Hiking, sea kayaking, & cultural adventures

Hike along limestone mountain pathways, and kayak and swim in a hidden water oasis of lakes, waterfalls and rivers. Experience tribal villages, their unique marketplaces and the warmth and hospitality of the local inhabitants.

Activities

2 days moderate hiking; 4 days easy sea kayaking (no previous experience required); 1 day river/lake kayaking; Moderate road travel

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore hill tribe villages, hike, and kayak in undiscovered Ba Be National Park - far from the crowds!
  
• 4 days sea kayaking in the far reaches of Halong Bay that tourists don't see
  
• Fantastic mix of culture, activity, interactions with locals, and overall immersion in Vietnam

Duration: 13 days Start Location: Hanoi End Location: Hanoi

BRIEF Itinerary

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  Day 1 : Hanoi

  Arrive in Hanoi in the afternoon.

• Day 2 : Hanoi

  Hanoi city tour.

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  Day 3 : Ba Be National Park

  Drive to Ba Be National Park and cross the lake by boat to Tay village

• Day 4 : Ba Be National Park

  Roundtrip hike in the mountains to a remote Dao hill tribe village.

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  Day 5 : Ba Be National Park

  Visit local market followed by hike in the national park, looking for its numerous species of birds and butterflies.

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  Day 6 : Ba Be National Park

  Kayak through Puong Cave on the Nang River.

• Day 7 : Hanoi

  Drive to Hanoi. Afternoon free to explore the city.

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  Day 8 : Halong Bay

  Drive to Halong Bay and overnight aboard a traditional wooden boat near Ba Men Temple.

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  Days 9 - 11 : Halong Bay

  Kayak in Halong Bay.

• Day 12 : Hanoi

  Return to Hanoi.

• Day 13 : Depart for home

  Depart for home.

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  Quoc Hoa Hotel

  Hanoi

  Since 1991, Quoc Hoa is one of the first private boutique hotels in Hanoi - Located in the "old quarter" right in the heart of Hanoi, near Hoan Kiem Lake and the magnificent Opera House. Quoc Hoa's design and interior decoration are in keeping with the classic Hanoi concept.

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  Boat accommodation

  
  

• Home stay Ba Be National Park

  Ba Be National Park

  Wooden stilt house on the edge of the lake

Properties shown are representative of the accommodations we use on this trip, may not be inclusive of all accommodations we use, and are subject to change.

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