On the Still Waters of Ba Be Lake
Between turquoise waters and mountains, connecting with the population living on the banks
A short description
Without doubt one of the most beautiful sites of northeastern Vietnam. Limestone hills covered with lush forests surrounding a lake with crystal clear turquoise waters.
The Ba Be Lake consists of 3 small lakes and was listed one of the 20 most beautiful lakes in the world.
This trip allows you to discover these beauties, to relax in a luxurious environment and meet some mountainous ethnic groups living in northern Vietnam for centuries.
About this tour
Day 1
Road from Hanoi to Ba Be Lake National Park (7 hours drive).
We find very quickly the scenic mountains of northern Vietnam.
We take the time to visit tea plantations near the town of Tay Nguyen. The tea is well known throughout Vietnam.
We spend the night at a family homestay, a Tay ethnic village (basic comfort*).
Stroll in the end of the day around the village.
Day 2
We start hiking to mountain villages around Ba Be Lake (**).
Overnight homestay in a Dao or Tay ethnic minority village (basic comfort*).
Day 3
Seasonal actvities with the villagers.
Walk back to the lake and have a day of rest on the benches of the lake and on its waters.
Boat ride around the lake and in the rivers feeding it, walking in the countryside, visiting waterfall and caves ...
Night in our family homestay in the village of Tay (basic comfort *).
Day 4
Walk back to the valley and drive to Hanoi, Cao Bang or Bao Lac. Night in a hotel.
*Basic comfort: floor mats, mosquito nets, thin mattress, pillow, bathing water and toilets outside. For more comfort, you can bring your sheets.
Mid-November to mid-March, temperatures can be chilly at night. We can use blankets lent by the host families or plan to bring a light sleeping bag. It is also possible to buy a blanket at the local market for 2-3 € and leave it to the family that welcomes you.
** During the monsoon, rains can make the walk/hike difficult, even impossible. In this case, the paths can be changed or canceled accordingly.
It is possible to do only this tour in 3 days (Day 1, 2 and 4)
Trip Facts
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Province visited Northern Vietnam
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Best season All year. Weater conditions can be more difficult in December, January or February.
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Accommodation Family Homestay
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Transportation Minibus, boat and walk
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Starting from Hanoi, Bao Lac or Cau Bang
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Finishing at Hanoi, Bao Lac or Cau Bang
Prices
On special request
Informations about this tour
What is included
* the communal fund: not all villagers can welcome you. So we set up a communal fund that is used by the community to finance works the village need. Doing that, all the community can benefit from your visit. | What is excluded
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