Nature & Culture, North Vietnam – Ba Be Lake, avoid the crowds

Day 1: Hanoi - Ba Be National Park: A wild treasure home to one of the biggest natural freshwater lakes in Asia (L/D)

1. Ba Be National Park
   Pass by · Admission ticket included
   07:30 - 8:00: An early start to the day to make the most of what we have in store for you. We will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and then 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. You will then travel to the Tay village, with its beautiful stilt houses and friendly population of Tay people, who make their living by fishing in the stunning Ba Be lakes and farming. You will stay in the homestay of a local family here, enjoying their wonderful hospitality.
2. Ba Be National Park
   18h
   In the afternoon, you will have some time to explore the beautiful surroundings. You will then enter Hua Ma Cave which features thousands of stalactites and columns. You may also wish to take the option of walking or cycling around a local village, kayaking on the lake in boats, or simply relaxing in the peaceful surroundings and enjoying the views.

Day 2: Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (B/L)

1. Ba Be
   4h
   After breakfast at the homestay, you will go 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.
2. Ba Be National Park
   6h
   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 which 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 your exploration of the lake, you can rest on the drive back to Hanoi, taking in the beautiful scenery on the way. You will stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way before arriving back in Hanoi at about 17:30 - 18:30.

Pickup details

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* Please provide your hotel address (free pick-up and drop-off if your hotel is located in Hanoi Old Quarter Area, Hoan Kiem district. exactly pick up time will be confirm after we received your booking & hotel location )
* If you stay outside of the Old Quarter, please visit our meeting point:

* We are able to pick up at some Airbnb and homestay in the Old Quarter area (Hoan Kiem disitrict). Kindly advise us clearly location for pick up when you make reservation and send it to our whatsapp to get final confirmation for pick-up point and pick-up time. Thanks.

* You can ask your receptionist to confirm us before departure time

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• * The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. * Special request (diet or vegetarian, …) should be sent before your departure date.
• What to take: + 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...
• Plz TEXT US VIA WHATSAPP/TELEGRAM: +84-886-559-609, WE'LL ADVISE THINGS TO DO w LOCAL TRAVEL EXPERTS