Kayaking Hoa Binh Lake & Trekking Chieng Yen Valley (3 days)

Destinations: Hanoi - Hoa Binh Reservoir - Chieng Yen
Highlights:

• Paddling in Hoa Binh Reservoir
• Homestays in villages of Thai people
• Beautiful and easy trails
• All meals included

Day 1: Hanoi - Thung Nai - Kayaking to Bai Sang
8:00 am pick up at your hotel and leave for Hoa Binh Town which is 70km northwest of Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hoa Binh we have a short rest for refreshment. Continue to Thung Nai, a small quiet town on the bank of Hoa Binh Reservoir, the biggest reservoir in Vietnam which is ideal for kayaking. On arrival we start our paddling exploration toward Bai Sang where we will do homestay in a beautiful house-on-stilts of the Muong ethnic minority. The house looks over the reservoir and offers us a real relaxing time after the paddling. Lunch will be served on the support boat.

Dinner and overnight at the homestay.

Activity: 4hrs kayaking
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Bai Sang - Buot Village - Phu Mau Village
After breakfast at the homestay we walk 6km to the highway where we meet our van. Transfer shortly toward Son La where we trek through a beautiful area of mountains, jungles, rice paddies and villages of ethnic minorities. We will walk downhill to Buot Village where we have picnic lunch in a local house. After lunch we continue trekking to Phu Mau Village where we will spend another night homestay in local house.

Activity: 3hrs trekking
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Phu Mau Village - Na Bai Village - Mai Chau - Hanoi
After breakfast at the homestay we walk uphill for 2km to Na Bai Village. The trekking path goes through villages and rice paddies. Upon arrival in Na Bai Village we will drive toward Mai Chau Valley where we have lunch in Pom Coong Village. After lunch we head back to Hanoi. Arrival in Hanoi at 5.30.
Trip completes.

Activity: 1hr trekking
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Note:
The paddling in Hoa Binh Reservoir is strongly affected by wind thus the itinerary will be adjusted as below if the wind changes direction.
Day 1: Leave Hanoi for Buot Village. Trek to Phu Mau Village. Homestay
Day 2: Trek uphill Na Bai village. Transfer to Bai Sang. Homestay
Day 3: Kayaking and cruise to Thung Nai. Transfer to Hanoi. Trip complete.

Includes:

• Travel insurance
• AC car transfer
• English or French speaking guide
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Homestay permission
• Inflatable kayak
• Support boat
• Water & Snacks
• First-aid kit
• Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees

Excludes:

• Surcharges for other languages speaking guides, during festive seasons and peak season surcharges, which will be advised at time of booking
• Personal expenses
• Visa
• Tips

Details of the excursions please contact the travel consultants at adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com or call direct to (+84) 909602370

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