Set in a remote upland region, this lush park is centered on three linked lakes – Ba Be means Three Bays – that together form the country’s largest freshwater lake area. Covering about 40 sq miles (100 sq km), the park is dominated by dramatic limestone peaks, waterfalls, and grottos. The region’s tropical forests are also home to an abundance of wildlife, including the François langur and the endangered Tonkin snub-nosed monkey.

Off the beaten track in the high mountains along the Chinese frontier, the thickly forested area around the small town of Cao Bang is home to several ethnic groups, including the Tay, Dao, and Nung. While the town itself is unremarkable, its surroundings are spectacular, and trekking opportunities abound. About 56 miles (90 km) northeast of Cao Bang, Ban Gioc Waterfall is the largest waterfall in Vietnam.

Ride a motorbike or sit on the back of our driver for a wonderful trip through Ba Be Lake and Ban Gioc Waterfall during a 5day/4night trip.

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