Nature & Culture, North Vietnam – Ba Be Lake, avoid the crowds

Overview

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English

48 hours

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- Ba Be National Park - A wild treasure home to one of the biggest natural freshwater lakes in Asia

Ba Be National Park is centred around a vast lake enveloped by chalky karsts and thick tropical jungles. This trip takes you deep into Ba Be National Park and on to the waters of Ba Be Lake. On this two-day tour, you will experience local hospitality from an ethnic minority family, take a tranquil river trip, explore caves and see the landscape change from rice cultivation to forests to towering mountains.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

* The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. * Special request (diet or vegetarian, …) should be sent before your departure date.

What to take: + Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes. Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking. + It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat...

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Homestay

Bottled water

Boat trip on Ba Be lake

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Experienced English speaking guide.

Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)

A/C transfer

Personal expenses, tips and gratuities

Travel insurance

Beverage

Other services not mentioned above.

Single supplement: US $14

What To Expect

Day 1

Hanoi - Ba Be National Park: A wild treasure home to one of the biggest natural freshwater lakes in Asia (L/D)

Ba Be National Park

07:30 - 8:00: An early start to the day to make the most of what we have in store for you. We will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and then hit the road north towards Ba Be National Park. Lunch will be had in a restaurant in a village on the way, and then our route will take us up through the mountains and tea plantations to Ba Be lake, an amazing green lake in the middle of a natural green forest. You will then travel to the Tay village, with its beautiful stilt houses and friendly population of Tay people, who make their living by fishing in the stunning Ba Be lakes and farming. You will stay in the homestay of a local family here, enjoying their wonderful hospitality.

Admission Included

Ba Be National Park

In the afternoon, you will have some time to explore the beautiful surroundings. You will then enter Hua Ma Cave which features thousands of stalactites and columns. You may also wish to take the option of walking or cycling around a local village, kayaking on the lake in boats, or simply relaxing in the peaceful surroundings and enjoying the views.

18 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (B/L)

Ba Be

After breakfast at the homestay, you will go on foot to Bo Lu Quay where you will board a boat trip around Ba Be Lake. You can relax on board, do some wildlife spotting or if you need to cool off, you can jump into the cool, clean waters for a refreshing swim! As you float down the Nang River, you can take in the scenery of the surrounding karsts decorated with patches of wild vegetation and inhabited by all sorts of interesting creatures.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Ba Be National Park

Look out for the rainbow of butterflies that flit across the sky or listen to the gentle song of the many species of birds in the park. The boat will come to Puong Cave where you can explore the stalactites and stalagmites which are a result of the erosion of the river on the karst as well as looking out for the bat colony several thousand strong. After your exploration of the lake, you can rest on the drive back to Hanoi, taking in the beautiful scenery on the way. You will stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way before arriving back in Hanoi at about 17:30 - 18:30.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable