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Explore Ba Be Lake 2 days 1 night

Ba Be National Park is centred on a vast lake surrounded by chalky karsts and a thick tropical jungle. This Vietnam adventure tour will take you deep into the park and let you float on the waters of Ba Be lake. On this two-day tour, you will experience the local hospitality from an ethnic minority family, go on a tranquil river trip, explore caves and see the landscape change from rice farms to forests to towering mountains.

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Tour code: GPT02E
Departure date: Everyday
Duration:  2 days 1 night
 
 
  • Day 1: Hanoi - Ba Be National Park (L/D)
    • Our tour guide will pick you up by car at your hotel around 7:30-8:00am, as an early start is necessary for all we have in store for you today. On the way to Ba Be National Park, we will stop in a local village to enjoy lunch at a restaurant, before our route takes us up through the mountains and tea plantations on the road to Ba Be.

      This Vietnam adventure tour leads you to travel to the Tay village of Coc Toc,, where the houses are built in traditional Tay fashion on stilts. The local Tay population is extremely friendly to visitors and will welcome you with open arms, introducing you to their way of life central pillars of which are fishing on the lake and rice-farming. This is where you will spend the night in a homestay, to really get an intimate look at Tay culture and daily life.

      After checking in at the homestay, we will take you to Hua Ma Cave, featuring thousands of stalactites and stalagmites. The rest of the afternoon is then yours to do with as you please, though we suggest to take a walk or a bicycle around Coc Toc village, or go kayaking on the lake.

      Highlights and activities: Hua Ma cave, ethnic village, and a 3-5km walk
      Explore Ba Be Lake
      Explore Ba Be Lake
  • Day 2: Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (B/L)
    • After breakfast we’ll kick the final day of the tour of by boarding a boat and setting off onto the lake. Bring your swinsuit and take a jump into the refreshing waters of the lake from the top of the boat! The views consist of stunning karst formations all around you covered with patches of wild vegetation and a rich wildlife.

      The boat will then continue along the Nang River, giving you a chance to explore Puong Grotto where you can marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites created through river erosion, as well as observe the thousand-strong bat colony that lives here.

      After your exploration of the lake, you will have a chance to rest as we drive you back to Hanoi, taking in the beautiful scenery along the way. You will stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way before arriving in Hanoi at about 17:30, when it’s time to say your goodbyes to your guide, driver and group.

      Highlights and activities: Ba Be lake, Puong cave, Nang river and Tay ethnic villages
      Explore Ba Be Lake
      Explore Ba Be Lake
Tour Includes:
  • Professional vehicle transportations and commercial vehicle insurance. Professional driver
  • All private transfer and transportation
  • Private door to door pick-up drop-off services
  • Accommodation at Tay's House in Ba Be National Park
  • Experienced English-speaking guide
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
  • (Optional) Vegetarian and vegan food is available
  • Bottled water
  • All sightseeing tickets and environment protection fee
  • Motor-boat with floating jackets in Ba Be
  • No extra charge after confirmation
  • 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
  • (Optional) Child seats are required
Tour Excludes:
  • Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • International & domestic flights and taxes
  • Beverage
  • Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc.
What To Take:
  • Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes. Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking
  • It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat...

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Accommodation List
Please note that the hotels mentioned in this list are for reference only. Depending on availability and your preference, they can be changed. If we are unable to book any hotel, it will be replaced by another hotel at least of equivalent standard and value.
Ba Be Jungle Houses
Ba Be Jungle Houses
Address: Coc Toc village, Nam Mau commune, Ba Be district, Bac Kan province
A step up in amenities to Ba Be's homestays, this lakeside place in Coc Toc village takes the form of six small, spic-and-span, wood-panelled private rooms, and a dorm. Visitors are well looked after by friendly English-speaking staff.
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Stephanie M
Stephanie M
Wrote a review 6 - 2023
Amazing! An absolute must!
Review of: Explore Ba Be Lake 2 days 1 night
I can not say enough good things about how amazing this experience was. Even down to the initial inquiry to the off at the hotel at the end every second of this trip was perfect!
We emailed the company and enquired about a two day trip to Ba Be National Park. Less than 12 hours later Quang from the Hanoi offie came back to us with a well written (In English) email that detailed a wonderful itinerary! Every detail was explained clearly including a breakdown of costs and timeframes...Read More.
Thrilled we instantly booked and completed a secure online process to send a 30% deposit.
Our guide Anh arrived promptly at 7:30am to collect us and guided us to our air conditioned van! As we had arranged a customised trip we had a private car and private guide! Along the journey Anh explained some of the local history of the areas we were driving through! He told us our schedule for the day and was very polite and well versed in English! He provided us with free bottles of water every time we got back in the van!
We then headed for what I can only describe as the most beautiful mountain scenery I have ever come across! It was beyond stunning! We climbed a board a Vietnamese long boat and sailed down the 3 connecting rivers that adjoin to Ba Be Lake!
We then trekked into a cave of a thousand bats and explored the stunning site!
After this we trekked to a local waterfall through a traditional Vietnamese Village!
We then proceeded to go swimming in the freshwater lake and throughly enjoyed the experience!
We then headed for Mr Linhs homestay! It was picturesque! The room was clean, traditional but simple! The staff couldn't have been more attentive and really made our stay delightful. The food was fresh, traditional and delicious!
After a great first day and night we woke the next morning raring to go!
We started by riding into the heart of the mountains to explore a traditional cave again with Anh providing a detailed commentary of its history!
After this we trekked to a second waterfall which was even better than the first!!
We then headed back to the main office and headed home for Hanoi!
Our driver Tuang could not have been more careful or conscientious when driving he was wonderful!

I would highly recommend this trip to anyone!!

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Date of experience: 6 2016
Jacqui W
Jacqui W
Wrote a review 11 - 2023
2 day Ba Be Lake and home stay
Review of: Explore Ba Be Lake 2 days 1 night
We had a wonderful time at Mr Linh's home stay ,Delicous food and a great clean room .We were picked up from our hotel and ,ped back by Tuan ,who was a fantastic driver ,we felt very safe ,as we traveled from hanoi and back which is nilly a 5hr drive.Our tour guide Phung ,was very friendly and polite ,which made our tour to the caves ,very pleasant and interesting ,we made alot of great memories
Thank you very much ,to all at the Mr Linhs adventures ,next years holiday ,we pla...Read Moren to come back for a longer stay Read Less
Date of experience: 11 2019
Mr Linh's Adventure
Mr Linh's Adventure
Thank you so much Jacqui! What a success! This tour and the destination are very close to our hearts, we are so glad you enjoyed your time there, especially the homestay. Northern Vietnam is such a special area thanks to its diversity of ethnic groups, staying in a homestay is the best way to learn about their culture. Our team, Phung - your tour guide and Tuan - your driver will surely enjoy reading your review. Thanks again and we are looking forward to welcoming you again! Mr Linh'...Read More;s Adventures Team Read Less
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michaelbaum
michaelbaum
Wrote a review 8 - 2023
Great experience!
Review of: Explore Ba Be Lake 2 days 1 night
The food was excellent and our guide Loi was very friendly, helpful and welcoming.
I would recommend!
Date of experience: 8 2019
Mr Linh's Adventure
Mr Linh's Adventure
Dear Michael, thanks for your review! We are very glad you enjoyed our time spent in our beautiful Ba Be National Park and your homestay. Nothing tastes better than a home-cooked meal! Loi will be happy to read your kind words. Come visit us again someday! Mr Linh's Adventures Team
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Rowan H
Wrote a review 4 - 2023
Hidden Trails of Ba Be 2D1N
Review of: Explore Ba Be Lake 2 days 1 night
Enjoyable trip, we really liked hiking in the jungle, the boat trip, kayaking, swimming and jumping off of rocks in Ba Be Lake (either side of the hike). We found learning about the ethnic minorities very interesting, and enjoyed staying in Mr Hung's comfortable homestay in the Dao Village, which has good beds, mosquito nets, showers and western toilets. Electricity is available here although infrequently, so do bring a torch for the evening. We only gave 4 stars as the itinerary see...Read Moremed to be changed without discussion, and we definitely didn't do the length of trek that was advertised. This may have been due to the heat and thus a sensible decision, however it would have been good to have been consulted by our guide before altering the trip. We skipped the cave on Ba Be Lake (1 hour detour) as our guide was concerned about timing, but then arrived 1 hour early at the homestay. Lunch on the second day lasted 1.5 hours, after about an hour we were very much ready to carry on. There was also limited trekking in the jungle, as most was on village paths and roads. The food for the picnic on the second day was excellent, and Mr Linh's homestay (hostel) was really nice. Overall we really enjoyed our trip and would recommend it. Thank you! Read Less
Date of experience: 4 2023
Buiduong
Buiduong
Wrote a review 4 - 2023
Ba Be 2 day 1 night in August
Review of: Explore Ba Be Lake 2 days 1 night
It is great trip and lots of interesting activities such as: kayaking, trekking, biking...Our group is very funny, dynamic. Mr LInh is very friendly, professional and personal contact.
Date of experience: 4 2023
Mr Linh's Adventure
Mr Linh's Adventure
Dear Buiduong, We sincerely appreciate your kind review regarding to our arranged trip in Ba Be lake. We thanks for your support and trust on our services, for sharing your wonderful experience during the trip and we are looking forward to welcome you again. Best Regards, Linh
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