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Ba Be Lake – canoeing and trekking tour

Our Ref:      AT-11
Overview:   This tour features canoeing along the river lakes and , hiking to remote and traditional villages Duration:       6 Days / 5 Nights
Originating:      Hanoi
Visiting:       Hanoi / Be Be / Hanoi
Ba Be Lake is the biggest one in northern of Viet Nam . It’s 8 kilometer long, 3 kilometer wide, 20m -30m deep and narrow in the middle. There are two small islands emerging in the middle of the lake. One of them looks like a horse, so it is called An Ma. Ba Be Lakes area has a lot to offer, including waterfalls, rivers, valleys, lakes, and caves all set amidst picturesque landscapes. Ba Be Lakes, located 145 meters above sea level, are among the largest natural lakes in Vietnam with a total surface area of 500 hectares. Many ethnic minority groups live around here: Tay, Dao, H’Mong, Nung. There are also numerous historical vestiges of Mac, Tay Son dynasty.

Price / Person (for 2+)

Executive

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Deluxe

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Standard

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(Single person surcharge applicable)


Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)
Arrive in Hanoi. Transfer to hotel. Take the rest of day enjoying Hanoi, the peaceful city with boulevards shaded by big green trees, with lakes and parks and ancient relics. Dinner with Hanoi’s delicious specialty of Cha Ca La Vong followed with Water Puppet Show. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi– Bac kan (B, L, D)
Depart 7.00 am by van to Ba Be (6hrs). Coffee break for a visit to Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Thai Nguyen city. Then we stop for lunch in Bac Can town in a small restaurant. Arrival in Ba Be around 3 p.m. Short walk in PM (1 hr) in the Nat’l. Park along the lake’s side to Pac Ngoi village, check-in the home stay and dinner with local food will be served here. Sleep in the village.

Day 3: Ba be lakes (B, L, D)
Brekkie, then whole day visiting the beauty of the area on the local canoes (rafts) gliding along the river and through the pretty cave. We get lunch served near the waterfall after visiting it. After lunch then we canoe our hearts out into the tranquil Ba Be lakes for its majesty. The followings is swimming and trekking sometimes to visit the ethnic minorities. Dinner then free to learn about the local people. Overnight homestay.

Day 4: Trek to remote village (Whole day trek) (B, L, D)
This is a great walk up hills to the very remote villages of H’Mong, Dzao and Tay villages. Picnic lunch and back to homestay or stay in the hotel in the National park of Babe.

Day 5: Ba be – Bac Can – Hanoi(~240 km) (B, L, D)
More canoeing then breakfast served by the lakes, swimming. Leave for Hanoi by 10.00 am, lunch on the way at noon. Arrive in hotel by 5.30 p.m.

Day 6: Hanoi Departure (B)
Free at leisure till the time for departure.

All tours include: Present of handmade work - Accommodation based on twin sharing either Executive, Deluxe or Standard - Air Conditioned transportation - Meals in full board - All admission fees - English speaking guide - Tourist insurance. NOT included are: Single person surcharge - Drinks - Personal expenditures - International air ticket and airport tax - Tips

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