Explore Trị An Lake by Kayak Tour: When Nature Becomes the Open Horizon
- Hieu Ngan Le Tran
- May 29
- 2 min read
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You may have seen Trị An Lake as calm as a mirror reflecting the sky, but have you ever glided across its surface, with nothing between you and nature but a paddle?
If not, a kayak tour on Trị An Lake might be an experience worth trying at least once, not only for its gentle movement but for a rare connection with nature that’s vast, peaceful, and full of quiet surprises.
Trị An Lake: Where Time Slows Down
Just about a 2-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City, Trị An is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Southeast Vietnam. Unlike the sea’s roar or the mountains’ rugged peaks, this lake offers a serene beauty, wide open water surrounded by green forests and rolling hills.
And while the lake looks beautiful from shore, it’s even more magical when you’re on it, because you’re not just observing, you’re part of the scene.
A Gentle, Unhurried Kayak Journey
You don’t need advanced skills or to be a regular athlete, just basic swimming and following instructions are enough to start a 1–2 hour kayak tour on the lake.
Starting from a lakeside point near Nomia Garden Retreats, you’ll be guided through paddling basics, safety gear, and join a small group led by a local guide. The journey is slow-paced and calming. You can pause in the middle of the lake, listen to birds, watch the sunrise, or simply... do nothing at all.
Why Kayaking Is Part of a Retreat Journey?
Gentle movement without exhaustion: Gliding helps relax your shoulders, deepen your breath, and reconnect with yourself.
Completely open space: In the middle of the lake, there are no buildings or artificial sounds, just sky and water.
Moments for you and nature only: It’s private enough for you to truly listen inward.
Return to something primal: No engines, no noise, only water and the rhythm of your paddle.
Suggested Kayak Tours at Trị An Lake
Trị An Tour: Offers 2-day-1-night trips including swimming, SUP paddling, wave riding, sunset–sunrise viewing, river drifting, and enjoying local cuisine.
Trị An Adventure: Organizes immersive experiences like forest trekking, cycling, night wildlife watching in Cát Tiên – Tà Lài, combined with kayaking on Trị An Lake.
