Day 1: HANOI - THAI NGUYEN - BA BE LAKE (-/-/D)
Morning, we take a long drive from Hanoi to Ba Be via Thai Nguyen where you visit the Ethnology Museum. After Thai Nguyen, the road is rocky & meandering through scenic landscapes of the north west of Vietnam until Ba Be lakes. On the way to Ba Be Lake, we will have some stopovers for taking photos of remote villages of ethnic people & beautiful valleys.
O/N in Ba Be.

Day 2: BABE LAKE (B/L/D)
Today, we enjoy a tranquil boat trip downstream Nang River to Ba Be Lake exploring the unspoiled tropical National Park with stop to visit Puong limestone grotto, Dau Dang waterfall. After the picnic lunch, continue by boat to the main lake. Time for contemplating the natural landscapes and swimming before arriving in a Tay people village. Visit the village and experience the local activities.
Dinner and overnight in Tay village (house on stilts).

Day 3: BABE LAKE - HANOI (B/L/-)
Breakfast at village.
A short boat excursion to the exit pier. Then we take the car back to Hanoi.
Arrive Hanoi in the afternoon. Tour end.

* Services included: Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle; accommodation at hotel (sharing twin room) & in stilts house; English speaking guide; entrance fees to indicated sights; boat trip, 2 lunches + 2 dinners + 2 breakfasts.