Itinerary
This 3 day trip focuses on Ba Be Lake which is situated in Bac Kan province 240 km northeast of Ha Noi capital.It is one of the most interesting attractions of the northeast region. This area is an ideal place for people who like to escape the busy city and find a quiet place to relax. Ba Be Lake is linked to three lakes and is is home to a complex of natural marvels, consisting of beautiful waterfalls, rivers, deep valleys and caves. The Tay minority lives nearby in a settlement of stilt houses. It is a great trip for anyone to join!
Day 1: Hanoi – Ba Be Lake – Pac Ngoi Village (B/L/D)
Am: leaving Hanoi for Ba Be National Park, the biggest natural lake in northern Vietnam. . We will have a break in Thai Nguyen for a short visit to the museum of ethnology where you will learn about different ethnic minorities in northern Vietnam. Continue to Bac Can for lunch.
Pm: proceeding to Ba Be. Upon arrival in Ba Be national park, we take a short boat ride to Pac Ngoi Village. Tonight we will have dinner and overnight in local family.
Day 2: Ba Be kayaking (B/L/D)
Am: “home-made” breakfast. We will have a short motorcycle ride to starting point where we begin a short walk through jungle. Enjoy the Ba Be lake view. After 1hr trekking we descend to the lake shore and cross a bridge to An Ma Island. Visit to the temple on the island before we start the kayaking time. Leave the island we paddle to Dau Dang Waterfall we we will have a picnic lunch in a beautiful natural setting of the waterfall.
Pm: paddling back to Ba Be, indulge yourself in the fresh water of the lake. Return to Pac Ngoi for another night in this peaceful village.
Day 3: Pac Ngoi – Puong Cave – Boc Luom Dock – Hanoi (B/L)
Am: breakfast will be served at the home stay. Enjoy a boat trip to Puong Cave, a huge natural tunnel through mountain. We continue cruising upstream the Nang River to Boc Luom Dock where we get on our van for the ride back to Hanoi. Stop on the way for lunch.
Pm: return to Hanoi, stop en route for photos and breaks. End of services!
