Hoàn Kiếm Trip Overview
Nature lovers and culture tourists that hold the big passion on lakes, grottoes, exotic limestone formations, and especially the ethnic culture are always recommended to try Ba Be Trekking Tour 4 Days. While the Lake itself is peaceful and captivating all seasons, the nearby waterfalls, caves, rock formations, and forest are all valuable natural highlights. And, the well-preserved culture of the ethnic communities of the Tay, Nung, H’mong, Dzao make your time memorable and meaningful. What’s more, take time relaxing on a boat trip to Puang Cave, sleeping at a local house, and unwind in the picturesque waterfalls, etc., so that you have a full feeling for the absolutely vibrant ecosystem. Without a doubt, Ba Be Lake, which is around 260km from Hanoi, is a green destination for the bustle-free adventure.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Hoàn Kiếm, Vietnam
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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Nature lovers and culture tourists that hold the big passion on lakes, grottoes, exotic limestone formations, and especially the ethnic culture are always recommended to try Ba Be Trekking Tour 4 Days. While the Lake itself is peaceful and captivating all seasons, the nearby waterfalls, caves, rock formations, and forest are all valuable natural highlights. And, the well-preserved culture of the ethnic communities of the Tay, Nung, H’mong, Dzao make your time memorable and meaningful. What’s more, take time relaxing on a boat trip to Puang Cave, sleeping at a local house, and unwind in the picturesque waterfalls, etc., so that you have a full feeling for the absolutely vibrant ecosystem. Without a doubt, Ba Be Lake, which is around 260km from Hanoi, is a green destination for the bustle-free adventure.
Itinerary
Day 1: HANOI – BA BE – KAYAKING – FISHING (L/D)
Stop At: Ba Be, Ba Be, Bac Kan Province
8:00 am – 8:30 am: pick you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter to Ba Be, National Park.
After check in Ba Be Lakeside Bungalow. You will enjoy the peaceful scenery of the beautiful mountains and Ba Be Lake from your balcony. Your lunch is served here.
Located in the residential area of Coc Toc village where fishing is the livelihood of almost all households in the village. It will be very flawed if you do not have fishing experience at Ba Be Lake during your journey. Our local guide will introduce you the necessary tools for fishing. You will kayak to An Ma Temple. The period of most fish in the year is June – September.
After completing the task of setting up the grid, you will have to leave your own symbols to avoid the wrong harvest the next morning. The trip continues by exploring the natural landscape of Ba Be lake water.
In the evening, your dinner will be served with delicious local specialties at the Ba Be Lakeside Bungalow restaurant.
Some suggestions for you about activities at the Three Be Lakeside at night:
– Enjoy agricultural products by firewood stove
– Experience of making cakes of Tay people “Banh Giay”
* Note: you need to contact us in advance to prepare the best night activities
Estimated Level: Medium / 3.5 hours kayak
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ba Be Lakeside
Day 2: BA BE – TREKKING (B/L/D)
Stop At: Ba Be, Ba Be, Bac Kan Province
The morning begins with the use of a kayak to collect nets and catch fish. After breakfast, start a useful experience program to discover Ba Be lake. Your tour guide will give a brief introduction about the differences between the ethnic groups living in the area of the lake. Leaving the village, you will cross Pé River by a trail with steep terrain. The challenge starts from there, but the more you move, the more beauty of Ba Be Lake is in your eyes. You will have some pictures of Ba Be Lake from there. When you go further to the highlands, you will stop at a H’mong ethnic village, where you will have a picnic lunch.Your tour guide will take you through the vast mountains and valleys to see Dao’s stilt houses, schools and along the trail to visit another H’Mong ethnic village. Afterwards, return to Ba Be Lakeside Bungalow for dinner.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ba Be Lakeside
Day 3: CRUISE ON BA BE LAKE – HANOI (B, L)
Stop At: Ba Be, Ba Be, Bac Kan Province
After breakfast at Ba Be Lakeside Bungalow, you will have a cruise by boat to enjoy a trip on Ba Be Lake. You will pass through three lakes: Pé Lầm, Pé Lù and Pé Lèng. You will visit Tien Pond, Widow Island, An Ma Temple. The last point of the tour with the motorboat is Puong cave, also known as the beloved “giant cave” with a length of 300m and a height of 30 meters. This is the result of millions of years of erosion from the flow of the Nang River. After that, take a bus to Hanoi.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
