Hoa Binh
2 days 1 night
SUP, trek, culture explorer
5/10
5 (0 Customer rating)
3.700.000 VNĐ
Tour overview

A weekend tour with an outdoor adventure experience, conquering nature in an extremely exciting and chill way. This trip is not too challenging for most people and offers many interesting highlights, including SUP paddling on Hoa Binh Lake, luxurious glamping at Bakhan Village Glamping, light trekking to explore local villages, and the very enticing cuisine of the Muong people.

Highlight

  • Experiencing luxurious, fully-equipped glamping
  • Trekking through the peaceful villages of the Muong people.
  • Discovering the cultural beauty of ethnic minorities.
  • Having professional and experienced tour guides.
Summary
  • Departure from: Ha Noi

  • Min: 6 people

  • Destination: Hoa Binh

  • Max: 15 people

  • Duration: 2 days 1 night

  • Best season: Year-round

  • Activities: SUP, trek, culture explorer

  • Level: 5/10

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Itinerary
1st day: Ha Noi – Thung Nai – Ngoi Hoa – Bakhan Village Glamping

06:30 - Gathering with the tour guide at the pickup point and heading to Ngoi Hoa, Hoa Binh. We will stop for breakfast at a rest area near Hoa Binh city. Upon arriving at the Ngoi Hoa boat dock, we’ll start paddling from the dock into Ngoi Hoa Bay. After approximately 2 hours of SUP paddling, we’ll reach the end of Ngoi Hoa Bay, where we will board a boat for lunch. After lunch, we’ll take the boat to the trailhead leading to Dragon Eye Lake, a crystal-clear lake hidden within the mountain range near Ngoi Hoa village. We’ll hike along a trail that follows the mountainside to the lake. There will be time for swimming and enjoying the lake. Afterward, we’ll return to the boat and head back to the village of Ngoi Hoa, where we’ll board a vehicle and travel to Bakhan Village Glamping, a glamping site with beautiful views and excellent facilities. Enjoy swimming in the pool, relaxing, and having dinner at the glamping site's restaurant. Staying overnight at the glamping site.

* If the weather is unfavorable (cold or rainy), the swimming activity at Dragon Eye Lake will be skipped, and we’ll return to the glamping site earlier for more relaxation time.

* Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

 

2nd day: Bakhan Village Glamping – Hanoi

07:30 - Having breakfast at the glamping site. After breakfast, we’ll take a walk to explore the peaceful Muong villages in Bakhan valley. The walk will end at the top of a low mountain, offering a 360-degree panoramic view of Bakhan valley and the vast, majestic Hoa Binh lake area. We’ll return to the glamping site to check out, swim in the pool, take photos, and have lunch at the restaurant before boarding the vehicle for the return trip to Hanoi. The tour ends upon arrival in Hanoi.

* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

 

Inclusion & Exclusion

Inclusion

  • Supporting motorboat
  • Round-trip bus: Ha Noi – Ngoi Hoa - Bakhan – Ha Noi 
  • SUP/kayak
  • Glamping (for 2 or 4 people)
  • Meals as the schedule on the itinerary
  • Tour guides
  • Daily drinking water
  • Fee for entrance tickets
  • Travel insurance

Exclusion

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

 

Departure schedule
Departure day Finish day   Tour cost
Difficulty of the activity

Difficulty Level (5/10): Most people can participate in the tour, children from 6 years old and above also can join with parents. It will be easier and more comfortable for you to experience outdoor activities if you have good preparation for physical training before the trip. The duration of each trip is generally 2 days. With those trekking tours at this level, it might take 2 – 3 hours/day to do the trek with the relatively easy terrain. At the same level, the kayaking and SUP tours, 2 – 3 hours/ days paddling with the large water surface, and plenty of times to take photos and rest as well.

  • Experience/ skills requirement: Low
  • Physical requirement: Medium
  • Duration: 2 – 3 days
  • Outdoor activity duration: 4 – 6 hours/day
  • Children: From 12 years old can participate.  

 

Suggested physical training: Practice running or kayaking/SUP 1 - 2 weeks in advance. Run twice a week, each session 3 - 5km every night. Or paddling from 2- 3 times, each time is 5 km.

Equipment

Equipment provided by UA:

  • SUP/kayak & gear
  • Trekking pole
  • Life jacket
  • First aid bag  

Essential stuff you need to bring: 

  • 1L water bottle
  • Waterproof trekking shoes
  • Long sleeve swimsuit (rashguard), hat, sunglasses, gloves, sunscreen...
  • Phone, camera, power bank, suitable waterproof case...
  • ID card or Passport

Other items you may consider to bring:

  • Spare clothes
  • Personal medicines
  • Towels, hand sanitizers, toothpaste, toothbrush
  • Waterproof phone case
Essential info

1. Travel insurance

● Umove Adventure uses service from Bảo Việt Insurance with a maximum insurance payout of 100 million VND/person/case.

●  See the Bao Viet policy of insurance Quy tắc bảo hiểm Bảo Việt.        

2. Referring to the postpose policy, and cancel the tour in the requirement and instructions here. 

3. Reading and signing the exclude all liability before departing

● The customers who buy adventure tours from Umove Adventure have enough awareness about the level of challenge as well as other physical challenges and other potential dangers during the tour. Hence the customer is asked to read and sign the Exclude all Liability form before departing. Find the form below and read it carefully.

                    Phiếu miễn trừ trách nhiệm.       

4. Notes on the SUP paddling and hiking routes

● On the first morning, we will paddle about 4 km in Ngoi Hoa Bay. Depending on the time of year, we may be paddling with or slightly against the wind. However, since this is a sheltered and narrow bay, the water is generally calm. 

Before starting, the guide will instruct you on paddling techniques and provide important safety and route information. It is required that everyone wear life jackets and attach the leash properly. For those who are paddling SUP for the first time, it is recommended not to stand on the SUP immediately after launching. After about 1-2 km, if you feel more comfortable and confident with the water, you can try standing while paddling.

● While paddling on the lake, be mindful of obstacles such as branches or rocks. Staying close to the shore and being aware of motorboats on the lake. A motorboat will accompany us throughout the paddling trip. If you wish to travel by boat instead of paddling, please inform the guide.

● If you are experienced in paddling and can swim, you may take off your life jacket and secure it on the SUP, but never remove the leash.

● On the second day, we will hike for about 20-25 minutes along a small trail passing through villages. The path is not difficult, but you should wear sports shoes or sport sandals (avoid flip-flops).

5. Food & Drinks

● Lunch on the boat and at the glamping site will be diverse, featuring a strong local flavor of the Mường ethnic group, such as grilled fish, grilled pork, stir-fried or boiled vegetables, etc. Breakfast will include chicken porridge or instant noodles with vegetables and eggs.

● If you have dietary restrictions or are vegetarian, please inform UA management in advance so they can prepare suitable meals for you. In cases where we cannot meet special dietary needs (for health, medical, or religious reasons), we suggest you bring your own food.

● Water will be provided on the vehicle and during the paddling. Umove Adventure encourages customers to minimize the use of single-use plastic and nylon products, so we recommend bringing a reusable water bottle to fill from the large water containers we provide.

● Alcoholic beverages are not allowed while paddling SUP, kayaking, or trekking. Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks are not included in the meals.

6. Protecting the environment together

● Umove Adventure supports and practices Leave No Trace principles in each program and outdoor activities itself. We also encourage our customers and partners to apply to Leave No Trace principles when traveling in the outdoor environment. See details about the Leave No Trace tại đây

● In order to limit the use of single-use plastic, Umove Adventure encourages each of us to prepare for ourselves a bottle of water with a 1L capacity for daily water refilling.

● On the tour, tourists comply with the instructions and regulations on environmental protection at the destination. 

7. Medical assistance

● If you have cardiovascular disease or bone and joint diseases (knees, ankles, shoulder joints, etc.), you should consult your doctor before deciding to join the trip. 

● In any case, if you go into the water to swim, you must wear a life jacket.

 

Hỏi & đáp về tour
1. When is the best time to join this program?

You can visit Hoa Binh at any time. From April to October is the ideal time for SUP paddling and swimming activities, while from November to March, Hoa Binh becomes a perfect destination for relaxation, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

 

2. What age is suitable for children to join this tour?

Children must be at least 12 years old to paddle independently. If they are sitting with an adult in a kayak or on a SUP, they can participate from around 8 years old.

 

3. I've never paddled a SUP/Kayak before, can I still join this tour?

The tour has a difficulty level of 5/10, so even those who have never paddled a SUP before can still participate. Before entering the water, the guide will teach the group basic paddling skills and safety techniques. Guests will also have time to get familiar with the SUP before paddling.

 

4. Can I join the tour if I'm traveling alone?

This is a group tour, so you can join alone. However, the minimum number of participants for the tour to start is 5. If the minimum number isn't met, UA will notify you one week in advance so you can either reschedule or get a refund.

 

5. How much deposit do I need to make when booking? When is the remaining payment due?

When booking, customers need to deposit 50% of the total amount via bank transfer or card payment through Onepay. The remaining 50% should be paid no later than one day before the departure, also via bank transfer or credit card through Onepay.

UA will not confirm the booking until the deposit is received.

6. Can I postpone/cancel the tour before the departure date?

Depending on how far in advance you postpone or cancel the tour compared to the departure date, there may be a fee. If you want to reschedule the departure date or switch to a different tour, Umove Adventure will transfer your booking and may or may not charge a fee. Please refer to our Cancellation Policy for more details.

 

7. If I'm vegetarian (or have specific dietary restrictions), can the tour accommodate that?

You need to inform Umove Adventure of your dietary requirements when booking, and we will check whether the destination can meet those needs and let you know. Generally, Umove Adventure offers vegetarian options depending on the tour's location.

 

8. What camping gear will Umove Adventure provide on this tour?

Please refer to the "Equipment" section in the tour details for more information.

 

9. Can I bring my pet (dog/cat) along?

Umove Adventure does not offer specific tours for guests with pets, so bringing a pet depends on the agreement of other passengers on the tour. If you want to bring your pet, Umove Adventure will ask for the consent of the group, and you will be fully responsible for maintaining cleanliness and ensuring your pet's safety.

 

10. If I get too tired while paddling SUP/kayak, can I stop?

If you're too tired to continue paddling, inform the guide or support boat immediately for assistance. Most Umove Adventure tours have a support motorboat. If you're exhausted, you can board the motorboat and follow the rest of the group for the remainder of the tour.

 

11. Can I join the tour if I can't swim?

Yes, you can participate even if you can't swim, as long as you strictly follow the guide's safety instructions. Anyone paddling SUP and wanting to swim must wear a life jacket and secure the leash.

 

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