Trekking in Ba Be National Park – Homestay at stilt-house between the secluded village

First read the latest news about Ba Be:

Ba Be Park recognised as Wetland of International Importance

The Ba Be National Park in the northern mountainous province of Bac Can has been named on the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands List as a Wetland of International Importance.

The biodiverse 10,048-ha park is home to 1,268 species of flora and fauna. The site earlier was recognised as an ASEAN Heritage Park in 2004.

As summarised by Marian Gwilliam, Regional Assistant Advisor for Asia-Oceania, Ba Be National Park supports the only significant natural mountain lake in Viet Nam and is the most important wetland in the country's protected area system because it is the only site that has a natural lake surrounded by a mountainous karst ecosystem.

Ba Be National Park

Ba Be National Park is the third Wetland of International Importance in Viet Nam, joining the Xuan Thuy National Park in Nam Dinh Province and Bau Sau in the Nam Cat Tien National Park across the provinces of Dong Nai, Lam Dong and Binh Phuoc.

According to director of the Ba Be National Park, Nong The Dien, the decision will mean that the site will join an international network of wetlands that are important for the conservation of global diversity.

The Convention on Wetlands - known as the Ramsar Convention - is an intergovernmental treaty that embodies the commitments of its member countries to maintain the ecological character of their Wetlands of International Importance and to plan for the "wise use", or sustainable use, of all of the wetlands in their territories. Viet Nam first participated in the Ramsar Convention in 1989.

Source: Ditnews.vn

Ba Be is home to the Tay people where the tour will bring a truly nature dip with the stunning views nearby the secluded villages in the edge of limestone mountains.  Beside the time you will have to interact with natives here, you definitely will be keen on to explore its highlights including  jungle trek and taste the local food by a mighty waterfall, boat trip on lake to adventure into karts’ caves. Dinner prepared by the local host with a unique home-made music performance. The tour completely can be connected with other areas in the North East Vietnam.

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Hardcore Trekking at Tiger Cave Falls - 1 Day

Destinations: Tiger Cave Falls
Estimated trekking time: Average 06 hours / Difficult Grade
Road conditions: Slightly uphill & rocky path
Highlights:

• Private tour.
• Free swimming at Tiger Cave Waterfalls and enjoy the natural slide over the rocks.

Itinerary:

In the morning, depart from your hotel in Dalat city, head eastward 15km to reach the trailhead of Tiger Cave Waterfalls, where we start our 6-hours trek. Warm-up trek is on steep trail through the pine forest to meet Tiger Cave Waterfalls. Do a free swimming here and enjoy the natural slide over the rocks.

Then we continue to trek downhill, pass streams and coffee plantations and over Langbian river via enormous suspension bridges. Next trek is a steep ascend, slowly we reach the top of the hill, where isolated Chil Hill Tribe Village “Lieng Tro” is. We have lunch here with picturesque views of farmland, traditional tiny houses and forest.

After a short village surrounding visit, we trek back to the trailhead through pine trees and via suspension bridges for meet-up with our vehicle. The trip concludes at your hotel in Dalat City.

Meals: Lunch

Includes:

• Travel insurance
• Private Transportation as program
• English/French speaking guide
• All necessary forest and tourist permits
• Meals mentioned in program
• First aid kit
• Purified water on touring

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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Dalat Jungle Fever Trekking - 2 Days 1 Night

Destinations: Pinhatt Mountain - Chicken Village
Estimated trekking time: Average 05 hours / Moderate Grade
Road conditions: Uphill, downhill & rocky path
Highlights:

• Private tours
• Moderate trekking over the Pinhatt Mountain, through pine forest, deep into jungle
• Opportunity to observe the beauty of untamed nature and to integrate with it.

Day 1: Pinhatt Moutain Trek - Overnight Camping
Leave the center of Dalat City from your hotel,  we drive further to the South, along picturesque scenic roads to Razorback Trailhead (the Pinhatt Mountain Trailhead), where we start our journey. The first section of trail takes you from 1,500 meters to 1,700 meters.

We will trek through minority farms and pine forest. Here it’s easy for us to see elephants along the way. They live at the lake and are tamed. We continue to trek through forest paths until we meet the base of Pinhatt. Try to trek on the steep uphill climb (45 minutes) to the summit of Pinhatt after a short rest.

A picnic lunch of fresh veggies and fruits, baguettes with an assortment of toppings and a French-style pastry is prepared by our guide to satisfy your sweet tooth and help you to gain strength for next section. A rest on the mountain-top offers us the fantastic views of Dalat and Langbian Mountain in the distance.

We start slowly descending down from the ridge to the lake. You will notice a very dramatic difference in the flora and fauna. The valley you enter is no longer pine forest, but the tropical jungle that Vietnam is so famous for. You will emerge on the other side, at a campsite where we camp for the night and here you can relax or take a swim until dinner.

Overnight in Dalat.

Activities:

• 5 hours trekking
• Free swimming
• Camping

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Chicken Village (Lat Village) - Back to the city

After breakfast at the campsite, Start our second trekking day through pine forest. Soon you will notice the dramatic change in scenery from pine to thick jungle. Walk the rolling hills among the vines, broad-leaf trees, and enjoy the cool jungle breeze. Upon exiting the thick jungle section, we will walk between Elephant Mountain and another area peak. Enjoy seeing the small minority farms that dot the valley floor.

After lunch and a rest we continue walking through the valley until you come to a ridgeline, which you follow to the famous Chicken Village, aptly named due to the large chicken statue in the center of the township. The women of this minority village are famous for weaving fabric in bright and interesting designs. Around this rustic small village we can see a mushroom farm and a silk farm.

Meet our van and back to the center of Dalat City. This trip ends at your hotel.

Activity: 4.5 hours trekking
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Includes:

• Travel insurance
• Private Transportation as program
• English/French speaking guide
• All necessary forest and tourist permits
• Camping equipments - Twin share tent
• Meals mentioned in program
• First aid kit
• Purified water on touring

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

Visit www.vietnamjeeptours.com for more of company special deals and extensive Vietnam adventure offers.