5
days Ba Be & Cao Bang Adventure
Hanoi, Ba Be Lake, Cao Bang, Hanoi.
Ba Be National Park and Cao Bang are located
in north-east Vietnam in an area of hilly and
picturesque landscape.
Together with diverse
ethnic cultures, we experience the intrigue
of tribal life in charming villages and seeing
their traditions and cultures, explore the riches
of the national park and get away from the tourist
trail – discover it all on this adventure.
Day 1 Hanoi / Ba Be Lake
Departing Hanoi at 8 a.m we embark on a route
up into mountain areas north of Hanoi, onwards
to Ba Be Lake National Park, one of the largest
natural lakes in Vietnam, home to many kinds
of birds, scenic valleys, towering rocky outcrops,
underground river tributaries, a gigantic cave
and local ethnic minorities, including the Tay,
Red Dao and Hmong.
Following an exploration of a spectacular cave, we stroll along the riverfront. The night is spent with a local family in the traditional
house of a Tay family to experience their way of life. (Lunch and dinner are included).
Day 2 Ba Be Trekking
The day begins with a morning hike
in the park, we descend into the scenic valley,
home to the Tay minority people and encircled
by rock formations. In the afternoon we cross
the rolling hills and pass Hmong and Red Dao
villages.
The scenery is extraordinary, with
rural farmland, and rugged mountains jutting
out of the tangled jungle growth. We end our
day in the park’s headquarters, where
we spend the night at a comfortable guesthouse.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included).
Day 3 Ba Be Lake / Cao Bang Trekking
The day begins by driving to the border town
of Ta Lung, in an area marked by massive limestone
cliffs jutting out of the rice fields, spotted
by scenic hill tribe hamlets.
We begin our adventure
with a trek. We trek for 15 km, with
breathtaking scenery, staying in simple village
accommodation with our friendly hosts of the
Tay ethnic minority people. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included).
Day 4 Cao Bang Trekking
Another serious day’s trekking through
several minority hamlets. We stop for lunch
at the village of Dong Khe before venturing
on to the Red Dao settlement of Pac Khoang.
The following day we cover a 17 km trek to the
Tay village of Na Pang where we stay overnight.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included).
Day 5 Cao Bang / Hanoi
This morning we take a short hike through some villages. Following lunch in a local
restaurant, we drive back to Hanoi, arriving there at around 5pm. (Breakfast and
lunch are included).
The facts…
Physical activities:
Your
itinerary includes easy hikes and treks with:
- a 4-6 km hike
on Day 1.
-
a 10-12 km trek on Day 2.
- a 12-16 km trek on Day 3.
- a 16-18 km trek on Day 4
- a 5-6 km hike
on Day 5.
You need to be reasonably fit as the hikes
can be challenging sometimes, depending on the
weather conditions.
From July to September,
the climate is usually humid and hot. From October
to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather.
Transport:
- boat.
- vehicle.
Tour Guides:
All of our experienced and friendly Tour
Guides speak excellent English or French.
They are extremely knowledgeable about local
cultures, history and the environment.
Accommodation:
- homestays (4
nights).
Clean and comfortable homestays with
mosquito nets provided.
Meals:
-
4 breakfasts.
-
5 lunches.
-
4 dinners.
We choose local ingredients, typical
of the way people eat in the area, at local
restaurants, markets or homes.
We also cater for
Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.
Trip cost:
-
US$ 497 per person
for a group of 2 to 3 people.
- US$ 458 per person for a group of 4 to
7 people.
The cost of the trip includes:
-
accommodation.
-
Tour Guides.
-
meals listed on the itinerary.
-
entrance
fees.
- permits where applicable.
The cost of the trip does not include:
-
travel insurance.
-
drinks (soft
drinks, alcohol, bottled water).
-
other personal
expenses.
What to take:
Pack essentials
for 5 days away from Hanoi, including light
comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable
walking shoes.
Take a small day pack for walking, hiking
and trekking. We also recommend packing: personal articles,
insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat...
Have
a great journey!!!
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