07:30: Depart for Ba Be National Park which passes through the mountainous province of Thai Nguyen. You can relax on the journey and take in the superb landscapes of terraced rice paddies and bamboo waterwheels which sit at the sides of the river. Stop for lunch along the way. Upon arrival at Cho Ra, at about 13:30, take a boat ride on the Nang River which slips through patches of cultivated land before entering the rugged landscape of chalky cliffs and wild gardens. You will be able to see the liana trees whose twisted and branches and roots create a wild tangle along the river bank. Your boat ride will then take you to the Puong Cave in Ba Be National Park which features a fascinating array of rock formations. The cave has been carved out over time by the strong flow of the river, leaving behind a long tunnel. Continue your boat trip to Bo Lu - a village belonging to the Tay community. The Tay make a living mainly through fishing and rice and corn cultivation. Their stilt houses with thatched roofs are dispersed throughout surrounding landscapes. Have dinner and stay overnight in Coc Toc Village on the banks of Ba Be Lake.