2D1N itinerary to explore Kim Hỷ Nature Reserve

Below is a suggested itinerary for 2 days and 1 night to Kim Hỷ Nature Reserve, suitable for groups of friends, small company teams, or those who enjoy eco-tourism, light trekking, and exploring nature.

Suitable time

It is recommended to go for 2 days and 1 night to have enough time for sightseeing, resting, and experiencing the mountain forest atmosphere. Kim Hỷ Nature Reserve is located in the communes of Bạch Thông and Na Rì districts, Bắc Kạn province; it covers an area of over 14,000 hectares, boasting a rich ecosystem of flora and fauna and many rare species that need protection.

Day one: Departure – Bắc Kạn – Kim Hỷ Nature Reserve

06:00 – 06:30 | Departure

Depart from Hanoi or the center of Bắc Kạn. If coming from Hanoi, it is advisable to leave early to have more time to rest along the way and reach Kim Hỷ in the afternoon.

11:30 – 12:30 | Lunch in Bắc Kạn or Na Rì

Stop for lunch in the area of Bắc Kạn city, Bạch Thông, or Na Rì depending on the route taken. Local dishes such as bồ khai vegetables, buffalo meat, stream fish, hillside chicken, and local pork can be chosen.

13:00 – 15:30 | Travel to Kim Hỷ area

Continue traveling to Kim Hỷ Nature Reserve. On the way, visitors can enjoy the scenery of limestone mountains, terraced fields, villages, and the green forests typical of Bắc Kạn.

Kim Hỷ was established in 2003 and is an area of high value for biodiversity conservation, with a forest ecosystem, limestone mountains, caves, waterfalls, and many rare species of flora and fauna.

15:30 – 17:30 | Sightseeing, check-in natural landscapes

The afternoon is spent strolling around the allowed visiting areas, taking photos with the green forest, rocky mountains, small streams, or beautiful viewpoints. This is the right time to feel the fresh, quiet atmosphere and the pristine beauty of Kim Hỷ.

18:00 – 19:00 | Check-in accommodation

You can stay at a homestay or guesthouse in the Na Rì, Bạch Thông area, or nearby accommodations close to the sightseeing route. If you want a closer experience, it is advisable to choose a local homestay for convenience in dining and learning about the local people's lives.

19:00 – 21:00 | Dinner, rest

Enjoy dinner with local specialties. In the evening, you can chat with locals, learn more about Kim Hỷ forest, highland culture, and prepare for the exploration itinerary the next day.

Day two: Light trekking – exploring the ecosystem – returning

07:00 – 08:00 | Breakfast

Have breakfast at the accommodation, prepare drinking water, sports shoes, hats, light jackets, and necessary personal items.

08:00 – 10:30 | Light trekking in the reserve

Start the journey to explore the Kim Hỷ ecosystem. Visitors can walk along suitable routes, observe the forest vegetation, ancient trees, limestone mountains, and typical natural spaces. This area is assessed to have the potential to develop eco-tourism, community tourism, adventure tourism, natural landscape sightseeing, and environmental interpretation.

10:30 – 11:30 | Check-in and rest

Stop at scenic spots to take photos, rest, listen to the sounds of forest birds, streams, and enjoy the cool atmosphere. If accompanied by a local guide, visitors may be introduced to various plant species, wildlife, and the conservation value of the area.

11:30 – 12:30 | Lunch

Return to the accommodation or nearby central area for lunch. You can enjoy rustic dishes such as hillside chicken, wild vegetables, stream fish, bamboo shoots, and local pork.

13:00 – 15:00 | Combine visiting points near Kim Hỷ

If there is still time, you can combine visiting some nearby points such as caves, local villages, or highland markets. Some tourism introductions suggest combining points like Minh Tinh Cave, Bat Cave, Puông Cave, or Ba Bể Lake depending on the itinerary and actual route.

15:00 – 19:00 | Departure back

Get on the vehicle to return to the starting point. Along the way, you can stop to buy Bắc Kạn specialties such as dong vermicelli, dried bamboo shoots, sausages, smoked buffalo meat, or seasonal local products.