Take a break from the fast pace of Hanoi and follow an expert local guide on an enriching 2-day, 1-night trekking tour exploring the Ba Vi National Park and the culturally rich village of Duong Lam.
Day 1:
Start the tour will hotel pickup in Hanoi old Quarter at 8.00 AM and head off to Ba Vi National Park for the mystery Jungle Trekking route. See the bustling city transform to the peaceful rural area, immerse yourself in the green rice fields.
Follow your guide for an easy trek to the highest tower to catch the best panorama scenery and majestic landscape of whole this park. It takes around 45 minutes to climb up and takes the same time to go down.
Stop for a delightful lunch in the local restaurant at 12 PM where you can taste and experience the art of Vietnamese cuisines. Following lunch, you will start the amazing trekking route through the jungle.
During the hike, you will learn the traditional ways to drink natural source water when you get thirsty in the middle of the jungle. Passing by some of the remains of French architectures during the French war in the past (the 19th century).
The tour will end at 4 PM at a height level of 400 mt (West of Tan Vien mountain). You will have dinner and stay overnight at the homestay style accommodation.
Day 2:
Wake up to the beautiful morning and enjoy easy breakfast at your homestay. Immerse yourself on a day of Vietnamese culture and history. Visit Duong Lam ancient village for around 2 hours. This village has been under UNESCO protection since 2006.
See and hear the stories of Vietnamese traditional houses and architecture. The houses date back 100-400 years surrounded by temples and gardens. This is an important historical site, home to temples in honor of two kings, national heroes, who defended the land against the Chinese about 1200 years ago.
After looking around the village, you will stop for a delicious lunch and get transferred back to Hanoi at 3 PM.