Trekking adventure in Cao Bang & kayaking in Ba Be National Park

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi. 

Upon arrival in Hanoi you will meet our tour guide and transfer to you hotel in downtown Hanoi. In the afternoon we will have a tour briefing and welcome dinner with Vietnamese delights. Overnight in Hanoi.

Summary
Hotel transfer: Private AC vehicle – 45mins
Meal: Welcome dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 2: Transfer to That Khe via Lang Son

Breakfast in the hotel before we head north to Lang Son. Upon arrival in Lang Son we visit to Tam Thanh Cave before having lunch in local restaurant. After lunch we continue riding to That Khe, a small quiet town. The afternoon ride is very nice as we drive through beautiful area with forested mountains and peaceful tribal villages. Arrival in That Khe in late afternoon. We will check in a small family run hotel. Dinner and overnight in That Khe.

Summary
Transfer: AC vehicle – 5hrs
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse

Day 3: That Khe – Na Pang Village – Pac Khoang Village

Breakfast in That Khe. We will start our trekking to Na Pang Village, where we begin our trek to Pac Khoang. Today we will trek along valleys with on small paths that only used by the locals to go to their farms and surrounding villages. We will cross some small streams and tackle some easy hill slopes. Picnic lunch on the way. We would reach Pac Khoang around 5pm. Pac Khoang is a village of Dzao ethnic minority. Tonight we will have dinner and overnight with a local family.

Summary
Transfer: 10km by van
Trek: 16km – Moderate
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay

Day 4: Pac Khoang Village – Dong Khe – Na Nieng Village

Breakfast and begin the trek around 8.30am. This morning we trek mainly downhill to Dong Khe where will have a lunch stop. The morning trek is on village road and jungle trails with nice view of rice and corn fields along valleys. We reach Dong Khe at noon. After lunch we continue trekking to Na Nieng Village which is home to Tay ethnic minority. The trek in the afternoon is a bit harder than the one in the morning since we have more uphill terrain to tackle. We reach Pac Khoang Village around 5pm. Today we will have dinner and stay overnight in a local house.

Summary
Trek: 16km– Moderate
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay
 
Day 5: Na Nieng Village – La Village

Breakfast at the homestay before we start the adventure of the day. Today we trek up and down on some forested limestone mountains to reach La, a beautiful village of Tay ethnic minority. Today we have some stops for refreshment in remote tribal villages as we encounter during the trek. Dinner and overnight at homestay.

Summary
Trek: 16km – Moderate
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay
  
Day 6: La Village – Ta Lung – Cao Bang

Breakfast at homestay and leave the village for Ta Lung, the border gate with China. We will trek through jungle and cross some small streams. Near Ta Lung we cross Bang Giang River on bamboo raft. Lunch in Ta Lung before we take a van transfer to Cao Bang Town. Check in hotel in Cao Bang and spend the rest of the day relaxing in local café or wander around the town. Dinner and overnight in Cao Bang.

Summary
Trek: 15km – Introductory
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Cao Bang
 
Day 7: Transfer to Ba Be National Park.

Breakfast in Cao Bang and take a transfer to Ba Be National Park. Upon arrival in Cho Ra Town, we will have lunch in local restaurant before taking a relaxing boat trip on Nang River and enter the beautiful Ba Be Lake. We will cruise through Puong Cave, a huge tunnel runs though mountain. After the boat trip we reach Pac Ngoi, a village of Tay ethnic minority. Dinner and overnight in local house.

Summary
Transfer: 2.5 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay

Day 8: Kayaking Ba Be National Park.

Breakfast at the homestay. We will have a short motorcycle ride to starting point where we begin a short walk through jungle. At some rest place we can have great view of Babe Lake. After 1hr trekking we descend to the lake shore and cross a bridge to An Ma Island. Visit to the temple on the island before we start the kayaking time. Leave the island we paddle to Dau Dang Waterfall we we will have a picnic lunch in a beautiful natural setting of the waterfall. After lunch we paddle back to Babe Lake. If weather permits we can swim in the emeraude cool water of the lake. Paddle back to Pac Ngoi village for another night at the homestay.

Summary
Kayaking: 5hrs
Trekking: 1hr
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay

Day 9: Ba Be National Park – Hanoi

After breakfast we take a short boat ride to the NP Dock where we get on van for the ride back to Hanoi. Lunch on the way. Back to Hanoi around 5pm. Check in hotel and free at leisure. Farewell dinner and overnight in Hanoi.

Summary
Transfer Babe - Hanoi: 240km
Boat cruise: 15mins
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: hotel in Hanoi

Day 10: Departure

Breakfast in the hotel and free until you are transferred to the airport for flight home.

Summary
Aiport transfer: 40mins
Meals: Breakfast

Note on client safety: We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.

 CUSTOMIZED TOURS?

If none of our package tours satisfy you, let our travel experts tailor make a tour for you based on our answers for following questions:

1. When will you travel?
2. Length of your stay?
3. Number of traveler?
4. What is the field of your interest? Please specify: Kayaking / Biking / Trekking / Motorcycling / Multi-sport
5. Any extra interest you want to combine? Please specify: Culture experience / Beach holiday
6. Grade of adventure activities: Introductory / Moderate / Challenging
7. Any extra information that help us to identify your travel need?

Please use our "Contact Form" to send the above information. You will get our answer within 12 hours. Thank you and Happy travels!

 All Inclusive Tour Package Cost:

Note: Rates are valid until December 30th, 2011 by MinMax Travel Co., Ltd. All rates are quoted per person in U.S Dollars. Rates are net and inclusive of service charges and 10% VAT.

* At the time of quotation, MinMax Travel reserves the right to adjust prices to take account of unusual movements in currency markets, hotel and transport costs as a result of inflationary price pressures in oil and other commodity markets.

* If, at the time of booking, any HOME STAY & GUESTSHOUSE are fully booked, we will endeavour to find accommodation of a similar standard elsewhere. If the only available accommodation is of a higher or lower standard, we will revise the price accordingly and consult you immediately.

Tour Prices Inclusive:

* AC vehicle as indicated in the program
* Boat in Ba Be NP
* Kayak
* English or French speaking guide
* Porters & cooks
* Meals as indicated in the itinerary
* Hotels based on twin shared
* Homestay permissions
* First-aid kit
* Water & Snack
* Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees 
 
Tour Prices Exclusive:

* Travel insurance
* Visa
* Tips 
* Personal expenses

Note: The price is subject to change according to each period of time. Please contact our travel consultants expert for the best price

WHAT TO BRING:
 
* Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, Insect, Repellentand Original Passport...

HOW TO START:

* MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

* If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Vietnam Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival)