• Drive from Hà Nội to Ba Bể Lake.

• Upon arrival, check into the homestay before taking a relaxing walk around the lake to soak in the serene, natural setting around you.

Total driving time: Approx. 6 hours | Accommodation: Homestay at Ba Bể Lake

• Spend the day exploring and relaxing among the peaceful, natural beauty of Ba Bể Lake.

• See the limestone cliffs covered in primary forest reflect off the mirror-like surface of Vietnam’s largest natural lake to create a picture-perfect setting.

• Start the morning with a 10 km trek up the mountains and through the jungle to observe ethnic groups, such as Green H’mong and Dao people. Return to the homestay for lunch before an afternoon spent cruising the lake by boat.

• Alternatively, for groups who want more trekking, hike 15 km out to Dau Dang waterfall and be picked up by boat to cruise around the lake, stopping for lunch and swimming before returning to the homestay.

Trekking distance: Approx. 10 km/6 miles (moderate difficulty) or 15 km/9.3 miles (difficult terrain), depending on group itinerary | Accommodation: Homestay at Ba Bể Lake

• After waking up lakeside, go on a cycling excursion to Hua Ma Cave to see a variety of stalactites and stalagmites.

• Travel back to Hà Nội, arriving at the city around 4:30 or 5:00 p.m.

End of tour.

Total driving time: Approx. 5-6 hours | Cycling distance: Approx. 14 km/9 miles round trip | Arrive in Hà Nội: Approx. 4:30 or 5 p.m