Ba Vi National Park Private Tour: Sightseeings & Jungle Hikking
Description
1. Located 60 km west of Hanoi, Ba Vi National Park is one of nature reserve of Tan Linh commune. 2. Here you enjoy spectacular, natural scenery in harmony with people. The natural beauty of the terrain and climate make Ba Vi National Park one of the four famous mountain Eco-resort. 3. Visitors enjoy the fresh, cool air; taste of mountains and trees; birds singing, streams ring on both sides of the road. And having great views of Da river when reaching top of Ba Vi range.
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Itinerary
8:00 am The tour guide and vehicle of Paradise Indochina Travel pick you up at your hotels then depart for Ba Vi National Park. In case you do not need hotel pickup, you can go here (Hanoi Opera House - the meeting point) for pickup.
After 1.5hour drive, you arrive at the park. Our car will take you to Pine forest where you would do a hiking to discover the neglected ruins. It is ancient French church (Ruins). The collapsed church is located in the jungle, 800 meters above ground. The roof has been long gone, leaving the whole structure vulnerable to the elements. The cross still remains, but the whole cathedral is covered in moss, mold, mist, grasses, and even trees, having been empty for many years. But then again, the sight is a stunning evidence of both history and beauty.
During the French colonial presence in Vietnam, system of prisons intended to detain local patriots and revolutionists including one erected in Ba Vi National Park. Nowadays, Only moss walls are left, covered by grass and trees, but with what is left, one can still imagine the wild immage in the pine forest in the heyday. Today, Ba Vi becomes a favorite site for photographers. You would also have chance to walk through the jungle and visit the old green cypress trees as well as the stunning flora and fauna surrounding. Especially, located at Point 600m is the historical battle of Ba Vi Regiment on Dec 31, 1951 that successfully broke off the Da river defense line of the French, leading to the victory of Hoa Binh campaign in 1952. You would also have chance to walk through the jungle and visit the old green cypress trees as well as the stunning flora and fauna surrounding.
Have lunch at the food zone nearby and you should try some specialties from the mountainous area of Ba Vi park (the lunch is not included and you pay. It costs around 9 USD per person for a lunch in the park) Then change your direction to the King High Peak Temple (called Đền Thượng in Vietnamese) - a hollowed site for worshiping Tan Vien Saint. The peak at 1,227 meters where the Tan Vien shrine was built in the 11th Century in honor of a legendary hero who had helped Vietnamese in their hard struggle. Only tens of steps more would let you stand on the Tan Vien peak (or Vong Canh peak, or the viewpoint) where dense of fogs and clouds cling to your feet, make you feel like standing at the border between heaven and earth.
Return to your car and get back Hanoi. After 1.5hour drive back from Ba Vi, you arrive back in Hanoi. We will drop you off the same pickup place. Tour ends at your hotel in Hanoi around 17:30
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
This private tour offers a free hotel pickup so you should input your hotel name in the booking (or contact the local operator via WhatsApp +84.982-804-399 to confirm before the departure). In case you do not need a hotel pickup, please go to the meeting point (Hanoi Opera House) to meet our tour guide and driver
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- For further information and better support, please connect us via Whats-App +84-9-8-2-8-0-4-3-9-9
Reviews(28)
I’ve had touching experience touring outside the city of Vietnam, I visited one of the oldest village and going to ba vi national park to see the temple up on the peak my tour guide was very helpful (bobby) he went above and beyond
Transportation and guide were both excellent. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, over a wide range of interests. Our tour was a few hours short presumably because we declined climbing a second mountain trail. We felt other aspects of the park could have been explored. We had a nice day.
Perfect day with Tony. Explanations, laughter! We recommend! Thanks also to our driver at the top
We had a wonderful visit to Ba Vi National Park. The guides communicated proactively and responsively, picked us up right at our Airbnb (even though it was harder to find than a hotel), and went above and beyond to make sure we got the most out of our hiking. Highly recommend!
We had a great day with our tourguide Ben. He gave us a lot of information, not only on the tour and temples, but also about Vietnam and the vietnamese culture. Watch out, there are many steps to take to go up to the temples, so only suitable for persons with good condotion. Unfortunately, the weather was rather cool, foggy and misty, but still we enjoyed the trip. On 1200 m hight it was even less cold than we had expected.
We decided on a pricier tour to Ba Vi than some others, thinking it might be better — but we were so wrong about that! The guide, though nice enough, apparently knew nothing about the sites we were supposed to go to, and not even what was on the itinerary. The description started with “you’ll trek through a lush forest to Ngoc Hoa cave, stumble upon a series of French ruins” Nope… no trek; no French ruins. Instead just drive to the church ruin for a brief photo stop.(I asked him later about the cave and he just shook his head “I dunno”). Then onward to the steps to the temple and pagoda at the top of the peak. Unknown to us (and probably him) the road was closed before the entrance due to road repairs. We had to walk up the hill for the mile or so just to get to the stairs. Our guide said he would walk “halfway” to the top steps and stop at the temple. When we reached the temple, he was surprised that we were there at the top.(i don’t think he’d ever been there before, especially since he was taking some pictures of the place himself) i asked what is the name of the temple and he said it didn’t have a name (though checking the itinerary later saw that it’s called Thoung Temple) When we were back down the steps, I asked him about the prison we are about to visit and he looked confused. He didn’t know of any prison. I showed him the itinerary that says we visit “Tàn Tích Nhà Tù Thời Pháp French Prison Ruins”. He didn’t know anything about it, and asked the guard at the gate. Then he told us that if we want to see it, we need to climb back up the 1200 steps, showed us a picture, and said “anyway it’s just an old wall.” (Of course we passed.) We were pretty hungry by that point and wanted to get some lunch (which was supposed to be included). He had no idea where to stop for lunch and kept asking as we passed the roadside stands, “ Do you want eat here?” They all looked the same; we said anywhere. We pulled over and he spoke briefly with the people in Vietnamese. They came back with menus that had English translations, and we were shocked that the prices were about five times higher than elsewhere. (like $25 USD for chicken and rice). Our guide informed us at that point we need to pay for lunch. We showed him that lunch is included on our tour. Again he seemed confused and called his office. He came back to us and said that Yes, it says lunch included on the main page, but later in the ad it says lunch is not included. When he saw that we were really frustrated by that time, he suggested ordering fried rice, which we did, and the total bill came to $3 USD for the both of us. After lunch, he asked if we wanted to go back to Hanoi or what we wanted to do. Really?! We didn’t realize we were the ones who needed to come up with a plan — so…no hike through the cypress trees, no French ruins, no cave, no prison— just 4 hours of driving, 1.5 hrs up/down the steps, 45 minutes walking up and down the closed road, 15-minute church/ruin stop and half hour lunch. Back in 7 hours — not 9-10 hrs as advertised. (I suppose the missing 2-3 hours were supposed to be all the things that we did not get to.) Chalk it up to one of those travel tours that don’t go well, but be warned about this one! Btw… to go up the peak to the temple and pagoda, and visit the old church run you don’t need a guide at all.
Dear customers, As a professional operator, we always work hard to meet our customer need. However, we are against the wrong information. We do hope you share the real story. You tried to cancel the tour 1 hour before pickup time and asked for a refund. We explained that it was impossible because it was not in our cancellation policy. You kept asking us why was that and then kept saying you were not using service so you need to get back the payment. We again explained that even you were not using but all were arranged and the cancellation policy was written clear. Then you reluctanly went on tour. Yes, you came up with your own stories which were really wrong and unfair. In the restaurant, you ordered a big meal (can be enough for 5 people while you have 2) and you also knew before how much they were. You said you thought "the lunch included' while your voucher clearly written "not included" and it was also written in the tour discription. The guide explained the church ruins required a bit hard trek and you confirmed you skipped. We hope that you should be honest about things and should be fair. The main reason is that you were not allowed to get back full refund for last minute cancellations. You should respect the cancellation policy and should put yourselves in the operator shoes. Thanks
Our wonderful day exploring Ba Vi National Prak . Our knowledgeable guide shared fascinating insights into the lush forest, making every step of the hike more meaningful. His friendly and approachable demeanor added to the joy of discovering hidden waterfalls and stunning views. it was the perfect combination of nature and adventure, leaving us with wonderful memories.
The private tour to Ba Vi National Park was amazing! The lush greenery and peaceful atmosphere were perfect for exploring. We enjoyed the guided walk through the forest trails, learning about the local flora and fauna. The stunning views and fresh air made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommend this tour to nature enthusiasts looking for a peaceful getaway
I had a great experience exploring Ba Vi National Park on a private tour. The hike through the lush forest was refreshing and the views were breathtaking. We hiked to the top where the air was fresh and the atmosphere was peaceful. The visit to Linh Truong Pagoda added a cultural touch to the adventure. The perfect blend of nature and history
Our group had a tour of Ba Vi National Park, which was really great for nature lovers like me. The tour guide paid attention to every detail, ensuring the safety of our group throughout the trip. The lush green forest trails were a delight for nature lovers. Highly recommended for outdoor enthusiasts—don't forget to bring the necessary personal items for a smooth adventure
