Hoa Binh
2 days 1 night
Exploring Culture, Kayaking
4/10
$117 USD
DESCRIBE

Da Bac is a region that has become quite familiar to backpackers, located near Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant, about 90 km from Ha Noi. When you arrive here, you will be immersed in the fresh and peaceful atmosphere of a village free from city dust and the noise of vehicles. You can freely bathe in streams, kayak, explore the hydropower reservoir, and enjoy many distinctive local cultural and artistic activities. If you need a quiet place to relax and experience life in a serene countryside, Da Bac is truly a very reasonable choice.

SUMMARY
  • Departure Point: Ha Noi

  • Duration: 2 days 1 night

  • Destination: Hoa Binh

  • Activities: Exploring Culture

  • Min : 8 people

  • Best time: Year-round

  • Max : 20 people

  • Difficulty level: 4/10

ITINERARY
1s day: Ha Noi - Da Bac

07:00 - Picking up you at 53 Nguyen Dinh Thi. Departing for Da Bac. Along the way, stopping for a break at a café near Hoa Binh. Upon arriving in Hien Luong, Da Bac, checking in Pacific House and then having lunch. After resting, you will be briefed on how to kayak as well as safety instructions, and then we will start kayaking to explore Hien Luong Bay. Those who do not wish to travel by kayak can board a tourist boat to visit the lake. We can freely paddle and swim in the lake before returning to Pacific House for dinner. After having dinner, there will be a cultural exchange program featuring traditional bamboo dance by the local people to entertain the group. Staying overnight at homestay.

* Meals included: Lunch, Dinner  

* The cultural exchange program is only organized for groups of 10 people or more. 

 

2nd day: Da Bac - Ha Noi

08:00 - Having breakfast at Pacific House. This morning, we will take a trek deeper into the village to a stream located in the forest. We can swim and enjoy ourselves in this stream. Afterward, coming back to Pacific House for lunch. After lunch, the group will board the bus to return to Hanoi. The tour ends in Hanoi.

* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

 

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion:

  • Supporting boat
  • Round-trip bus: Ha Noi - Da Bac - Ha Noi
  • Kayak & gear
  • Homestay (shared room in stilt house)
  • Meals as the schedule on the itinerary 
  • Tour guides
  • Daily drinking water
  • Fee for entrance tickets
  • Travel insurance 

Exclusion:

  • Other kinds of beverage unlist in the tour program
  • Personal expenses
  • Beverages during meals
  • Transportation fee before and after the trip

 

THE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY

Equipment provided by Umove Adventure

  • Kayak & gear
  • Life jackets
  • Aid bag 

Essential stuff you need to bring 

  • Sandals
  • Long sleeve swimsuit (rashguard), hat, sunglasses, gloves, sunscreen...
  • ID card or Passport
  • Water Bottle (1 liter)
  • Phone, camera, spare battery, suitable waterproof case...
  • Spare clothes
  • Personal medicines
  • Towels, hand sanitizers
  • Waterproof phone case