Kayaking – Conquering the Nang River & Ba Be Lake

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  • 3 Days 2 Nights
  • SUP- Trek-Camp
  • Professional guide
  • Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)

Detail

With 3 days of exploration at Ba Bể, you will experience the most exciting adventure, including stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) on the Năng River, paddling through Puông Cave, trekking through the forest, camping by Ba Bể Lake, and many other wonderful experiences. This tour is not just an ordinary SUP tour, nor is it a typical outdoor experience, but an incredibly thrilling nature exploration in one of the most beautiful regions in Northern Vietnam.

“Full inclusion” – The tour includes everything from transportation, boat, camping, SUP, professional guide, drinking water, and even travel insurance.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi – Chợ Rã – Ba Bể – Camping Site

06:30 Depart for Bắc Kạn. We will have a stopover in Thái Nguyên along the way.

12:00 Lunch in Chợ Rã town.

13:00 Continue to Bốc Luốm boat station. This is where we will start our SUP journey down the Năng River towards Puông Cave and Ba Bể Lake. The Năng River is quite narrow with a strong current. The scenery along the Năng River is diverse and majestic. Some parts of the river run along sheer cliffs, while other parts open up to narrow valleys or cornfields. The highlight of the journey is paddling through Puông Cave, a massive cave through which the river flows. Due to the strong current and downstream direction, we will not expend much energy despite the considerable paddling distance.

15:30 After exiting Puông Cave, we will take a break on a small island in the river to enjoy Chill Time*, with fruits and cold drinks in the beautiful natural surroundings. We will then continue paddling to the confluence of the Năng River and Ba Bể Lake.

We will transfer to a motorboat and enter the lake. During the summer, the boat will stop for us to enjoy swimming in the clear, year-round blue waters of Ba Bể. Our destination today is the Umove Adventure camping site by the lake, not far from Pắc Ngòi village. Upon arrival at the camping site, we will enjoy a welcome drink and receive our tents. You can take a shower and relax before dinner.

19:00 Dinner at the camping site. After a delicious meal at the campsite, we will enjoy a fun evening around the campfire with friends before going to sleep.

* Meals included: lunch, dinner
* Chill Time is organized at different locations depending on the weather of each season.

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Day 2: Camping Site – Tiên Pond – Đầu Đẳng Waterfall – Homestay

07:30 Breakfast at the camping site.

08:30 After breakfast, we will start paddling to explore Ba Bể Lake. Paddling along the cliffs, we will reach An Mã Island, then continue to Tiên Pond.

12:00 Picnic lunch at Tiên Pond before paddling back to the Năng River. This afternoon, we will conquer the most beautiful and wildest section of the Năng River with majestic high cliffs. After over an hour of paddling on the river, we will reach Đầu Đẳng Waterfall. We will leave our SUPs at the boat station and walk about 1 km to the waterfall. Rest and take photos at Đầu Đẳng Waterfall before returning to the boat station. We will take a motorboat back to Ba Bể Lake. If time permits, we will enjoy swimming in the clear, year-round blue waters of Ba Bể.

16:30 The motorboat will take us to Pắc Ngòi village, where we will have dinner and spend the night at a homestay in the village.

18:30 Dinner. Overnight at the homestay.

  • Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinne

Day 3: Homestay – Trekking Ba Bể National Park – Return to Hanoi

We’ll meet at 4 p.m. at our hotel in Luzern (Lucerne) for a “Welcome to Switzerland” meeting. Then we’ll take a meandering evening walk through Switzerland’s most charming lakeside town, and get acquainted with one another over dinner together. Sleep in Luzern (2 nights). No bus. Walking: light.

Price Includes

  • Car transportation Hanoi – Ba Bể – Hanoi
  • Camping equipment
  • SUP and accessories
  • Homestay accommodation
  • Motorboat
  • Meals as per the itinerary
  • Daily drinking water
  • Sightseeing tickets
  • Travel insurance

Price Excludes

  • Drinks outside the program
  • Beverages during meals
  • Transportation before and after the itinerary
  • Other personal expenses

What to Expect

  • The majestic natural scenery of the Năng River, Ba Bể Lake, and Đầu Đẳng Waterfall.
  • A support boat accompanies the entire paddling route.
  • Professional guide.
  • Camping with a super chill view.

Difficulty of the activity

Discovery Level Tour (6/10): Suitable for most people, including children aged 6 and above with their parents. Light physical preparation will enhance the comfort of outdoor activities during the tour. Typically lasts 2 days. For trekking at this level, expect approximately 2-3 hours per day on relatively easy terrain.Kayaking or SUP tours at this level involve paddling for 2-3 hours per day on large water surfaces or currents, with ample time for photography and rest breaks

Physical Preparation Recommendation: Train in running or kayaking/SUP 1-2 weeks beforehand. Run twice a week, 3-5km each session, or kayak/SUP 2-3 times a week, covering 5km per session.”

Equipment

Equipment provided by Umove:

  • SUP and accessories
  • Life jacket
  • Tent and accessories
  • Dry bag

Personal essentials to bring:

  • Walking shoes or sandals
  • Water bottle (around 1L capacity)
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Towel, hand sanitizer gel, toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet paper
  • Dry bag
  • Phone, camera, power bank, waterproof case…
  • Personal identification documents

Additional recommended gear:

  • Spare clothes
  • Flashlight
  • Knife or multi-tool
  • Personal medications

Notes About The Tour

1. Travel Insurance:
Umove Adventure utilizes the services of Bao Viet Insurance with a maximum insurance coverage of 100 million VND per person per incident. For details, please refer to Bao Viet’s insurance policy here: [Bao Viet Insurance Policy](link to be provided).

2. Cancellation Policy:
Please refer to the tour postponement and cancellation policies in the Regulations and Guidelines section.

3. Liability Waiver:
Customers purchasing Umove Adventure’s adventurous tours are fully aware of the “adventurous” nature, physical challenges, and inherent risks in the tour. Therefore, customers are required to read and sign a Liability Waiver before departure. Please read the contents of the Liability Waiver below carefully before registering to participate.

4. SUP Route Advisory:
On the first day, we will paddle approximately 8km from Boc Luom pier to the confluence of Song Nang and Ba Be Lake. This entire paddling route is downstream with a fairly swift current. Physical endurance is not a concern; however, those with limited experience in paddling SUPs in strong currents may feel a bit anxious initially. Participants should wear life jackets, use ankle leashes, and avoid standing directly on the SUP board at the starting point. After paddling about 1-2km downstream and feeling more comfortable and confident with the water current, participants may start standing and paddling.

While paddling on the river, participants should be cautious to avoid areas with swift currents or obstacles such as tree branches and rocks. Note that if you are a strong swimmer and experienced paddler, you may remove the life jacket and secure it on the SUP board, but it is absolutely forbidden to remove the ankle leash.

5. Trekking Route:
Our trekking route is quite gentle with short walking times, easy trails, and minimal elevation gain. Nevertheless, participants should still wear suitable sports or hiking shoes for a safe and comfortable trek through the forest.

6. Food & Beverage:
Lunches at the camping site and local restaurants feature a variety of local dishes. Dinners and lunches mainly consist of seasonal dishes such as fish, chicken, pork, and seasonal vegetables. Breakfast at the camping site usually includes chicken noodles, pork rib noodles, or shrimp noodles.

To ensure participants’ energy levels, Umove Adventure provides specialized energy bars at a rate of 2 bars per person per day. Drinking water during treks will be fetched by the porter team from boiled spring water to ensure it is bacteria-free. Participants are advised to bring their own water bottles for daily use.

Hot tea and coffee will be provided before and after each meal at the overnight stay location.

7. Environmental Protection Collaboration:
Umove Adventure supports and implements Leave No Trace principles in its programs and outdoor tour activities. We also encourage customers and partners to apply Leave No Trace principles when traveling in outdoor environments. For more details on Leave No Trace, click here: [Leave No Trace Details](link to be provided).

To minimize the use of single-use plastic bottles, Umove Adventure recommends each guest bring a 1L water bottle for daily water refills.

8. Safety & Health Advisory:
If you have heart disease or joint issues (knees, ankles, shoulders, …), it is advisable to consult with a doctor before deciding to participate in the trip.

Tour guides will carry basic first aid kits. If you have health issues requiring medication, please bring your own personal medications.

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FAQ

Best Time to Visit:

You can visit Ba Be Lake throughout the year, as each season offers its own unique charm. However, the best weather for tourism is from March to October. During this time, you can immerse yourself in the cool and fresh waters of Ba Be Lake and enjoy its beautiful natural surroundings. From November, the temperature at Ba Be Lake becomes cooler, which is ideal for trekking and SUP activities. During spring, visitors can admire Ba Be Lake amidst the red blossoms of peach and rice flowers, set against the backdrop of lush greenery.

Suitable Age for Children:

This tour is suitable for children aged 12 and above, accompanied by their parents or guardians.

Trekking Experience

The tour is rated at a medium difficulty level (6/10), suitable for most people, including those with limited trekking experience. The terrain is not too steep, and daily trekking distances are about 6km. However, it’s advisable to review preparation and guidance for the 6/10 difficulty level here.

Pets

Umove Adventure does not organize tours specifically for pets. If you wish to bring a pet, consent from all tour participants is required. You are responsible for ensuring the pet’s hygiene and safety.

Sanitation and Bathing

We will camp at Umove Adventure’s camping site near the lake and not far from Pac Ngoi village. You can use toilets and bathing facilities here for personal needs. During trekking, burial-type sanitation will be used.

Swimming Abilities:

You can participate in activities even if you cannot swim. However, you must strictly follow the safety instructions of the guide. All participants intending to enter the water while kayaking or SUPing must wear life jackets and ankle leashes.

Stopping During SUP/Kayak Activities:

If you feel too tired to continue kayaking or SUP, promptly notify your guide or support boat. Most Umove Adventure tours have support motorboats available. If unable to continue, you can board the motorboat to follow the remaining program.

No Previous SUP/Kayak Experience:

With a difficulty level of 6/10, even those who have never kayaked or SUPed before can participate. Before you enter the water, the guide will instruct the group on basic paddling skills and safety practices.

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tieulongnu

Solo Traveller

HDV chuyên nghiệp , take care khách hàng

June 30, 2024

cuongdola11

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Trải nghiệm thật thú vị

June 29, 2024