Hue
2 days 1 night
Trekking
5/10
DESCRIBE

Discovered in the 1930s by the French and chosen as a famous resort destination at that time, Bach Ma is located at an altitude of 1,450 meters above sea level. It is dubbed the "green lung of Central Vietnam," featuring a fresh and cool climate due to the unique blend of sea and high mountains. Bach Ma National Park is a pristine destination in Hue, showcasing exquisite beauty, often compared to a paradise on earth that is rarely found elsewhere. When visiting Bach Ma National Park, you can admire the clouds dancing with the wind atop the high mountains and the majestic natural scenery.

Highlight

Trekking to Do Quyen Waterfall

Trekking in the Ngu Ho route 

Camping in the National Park

 

SUMMARY
  • Departure Point: Hue

  • Duration: 2 days 1 night

  • Destination: Hue

  • Activities: Trekking

  • Min : 6 people

  • Best time: Nov - Sep

  • Max : 15 people

  • Difficulty level: 5/10

ITINERARY
1st day: Hue - Bach Ma National Park

08:00 - Departing for Bach Ma National Park. Upon arrival, we will visit the information center of the park to learn about the flora and fauna and the tour routes within Bach Ma National Park. The guide will share skills for walking in the forest. We will continue by car to the hiking starting point. We will follow the trail to reach Do Quyen Waterfall, which is over 300 meters high and one of the wonders of Bach Ma. Enjoying a refreshing dip in the cool stream. Having a picnic lunch by the stream.

14:00 - Coming back to the trail, a vehicle will pick us up to the camping area to receive our tents. The remaining time in the afternoon will be spent hiking to the mountain peak, crossing through the naturally scattered vegetation characteristic of tropical forests at different elevations. If we are lucky, we may have the chance to see large black squirrels or the queens of the forest: the brown-legged langur leaping among the large trees. Reaching the summit of Bach Ma at an altitude of over 1,400 meters at sunset will be a wonderful moment to admire the breathtaking natural scenery gifted by Bach Ma.

18:00 - As the sun sets, we will walk down to KM 0, where the vehicle will take us back to the resting area.

17:00 - Having dinner at a restaurant housed in a building constructed during the French colonial period in the 1930s-1940s. Having a campfire before bedtime.

* Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

 

2nd day: Bach Ma National Park - Hue

Waking up early to catch the sunrise and enjoy breakfast in nature. After breakfast, we will continue our journey to explore the natural beauty of Bach Ma. Hike along the Do Quyen Trail to reach Ngu Ho – five beautiful, pure, and pristine lakes.

Continuing along the path in the forest, passing through a medicinal plant garden, we will be introduced to valuable medicinal plants and the world of insects here. Leaving the trail, a vehicle will pick us up to take us to our lunch spot.

After lunch, we will return to Hue by vehicle.

* If it’s a private tour, the vehicle can take you to Da Nang or Hoi An.

*Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

 

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion:

  • Round-trip bus: Hue - Bach Ma - Hue
  • Shuttle bus for sightseeing at Bach Ma National Park
  • Camping
  • Meals as the schedule on the itinerary
  • Tour guides, forest ranger
  • Campfire
  • Relaxing time with seasonal fruits and cookies
  • Daily drinking water
  • Fee for entrance tickets
  • Travel insurance 

Exclusion:

  • Personal expenses
  • Beverages during meals
  • Tips for the tour guide and driver
THE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY

Equipment are provided:

  • Trekking poles
  • Trekking gloves
  • Tent & camping equipment

Essential stuff you need to bring: 

  • Trekking
  • Trekking, and walking shoes
  • Waterproof windbreaker, sweater or sweatshirt, thermal shirt, khaki pants or quick-dry pants, thermal pants
  • Face towel, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet paper
  • Dry bag
  • Phone, camera, spare battery, suitable waterproof case...
  • ID card or Passport
  • Water Bottle (1 liter)

Other items you may consider to bring:

  • Spare clothes
  • Flashlight
  • Multi-tool
  • Personal medicine