Tham Phay cave expedition & Jungle trekking 4 days 3 nights
Tham Phay cave expedition & Jungle trekking 4 days 3 nights
4 Days Starting and ending in Hanoi
Visiting: Hanoi, Ba Be Lake, Ba Be National Park Tour
Tour operator:
Tour code:
BBTT03T
Group Type:
Private
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 15
Age range:
Min age:8
Special diets catered:
Vegans, Meat, Vegetarians, Gluten Free
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Get away from the city and into the wilderness of Vietnam as you trek deep into the jungle to discover the rich diversity of the Vietnamese countryside. Get to know some of the ethnic minority communities living harmoniously in rural Vietnam and let them share their culture, tradition and beautiful surroundings with you. Engage in some exciting activities as you trek through mountains, explore mysterious caves and take to the water in the rivers and lakes.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Hanoi- Ba Be National Park (L/D)
Location: Hanoi
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
You will be collected from your hotel at 07:30 to start your discovery of Ba Be National Park. After 250km driving for feasting on some authentic Vietnamese food in a street restaurant you will continue your journey. You will voyage on the River Nang following it through the foothills of the towering limestone peaks. The journey down the river will bring you to the mouth of Puong Cave, a large cavern standing 30m high and 300m long. Puong cave sits at the base of the majestic Lung Nham Mountain, one in a chain of limestone mountains that spread across the sky and the river. The cave is not only impressive for its towering structure, but you will also the amazing colonies of bats living the cave with 18 different species currently inhabiting it and adventure 7 km trek on the trails of Ba Be's jungle. You will spend the first night relaxing in Mr Hung’s Homestay, a Dzao's ethnic family.
Day 2 : Jungle Trekking & Villages (B/L/D)
Location: Ba Be Lake
Accommodation: Homestay, Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is the day to unleash your inner adventurer as you veer off the beaten path and into the mountains of North Vietnam. You will get away from the usual tourist destinations in favour of discovering the true, pure beauty of nature. As you trek further, the staggering mountains, winding rivers and mystical caves are all waiting to be explored. Along the way, you will meet the H’mong people as who will share their culture with you. You will also travel to the villages of Khau Qua and Nam Dai and meet the Dzao people and visit their beautifully crafted wooden houses nestled in the mountains and valleys. You will then venture to Coc Toc where you will experience the life of the Tay locals who reside in tall, wooden stilt houses. You will get a firsthand experience of sleeping in a stilt house as you stay overnight in Mr Linh’s homestay.
- 12- 15km trek in the jungle
- Hmong, and Zao ethnic minorities are the tribes in Ba Be National Park's jungle
Day 3 : Tham Phay Cave Expedition (B/L/D)
Location: Ba Be National Park Tour
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast at homestay then after a thirty-minute drive, you'll reach Tham Phay Cave, the hike starts with a steep uphill leading into the forest. Some rock at the top, and then a similar slope before the trail fades and you enter the valley. Turning west of the trail is a large patch of rock for you to find your way through, with the help and direction of your guide and safety team. The precarious entrance is at the end of the forest. Enjoy some snacks before starting to explore the cave.
Tham Phay Cave is a beautiful river cave with two underground river tributaries, where you will experience narrow passages, craggy mountains and some deep pools with very nice photo opportunities. Plants and algae cover many calcite formations. Going deeper into the cave, you will find many unusual features of the cave such as the ceiling dome and many layers of rock, giving the walls a striking appearance. You will spend about five hours exploring this 5km deep river cave, which geologists have not discovered so far. Of course, we will provide you with the necessary equipment, such as helmets and powerful headlights. The cave expands considerably as you go through the original entrance and offers some great opportunities for excellent photos.
Enjoy a few snacks before continuing the journey to explore the 2nd path of the cave system possesses miraculous stalagmites millions of years old, dangerous sinkholes and heat flows at the bottom .
Leaving Tham Phay, you will return to the cave entrance and return to homestay.
- A 6km trek, 5km expedition
Day 4 : Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (B, L)
Location: Hanoi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, our action-packed trip will kick the final day of the tour off by boarding a boat and setting off onto the Ba Be lake. It’s up to you how to spend your time on the boat, whether it’s relaxing and enjoying the views or going for a swim in the cool waters to refresh yourself "kayaking and swimming are available". The views consist of stunning karst formations all around you are covered with patches of wild vegetation and a rich wildlife. After your exploration of the lake, you will have the chance to rest as we drive you back to Hanoi, taking in the beautiful scenery along the way. You will stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way before arriving in Hanoi at about 17:30, when it’s time to say your goodbyes to your guide, drive.
- A 2 hours boat tour
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation at Dao's Homestay and Tay's House in Ba Be National Park
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Entrance Fees
All sightseeing tickets and environment protection fee
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Fully Guided
English-speaking tour guide and boatman assistants
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Meals
Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
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Transportation
Professional vehicle transportations and commercial vehicle insurance. Professional driver All private transfer and transportation Private door to door pick-up drop-off services
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Porters to prepare meals and pump water
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Bottled water
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Trekking tour in Ba Be National Park
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Kayak & boat tour on Ba Be National Park
What's Not Included
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Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
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Travel insurance
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International & domestic flights and taxes
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Beverage
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Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc.
Requirements
• Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes. Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking.
• It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat.
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
International and/or domestic flights are not included in the price of the tour
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No, but airport transfers are available with a supplement if needed.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes, all entrances fees for the visits mentioned in the itinerary are included.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Free Wi-Fi available in each accommodation.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, our tour guides speak English. Other languages available for private tours upon request with a supplement depending on the language.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
In Vietnam, the Vietnamese dong is the used currency.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No specific vaccination is required to visit Vietnam. We advise however to bring insect repellent.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes children are welcome under the surveillance of the parents or guardians (min. age: 5)
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes, each vehicle is equipped with A/C.
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What is the tipping policy?
It is usual to tip the tour guide and driver at the end of the tour.
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Mr Linh's Adventures requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 7 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of mr linh's adventures charges.
Up to 16 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 55% of booking price.
At 2 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.