ET5-HN2D: Hanoi - Ba Be lake - Ba Be National park
2 days/1night
Brief itinerary & tour map
Day 01: Departure for Ba Be, take a boat on Nang river, continue going by boat to Pac Ngoi - a village of Tay ethnic.
Day 02: visit Ba Be National Park then take a car back to Ha Noi.
Ba Be is Vietnam’s largest natural lake and is now the centrepiece of an extensive National Park. The park and the surrounding area is limestone country, so lakes, waterfalls, caves and unusual rock formations abound. The whole area is richly forested and home to many ethnic minority communities. The National Park is covered by tropical and semi-tropical evergreen Thailandian monsoon forest. The bio diversity is rich – 50 animal species, over 400 plants and many species of insects, reptiles and birds. The ten seriously endangered animals in the park include two primates, the Black Gibbon and the Tonkinese 'snub-nosed' monkey.
 Ba Be Lake is a place with some of the most wonderful sceneries in Vietnam. The lake is in Ba Be National Park, which is about 250km north of Hanoi. It is near Bo Lu and Pac Ngoi villages, the home of Tay ethnic people. Ba Be Lake is on a limestone mountain, at a height of 150m above sea level. As it looks similar to Ha Long bay, the lake is also called "Ha Long Bay on the mountain." It has a water surface area of 500ha. It is more than 8km long, nearly 2km at its widest, and 20-35m deep. The lake is made up of three river branches - Pe Lam, Pe Lu and Pe Leng.
Detail tour program
Day 1: Ha Noi - Ba Be (-/L/ D)
 Departure for Ba Be, passing through the mountainous region of Tonkin - Thai Nguyen. There are superb landscapes with the rice fields in terrace, the paddle wheels in bamboo on the two sides of the river. Have lunch on road. Upon arrival at Cho Ra, take a boat on Nang river that slips in a cultivated country before penetrating in a landscape of chalky cliffs whose flank are characterized by small wild gardens, where hang the lianas and its long roots in quest of earth. Then enter into the Puong Cave. The river flows, making up a wonderful site where you can enjoy the stalactites on foot of this pothole. Continue going by boat to Pac Ngoi - a village of Tay ethnic. The Tay lives on fishing, rice and corn cultivation. Their stilt houses with the thatched roofs disperse in the austere surrounding landscapes. Have dinner and overnight at the inhabitant/ hotel
Day 2: Boating - Return Hanoi (B/L/-/)
After breakfast, visit Ba Be National Park then take a car back to Ha Noi . Have lunch at Cho Ra town, with an optional visit the ATK Zone (Militarize Zone) on the way back to Ha Noi. Arrive at Ha Noi around 17:30
Tour price
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PRIVATE SERVICES – based on twin room or triple room share |
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Number of passengers - Price per pax (adult) in US Dollars |
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Tour class |
2
pax |
3-4
pax |
5-6
pax |
7-8
pax |
9-11
pax |
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Cost |
117 |
105 |
87 |
63 |
61 |
Rates are inclusive of:
- Hotel accommodation based on twin or triple share with daily breakfast (incl: services charges, room taxes and baggage handling)
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Transportation
- Boat trip for on Bake Lake
- English- speaking guide (other languages are available upon request).
- Sightseeing as specified including entrance fees
Description of service in details
Rates are not inclusive of:
Remark:
Accommodations offers in this trip (The hotel may be changed up to its availability. It will be confirmed after getting your deposit/ payment)
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Places |
Standard |
Superior |
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In Bac Kan |
- Ba be hotel or similar |
- Ba Be National park or Thuy Dung Hotel |
Private tour: To do the tour privately. The tour is not fixed, it is possible to be customized for your group. All service is reserved for your group only. You do not have to share the bus, boat, tour guide with other tourists. One exception, if you stay at the boat in Halong bay - it is like the hotel in Halong - you still have to share the boat with other people.
ET5-HN3D: Hanoi - Ba Be lake - canoeing
3 days/ 2 nights
Brief itinerary & tour map
Day 01: arrival Bac Kan, Ba Be lake, Ba Be National Park, O/N traditional stilt home.
Day 02: Ba Be Lakes, boating and canoeing along the lakes, O/N traditional stilt home.
Day 03: back to Ha Noi
Ba Be is Vietnam’s largest natural lake and is now the centrepiece of an extensive National Park. The park and the surrounding area is limestone country, so lakes, waterfalls, caves and unusual rock formations abound. The whole area is richly forested and home to many ethnic minority communities. The National Park is covered by tropical and semi-tropical evergreen Thailandian monsoon forest. The bio diversity is rich – 50 animal species, over 400 plants and many species of insects, reptiles and birds. The ten seriously endangered animals in the park include two primates, the Black Gibbon and the Tonkinese 'snub-nosed' monkey.
 Ba Be Lake is a place with some of the most wonderful sceneries in Vietnam. The lake is in Ba Be National Park, which is about 250km north of Hanoi. It is near Bo Lu and Pac Ngoi villages, the home of Tay ethnic people. Ba Be Lake is on a limestone mountain, at a height of 150m above sea level. As it looks similar to Ha Long Bay, the lake is also called "Halong Bay on the mountain." It has a water surface area of 500ha. It is more than 8km long, nearly 2km at its widest, and 20-35m deep. The lake is made up of three river branches - Pe Lam, Pe Lu and Pe Leng.
Detail tour program
Day 1: Hanoi - Ba Be Lakes (L,D)
Pick-up at your hotel is at 7:00 am and head for Bac Kan, the province of Ba Be Lakes. During the 6 hours drive, we will make a stop at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Thai Nguyen city. Take a coffee break here if you wish.
We continue our drive, stopping for lunch at a local food stall in Bac Kan town. Our destination is a small village of the Tay minority people situated inside Ba Be National Park. Arrive at our homestay and refresh with a short afternoon walk around the park and even a swim in the nearby lake.
Back home for dinner and talk with our very warm and friendly hosts. Learn about this interesting culture and way of life. Then retire to our beds for a delightful sleep in a traditional stilt home.
Day 2: Ba Be Lakes, boating and canoeing along the lakes (B,L,D)
 Wake up with the chirping of birds and sounds of village life. Well rested, take in the moment of natural tranquility away from the stresses of the city. Breakfast then we start to discover the imposing beauty of the area on a local hand crafted canoe.
Glide along the river, through a pretty cave and onto a powerful waterfall. The whole journey offers great natural scenery and photo opportunities. After lunch at a local food stall near the waterfall, we canoe till our hearts' content into Ba Be lakes and all its majestic. Enjoy great swimming and water fun. Finish the day with a light trek through ethnic minority villages back to our new home. Dinner, followed by a second nights sleep in the traditional stilt home.
Day 3: Ba Be Lakes - Hanoi (B,L)
Again, take advantage of the morning's fresh air and village energy. Have breakfast and enjoy a last leisurely walk in the park. A bicycle or scenic motorbike ride is a great alternative and also great fun. Pack up your things then say goodbye to your new friends. Leave the village for Hanoi by 10:00 am. If we're lucky, and it is Sunday, we will make a stop on the way to visit Kermis, a typical local maket, in the highlands area. Have lunch on the way. We arrive in Hanoi by 5:30 pm back at your hotel.
Tour price
|
PRIVATE SERVICES – based on twin room or triple room share |
|
Number of passengers - Price per pax (adult) in US Dollars |
|
Tour class |
2
pax |
3-4
pax |
5-6
pax |
7-8
pax |
9-11
pax |
12-14
pax |
|
Price |
210 |
170 |
145 |
120 |
95 |
85 |
Rates are inclusive of:
- Hotel accommodation based on twin or triple share with daily breakfast (incl: services charges, room taxes and baggage handling)
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Full transportation by as tour program indicated.
- Boat trip for on Bake Lake
- English- speaking guide (other languages are available upon request).
- Sightseeing as specified including entrance fees
Description of service in details
Rates are not inclusive of:
Remark:
Accommodations offers in this trip (The hotel may be changed up to its availability. It will be confirmed after getting your deposit/ payment)
|
Places |
Standard |
Superior |
|
In Bac Kan |
- Ba be hotel or similar |
Ba Be National park or Thuy Dung Hotel |
Private tour: To do the tour privately. The tour is not fixed, it is possible to be customized for your group. All service is reserved for your group only. You do not have to share the bus, boat, tour guide with other tourists. One exception, if you stay at the boat in Halong bay - it is like the hotel in Halong - you still have to share the boat with other people.
Bac Can - Ba Be lake - Travel picture
Travel pictures: Here are the thumbnails to the selected pictures of Ba Be, please click on the thumbnails to enlarge.
  
  
 
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