Ba Be Lake + Home Stay
(3 days / 2 nights)
Ba Be National Park – Boat Trip – Village Home stay – Tea Houses
Highlights
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Scenic boat trip to waterfalls, caves + Widow’s Island
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2 nights in a Pac Ngoi Village home stay
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Tea House visit + water puppet show in Ca Tru Village
Overview
This is a soft adventure perfect for nature lovers and for travellers who want to venture off the popular tourist trail and experience peaceful village life in Ba Be National Park. Located 240km north of Hanoi in Bac Kan province, this important inland eco system boasts towering lime stone mountains, deep rivers, waterfalls, plunging valleys, lakes and caves. The park is also a sanctum to 330 species of butterflies and over 200 bird species. The surrounding area is home to Tay minority villages who share this park. Hunting is forbidden, except for fishing, and the government subsidises the villagers not to cut down trees.
Itinerary at a glance
Day 1 |
Hanoi to Ba Be Lake |
Day 2 |
Ba Be Lake |
Day 3 |
Ba Be Lake, Thai Nguyen Tea Houses to Hanoi
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Prices
Private tour |
$AUD price per person |
3 to 4 people |
355 |
2 people |
430 |
1 person |
735 |
Validity |
31 December 2010 |
Prices are in Australian dollars, per person, based upon the number of people travelling together. Price is land content only + subject to currency fluctuations. Payment by credit card incurs an additional 3% surcharge. See Booking Conditions for more details. Prices beyond validity available on request. Price reduces as your travel group size increases.
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Includes
- English speaking guide
- Return private transfer to Hanoi
- Dorm style accommodation in local home stay
- Boat trip
- Entrance + sightseeing fees
- Tea Plantation stop at Thai Nguyen
- Traditional Water Puppet show for minimum of three people in your group or Folklore show for minimum two people
- Meals as per itinerary
- Bank fees, Vietnam government taxes and service fee
Excludes
- Airfares and departure taxes
- Travel insurance
- Visa, passport or vaccination costs
- Other meals not specified in the itinerary
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, bar charges, tips, optional activities
Trip grade
EASY: Soft adventures enjoyed by just about anyone with a reasonable level of fitness. Walks and mountain biking are generally on good tracks and rarely exceed five hours in a day. Ideal for families.
Trip notes
Home stays
In Ba Be Lake, you’re home is a dormitory-style guest house run by a local family in the village. Accommodation is simple in terms of bedding and amenities. You are provided with a mattress, pillow and mosquito net and sleep on the floor like the locals. Amenities may be shared with the host family. Toilets are usually western-style.
Food
All meals, which are indicated in the detailed itinerary, are included in the price. When you are staying in the village, the emphasis will be on healthy and nutritious fresh local produce for example rice, Vietnamese spring rolls, eggs, chicken, pork and noodles. Please advise us if you have any special dietary requirements.
Local guides
An English speaking guide escorts you from Hanoi to Ba Be Lake and supports all your sightseeing activities. Your guide has extensive experience in guiding outdoor tours in Vietnam and has internationally recognised first aid qualifications. These guides love their job and it is their role to ensure you relax and have a great holiday. If you feel your guide and support crew provided you with excellent service, a tip at the end of the tour would be truly appreciated… a little bit goes a long way in Vietnam.
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, sun block, hat, insect repellent, sunglasses, rain coat, flashlight, essential toiletries, water bottle, original passport. Please remember to dress conservatively as you are staying in a village. Bring warm clothes for the evening in the cooler months from November to February. (Your own sleeping bag is optional.)
Note on client safety
We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, or for any other factor that may impact client safety.
Your group + share accommodation
Prices are based upon dormitory style share accommodation in the village and a single supplement does not apply.
Airport Transfers
This trip does not include airport transfers or hotel accommodation in Hanoi. Please Contact Us if you would like Inner Journey Expeditions to make these arrangements. We can also arrange to pick you up from Hanoi airport if you arrive in the morning to start your tour and drop you off on the way back if you have a departure flight at night.
Handy travel tips + travelling responsibly
For more information on how you can participate in sustainable tourism go to Handy Travel Tips. To help plan your trip go to Vietnam Visa + Travel Guide.
Tipping guidelines
It is customary to express a personal thank you to your guide and driver at the end of your trip, especially if he or she has provided you with excellent service. As a guideline only, we suggest tipping around AUD$4-$5 per day for the guide and AUD$2-$3 per day for the driver. You can pay this in local currency or US dollars. Of course whether you tip and how much is always at your discretion.
Vietnam visa
Most visitors to Vietnam need a visa to enter the country. Inner Journey Expeditions offers a Vietnam visa on arrival service where you obtain an entry visa stamp on arrival at HCMC, Hanoi or Danang International Airports. We arrange a Vietnam visa approval letter which you present with a valid passport, passport photo and your visa stamp fee to the Personnel of Vietnamese Immigration. This service is inexpensive, easy to arrange, only takes four working days and is all done on email - no need to mail your passport.
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Climate
Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta in the South are hot all year round with average day time temperatures at 30 degrees Celsius. The hottest period is from March to May with average temperatures of 35 degree Celsius. The wet season runs from May to November where it down pours for an hour or so in the afternoon. Hanoi and Northern Vietnam experience four seasons. Summer from May to October can be hot and wet with regular downpours and occasional typhoons. July to August is the hottest months with temperatures reaching 33 degrees Celsius. Winter runs from November to April with cold and humid conditions. December and January can be particularly cold with temperatures ranging between 10 – 20 degrees Celsius.
Health issues
Good medical advice usually recommends vaccinations in advance of travel to Vietnam. We suggest you consult with your doctor to discuss health care needs specific to your holiday.
Insurance
You must have comprehensive travel insurance to travel with us. Insurance should include cover for personal accident and medical expenses, evacuation and repatriation, baggage loss and cancellation or curtailment of your holiday. Your trip notes + vouchers will not be issued until you confirm possession of appropriate insurance. Better be safe than sorry!
Pre + Post tour arrangements
We can arrange additional hotel nights at the beginning or the end of your tour or if you are interested in doing additional touring we can organise a private tour to cater to your interests and time frame. Check out the IJE website for more details.
What next
To reserve a place on this trip, contact us now and we will send you a booking form. To guarantee your booking you must email the first section of the booking form to us and pay your non-refundable deposit of 30% of total tour cost. The balance of payment is due 50 days prior to departure. Once your booking is confirmed and you have paid in full, you will receive your tour voucher and detailed itinerary for this tour.BOOK NOW!
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