Cathryn Lang
Wrote a review 3 - 2025
Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be 3 days 2 night
Review of: Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights
We took a three-day tour to Ban Gioc Waterfalls and Ba Be National Park. A true adventure! A super friendly guide who put a lot of effort into planning everything perfectly. An unexpectedly modern, air-conditioned minibus with a very talented driver took us safely through what was, for us, chaotic traffic and roads that suddenly disappeared. Comfortable accommodations were chosen. Even the food was catered for, and no expense was spared.
Date of experience: 3 2025
Yvonne M
Wrote a review 1 - 2025
Excellent Ban Gioc falls/ Ba be Lake tour
Review of: Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights
After competing with the hordes of other tourists at Sapa, Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay, Cao Bang Province was extremely refreshing. Yes it's a long way by road to get up to the border with China to see the Ban Gioc falls, and another long day on the bus to get back to Hanoi. For me the beauty of the area in general (not only the falls/ cave/ lake that are the highlights), and fewer tourists, made that worthwhile.
However what really made the difference was the fantastic ...Read Moreorganisation of our itinerary by Nginh (I know I've spelt that incorrectly). He changed our accommodation on night 1, as he could see we were an older group and would be grateful for some creature comforts. This also meant that we were closer to the falls the next morning, so had a more leisurely morning than we otherwise would have had. We were the first and only people in the Nguom Ngao cave the next morning, and there were very few other tourists at Ban Gioc falls when we arrived. By the time we left the crowds were growing. THIS is good planning, and I appreciated it.
The other thing I appreciated was Nginh's concern that my physical limitations shouldn't prevent me from experiencing everything on offer. He encouraged me to take part when I was concerned I'd be too slow for the group. And often he held my hand to ensure I felt safe on stairs with no handrails.
He's very passionate about the region, and often took photos along with us, even though he travels there as often as once a week.
And to top the trip off we had Bao driving us. He was excellent. He handled the Hanoi traffic, the long days, and even a dodgy back road that was having roadwork done on it, with skill and good humour.
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Date of experience: 1 2025
Muehsam
Wrote a review 2 - 2025
The travel buddy you need and love!
Review of: Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights
Mr Linhs Adventures helped us a lot with the entire planning. From the bus from Hanoi to Ba Be, to booking a personalised tour for us, to the return trip to Hanoi. The contact via WhatsApp was uncomplicated and always friendly, helpful and fast. Our trek through the mountains with a local guide was fantastic and exactly to our liking. So was the picnic lunch that was included. We can only recommend the area and would advise anyone to contact the team at Mr Linhs Adventures!
Date of experience: 2 2025
Noah T
Wrote a review 2 - 2025
Amazing
Review of: Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights
Paying the extra money for a tour is 100% worth it in my eyes. We had only been in Vietnam 3 days before going on our tour and it makes a huge difference on how you see everything around you. It helps you ease into the culture very easily. Our tour guide, Eddie, spoke very good English and was a very kind man. He was very knowledgeable on everything we went to see and went past. The places we stayed were also luxurious and very clean. The first night was in a little village in the mounta...Read Moreins. We got to see the culture and lifestyle of the families in this village and it was amazing. The views of the places we went to were also incredible. The food we ate was delicious and there was plenty of it too. There is quite a bit of driving but the van was comfortable and the driver was very good and smooth. Could easily take quick naps while on the road. The tour was out of our budget but was 100% worth the money. Staying in lovely places, eating heaps of lovely food, gaining insight into Vietnamese culture and way of life and seeing jaw ping sights. Suitable for all ages aswell, we are a young couple and had the best time and we were with a middle aged couple who loved it too. Mr Linhs Adventures are a great company and I would recommend this to anyone and everyone.
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Date of experience: 2 2025
Sarah W
Wrote a review 3 - 2025
Simply stunning
Review of: Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights
Amazing in every aspect. Fantastic people, home stay and food. The sites were simply beautiful. Thank you John for a great trip.
Date of experience: 3 2025
Lina B
Wrote a review 3 - 2025
Great
Review of: Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights
Ban Gioc waterfall is very beautiful and the nature along the way to the fall and later Babe lake (incl the national park) were amazing. It is a lot of time on the bus though as you have a lot of (very pretty) ground to cover! Thank you John & the driver for taking good care of us for 3 days!
Date of experience: 3 2025
Noah T
Wrote a review 2 - 2025
Amazing
Review of: Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights
Paying the extra money for a tour is 100% worth it in my eyes. We had only been in Vietnam 3 days before going on our tour and it makes a huge difference on how you see everything around you. It helps you ease into the culture very easily. Our tour guide, Eddie, spoke very good English and was a very kind man. He was very knowledgeable on everything we went to see and went past. The places we stayed were also luxurious and very clean. The first night was in a little village in th...Read Moree mountains. We got to see the culture and lifestyle of the families in this village and it was amazing. The views of the places we went to were also incredible. The food we ate was delicious and there was plenty of it too. There is quite a bit of driving but the van was comfortable and the driver was very good and smooth. Could easily take quick naps while on the road. The tour was out of our budget but was 100% worth the money. Staying in lovely places, eating heaps of lovely food, gaining insight into Vietnamese culture and way of life and seeing jaw ping sights. Suitable for all ages aswell, we are a young couple and had the best time and we were with a middle aged couple who loved it too. Mr Linhs Adventures are a great company and I would recommend this to anyone and everyone.
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Date of experience: 2 2025
Yvonne M
Wrote a review 1 - 2025
Excellent Ban Gioc falls/ Ba be Lake tour
Review of: Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights
After competing with the hordes of other tourists at Sapa, Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay, Cao Bang Province was extremely refreshing. Yes it's a long way by road to get up to the border with China to see the Ban Gioc falls, and another long day on the bus to get back to Hanoi. For me the beauty of the area in general (not only the falls/ cave/ lake that are the highlights), and fewer tourists, made that worthwhile.
However what really made the difference was the fantastic ...Read Moreorganisation of our itinerary by Nginh (I know I've spelt that incorrectly). He changed our accommodation on night 1, as he could see we were an older group and would be grateful for some creature comforts. This also meant that we were closer to the falls the next morning, so had a more leisurely morning than we otherwise would have had. We were the first and only people in the Nguom Ngao cave the next morning, and there were very few other tourists at Ban Gioc falls when we arrived. By the time we left the crowds were growing. THIS is good planning, and I appreciated it.
The other thing I appreciated was Nginh's concern that my physical limitations shouldn't prevent me from experiencing everything on offer. He encouraged me to take part when I was concerned I'd be too slow for the group. And often he held my hand to ensure I felt safe on stairs with no handrails.
He's very passionate about the region, and often took photos along with us, even though he travels there as often as once a week.
And to top the trip off we had Bao driving us. He was excellent. He handled the Hanoi traffic, the long days, and even a dodgy back road that was having roadwork done on it, with skill and good humour.
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Sam
Wrote a review 6 - 2024
Our Customized Cao Bang, Ban Gioc, Babe Lake tour in May-June 2024
Review of: Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights
"We are a family of 4 including 2 teenagers. We traveled on this 4D3N customised private tour to Cao Bang, Ban Gioc waterfall, Ba Be Lake. We were picked up by the tour guide Mr. Long (David) at Halong Bay.
We traveled to Cao Bang. The drive was long but enjoyable. David is a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide who did his utmost to make our tour comfortable and provide unique experiences like a mountain trek near Mr. Kim homestay, visits to paper producing village, in...Read Morecense producing village, insights into lives of minority groups in north Vietnam.
The visit to Ban Gioc, the monastery on the hill and the nearby cave were great experiences. We enjoyed our boat ride to Ba Be lake, swimming in the lake and our stay at the Ba Be lake homestay.
We had vegetarian diet requirements which were well arranged by our tour guide David throughout the tour.
We definitely enjoyed our tour and the variety of experiences along the way."
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Nam Tran
Wrote a review 7 - 2024
A Stunning Vietnamese Getaway
Review of: Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights
The places to visit are amazing. And I was very surprised with the accommodations. The areas were gorgeous and both homestays were beautiful and with nice food.
I absolutely recommend the trip.
Although Tinh didn't speak a fluent English, he did a good job and was very funny. I enjoyed him as a guide.
The only bad side of the tour is that there are many hours on the road. But I think it's worth it.
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Shakey H
Wrote a review 7 - 2024
Great taste of northern vietnam
Review of: Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights
Fantastic taste of sites of northern Vietnam. Jason was a great guide and Win Win, the bus driver was great. There is a bit of driving, however it was well worth it. My favourite part was the small villages. The first homestay accommodation was fairly basic but the surroundings excellent.
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juanjo_jn
Wrote a review 7 - 2024
Very good experience
Review of: Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights
The places to visit are amazing. And I was very surprised with the accommodations. The areas were gorgeous and both homestays were beautiful and with nice food.
I absolutely recommend the trip.
Although Tinh didn't speak a fluent English, he did a good job and was very funny. I enjoyed him as a guide.
The only bad side of the tour is that there are many hours on the road. But I think it's worth it.
Date of experience: 7 2024
Francis Sandmeier
Wrote a review 8 - 2023
Une excellente (et delicieuse!) escapade buissonnier - An excellent (and delicious !) getaway
Review of: Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights
Une excellente escapade buissonniere, avec un tres bon equilibre entre marche, decouvertes et rencontres. Guide au top, hebergements parfaits et nourriture locale savoureuse ont egalement fait partie du plaisir ! An excellent getaway, with a very good balance between walking, discovering and encounters. Guide at the top, perfect accommodation and tasty local food were also part of the fun!
Date of experience: 8 2023
Alina M
Wrote a review 9 - 2024
Trip to north vietnam
Review of: Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights
The Tour over the three days was absolut amazing. Our Guide Lim was so nice and accompanied us to the different places of north Vietnam. Our driver Long drove us safe and sound everywhere. Even with the difficulties of the taifun we could enjoy the trip. As a vegetarian could try out many different dishes which were very nice.
Only thing to note is that the drives in between take a long time. But we stopped regulary to get some cofee.
All in all: 10/10
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DinksOnTour
Wrote a review 4 - 2023
3 Day 2 Night Ba Be and Ban Gioc, Vietnam
Review of: Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights
We booked the tour through another travel agent and discovered on pick up, that the tour was with Mr Linh's Adventure Tours. Whilst we knew that we had a few 100 kms of driving, we were not expecting the long windy road to Ba Be NP. Thankfully we had a very comfortable and clean van and an excellent driver.
Ba Be NP is beautiful and worth the drive if you want to get away from the majority of tourists, motor bikes and shops. The scenery along the way is also beautiful ...Read Moreso there is always something to look at (unless you have been rocked to sleep).
Our stay at Mr Ling's homestay was comfortable, but it is not really a homestay, more like private rooms with shared bathrooms.
The following day, it was another long day of driving to get to Ban Gioc but so worth it. Whilst it was overcast the waterfall was still very beautiful.
The traditional homestay on the second night was a surprise. We were prepared to stay in a family's home, but was not prepared for the smell and noise of the pigs that live under the floor of the home which is the traditional way of looking after their animals. Initially this was very off putting and it would have been helpful to have known this before booking the tour.
In saying this, the food that was prepared was beautiful and some of the best that we had eaten in Vietnam. Although the hosts could not speak English, they were welcoming.
Our guide Tung (Joey) was excellent and with a sense of humour, provided a very enjoyable few days exploring a part of Vietnam that not a lot get to see.
If you are considering this tour, I would strongly recommend, if you have the time and budget, to do a private tour and stay at Ba Be for an extra night, one to recover from the drive, and two, just to appreciate the scenery.
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Date of experience: 4 2023
Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for booking with Mr Linh's Adventures and writing us a review. We are glad to bring you a new experiences in discovering beautiful Ba Be national parkand Ban gioc waterfalls. In our tour, we are always care about the quality of our service and customer satisfaction. Our staffs always welcome travellers from all over the world to come to Mr Linh’s Adventures . Our company is passionate about ensuring that our customers have a fabulous holiday. Thank you...Read More for recommended us and hope to see you again in our next tour. For any questions about our tours , please feel free to contact to us by email : tours@mrlinhadventure.com Best Regards, Mr Linh's Adventures.
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