Adventure to Cat Ba and Lan Ha Bay 3 days 2 nights
Why we love it?
The "Adventure to Cat Ba and Lan Ha Bay" tour offers a three-day exploration of Vietnam's stunning natural landscapes, focusing on the serene beauty of Lan Ha Bay and the diverse ecosystems of Cat Ba National Park. This experience is ideal for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers, as it includes activities such as hiking, kayaking, and opportunities to engage with local culture through a homestay in Viet Hai village. Distinctive features of the tour include a night spent aboard a wooden sails boat, providing an immersive experience of the bay's tranquil waters, and a chance to enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine with meals included throughout the journey.
Inclusions
- 2x Breakfast,2x Dinner,3x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 2 nights,1-night accommodation on Wooden Sails Boat,1-night accommodation at homestay in Viet Hai village
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Cat Ba National Park
- Entry/Admission - Lan Ha Bay
Exclusions
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- International & domestic flights and taxes
- Beverage
- Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc.
Itinerary
Day 1 Hanoi - Cat Ba National Park
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You will be collected from your hotel in Hanoi's old quarter at 08:00 to begin the drive to Dinh Vu Harbour. You will then take a 45-minute high-speed boat to Cat Ba Island. After that, you will go to Cat Ba town for lunch.
In the afternoon, you will trek to Viet Hai Village through Cat Ba National Park which is a haven for both bird watching and sightseeing amidst the pristine forest and at Frog Lake. Along the way, you will have the chance to see native cats, squirrels, spotted deer, snakes, thousands of butterflies, and if you’re lucky, one of the rare Cat Ba Langurs.
Rounding out the day, you’ll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in a bungalow in the local village of Viet Hai.
Physical activities: Trek of 10-12 km
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Day 2 Lan Ha Bay
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Breakfast will be served at 07:30 followed by a walk to the top of Marine Hill which offers panoramic views of both Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. On returning to Viet Hai Village, you can try a fish massage or take some time to relax before cycling to Viet Hai Harbour. From here you will board the boat to explore the beauty of Lan Ha Bay. Lunch will be served on-board followed by kayaking excursion around Hang Luon Cave, and if it is hot, the boat will take you to some beautiful wild beaches where you can spend some time swimming and snorkelling before having dinner on-board and spending the night on the boat.
Physical activities: Trek of 3-5 km and 1 hour of kayaking
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Lan Ha Bay - Cat Ba - Hanoi
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After enjoying breakfast on the boat with the sun rising in the background you will continue the cruise around Lan Ha Bay, weaving among the myriad of limestone peaks. On this last day you will also get to visit a fish and shellfish farm and the colourful floating village of Cai Beo. Lunch will again be served on-board (or on land if we have new passengers waiting to embark). You will disembark at around 11:30, return to Hanoi, ending your tour of Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Please Note
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 7 days before start
Non-refundable after 7 days before start
