This 3-day Kayaking and Trekking in Ba Be National Park, you will experience boating on the river, hiking through the forest, staying with two different ethnic families, cooking traditional food, trekking in the mountains, kayaking in the lake as well as visiting a local school. It is certainly an action-packed trip getting back to nature and meeting local people.
Trekking and Kayaking Adventure in Ba Be National Park
About This Tour
Inclusions
- Private door-to-door pick-up-off services
- All private transfer and transportation
- English-speaking guide as per program
- Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) & Dinners (D) as mentioned
- All sightseeing tickets and travel permits
- Accommodation at hotels/homestays/junk boat as mentioned
- No extra charge after confirmation
Exclusions
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance,International flight and taxes
- Beverage
- Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc.
Tour Plan
Your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi in the early morning, starting your journey to Ba Be National Park. We’ll drive along Highway 3 passing through Cho Ra town (where we stop for local lunch) for about 5 hours in a comfortable car.Upon arrival in Ba Be, you will prepare to change clothes and paddle kayaking along Nang River through Puong Cave to Tay ethnic village area then Dau Dang waterfall before trekking through jungle. You wil meet several Hmong villages before reach to a Dao ethnic minority village. Tonight we will spend the night here.- A 10-13km kayaking on the river, 5-7 km trek.Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Start by enjoying a traditional local breakfast, Then we’ll set out on our 10km hike to a H’mong village, where we’ll spend some time in a local school, interacting and playing with the children. Often our guide will bring some sweets, pens and notebooks to give out as gifts to the kids. Our guide will also pack a basic but tasty picnic lunch that we’ll enjoy here.After lunch we set out for another 10km of trekking off the beaten track to reach Coc Toc village. This last leg of the trek can be somewhat challenging, cross Coc Toc Stream, where you’ll see local fishermen plying their craft, and this is a great place for a quick rest and refreshing swim before continuing on.Dinner on open fire area before overnighting in this traditional Tay stilt house.- A 15-17km trek.
Breakfast served on the open-air balcony overlooking the lake, then we’ll hop on the boat to exlore Ba Be lake, the lake itself is actually three small lakes joined together – Pe Lam, Pe Lu and Pe Leng. The area was established as a national preserved forest and tourist centre in 1978, before being established as Vietnam's eighth national park in 1992. It was recently recognised by UNESCO as the third Ramsar site in Vietnam - an important wetland of the world. You ample time to enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounding the lake before we have to say goodbye to this slice of paradise.We will take you along roads snaking through mountain passes and stopping for a quick lunch in a local restaurant. Arrival Hanoi before dark.
Meeting / Pickup
What to Bring
- 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.
Please Note
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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