Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
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.
What's included
1 night at homestay
Boat trip on Ba Be lake
Experienced English speaking guide.
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
A/C transfer
Meals: 1 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinners
Beverage
Travel insurance
Other services not mentioned above
Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
What to expect
Day 1: Hanoi - Ba Be lake
Ba Be National Park
10h · Admission ticket included
07.30: Pick up and 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. Travel to the Tay village of Coc Toc, with its beautiful stilt houses and friendly population of Tay people. Stay in the homestay of a local family here. In the afternoon, enter Hua Ma Cave which features thousands of stalactites and columns. You may also wish to take the option of walking or cycling around Coc Toc village, kayaking on the lake in boats that we reserve for our tour guests, or simply relaxing in the peaceful surroundings and enjoying the views.
Asia Package Travel - Day Tours
10h · Admission ticket included
Visit Ba Be national park and lake
Day 2: Ba Be Lake - Hanoi
Ba Be National Park
8h · Admission ticket included
After breakfast, going 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. 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. They 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 that you can rest on the drive back to Hanoi. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way before arriving back in Hanoi at about 17:30.
Guests do not stay in Hanoi Old Quarter, we meet at Hanoi Opera House
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
