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Ba Be Lake 3 Day Exploration

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Ba Be lake, nestled in Ba Be National Park and is about 230 kilometers from Hanoi, is one of Vietnam’s largest natural freshwater lakes, known for its status as a prominent ecotourism destination.

Ba Be national Park was given the designation of National Park in 1992 in an effort to protect this stunning area of rich biodiversity and unique landscapes. As well as this, it also features as an ASEAN Heritage Park. The park itself stretches over 10,048 ha and has many different ecosystems within its borders.

The ground and surrounding mountains are made up mainly of limestone karst which is characteristic of the north of Vietnam, and the forests consist of mostly evergreen vegetation with bamboo growing closer to banks of the lake. In the heart of the park is Ba Be Lake which is the largest and highest natural freshwater lake in Vietnam. The lake is made up of three smaller lakes and surrounded by limestones karsts some of which open up into magnificent caves. The park also features many caves which have formed over years of erosion some, some of which have only been discovered recently.

Ba Be is also home to some ethnic minority communities. There is a large Tay population in Ba Be who make their living farming and fishing in the park and mostly live in traditional wooden stilt houses. This culture has been well preserved by the Tay community and can be seen throughout the park. There are also many local legends surrounding the various places throughout Ba Be which add to the magic of the park.

This 3 day Ba Be Lake tour you have an amazing local experience. Explore Ba Be lake by boat and kayak. Make a trekking through the beautiful national park and stay overnight in a homestay

  • Ba Be Lake 3 day exploration
  • Duration: 3 days 2 night
  • Grade: Medium trek
  • Activities: 20 – 25km trek
  • Percentage of trekking: Jungle 60%, trail 40%
  • Elevation: 150m – 600m
  • Tour style: Private
  • Date of departure: Everyday

What to expect
Blend yourself with the local life of ethnic group of northern Vietnam,
Discover the largest natural lake of Vietnam, the lake on top of the mountain,
Enjoy spectacular landscape of mountain pass, countryside and natural beauty,
Kayaking and trekking in jungle, visit untouched cave, underground river and waterfalls.

Details itinerary: Ba Be Lake 3 day exploration
Day 1: Hanoi – Ba Be Lake (L, D)
8:00 AM pick up at your hotel in Hanoi by your guide and driver. On the way to Ba Be National Park, there is a stop in a local village were you can enjoy lunch in a restaurant.

After that the road gets even more scenic through the mountains and tea plantations.

Arriving at Ba Be lake You will go to the Tay village of Coc Toc, with stilt houses built in traditional Tay way. The local Tay minority is very friendly to visitors and love to explain you more about their culture. This is where you will spend the night in a homestay, to really get an good experience in the local Tay culture..

After checking in at the homestay, your guide takes you to Hua Ma Cave, with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.

The rest of the afternoon is free to spend as you wish, although it is recommend to go for a walk to explore the village and beautiful area. Optional activities are guided walks/bike rides around Coc Toc Village and kayaking trips on the lake. But you can also spend the the rest of the afternoon to relax and enjoy the scenery.

Day 2: Trekking In Ba Be National Park (B, L, D)
Your second day at Ba Be lake starts with breakfast before it is time to explore the diverse and beautiful landscapes during a trekking tour through Ba Be National Park.

Your guide will start off by taking you to Coc Toc Village, visiting a local Tay fishermen who live there, before crossing Pelu Stream and navigating some steep terrain. You are greatly rewarded for the effort, as once you reach a higher altitude you will have stunning views of the mountains.

Going higher up you will stop in a H’mong village, where a picnic lunch is served.

After lunch and break, you will continue through the vast mountain ranges and valleys to see stilt houses of the Dzao minority and visit one of their local schools before going to another H’mong Village and ending your trekking through Ba Be National Park back at the homestay by the lake.

Day 3: Ba Be Lake – Hanoi (B, L)
Have breakfast in the morning before boarding a boat to explore Ba Be Lake. Enjoy the stunning views of the lake with mountains and jungle or go swimming. Going over the Nang River you end up at Puong cave. This huge cave as thousands of bats and lots of stalactites and stalagmites created by the erosion of the river.
After your boat tour over Ba Be lake you head back to Hanoi. Driving through beautiful scenery at stopping at a local restaurant for lunch.

Your Ba Be lake tour ends back in Hanoi, with a drop off at your hotel.

PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

Group Size Solo 2-5 6-10 Over 10
Tour Cost N/a 299 259 229
Included
  • Private car transfer as program,
  • Home-stay with daily breakfast and meals,
  • Experienced English speaking guide,
  • Private boat trip,
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner),
  • All sightseeing tickets,
  • Complementary mineral water
Excluded
  • Personal expenses, beverages and tips
  • Travel insurance
  • Other services not mentioned above..

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