This 3-day small group tour starts from Hanoi to discover Ba Be National Park, the largest natural freshwater lake in Vietnam with exceptional biodiversity including a population of langurs, over 200 bird and 350 butterfly species, geological treasures and mature primary limestone forests.
Day 1: Hanoi - Ba Be Lake (L, D)
We will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi at 07:30 AM and then hit the road north towards Ba Be National Park. Lunch will be served at local restaurant. Our route will take us up through the mountains and tea plantations to Ba Be Lake. You will then travel to the Tay village of Coc Toc. In the afternoon, you will have some time to explore the beautiful surroundings. You will visit 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.
Day 2: Trekking In Ba Be National Park (B, L, D)
Explore the diverse and beautiful landscapes of Ba Be as you trek through the national park. You will visit Coc Toc Village where the Tay people make a living through fishing in the lake, cross Pelu Stream and navigate some steep terrain. As you journey further towards the uplands, you will stop in a H'mong ethnic village where you will have a picnic lunch. Your guide will take you through the vast mountain ranges and valleys to see the stilt houses and school of the Dzao people. You will then return to your homestay for overnight.
Day 3: Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (B, L)
After breakfast, take 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 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. You will stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way before arriving back in Hanoi at about 17:30.
