Join us on this Ba Be Paddle board tour. As you paddle on your SUP board, the natural beauty of rock formations, caves and imposing cliffs around Ba Be Lake and along Nang River is so breath-taking that you feel as if you have left the real world behind you.
Gear up and explore Ba Be Lake on water surface. Paddling along the great Nang River, discover various photoshooting opportunities and wander through the emerald water of the biggest natural lake in Vietnam.
Trip highlights
- Spectacular landscape of Ba Be Lake
- Fun & Challenging paddle
- Comfortable homestay in ethnic village
- Local cuisine
- Fully supported when paddling
- Friendly and professional English-speaking tour guide
07.30 Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. We drive north to Ba Be National Park via Highway 3. Make a short stop in Thai Nguyen City for refreshment. Countinue heading north to Bac Can City for lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, we drive straight to Ba Be.
14.00 We arrive in Boc Luom, a river dock where we beggin our beautiful downtream paddling trip along Nang River. The river runs though the giant Puong Cave before it flows into Ba Be Lake, one of the 100 biggest natural freshwater lakes in the world. Upon arrival in Be Be Dock we will walk to a village of Nung ethnic minority where will spend our night in a homestay. Dinner at the home stay.
* Driving: 5hrs
* Paddling: 3hrs
Get up and have breakfast at the homestay. Today we will paddle accross the lake to An Ma Island where we visit to An Ma Temple. Continue paddling Ao Tien Pond (Fairy Pond), a small secluded small lake that we have to leave our board and walk around 10mins to get to the lake. We will have a picnic lunch by the lake. After lunch, we paddle to Dau Dang Waterfall. Spend sometime to relax after a long paddling day at the waterfall. Take support boat back to the village for dinner. Overnight in homestay.
* Paddling time: 4hrs
* Picnic lunch
Having breakfast at the homestay before taking a boat ride to the bus. Taking bus ride back to Hanoi. Lunch stop on the way. In Thai Nguyen city we will visit to a tea plantation, where we would learn about tea culture of the Vietnamese. Tea tasting before heading back to Hanoi. Back to your hotel in Hanoi. Tour ends here.
* Driving: 5hrs
- Private bus
- Homestay
- Support boat
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- SUP, paddling equipment
- English-speaking tour guide
- Water
- All entrance fees
- Beer or soft drinks
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Transportation before and after the tour
Difficulty Level (7/10): Good physical skills are a requirement, as well as experience in outdoor activities. This level is not for children. The duration of each trip is from 2 - 4 days with a basic of eating, and sleeping condition. Accommodation is camping. Trekking time might take 5 – 6 hours/day to do the trek with the difficult terrain, slopes, and high elevation. The kayaking and SUP tours might take from 6 – 7 hours/day of paddling.
Suggested physical training: Practice running or kayaking/SUP 2 weeks in advance. Run 2 - 3 times a week, each session 5km. Or paddling from 2- 3 times, each time is 5 - 7 km.
- Stand up paddle board
- First-aid kit
- Life-vest
- Dry-bag
- Swimwear for summer
- Warm clothing for winter
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Anti-insect repellent
- Flip-flops/ sandals
- Walking/ Trekking shoes
- Waterproof case for phones
- Passport or ID
- Spare clothes
- Personal medication
- Power bank
- Multi-tool knife
- Personal flashlight / headlamp
Important info
Please be aware that the price on the website is for a group tour of 5 persons. If your group is less than 5 persons, please contact us to get price for smaller group.
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Address: 117 Van Cao Street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
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Email: booking.tour@umove.com.vn
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