and ascending Pac Sum Pass. The group stops to admire the scenery and take photos at Bac Sum Slope.

Upon reaching Quan Ba Heaven’s Gate, guests can take in the view of the picturesque Tam Son town.

Quan Ba Twin Mountains emerge amid layers of rocky mountains and terraced fields, with a unique shape and stance that leave visitors in awe of nature’s marvels. These two hills are tied to the legendary tale of "Fairy Mountain," adding a poetic charm to their beauty.

Visit Pho Cao, known for its distinctive yellow-earth houses, wooden gates, and stone fences—hallmarks of the Dong Van Karst Plateau, home to the Hmong, Han, Dao, and Pu Peo ethnic groups.

From Yen Minh, as the route ascends towards Dong Van town, the group reaches the Phó Bảng junction. At the mountain pass, guests can gaze upon the entire Sung La valley below. From the winding road carved into the mountainside, visitors will witness a serene and breathtaking natural landscape.

Arriving in Sung La, visit an ancient H'mong house, famously featured in the movie The Story of Pao.

Noon: Enjoy lunch.

The journey continues to the historical site of the Hmong King’s Palace, the grand estate of Vương Chí Sình. This rare architectural masterpiece stands as a unique and remarkable structure in Ha Giang.

Guests then visit Lung Cu Flag Tower, marking Vietnam’s northernmost point. From the summit, visitors can see the entire Lo Lo cultural village and, in the distance, tiny roads weaving through rice fields and homes nestled amid lush greenery.

Evening: Enjoy dinner. Overnight stay in Dong Van.

DAY 3: ĐỒNG VĂN – MÈO VẠC – CAO BẰNG	Morning	Noon	Evening
DAY 3: ĐỒNG VĂN – MÈO VẠC – CAO BẰNG	✓	✓	✓

Morning: Enjoy breakfast.

The group continues to Meo Vac, stopping along the way to admire the breathtaking Ma Pi Leng Pass, one of the "Four Great Passes" of Northern Vietnam. Nestled within the Dong Van Karst Plateau, Ma Pi Leng features towering cliffs on one side and the serene Nho Que River on the other.

The group boards a boat for a scenic cruise along Tu San Gorge – Nho Que River. The river enters Vietnam at Seo Lung village, Lung Cu commune, Dong Van district, flowing through the Tu San Gorge and winding along Ma Pi Leng Pass. Upon reaching Meo Vac, it changes course eastward toward Cao Bang before merging into the Gam River.

Tu San Gorge is considered the deepest canyon in Southeast Asia, formed through a unique geological process in Vietnam. The gorge exudes a mystical beauty, resembling an emerald-green ribbon weaving through the rugged mountains of Northeast Vietnam. (Motorbike taxi fare is self-funded).

Arriving in Meo Vac town, visitors may experience the vibrant Meo Vac Sunday Market, a cultural gathering of ethnic minorities from the Dong Van Karst Plateau. This market is a lively blend of tradition and commerce, offering a variety of local specialties, including dried beef, "dau xi" beans, Tat Nga green tea, Ha Ia corn liquor, and traditional herbal medicines.

Noon: Enjoy lunch in Bao Lac town. Depart for Cao Bang.

Evening: Enjoy dinner. Overnight stay in Cao Bang.

DAY 4: CAO BẰNG – THÁC BẢN GIỐC – ĐỘNG NGƯỜM NGAO	Morning	Noon	Evening
DAY 4: CAO BẰNG – THÁC BẢN GIỐC – ĐỘNG NGƯỜM NGAO	✓	✓	✓

Morning: Enjoy breakfast.

The group visits Ban Gioc Waterfall, located on the border between Vietnam and China. Visitors will experience the breathtaking beauty of one of Southeast Asia’s three most stunning multi-tiered natural waterfalls. Ban Gioc’s majestic cascades, surrounded by lush greenery and towering limestone karsts, create a picturesque and tranquil landscape.

Noon: Enjoy lunch.

After lunch, the journey continues to Nguom Ngao Cave, a limestone cave estimated to have formed over 300 million years ago. Over time, the natural process of erosion has shaped mesmerizing stalactites and stalagmites, creating an awe-inspiring and unique underground world.

Evening: Enjoy dinner. Overnight stay at Ba Be Lake tourist area.

DAY 5: BA BỂ LAKE - HÀ NỘI ✈ HỒ CHÍ MINH	Morning	Noon	Evening
DAY 5: BA BỂ LAKE - HÀ NỘI ✈ HỒ CHÍ MINH	✓	✓

Morning: Enjoy breakfast.

The group boards a boat to explore the breathtaking natural scenery of Ba Be Lake, often referred to as a "miniature Ha Long Bay" in Bac Kan province. It has long been honored as the "First Wonder of Three Lakes." While cruising, visitors will explore Puong Cave, Fairy Pond (Ao Tien), and learn about the cultural traditions of the Tay and Nung ethnic communities.

A stop at Widow’s Island (Đảo Bà Góa), a charming small islet at the heart of the lake, offers insight into the legend behind Ba Be Lake’s formation.

Noon: Enjoy lunch.

The group departs for Hanoi.

The tour guide will escort the group to Noi Bai Airport for the flight back to Ho Chi Minh City.

WISHING YOU A WONDERFUL TRIP!

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Flight schedules are subject to airline regulations, and the order of visits may change depending on actual conditions and weather. However, the number of attractions remains the same, ensuring the best quality experience.

PRICE FOR PRIVATE GROUP FROM 1-10 GUESTS (VND/PERSON)
ADULT	SINGLE ROOM SURCHARGE (1 NIGHT)

Prices may vary depending on early or late tour booking.

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Tour vehicle (16-seat, 29-seat, 35-seat, 45-seat) depending on the actual number of guests on the trip. Round-trip airfare TP.HCM – HANOI – TP.HCM (Vietjet Air…) Outbound flight Saigon – Hanoi: estimated departure at 06:00 AM Return flight Hanoi – Saigon: estimated departure at 09:00 PM Hotel with 2-star or 3-star equivalent standards, fully equipped, 2 adults per room. If there is a third guest, a single room surcharge applies or a triple room arrangement will be made. Meals as per itinerary: Light meals: 04 breakfasts. Main meals: 09 lunches/dinners. Entrance tickets as per itinerary. Vietnamese-speaking tour guide, friendly and enthusiastic throughout the trip. Insurance with a maximum compensation of 100,000,000 VND per case. Not applicable for guests aged 80 and above. Gifts: Benthanh CNS Travel hat, water, wet wipes.
EXCLUDED FROM THE PRICE
Beer or soft drinks during meals. Personal expenses: phone calls, laundry, etc. Fees for entering the buckwheat flower fields, motorbike taxi, and boat ride on the Nho Quế River, etc. Any expenses not mentioned in the inclusions. VAT.
CHILDREN'S PRICING
Under 2 years old: Airfare per airline policy; free tour. Parents cover all additional expenses for food, accommodation, sightseeing (if any). 2 – under 5 years old: 100% airfare; free tour. Parents cover additional expenses. Each pair of adults may accompany only one child under 5 for free; the second child must purchase 50% of the tour price. 5 – under 11 years old: 100% airfare; 50% tour price. Includes meals, seat on the vehicle, and shared accommodation with family. Each pair of adults may accompany only one child in this age group; the second child requires a separate bed (single supplement applies). 11 years and older: Full adult price and service.
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY
After confirmation and payment (at least 50% deposit to secure the booking and full payment of 100% of the total tour price at least 15 days before departure). If the full payment of 100% of the total tour price is not made on time and in the correct amount, it will be considered that the customer has voluntarily canceled the tour, and the deposit will be forfeited. Airline/train/high-speed boat tickets will be issued immediately after payment is made and after confirming the accuracy of the passenger's full name (exactly as written in the passport or ID card), date of birth, etc., as required by the carrier. Any changes related to issued tickets, including departure time, passenger name, or ticket cancellation, will be subject to the following fees: Immediately after booking or payment, or more than 15 days before departure: cancellation fee of 30% of the tour price + 100% of the airline ticket cost. Cancellation 10 days before departure: cancellation fee of 50% of the tour price + 100% of the airline ticket cost. Cancellation 7 days before departure: cancellation fee of 70% of the tour price + 100% of the airline ticket cost. Cancellation 5 days before departure: cancellation fee of 100% of the tour price + 100% of the airline ticket cost. If the customer arrives late for departure, it will be considered as a cancellation 5 days before departure. Due to the nature of a group tour with individual guests, Benthanh CNS Travel is responsible for gathering enough registered customers (at least 10 adult guests) for the tour to proceed as scheduled. If the number of guests is below 10, Benthanh CNS Travel will notify customers 3 days before departure and will either agree on a new departure date or refund the full deposit. Tour cancellations must be communicated directly to Benthanh CNS Travel via fax, email, or text message and must be confirmed by Benthanh CNS Travel. Cancellations made via phone calls will not be accepted. Deposit, payment, cancellation, and tour rescheduling deadlines do not include Saturdays and Sundays. In cases of force majeure such as terrorism, riots, natural disasters, or floods, Benthanh CNS Travel will proactively notify customers of any necessary changes, including canceling or replacing the itinerary with an alternative of equivalent value. If the new itinerary incurs additional costs, the customer will be responsible for covering them. Both parties are expected to make every effort to minimize any losses caused by force majeure. For itinerary or flight schedule changes due to airline, train, or boat service disruptions, Benthanh CNS Travel is not responsible for any additional costs incurred, such as meals, restaurants, hotels, transportation, or tour guides.
NOTE
When registering for the tour, customers are required to provide their personal identification documents to the travel agency for ticket issuance and travel insurance registration. The customer's personal documents (ID card or passport) are the customer's responsibility. Any issues related to unclear images or information on the original documents, expired passports or ID cards, or non-compliance with Vietnamese legal regulations will not be the responsibility of Benthanh CNS Travel, and no refunds will be issued for any additional costs incurred. For foreigners or Vietnamese residing abroad, when joining the tour, they must carry their original passport and a valid Vietnam visa to complete airline check-in procedures as per airline regulations. For children under 12 years old, a birth certificate (either the original or a notarized copy with a valid certification) is required for airline check-in procedures. For customers aged 14 and above, a valid ID card or passport is mandatory. A birth certificate will not be accepted. If a child aged 14 or older does not yet have an ID card or passport, they must present both a Certificate of Personal Identification (issued and verified by local authorities, with valid certification) and their birth certificate. Certain arrangements in the itinerary, including flight times, train schedules, and high-speed boat departures, may be adjusted based on actual travel conditions (weather, traffic, etc.). Check-in & check-out policy at hotels/resorts: Check-in after 2:00 PM and check-out before 12:00 PM. Customers are responsible for securing their own luggage and personal belongings throughout the trip. For health and food safety reasons, customers are kindly requested not to bring outside food into restaurants and hotels. Any beverages brought in must be approved by the restaurant/hotel and may be subject to an additional fee if applicable.