7:30. Picking up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter area and departure to Cat Ba Island by Expressway.
11:30. We will arrive at Ben Beo pier in Cat Ba island. The pier for fishman and tourist boats to visit Lan Ha Bay, just 2km from the town.
12:00-12:30. We will pick you up at Ben Beo harbor and transfer by fast canoe to our lovely homestay in Viet Hai village. The Village is on Cat Ba island, around 10 kilometers away from Cat Ba town. its position in the midst of Cat Ba’s jungle, meaning that it’s surrounded by lush forests, mountains and picturesque scenery. Have a delicious Vietnamese meal.
Afternoon. Following our tour guide you will do trekking and hiking in Navy Peak to see the overview of Cat Ba National Park. If we have time we can climb to the top of the mountain for a panoramic view of Lan Ha bay, Halong Bay and Cat Ba National Park.
18:30. Enjoy local dinner at our restaurant.
18:30. Enjoy local dinner at our restaurant.
After that, Our tour guide will take you on a night-time kayak on Lan Ha Bay to see Bioluminescent plankton sparkling and the local village activities at night.
Overnight at our homestay!
Overnight at homestay in Viet Hai Village
7:30. Enjoy the breakfast at our restaurant
8:45 Our golf car will pick you up from Viet Hai village to Viet Hai harbor
9:00 We will arrive at Viet Hai Pier and our tour guide will give you the entrance tickets for Lan Ha Bay and HaLong bay. The tickets are included in the tour price.
9:15. Board the boat to Lan Ha Bay. At first, the boat will sail around Lan Ha Bay. The bay itself is spectacular, with towers of limestone rocks rising from the sea, sailing to thousands of karst towers with many unique shapes (chopsticks and seals).
10:30. We will discover the natural lagoon area belonging to Lan Ha Bay by kayaking through Dark and Bright Caves, tunnels, and archways. This is the most beautiful lagoon in Lan Ha Bay for kayaking activities and also the conservation area. If you are lucky you will see Cat Ba langurs (Golden-headed monkeys)
12:30. The boat drops anchor at the border of Lan Ha Bay and HaLong Bay for lunch.
The lunch is freshly cooked and served in Vietnamese style by the local crews on board (vegetarian dishes for a choice). Enjoy lunch while cruising through magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
13:30. Afterwards, the boat continues to sail off Southern Ha Long Bay
14:30 Swimming and jumping from the boat at Ba Trai Dao Beach which is very natural, remote, quiet and less-touristy. We can discover the temple beach, more lagoons and arches.
15:00 After swimming, we will visit a local fish farm where you will see how local fishermen live on the water and how they farm the fish
15:30 Our boat will be cruising back to the pier. Enjoy the magical sunset withlocal drinks as the boat comes back to the harbor.
16:00. The bus will pick you up to go back to Hanoi.
Around 20:00: Arrive at Hanoi Old Quarter.
Not included
Fully refundable until 2 days before start
Non-refundable after 2 days before start
