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Ba Be Lake is on a limestone mountain, at a height of 150m above sea level, a
place with some of the most wonderful scenery in Vietnam. The lake is in Ba Be
National Park, which is about 250km north of Hanoi. This 2-day trip unveils Ba
Be’s mystical lake and hill tribe villages, you'll experience the friendliness
of the local people, eat authentic Vietnamese cuisine and stay in a beautiful
homestay. This tour will take you off the beaten track and bring you real rural
life experience.
Day 1: Hanoi – Bac Kan – Ba Be Lake (L, D)
Morning depart from your hotel in Hanoi. On the way, stop in Thai Nguyen to
visit the fascinating Museum of the Culture of the Ethnic Minorities of Vietnam,
followed by lunch in a street restaurant. We then leave the main road to take a
smaller one snaking through the mountains and tea plantations to arrive at the
Tay village of Bo Lu. Tay people make their living by fishing and rice and corn
cultivation and they are renowned for their picturesque stilt houses. In Bo Lu
you will enjoy the hospitality of Mr Linh and his amazingly friendly family, in
one such traditional house. You will completely unwind from the hassle of Hanoi
as you take a 3 hour boat trip, gently chugging around the lake. If you need to
cool off, do as the local kids do and just jump in the river for a swim.
Return to your homestay and enjoy a superb dinner with local specialties.
Overnight with local family at Bo Lu Village.
Day 2: Ba Be lake exploration - Ha Noi (B,L)
After breakfast at the Homestay, we will go on foot to experience the Ba Be
forest at close quarters. You will trek by the slow flowing river, gaze in awe
at the dramatic mountains and valleys and natural caves and may enjoy a little
bird and butterfly spotting. The national park is home to countless numbers of
flora and fauna.
On the way, we will pay a visit to Hua Ma cave, only recently accessible, as few
locals would enter due to ancient beliefs. The cave has thousands of stalactites
and stalagmites and is still very atmospheric. You can rest your legs on the
drive back to Hanoi, stopping for lunch at a local restaurant on the way.
Expected to arrive at your hotel in Hanoi about 18.30.
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