Ba Be lake 3 days
Day 01: Hanoi - Thai Nguyen - Ba Be (l.d)
Day 02: Ba Be - Cruises on Ba Be lake (b.l.d)
Day 03: Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (B.L)
Day 01: Hanoi - Thai Nguyen - Ba Be (l.d) Pick up at hotel at 08h00 and depart for Bac Kan, famous for Ba Be Lakes. Stop on the way to take pictures and visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Thai Nguyen city. Lunch at local restaurant in Thai Nguyen. Then, continue to Bac Kan and arrive in Bac Kan in the afternoon. Check in to the stilt home for a hot welcome cup of green tea. Free walking around the village to discover Tays minority’s life. Dinner and overnight in a traditional house on stilt. |
Day 02: Ba Be - Cruises on Ba Be lake (b.l.d) Wake up with the chirping of birds and sounds of village life. Well rested, take in the moment of natural tranquility away from the stresses of the city. After breakfast then we start to discover the imposing beauty of the area by a boat cruise day. Glide along the river, through a pretty cave and onto a powerful waterfall. The whole journey offers great natural scenery and photo opportunities. After lunch at a local food stall near the waterfall, cruise continues into Ba Be lakes and all its majestic. Enjoy great swimming and water fun. Finish the day with a light trek through ethnic minority villages back to our new home. Dinner and overnight in the traditional house on stilt. |
Day 03: Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (B.L) Again, take advantage of the morning’s fresh air and village energy. Have breakfast and enjoy a last leisurely walk in the park. A bicycle or scenic motorbike ride is a great alternative and also great fun. Pack up your things then say goodbye to your new friends. Leave the village for Hanoi by 10:00 am. If we’re lucky, and it is Sunday, we will make a stop on the way to visit kermis, a typical local market, in the highlands area. Lunch on the way. We arrive in Hanoi by 5:30 pm back at your hotel. |