Bach Ma National Park Trek Review: Chasing Waterfalls and Mountain Views

Bach Ma National Park, it’s a spot that’s located right there in central Vietnam, and honestly, it is almost like it’s been plucked straight out of a nature documentary. Known best maybe for its pretty awesome biodiversity and the misty mountaintops, it just sort of offers a super unique experience, especially that trekking tour that brings you right to the Do Quyen Waterfall. That tour? Yeah, it is something else. I mean, really something else. I decided to give it a whirl, so you know, I could check it out for myself and also then give you the lowdown.

Getting to Bach Ma: The Start of the Adventure

Alright, so how do you get to Bach Ma National Park? The simplest starting point, arguably, could be either Hue or Da Nang. So, you see, Da Nang has that really convenient international airport, and Hue is basically bursting with all that historical charm and whatnot. Very doable from both cities, but the way you decide to get there? Yeah, that makes all the difference.

Hiring a private car, it is almost like your best bet if comfort and flexibility are things you are after, but there is something very down to earth with getting your butt on that local bus. Like your doing the later, you are going to be changing buses in Phu Loc, and, okay, that bus station is hectic. After Phu Loc, it’s the final leg that takes you near the park entrance, but remember you might still need a ride up to the park center since the public transit isn’t running into the park. Either way, embrace all those experiences because the drive? Man it is scenic. Mountains just covered in the crazy kind of vegetation of all those rural Vietnamese landscapes just rolling out as far as the eye can see. If nothing else, you will get your fill of all things countryside here.

What to Expect on the Trek: Trails and Tribulations

The trek to Do Quyen Waterfall is like your flagship adventure in Bach Ma, that really lasts a decent portion of a day. And, I mean, don’t go in there just winging it thinking it will be a simple nature walk. What’s involved is that the park has all kinds of trails ranging quite a bit in terms of challenge, and the one to the waterfall, alright, it includes some decently steep sections and steps, that can kind of put a strain on your quads, to be honest.

What is cool is that the trail cuts through different kinds of the forest, from that super thick canopy coverage to more, well, open spots that show off incredible views. Along the way, just listen up and watch for wildlife because there’s all types of bird species here, to say nothing about the cool chance of seeing monkeys just chilling out. What I really want you to take seriously, arguably, could be wearing the right kind of boots. You want something with the solid ankle support since the trails tend to get pretty slick, very quick with some mud depending on how the rain is doing that day. So, to summarize, come prepared and you should have a fantastic hike!

Do Quyen Waterfall: A Rewarding Spectacle

Alright so the destination, Do Quyen Waterfall, really, is that moment when all your effort finally makes sense, just offering views that, they seem almost like a fantasy. I want you to understand that the waterfall has several levels, which each one just kind of dropping beautifully into these rock pools beneath, and of course surrounded by the green of the forest. Pretty good place to start breathing heavy from the climb up and feel just cool air hitting your face. It just doesn’t hurt either that there are spots here for really taking amazing photos too. I’d recommend you pack a snack, maybe, to just chill near the falls and, yes, absorb what I could argue is real peaceful moment there.

Also there is a stairway carved into the rock on the side of the waterfall that actually lets you go down even further for some more different viewpoints. As tempting as that might be, you have to just keep a check of how everything’s doing back at home on your level of physical comfort and what kind of time you are working with, alright, because remember now you’ll have to come back up those stairs.

Planning Your Visit: Permits, Guides, and Practical Tips

Okay, so, here is that important stuff you have got to have covered before you head on out. Bach Ma National Park requires you to grab permits just to go inside. And that’s done, naturally, at that visitor center which also doubles up as an awesome spot to get tips, all things maps, trail conditions. Now, if your idea of a good day on that mountain just sounds like having a local expert guiding you, alright, it’s better just to book it way ahead with one of all those authorized tour operators.

Now the thing you might also want to remember is weather there gets really switchy-switchy. You’ll just suddenly start seeing some sun, and within maybe ten minutes the whole world is getting rained on so pack things to prepare to do it all: rain jackets, a way to stay hydrated (so get that water bottle). In reality, don’t be cheap when you’re preparing! So if you happen to go trekking through rainy season (September-December) so be extra precautious because Bach Ma that’s just something else for its rainfall. Check up about conditions prior, be cautious of flooding and landslides.

Other Activities in Bach Ma National Park

Listen, that Bach Ma National Park isn’t that one-trick pony, not by any chance! What happens if you’re someone that’s just looking to get outside hiking to that beautiful Do Quyen Waterfall, so there actually more stuff you can explore. First? Summit up, alright, Vong Hai Dai where it served, back there when France had their empire going strong, as your old kind of observatory.

From there, the spot offers an eye view looking 360 over everything including lagoons and also cities, to see just kilometers away. Not feeling anything like working up much sweat, too? Give yourself shot at getting along The Rhododendron Trail because that’s known so widely because they look amazing with all its flower come Spring. Another thing worth time with so very special views of all these kind-of-famous wildlife. Watch everything but specifically birdwatching but that national park one those hotspots around Vietnam if you like birds.

Where to Stay: Lodging Options In and Near Bach Ma

Thinking all things overnight inside of a Bach Ma National Park, yes that one opportunity too, except pickings will feel relatively tiny. So that’s specifically Bach Ma Village your one primary opportunity and there that provides accommodations if you will stay right where it’s very pretty because I get tucked away at the middle mountain terrain, right there within Park area itself! However this place’s one, you need pre-book everything ahead since vacancies quickly fills.

Else what about picking hotels near park, but that way offers better lots on option to those trying get options at multiple various price level ranges combined that too extra options. These range at resorts really comfy near beaches by way Phu Loc but budget kinds like bungalows and hostel close on your National Highway 1, but both giving ease reaching Bach Ma and that day-by-day tripling so long get set quickly morning!