Hanoi - Ba Vi National Park
The three peaks of magnificent Ba Vi Mountain, only 60 km from Hanoi, offer a spectacular view of the Red River Delta. The primeval rain forest of Ba Vi National Park boasts a wide range of flora and fauna. This is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi and is easily accessible.
Ba Vi National Park, 48 km west of Hanoi, covers an area of 7,377 ha on a range of high mountains. The park is famous for its rich and diverse flora and fauna comprising tropical and subtropical species. The three peaks of Ba Vi Mountain, only 60 km from Hanoi offer spectacular views of the Red River Delta

- Length of the trip	: 1 days
- Trip Starts from	: Hanoi city
- Trip Ends in	: Hanoi city
- Required booking time	: 15 hours for individuals and 5 days for group in advance
- Rates per person	: 89$ - Nomal (Vietnamese lunch)
- Rates are valid from 1 Janualy 2008

Details of Tour:
In the morning: Leave Hanoi at 08.00 am. The primeval rain forest of Ba Vi National Park boasts a wide range of flora and fauna. This is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi and is easily accessible. We depart Hanoi for the one and a half-hour drive to Ba Vi. We will walk up to the summit of Mt. King where we visit to the temple of Ho Chi Minh. We will have a picnic lunch in the temple. After lunch we walk up to the summit of Mt. Tan Vien to visit Tam Vien Temple which is dedicated to the God of the Jungle. From the summit you will have a great view of the Red River Delta. Walk back to the car and start our journey back to Hanoi at 5.30 pm.

Tour price:

Price	Group	Private				Booking
Standard	N/A	1 pax	2-3pax	4-6pax	over 7pax	BOOK
		139$	89$	69$	59$

Service includes:
- Private air-con car/minivan/bus
- Private English Speaking tour guide
- Picnic Lunches
- Mineral water & towel
- Entrance fees

Services excludes
- Personal expenses
- Drinks and tips

General information about Ba Vi National Park
Topography and hydrology
Ba Vi National Park is centred on Mount Ba Vi, a mountain isolate situated about 50 km west of Hanoi. The mountain rises steeply out of a plain that rarely exceeds 30 m in elevation. In general, slopes on the western side of Ba Vi mountain, at an average of 25°, are steeper than those on the east. Above 400 m, the slopes on the western side may reach a gradient of 35° and rocky cliffs are present. Mount Ba Vi has three peaks: the highest is Dinh Vua at 1,296 m, followed by Tan Vien at 1,226 m and Ngoc Hoa at 1,120 m. Because of the mountainous topography, the climate at Ba Vi varies with altitude. Above 500 m, fog enshrouds the top of the mountain on most days.

Except for the Da River on the western side of the national park, Ba Vi has no large, permanent water bodies. Streams in the national park are small, steep sided and fast flowing. In the rainy season, the volume of water flowing through these small watercourses and over the surface of the ground is sometimes sufficient to cause landslides. In the dry season, however, many of the streams are dry.

Biodiversity values

At Ba Vi National Park, natural forest is mainly distributed at elevations above 600 m. The natural forest types at Ba Vi are lowland evergreen forest, lower montane evergreen forest and lower montane mixed coniferous and broadleaf forest. In 1998, the national park supported 4,701 ha of forest, comprising 1,710 ha of natural forest and 2,991 ha of plantation forest. The plantation forest is still, however, in the early stages of development, with only small trees present.

Ba Vi supports 812 species of vascular plant, of which several species were described for the first time from the site, for example Ixora balansae, Litsea baviensis and Lasianthus langkokensis. Also according to the investment plan, Ba Vi supports 44 mammal species, 114 bird species, 15 reptile species and nine amphibian species.

Other documented values

The forest at Ba Vi National Park is an important source of forest products for local communities. For example, medicinal plant collection is a major economic activity in the area. Between 1997 and 1998, an estimated 250 tonnes of medicinal plants were extracted from the national park. It has been estimated that 80% of the Dao ethnic group in Ba Vi commune extract medicinal plants, which is their second most important source of income.

During the French colonial period, Ba Vi was developed as a hill station, and around 200 villas were constructed on the mountain. In addition, a road was built up the mountain to an elevation of 1,100 m. With a relatively favourable climate, good infrastructure and close proximity to Hanoi, Ba Vi already attracts large numbers of visitors. Several tourism companies have developed resorts and visitor attractions in and around the national park. Ba Vi National Park is also an important site for education and scientific research. Further major tourism resorts are planned in and around the national park.