Ba Be Trekking and Kayaking

Quick overview

Tour Overview

Explore Ba Be through kayaking, village walking and a lake boat trip, with two nights in a homestay. Allow time to understand the landscape and life beside the water. Paddling sessions follow actual conditions and begin with a technique and equipment briefing.

Designed for travellers seeking a thoughtfully paced 3 days experience in Ba Be Lake, this programme combines private transfers, guided local exploration and carefully coordinated daily logistics. Contact Vietnam Roaming with your travel dates, group size and preferences for a personalised itinerary and quotation.

Guided Kayaking Island & Bay Scenery Active Nature Escape Private Transfers

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Comfort Preview

Cat Ba National Park: island landscape illustration.

Private Car, Boat & Kayak

Clean, well-maintained private transport and activity transfers matched to your group size and route terrain.

Hotel, Lodge & Homestay

Carefully selected accommodation prioritising clean private facilities, comfort and authentic regional character.

Paced Local Guidance

Experienced English-speaking local guides who adapt walking, cycling or sightseeing timing to weather and your preferences.

What you will see

Route Highlights

Ba Be and Coc Toc village trek

After breakfast, explore the Coc Toc village area and the landscape around Ba Be on a surveyed walking route.

Hanoi to Ba Be and Puong

Travel from Hanoi to Ba Be, taking meal and rest breaks on the way.

Ba Be Lake and return to Hanoi

Take a morning boat trip on Ba Be Lake and visit the stops on your selected route.

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Accommodation Examples

Valley Lodge & Village Homestay

Clean, welcoming highland lodges or village homestays with proper bedding, mosquito nets, hot water and warm local hospitality.

Authentic Regional Stays

Handpicked stays chosen for proximity to morning trailheads, scenic viewpoints and cultural neighbourhoods.

Restful En-Route Accommodation

Handpicked stays chosen for proximity to morning trailheads, scenic viewpoints and cultural neighbourhoods.

Hotels may vary by date and destination, but we always select clean, comfortable and well-located accommodation before confirming the tour.

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Your Private Vehicle

Private SUV / 7-Seat Vehicle

Ideal for couples and small private groups travelling across mountain passes, valleys and coastal roads with ample room for daypacks.

Private Minivan / Activity Support Van

Spacious air-conditioned minivan used for families, larger groups or cycling/trekking support with dedicated luggage and equipment capacity.

Air-conditioned private vehicle

Experienced regional driver

Dedicated luggage & gear space

Flexible photo & rest stops

Bottled drinking water provided

Exact vehicle model depends on group size and local availability. The team confirms the most suitable clean private vehicle before departure.

Daily route

Detailed Itinerary

Travel from Hanoi to Ba Be, taking meal and rest breaks on the way. On arrival, explore the river and Puong Cave area under the confirmed kayaking-and-walking programme. Before paddling, receive a technique briefing and check your lifejacket. Settle into your homestay at the end of the day, enjoy dinner and rest in the lake region.

Overnight: Homestay | Planned meals: Lunch, dinner.

Photo credit (P28 – Ba Be Lake): Pilip · CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized for web) · Source & attribution · Original image

PRICING & QUOTATION

Service Tier	Tailored Private & Small-Group Quotation (per person in USD)
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Contact Vietnam Roaming with your travel dates, group size and preferences for a personalised itinerary and quotation.

What's Included

Trip Inclusion

Private air-conditioned road transfers and pick-up/drop-off as outlined in the itinerary

Experienced English-speaking local guide throughout the tour activities

2 nights' accommodation as specified in the daily programme (Hotel, Lodge & Homestay)

Planned meals as listed in the daily itinerary (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)

Authorized boat transfers, kayaks, paddles and properly fitted lifejackets

Entrance fees, sightseeing tickets and local boat trips mentioned in the itinerary

Drinking water during road transfers and active sightseeing days

Trip Exclusions

International and domestic flights

Travel insurance (including water activities coverage)

Vietnam visa fees

Beverages, soft drinks, and alcoholic drinks

Single room supplement (if private cabin/room is requested)

Tips and gratuities for boat crew, kayaking guides, and drivers

Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, telephone calls)

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Image Credits, Licences & Original Downloads

Photographs illustrate destinations, not Vietnam Roaming guests, contracted rooms, vehicles or guaranteed conditions. Wikimedia Commons images under CC BY / CC BY-SA licences are proportionally resized and converted to WebP for web performance; no endorsement by the photographer is implied.

P28 – Ba Be Lake (Ba Be Lake 7.jpg) — Photo by Pilip · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source & attribution · Original image
P17 – Cat Ba National Park: island landscape illustration (Cat Ba national park.JPG) — Photo by Binh Giang · Public domain · Source & attribution · Original image
P18 – Lan Ha Bay (Lan Ha Bay 20.jpg) — Photo by Christophe95 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source & attribution · Original image
P22 – Bai Tu Long Bay (Bai Tu Long Bay - Quang Ninh - Vietnam (35892945123).jpg) — Photo by AnhTuan Le · Public domain · Source & attribution · Original image
P04 – Ha Long Bay (Hạ Long Bay Panorama, Vietnam.jpg) — Photo by Mustang Joe · CC0 · Source & attribution · Original image
P03 – Tam Coc landscape, Ninh Binh (Tam Coc from above.jpg) — Photo by Nomad Tales · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source & attribution · Original image