Ba Be Lake Kayaking - 1 Day

This 1 day adventure journey explores Ba Be National Park, around 230 km north of Hanoi in Bac Kan province. The route weaves together Ba Be Lake, An Ma Temple, Widow Island and Tay ethnic village at a calm, well-paced rhythm, set against one of the world's 20 largest natural freshwater lakes, ringed by limestone karst, flooded forest, river caves and Tay, Dao and H'mong villages.

You travel with a small group with an English-speaking guide, so the timing stays flexible. Pickup, pace and stops are shaped around your group rather than a rigid coach timetable, and the route favours genuine local encounters over the busiest tourist sites.

Why this route works

Ba Be National Park is around 230 km north of Hanoi in Bac Kan province. In a single day this route gives you a meaningful slice of the area at a comfortable pace. The result is a route that feels both efficient and genuinely immersive.

What you will experience

• Kayak the crystal-clear waters of Ba Be Lake beneath limestone mountains
• Visit a Tay ethnic family and explore hidden caves
• Traditional lunch prepared by local people
• Visit An Ma Temple and Widow Island
• A short jungle hike in the national park

Who is this tour for

Best suited to travellers who want the scenery and culture of Ba Be National Park without the tourist-trail crowds — couples, families, photographers and nature lovers. The pace is relaxed, with light walking and seated transport between stops. If you have a day to spare, this is a strong choice.

What is included

• English-speaking guide
• Kayak and safety equipment
• Traditional lunch
• Boat trip
• Entrance fees

Good to know

Ba Be National Park is best visited October–April for clear, comfortable trekking weather; the lake is beautiful year-round. The climate is a subtropical mountain climate, cool and misty in winter, warm in summer. Activities involving boats, caves or open-road driving are weather dependent and may be modified for safety. From USD $78 per person, the experience is reconfirmed by date and group size at booking.