07:00 Pick-up at your hotel and head for Bac Kan, the province of Ba Be Lake. During the 6 hours drive, we will visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Thai Nguyen city. We continue our drive, stopping for lunch at a local food stall in Bac Kan town. Our destination is a small village of the Tay minority people situated inside Ba Be National Park. Arrive at our homestay and refresh with a short afternoon walk around the park and even a swim in the nearby lake. Back home for dinner and talk with our very warm and friendly hosts. Learn about this interesting culture and way of life. Then retire to our beds for a delightful sleep in a traditional stilt house.

Wake up with the chirping of birds and sounds of village life. Well rested, take in the moment of natural tranquility away from the stresses of the city. Breakfast then we start to discover the imposing beauty of the area on a local hand crafted canoe. We can have a swim in crystal clear waters before having lunch in the local restaurant near the Water Fall Dau Dang. Following lunch we have the opportunity to work off our feast with a trek to Tay ethnic minority villages. A visit to this small hamlet will enable us to witness how little the lives of the people in these remote areas have changed. We cruise further to Puong Cave and head back to Pac Ngoi village for overnight in a traditional stilt house.

Again, take advantage of the morning's fresh air and village energy. Have breakfast and enjoy a last leisurely walk in the park. Pack up your things then say goodbye to your new friends. Leave the village for Hanoi by 09:00 am. Have lunch on the way. We arrive in Hanoi by 4:30 pm back at your hotel. End of services.