Off The Beaten Track Activities:  Homestay in Bao Lac

Bao Lac is home to nearly 1,000 black Lolos, an ethnic group people who are skilled at making bronze drums, a cultural treasure used only at funerals.

How to get to Bao Lac ?

The Black Lolo village is located about 6 km from Bao Lac. Over 50 Lolo families live here in a well–preserved traditional culture. Connecting tours from Bao Lac to Ba Be National Park are always available.

Detail Activities

Home to the most exotic ethnic minority in Vietnam – the Black Lolos, Bao Lac is a perfect destination to experience a home stay for better understanding about the diverse culture of Vietnam! The Lolo people are proud and conservative in preserving their traditions such as teeth dyeing but they are also very friendly and warm.

Off The Beaten Track Activities

  • Homestay in Bao Lac

    Bao Lac is home to nearly 1,000 black Lolos, an ethnic group people who are skilled at making bronze drums, a cultural treasure used only at funerals.

  • Hiking Dong Mu Can Yen

    Bao Lac (Cao Bang) is the poorest region in Vietnam where there are 50,000 inhabitants of hill tribe groups living mainly in remote areas without access to water and electricity.

  • Bao Lac ethnic market

    Bao Lac market itself didn't yield many treasures, unless of course you count the smiles, the adventures, the fresh donuts and the photos.

Examples of full packages

These examples of full package show how we combine adventure travel, off the beaten track travel with classic sightseeing and relaxation to make a balanced, fulfilling and enjoyable holiday.
Hidden Indochina ( Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos) 21 Days
Grade: Challenging
Luggage: Vehicles
Accommodation: Hotel & homestay
When to do: Year round

A mythical great river runs through three lands of Indochina, the Mekong River. A shared history, sometimes common and sometimes distant, has shaped the cultural richness and uniqueness of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. This journey aims to unlock the fascinating appeal of Indochina: its spectacular landscapes and amazingly diverse cultures. Covering all highlights from the magnificent Angkor temples to the roof of Indochina - Fanxipan Mountain, and filled with enjoyable activities, it can delight the most jaded mind.

Starting at the vibrant hub of South Vietnam, Saigon, cruising on endless waterways of Mekong Delta, marveling at majestic Angkor temples, relaxing in atmospheric Luang Prabang before trekking in laid back Muang Ngoi and Sapa and finishing with a scenic cruise in Halong, this itinerary is perfect for a complete Indochina discovery.
 

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Vietnam and Cambodia - A taste of exoticism ( North Vietnam and Siem Reap) 13 Days
Grade: Moderate
Luggage: Vehicles
Accommodation: Hotel & homestay
When to do: March to November

This tour brings in a glimpse of Vietnam and a taste of Cambodia. The journey starts out in the 1000-year-old city of Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam with rich history and sensational cuisine. It then gets off tourist trails and travels inland for 4 days in  beautiful Pu Luong nature reserve with trekking between hilltribe villages, meeting the local people and enjoying a homestay in these remote communities.

This adventure also combines exploration of the impressive waterscape at Tam Coc, both on foot and by sampan. Boat is also the way to explore Halong Bay, making this tour a perfect itinerary for those love being on water.  Other hightlights include the Siem Reap homestay  and the majestic Angkor temples.
 

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