In the mountainous area of Bac Kan Province in the Northeast of Viet Nam. Ba Be Lake is one of the 20 most beautiful lakes in the World. In addition, it connects to the Ba Be National Park, beauty rivers and caves. Especially it is the homeland of many difference ethnic minority groups living together in peace for a long time. Tours are not recommended during December - February, because temperatures can be as low as 5 degrees Celsiu. During the months of November and March we recommend to bring along warm clothes.

Day 1: Hanoi - Ba Be Lake (B/L/D)
Day 2: Ba Be Lake (B/L/D)
Day 3: Ba Be Lake (B/L/-)
Day 4: Depart for Hanoi.

Day 1: Ba Be Lake (B/L/D)

Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and drive to Thai Nguyen. Visit the Ethnology Museum to see its rich displays of the cultures of the various ethnic groups of Vietnam. Snack break, and then depart to Ba Be Lake. Have lunch en route. On the way you will visit a Hill Tribe Market. Arrive at Ba Be National Park and check in. Dinner and stay overnight at Ba Be Guest house.

Day 2: Ba Be Lake (B/L/D)

Sunrise nature walks. Paddle downstream the Nang River into Ba Be Lake. You will paddle through marshlands and easy down a calm small river. Picnic lunch, then continue river paddle. Arrive at the lake and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the unspoiled tropical jungle, emerald waters, limestone mountains and the tribal lifestyle. Drive back to the guest house. Dinner and stay overnight at Ba Be Guest House.

Day 3: Ba Be Lake (B/L/-)

Sunrise on lake paddles. Paddle to explore the National Park and visit to limestone grottoes and Tay and Nung ethnic minority villages. Continue to Dau Dang waterfall. Drive back to the guest house. Dinner and stay overnight at Ba Be Guest House.

Day 4: Ba Be Lake - Hanoi

Along the way, enjoy the lovely scenery of the semi mountainous region with local villages, palm trees and hills covered with tea plantations. Have lunch en route. Snacks break along the route and transfer to your hotel in Hanoi

Tour Includes:

•    Air-conditioned vehicle transfers as itinerary
•    English speaking guide
•    Meals as specified in the program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
•    Accommodation in shared twin room with air-condition and private bath room (simple hotel)
•    Entrance fees
•    Excursion boat fees.

Tour excludes:

•    International airfares
•    Travel insurance (compulsory)
•    Items of a personal nature
•    Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
•    Optional excursions
•    Additional transport required due to any emergency situation
•    Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills
•    Visa fees
•    Departure taxes
•    Tips and gratuities