4 days, 3 nights
Trekking, Culture Exploration
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DESCRIBE

Cao Bang is a fascinating mountainous region located at the northernmost tip of the country, a place that every Vietnamese person dreams of visiting at least once. This exploratory journey will take you to the pristine villages of Cao Bang that not many people are aware of. Of course, the famous landmarks of Cao Bang, such as Ban Gioc Waterfall and Thung Doan Duong Mountain, will definitely be included in this itinerary, but you will experience them in the unique way of a trekker.

 

SUMMARY

  • Departure Point: Ha Noi

  • Duration: 4 days, 3 nights

  • Activities: Trekking

  • Min : 2 people

  • Best time: Year-round

  • Max : 15 people

  • Difficulty level: 6/10

ITINERARY
1st day: Ha Noi - Cao Bang - Than Giap

06:00 - Arriving at the pickup point to board the bus to Cao Bang.

12:00 - Arriving in Cao Bang. Having lunch at a local restaurant.

13:00 - Departing for Ma Phuc Pass to start an exciting trekking journey to Than Giap. This trek route (3-4 hours) will follow along the mountains, passing through the villages of the Tay and Nung ethnic groups to reach Than Giap.

17:30 - Arriving in Than Giap. Tonight we will stay and have dinner at a homestay in a Tay village in Than Giap.  

* Meals included: Lunch, Dinner  

* Accommodation in Than Giap: dormitory room in stilt house as a homestay

 

2nd day: Than Giap - Quay Son

07:00 - Having breakfast at the homestay. After breakfast, we will begin a fascinating 12 km trekking from Than Giap to the Quay Son River. This trekking route mainly consists of trails through the forest and along the mountain slopes that connect the villages of the Nung people.

11:30 - Stopping for a picnic lunch along the way. In the afternoon, we will continue trekking through the forest to reach the Quay Son homestay located right next to the green Quay Son River.

Having dinner and staying overnight at the homestay.  

* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  

* Accommodation in Quay Son: dormitory room in stilt house as a homestay

 

3rd day: Quay Son – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Khuoi Ki Village

07:00 - Having breakfast at the homestay.

08:00 - Trekking from Quay Son through beautiful mountainous regions to reach the majestic Ban Gioc Waterfall (6 hours).

12:00 - Having a picnic lunch on the way. After visiting Ban Gioc Waterfall, we will take the bus to the ancient stone village of Khuoi Ki. Having dinner and staying overnight in a very special ancient stone house.

* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  

* Accommodation in Khuoi Ki: dormitory room in stilt house as a homestay

 

4th day: Khuoi Ki - Thung Doai Duong Mountain - Ha Noi

07:00 - Having breakfast at the homestay.

08:30 - Boarding the bus to Thung Doai Duong Mountain, a beautiful natural sightseeing spot near Trung Khanh. Enjoying the scenery and having coffee time here. Coming back to Hanoi.

12:00 - Stopping for lunch at a restaurant along the way.

19:00 - Arriving in Hanoi. End of the tour.  

* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

 

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion:

  • Round-trip bus for whole trip 
  • Meals as the schedule on the itinerary
  • Homestay as the schedule on the itinerary
  • Trekking gear (poles, gloves, …)
  • Tour guides & local guide
  • Daily drinking water & snack
  • Entrance tickets
  • Travel insurance 

Exclusion:

  • Other kinds of beverage unlist in the tour program
  • Personal expenses
  • Transportation fee before and after the trip

 

 

THE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY

Equipment provided by us:

  • Trekking poles
  • Trekking gloves
  • Aid bag 

Essential stuff you need to bring: 

  • Trekking shoes
  • Trekking backpack
  • Water bottle (1L) 
  • Winter: Windproof and waterproof jacket, sweater or sweatshirt, thermal shirt, khakis or quick-dry pants, thermal pants.
  • Summer: sun protection clothing, t-shirt, shorts.
  • Spare clothes for 4 days
  • Flashlight
  • Personal medicine
  • Face towel, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet paper
  • Phone, camera, spare battery, waterproof phone case, etc.
  • Identification documents

Other items you may consider to bring:

  • Personal medicine
  • Multi-purpose tool

 

TOUR EQUIPMENT
IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Trekking Route Notes

  • Our trekking route will not be challenging in terms of elevation, although we will need to climb some small slopes. Most of the time, we will be walking on trails connecting one village to another. Some sections will go through the forest, but it won't be too dense. The path is not difficult, but you will need to wear trekking shoes or trail running shoes. Sandals suitable for trekking (like Keen sandals) can also be used.

2. Food & Beverages

  • The meals on the tour are quite diverse and feature many "local flavors." If you have dietary restrictions or are vegetarian, please inform our operations in advance so they can prepare suitable food for you. In cases where you have special dietary requests that we cannot accommodate (for health, medical, religious reasons, etc.), we recommend that you prepare your own food to bring along.
  • Drinking water will be provided adequately for the whole tour and during kayaking. We encourages customers to minimize the use of disposable plastic and nylon products; therefore, we suggest you bring a reusable water bottle to refill from the larger containers we provide.
  • Alcoholic beverages are not allowed during the trek. Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks are not included in the meals.

3. Protecting the environment together

  • We supports and practices Leave No Trace principles in each program and outdoor activities itself. We also encourage our customers and partners to apply to Leave No Trace principles when traveling in the outdoor environment. See details about the Leave No Trace tại đây
  • In order to limit the use of single-use plastic, we encourages each of us to prepare for ourselves a bottle of water with a 1L capacity for daily water refilling.
  • On the tour, tourists comply with the instructions and regulations on environmental protection at the destination. 

4. Medical assistance

  • If you have cardiovascular disease or bone and joint diseases (knees, ankles, shoulder joints, etc.), you should consult your doctor before deciding to join the trip. 
  • The tour guide will carry a basic first aid kit. If you have any medical problems that require medication, you should bring your own medication.