BA BE EXPLORATION Tour Code: VDE-3BE/03 Hanoi - Ba Be National Park - Pac Ngoi Village    Journey Map Located in the mountainous area of Bac Can (250km north-east of Hanoi), this area is a stunning view of terrace rice paddies, tea hills Palm leafs, waterfalls, Grottoes and beautiful stilt houses of the minorities. Not commercial but green, peaceful and quiet! This three days of touring includes canoeing on all three area lakes, caving and short trekking in Ba Be National Park and has been designed for someone who wants to take a little more time at a relaxing pace, and who takes pleasure in the peacefulness of nature. TOUR HIGHTLIGHTS    The tour will bring us on a cultural and eco exploration.    Experiencing home-stay and interact with local people    We have chance to immerse in the nature and the local.    Lots of activities include walking, trekking, hiking, and boat cruising. Day 1: Hanoi –Ba Be (L, D) Today we will have an early pick up at hotel and drive 250 km to the mountainous rice field region of Ba Be. Enjoy gorgeous view along the way and lunch at a local restaurant in Bac Can. Tonight, we have dinner and stay in Ba Be National Park Hotel. Day 2: Ba Be (B, L, D) After breakfast, we will have a chance to breathe fresh air in the national park and do interesting exercise by walking 2km to the harbor. A boat trip to visit the biggest and most beautiful Ba Be Lake in Vietnam. We also can visit Nang River, Puong Grottoes and Dau Dang Waterfall. After lunch in a local minority house, we continue our boat trip to visit Pac Ngoi minority village of the Tay. Dinner and overnight with a Tay family. Day 3: Babe- Thai Nguyen- Hanoi (B, L) After simple breakfast, we get on the transport back to Hanoi. On the way, we will stop over some minority villages and take nice photos. After lunch in Thai Nguyen, a visit at the Museum of minorities will give us more understanding about the minorities in Vietnam. We return Hanoi by 4pm. End of tour. INCLUSIVE: All private transportation and transfers as per itinerary Entrance fees and permits where applicable Meals as per the itinerary (B: breakfast; L: lunch; D: dinner) Accommodation with breakfast English speaking tour guide EXCLUSIVE: Personal expenses such as drinks Other meals not included Tips, Travel insurance ACCOMMODATION: Location Standard Option Superior Option Ba Be National Park The Park Guest House N/A Ba Be National Park Home-Stay N/A *Accommodation in hotels is subject to availability. If the listed hotels are fully booked, alternate accommodation will be offered at the same level. PRICING: Price per person in USD 2 PAX 3 - 5 Pax Single Supplement Standard 217 189 12.0000 *The above prices are based on the group from 4 - 6pax and valid until Sep, 2008. All prices might be changed subject to your group size and travel period. Some tours have Deluxe Option available. Please contact us for further information. Note: Accommodation: Homestay condition is basic, Hotels: Standard Best Time to Do: all year round, best from September to April of next year. Please Travel Responsibly: The small things you do will make a big difference! Booking Terms & Conditions: Tour itinerary and tour prices are subject to change without notice. Please contact us for more information. Related information: Ba Be Travel Guide   This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date    This private tour can be customized upon your request. Please contact us with details of     your tour requirements via email or telephone. Our team of experienced travel consultants will then     help you design your adventure tour to the North East.