Tham Phay cave expedition & Jungle trekking 4 days 3 nights
Tham Phay cave expedition & Jungle trekking 4 days 3 nights takes you into the remote jungle on the western side of Ba Be National Park. You will trek into the thick jungle to discover the sheer, natural beauty of Ba Be National Park. Whilst exploring the park, you will be able to meet the local people living and farming here as you trek to some of the ethnic minority villages. The jungle trip will be topped off with a boat trip and cave exploration. This action-packed trip is perfect for those with a keen sense of adventure and a good level of fitness.
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Tham Phay cave expedition & Jungle trekking 4 days 3 nights
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Ba Be National Park
Day 1: Hanoi - Ba Be National Park (L/D) 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 Nang River 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. - A 7-10km trek in the jungle
Ba Be National Park
Day 2: Jungle Trekking &Villages (B/L/D) 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
Ba Be National Park
Day 3: Tham Phay Cave Expedition (B/L/D) 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.
Inclusions
- Eco-friendly compost toilet
- (Optional) Child seats are required
- First Aid Kit and Medical Rescue Equipment
- (Optional) Vegetarian and vegan food is available
- Accommodation at Dao's Homestay and Tay's House in Ba Be National Park
- Shared dry storage case for small phones and cameras
- Bottled water
- Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
- English-speaking tour guide and boatman assistants
- Porters to prepare meals and pump water
- All sightseeing tickets and environment protection fee
- Conquest Medal Rewards
- Trekking tour in Ba Be National Park
- Private door to door pick-up drop-off services
- No extra charge after confirmation
- 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
- Safety and caving equipment: caving helmets, caving headlights, basic canvas hiking boots, gloves
- Professional vehicle transportations and commercial vehicle insurance. Professional driver
- Safe storage at Mr Linh’s Adventures - Ba Be Headquarters
- All private transfer and transportation
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Beverage
- Other services not mentioned above.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Please arrive at the pick up point 1800 minutes before departure time.
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