Thac Ba Lake and its surroundings

A peaceful immersion in the heart of Lake Thac Ba

In the north of Vietnam, far from the hustle and bustle of big cities and tourist routes, extends Thac Ba Lake, a haven of tranquility where the water glitters between the green hills. With its thousands of islets, wooded banks and traditional villages, this vast artificial lake offers a setting of gentle and silent beauty, ideal for travelers in search of authenticity and preserved nature.

Here, life follows the rhythm of the lake: fishermen glide over the water at sunrise, families cultivate rice terraces and Dao villages perpetuate their ancestral traditions. In their wooden houses, the inhabitants welcome visitors with simplicity and generosity, sharing their culture, their local cuisine and their rural daily life.

Exploring Thac Ba Lake is taking the time to navigate its calm waters, walk in the surrounding hills, meet the artisans and admire the landscapes that change color over the day. It is an intimate, serene and deeply human experience, a timeless interlude in the heart of authentic North Vietnam.

Progress of the stay at Thac Ba Lake

Day 1: Hanoi –Thac Ba Lake – Vu Linh (L, D)

Our English-speaking tour guide will meet you at your hotel in Hanoi around 8 a.m., then take the road to Thac Ba Lake. Arrival to enjoy a local lunch at the ecolodge.

At 2.30 p.m., head to the nearby jungle with a local guide for a botanical tour to learn more about medicinal plants in the company of a local expert. Also visit a nearby farm.

Dinner with the Dao hosts and quiet night.

Day 2: Vu Linh (B, L, D)

Around 9 a.m., after breakfast, embark on a boat trip on the lake to the Thuy Tien cave. Stroll inside while listening to the legends that surround it.

Then, small walk to the top of the hill to admire the panoramic view of the lake.

For lunch, a picnic the Dao way will be organized on one of the islands of the lake then free time to swim according to the season.

Go back to the ecolodge to relax. Finally, around 4:30 p.m., take part in a workshop to learn how to make a shrimp fishing net in the traditional Dao way.

Then dinner and quiet night.

Day 3: Vu Linh – Hanoi (B, L)

After breakfast, around 9 a.m., take a last boat trip on the lake to try traditional fishing like the Dao. Enjoy at the same time the tranquility of the place and the beauty of the site.

Return around 11 a.m. to refresh yourself and check out.

Lunch by the lake, then take the road to Hanoi where you arrive around 5.30 p.m.

Possible return to Sapa

Price on request