The fresh water Lake BaBe is the only significant natural upland lake in the North of Viet Nam. From Thai Nguyen City, capital of Bac Thai province, you drive along Highway 3 to the towns of Bac Can and Phu Thong. After another 16 km you will arrive at Ba Be Lake which is about 225 km from Hanoi.

  Discover the beauty of Hanoi-Ba be Lake- Halong Cruise:    5 days

Day 1  :  Hanoi - city Tour

At 9.00 AM, we start the city tour to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple. Then continue to visit the Temple of Literature well known as Vietnam’s first university and the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred Ngoc Son Temple. Free afternoon for shopping. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2 :   Hanoi - Babe lake ( 245 km )

At 7: 30am - Start for a drive through the Red River Delta north along Hwy 3 to Thai Nguyen. Of interest here is the Museum of the Cultures of Viet Nam's Ethnic Groups. Leaving the delta behind, you'll start climbing into the mountainous area of Ba Be National Park. Take a short boat trip (30 minutes) to a Tay village for dinner and home stay in a local house

Day 3 :  Babe lake - Halong city

Ba Be Lake, surrounded by rugged limestone mountains, is Viet Nam's only natural mountain lake. This important eco-system is well known for over 330 species of butterflies! Have breakfast with your Tay hosts before exploring the lake with lush forest clinging to the surrounding mountains. Reach the end of the lake and trek to Dau Dang Waterfall, boat back to the village.

Day 4 :  Halong bay - Catba island

Cruise to Gia Luan wharf. Take a car for visiting Cat Ba Island. Arrive at Lien Minh village, trekking (2,5 hours) to visit Lien Minh village, garden fruit, exploring the agriculture, the daily life...enjoy the beauty of countryside, taking photos and then transfer to hotel.
PM: The bus take you to Beo wharf, take a boat to explore Lan Ha Bay. Kayaking to visit Tai Keo Cave, somes beaches…Swimming at nature beach.

Day 5:  Catba island - Hanoi

There is a free time for you to relax or further explore Hanoi. The trip ends after your transfer to Noibai Airport for your ongoing flight. End of the tour.

                                     Enjoy your trip