BA BE LAKE NATIONAL PARK – 2D1N (max 10p)

$169.00

Ba Be Lake National Park. Take in all the splendor of the scenic mountain views set against the seasonal lush green rice paddies in the valleys below. Dine on a delicious Vietnamese lunch in a local village, followed by an exciting boat ride on Ba Be Lake. On the way we’ll see local people farming in the traditional ways. Explore this gorgeous natural landscape by car, bike, boat and on foot!

Day 1: Hanoi – Ba Be Lake (lunch – dinner)

Ba Be National Park is located around a vast lake enveloped by chalky karsts and thick tropical jungles. This trip takes you deep into Ba Be National Park and on to the waters of Ba Be Lake. On this two day tour, you will experience local hospitality from an ethnic minority family, take a tranquil river trip, explore caves and see the landscape change from rice cultivation to forests to towering mountains.

7:30 – 8:00 | Our tour guide will pick you up by car at your hotel in Hanoi to start our adventure pack by driving in the direction of Ba Be National Park for about 5 hours. Have lunch on the way to the park. Arrival at the Boc Lom pier, you will learn how to paddle a kayak on rivers, and take dry bags, sports equipment and life jackets… From here, you will continue to travel down the Nang River to explore the huge Puong cave by boat and kayaking. Then, pass through some steep terrain with many cat ears cliffs and visit the unmissable spots on Ba Be Lake such as Widow Island, Cam village. We can return to Ba Be Lake by motorboat. Swimming is available here. Getting to Ba Be Jungle Houses and enjoy your night with BBQ dinner.

 

Day 2: Jungle hiking in Ba Be – Hanoi (breakfast – lunch)

7:30 | Breakfast at our homestay. Begin a beautiful journey in Ba Be National Park from Bo Lu village. A guided conversation on local wildlife and flowers will expand your awareness of the unique BaBe ecosystem as you walk through the beautiful jungle. Reach Tham Khit pathways to an ancient cave wandering around the lake to the panoramic views of the ranger station’s animal observation huts. Continue your hike for another 2 kilometers to An Ma temple, a sacred Tay temple dedicated to mountain gods, lake gods, and feudal generals. Have lunch and enjoy your time in Ba Be National Park. Return to Hanoi. Tour ends.

  • A/C transfer
  • Entrance fees & English speaking guide
  • Bottled water
  • All meals as mentioned (lunch and dinner on day 1, breakfast and lunch on day 2)
  • Boat trip & kajak in Ba Be Lake
  • Overnight at homestay
  • Beverages other than complimentary
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • All not indicated in our itinerary
  • Booking voucher from us 
  • Valid Passport with valid visa 
  • Cash for personal expense

Specific food requests

Please let us know if you have specific eating restrictions, allergic for certain things or if you are vegetarian, we can take that into account during the trips.

Useful information

Especially for the north and central Vietnam;

In the period between November and April, the weather is variable, from sunny to cold and rainy. It is advisable during this period to bring some rain gear with some warmer clothes. In the period from April to November, it is good to pack a hat with a wide brim, sunscreen (at least SPF15) and a reliable insect repellent. A thin rain poncho is useful all year round.

The south of Vietnam is generally a lot warmer all year round, so warm clothing is not really necessary.

Get Up And Go Vietnam does everything to make your trip an unforgettable experience. Unfortunately, we have no control over weather conditions. Our apologies for that!

Ba Be Lake National Park lies in the middle of the vast limestone mountain range of Ba Be National Park, surrounded by cliffs with very original and attractive forms and shapes. Be Lake itself is actually three small lakes joined together – Pe Lam, Pe Lu and Pe Leng. The area was established as a national preserved forest and tourist center in 1978 and last year UNESCO recognized Ba Be Lake as the third Ramsar site in Vietnam – an important wetland of the world.

Located 145m above sea level, the lake has an average depth from 20 to 25m and its deepest part is 35m so travelers are suggested to wear life-jackets during the cruise to keep safe. The lakebed has submersible mounts and grottoes so it is ideal for aquatic animals.

Some cottages scattered Bo Lu Village, which also added to the splendid surroundings. Coming to the village, tourists have a chance not only to admire old stilt houses but also to learn more about culture and daily life of Tay people.

Ba Be Lake has a lot to offer, including waterfalls, rivers, valleys, lakes, and caves all set amidst picturesque landscapes. From Ba Be Lake, tourists can visit other neighboring attractions such as Dau Dang Fall, Puong Cave and Tien Pond.