Hoa Binh
1 day
Kayaking, SUP
Medium
$54 USD
DESCRIBE

Relaxing adventure tour at Ngoi Hoa Bay and Ba Khan Bay of Hoa Binh Lake. Exploring Vietnam's largest hydropower lake with the majestic Ba Khan Bay and the pristine beauty of Dragon Eye Lake. This trip is suitable for most people, including those who have no experience in paddling SUP or kayaking.

Highlight

Exploring Dragon Eye Lake & Ngoi Hoa Bay in its pristine beauty

Providing SUP or kayak, accompanying equipment, and life jackets

Having lunch with delicious Muong local specialties

 

SUMMARY
  • Departure Point: Ha Noi

  • Duration: 1 day

  • Destination: Hoa Binh

  • Activities: Kayaking

  • Min : 10 people

  • Best time: Year-round

  • Max : 20 people

  • Difficulty level: Medium

ITINERARY
Ha Noi – Ngoi Hoa Port – Ngoi Hoa Bay - Dragon Eye Lake - Ha Noi

06:00 - Arriving at the pịking up point, boarding the bus to start the outing at Hoa Binh Lake. The bus will stop along the way for guests to have breakfast (at their own expense).

08:30 - Arriving at Ngoi Hoa Port. Listening to the guide's instructions before starting to explore the poetic beauty of Ngoi Hoa Bay. We will paddle from the port to the innermost part of Ngoi Hoa Bay, a distance of about 4-5 km with stunning natural scenery.

11:30 - Having lunch featuring the flavors of the Muong people on the boat. After lunch, depending on the weather and the time of year, we will engage in one of the two activities below:

- Trekking to Dragon Eye Lake to paddleboard and swim (During low water season)  

- Continue paddleboarding to explore the majestic Hoa Binh Lake.

15:30 - The whole group boards the boat to return to Ngoi Hoa Port and then get on the bus to come back to Hanoi.

18:30 - Arriving at Hanoi. End of the tour.

* Meals included: Lunch

 

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion:

  • Round-trip bus: Ha Noi - Ngoi Hoa - Ha Noi
  • Supporting boat 
  • SUP/Kayak & gear
  • 1 lunch
  • Tour guides 
  • Drinking water 
  • Fee for entrance tickets
  • Travel insurance 

Exclusion:

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

 

 

THE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY

Equipment provided by us:

  • Kayak & gear

  • Life jackets
  • First aid bag 

Essential stuff you need to bring: 

  • Waterproof shoes or sandals
  • Trekking shoes (if trekking into Dragon Eye Lake)
  • Water bottle (1L) 
  • Winter: warm clothes, windbreaker, thermal jacket, wetsuit
  • Summer: Quick-drying clothes, long-sleeved swimsuit (rashguard), hat, sunglasses, gloves, sunscreen...
  • ID card or Passport
  • Phone, camera, spare battery, suitable waterproof case... 

Other items you may consider to bring:

  • Personal medicine
  • Spare clothes
  • Towels, hand sanitizers
  • Waterproof phone pouch