Ha Noi
1 day
Trek, SUP
5/10
5 (0 Customer rating)
Tour overview

If there is only 1 day but you want to experience outdoor challenges and chill out in Hanoi, then you can’t miss this attractive tour. It takes just 45 minutes to drive from Hanoi to Vua Ba Mountain in Thach That. We can trek to the mountain, have a bath in a natural stream, SUP paddling, and enjoy a chill-out moment when watching a spectacular sunset from Vua Ba and Nam Vien peaks.

Highlights:

  • SUP paddling in the Glamping Dao Hoa Island
  • Watching the fantastic sunset in the Glamping Dao Hoa Island
  • Suitable for newbies who have never paddled the SUP
  • Have instructed on basic SUP paddling techniques 
  • Tour guides who are SUP experiential instructors
Summary
  • Departure from: Ha Noi

  • Min: 5 people

  • Destination: Ha Noi

  • Max: 15 people

  • Duration: 1 day

  • Best season: A whole year

  • Activities: Trek, SUP

  • Level: 5/10

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Itinerary
Day 1: Ha Noi - Glamping Dao Hoa Island

07:30 Get on the bus departing to Thach That. After 45 minutes of driving, we will reach the Glamping Dao Hoa Island where we prepare for exciting trekking to Vua Ba peak

08:45 Start trekking to Vua Ba peak which is 1050m high. This trek has many quite short slope parts which are located in alternating low-flat peaks. From the height of 700m above, the temperature must have been lower than the bottom of the mountain

11:15 Reach the peak. Take pictures and go sightseeing with 360 degrees of the frame.  One side is Hoa Binh and the other side is Ha Noi.  On clear days we will see Hoa Binh Lake. Picnic lunch at the peak and take a rest before trekking back to the bottom.

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

16:00 At the Glamping area, we can paddle the SUP and have a bath in the lake or in the swimming pool.

17:30 Chill-out time and watch the sunset with cold drinks and cold cuts. We will enjoy the melodious and charming background with friends while seeing the sun gradually going down behind the Vua Ba and Nam Vien peaks.

18:30 Get on the bus to go back 

19:30 Finish the tour once you get back to Ha Noi.

Inclusion & Exclusion

Tour fees include:

  • Bus trip Ha Noi - Thach That - Ha Noi
  • Picnic lunch and Chill-out meal
  • Cold drinks and snacks
  • Trekking pole
  • SUP and accessory
  • Tour guide
  • Drinking water
  • Bathing fee at the Glamping area
  • Travel Insurance

The tour fee does not include: 

  • Drinks not on tour
  • Transportation before and after a tour 
  • Others' personal fees

 

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

Exploration Level (5/10): Most people can participate, 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 time 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 Umove

  • Trekking pole
  • Ankle wraps
  • SUP
  • Paddle
  • Life jacket
  • First aid bag for a whole group

Equipment provided by Umove

  • Trekking pole
  • Ankle wraps
  • SUP
  • Paddle
  • Life jacket
  • First aid bag for a whole group

Suggestion:

  • Back up clothes
  • Personal medicine
  • Towel and Hand sanitizer
  • Mobile phone’s waterproof bag

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 for trekking route 

● The trek route to the mountain summit is not too difficult, with an easy-to-follow trail; however, there are several steep sections that can be continuously challenging, ranging from about 100m to 200m. 

● In the summer, the temperature at the foot of the mountain can be quite high, but above 700m, the temperature drops significantly, and there is often fog at the summit. 

● Since the path is dirt and has a considerable slope, if it rains before the Umove Adventure trip, there will be an alternative route or activity. Postponing or canceling the trekking activity may also be implemented depending on the weather.

5. Equipment

● Participants must carefully read the Gear List recommended by Umove Adventure to prepare well for the trip. 

● Umove Adventure suggests that you carry a backpack weighing no more than 2kg while climbing. Preparing a 10L backpack to carry water, food, and a few personal items. Clothes for changing after trekking and paddle boarding (SUP) will be left at the glamping site before heading up the mountain.

6. Food/Drinks

● The picnic meal on the mountain will consist of basic food like sandwich-style bread or sticky rice with savory items, and there will be fruit for dessert. 

● Water will be adequately provided in the vehicle and during the trek. Umove Adventure encourages customers to limit the use of single-use plastic and nylon products; therefore, we suggest that you bring a reusable water bottle to refill from the larger containers we provide.

7. 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. 

8. 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. What age do children need to be to join this tour?

Children from 6 years old can participate in this tour if accompanied by their parents or adults.

 

2. Can I join this tour if I go alone?

This is a group tour, so you can join the tour alone. However, the minimum number required for the tour to depart is 5 people. If the minimum number is not met, UA will inform you at least one week in advance so you can decide to change the departure date or get a refund of your deposit.

 

3. How much do I need to pay as a deposit when registering? When will the remaining amount be paid?

When registering for the tour, customers are required to pay a 50% deposit via bank transfer or by card through Onepay. The remaining 50% must be paid no later than one day before the departure date, also via bank transfer or credit card through Onepay.

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

 

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

Depending on how far in advance you postpone or cancel relative to the departure date, you may incur a fee. If you want to change the departure date or switch to another tour, Umove Adventure will transfer the departure date for you and may charge a fee (or not). Please refer to our cancellation policy for details.

 

5. If I am vegetarian (or have dietary restrictions), will the tour accommodate this?

You will need to inform Umove Adventure about your vegetarian or dietary requirements before booking the tour. We will check if the destination can accommodate those needs and will notify you accordingly. Generally, Umove Adventure will have vegetarian options available for customers depending on the location of the tour.

 

6. What camping equipment will Umove Adventure provide on this tour?

Please see the Equipment section in the tour details.

 

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

Umove Adventure does not organize tours specifically for customers bringing pets, so bringing a pet will depend on the agreement of the other passengers on the tour. If you wish to bring your pet on the tour, Umove Adventure will ask for the consent of everyone on the tour, and you will be fully responsible for ensuring cleanliness and the safety of the pet.

 

8. Can I participate if I don’t know how to swim?

You can still participate even if you don’t know how to swim, provided that you strictly adhere to the safety instructions of the guide. 100% of those paddling on the SUP who wish to swim must wear a life jacket and a safety leash.

 

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