Ha Noi
2 days, 1 night
Camping, SUP, Trekking
Medium
$115 USD
DESCRIBE

Hanoi has no shortage of quality outdoor experiences and this multi-adventure program combined with a very "in-style" resort is an option you should not miss. Just a 45-minute drive from Hanoi, we will arrive at Vua Ba Mountain in Thach That town. Here, we can trek to the summit, swim in the streams, paddleboard, and enjoy some chilling moments while watching the sunset over Vua Ba Mountain and Nam Vien Mountain.

Highlight

Paddling SUP at Dao Hoa Glamping Island

Watching the stunning sunset at Dao Hoa Glamping Island

Being suitable for beginners in SUP

Having detailed instructions on basic SUP paddling before starting

Being guided by experienced SUP coaches

 

SUMMARY
  • Departure Point: Ha Noi

  • Duration: 2 days, 1 night

  • Destination: Ha Noi

  • Activities: Camping

  • Min : 5 people

  • Best time: Year-round

  • Max : 15 people

  • Difficulty level: Medium

ITINERARY
1st day: Hanoi – Vua Ba Mountain – Dao Hoa Island Glamping

07:30 - Departing for Thach That town. After about 45 minutes of travel, we will arrive at Dao Hoa Island Glamping, where we will prepare our gear to start an exciting trekking adventure to the summit of Vu Ba Mountain.

08:45 - Trekking to the summit of Vua Ba Mountain, which stands at 1,050 meters. This trekking route has several steep sections but is not overly long and is interspersed with flat-topped lower peaks. From an altitude of 700 meters and above, the temperature is significantly cooler than at the foot of the mountain.

11:15 - Reaching the summit. Taking photos and enjoying a 360-degree view, with Hoa Binh on one side and Hanoi on the other. On clear days, we can see Hoa Binh Lake. Having a picnic lunch at the summit and rest before trekking back down to the foot of the mountain.

13:00 - Trekking back to Dao Hoa Island Glamping. In the summer, we can swim at Ngoc Stream on the way back.

16:00 - Coming back to the glamping site. We can enjoy stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and swimming in the lake or relax in the glamping area’s swimming pool.

18:30 - Having a BBQ dinner amidst the beautiful scenery of the glamping area. After dinner, we will relax with soothing music around the campfire. Staying overnight in glamping tents (with air conditioning in summer) or in stilt houses.

* Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

 

2nd day: Dao Hoa Island – Hanoi

07:30 - Having breakfast at the glamping site. After breakfast and coffee, enjoying the beautiful sunrise scenery, we will learn how to paddleboard. After a brief lesson onshore, we will go down to the lake to paddle and spend time practicing and relaxing with SUP.

10:30 - Freshening up, changing clothes, and checking out.

11:30 - Having lunch at Dao Hoa Island Glamping.

13:30 - Departing for Hanoi. 

14:30 - End of the tour.

* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

 

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion:

  • SUP & gear
  • Round trip bus: Ha Noi - Thach That - Ha Noi
  • Trekking pole
  • Glamping tent 
  • Tour guides 
  • Daily drinking water 
  • Fee for taking a shower at glamping site
  • Meals as the schedule on the itinerary (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
  • Travel insurance 

Exclusion:

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

 

 

THE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY

Equipment provided by us:

  • Trekking poles
  • Anti-sprain ankle wrap
  • SUP
  • Paddle
  • Life jacket 
  • First aid bag 

Essential stuff you need to bring: 

  • Waterproof trekking shoes/sandals
  • Winter: warm clothes, windbreaker, thermal jacket, wetsuit 
  • Summer: Quick-drying clothes, long-sleeved swimsuit (rashguard), hat, sunglasses, gloves, sunscreen... 
  • Towels, hand sanitizer
  •  ID card or Passport
  • Water Bottle (1L)
  • Spare clothes
  • Personal medicines
  • Waterproof bag for phone
  • Phone, camera, spare battery, suitable waterproof case..

Other items you may consider to bring:

  • Toiletry bag
  • Quick dry clothes
  • Clothes for 2 days