Summary:This three-day trip from Hanoi combines Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island, covering all the best of this area which is known as a part of Halong bay. Unique cruising to the quiet Lan Ha Bay, climbing in Halong bay and hiking in the National Park of Cat Ba are the special highlights. If you are real explorers who dedicate to exploring the areas in a different way, this trip is surely a perfect choice.
Destination: Halong Bay
Activities: Cruising, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Sightseeing
Highlights:
Discovering Lan Ha bay with thousands of beautiful and peaceful islands and inlets
Visiting Floating village to deeply understand about the local life
Staying overnight on board away from tourist crowds and behold the moon on the sea
Enjoy traditional home-stay in Cat Ba island and get acquainted with friendly locals
Kayaking through water tunnels to discover hidden lagoons
Rock-climbing with professional guider to conquer the top with lots of excitements
Day 1 : Hanoi - Cat Ba Island - Lan Ha Bay (L,D)
Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi at around 6:00 then depart you to Hai Phong City. An express boat to Cat Ba Island is waiting for you there.
Arriving in Cat Ba Island you will enjoy a delicious fresh seafood lunch then start a cruise on a traditional junk to visit unique floating villages to experience locals’ daily activities.
After a short guidance from our local guide, you’ll get your paddle and start kayaking through the beautiful scenery of the Lan Ha Bay which is known as a part of Halong Bay to explore Dark Cave and Bat Cave. After that, you will get back to the sailing junk for swimming, dinner and overnight on the sailing junk.
Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi at around 6:00 then depart you to Hai Phong City. An express boat to Cat Ba Island is waiting for you there.
Arriving in Cat Ba Island you will enjoy a delicious fresh seafood lunch then start a cruise on a traditional junk to visit unique floating villages to experience locals’ daily activities.
After a short guidance from our local guide, you’ll get your paddle and start kayaking through the beautiful scenery of the Lan Ha Bay which is known as a part of Halong Bay to explore Dark Cave and Bat Cave. After that, you will get back to the sailing junk for swimming, dinner and overnight on the sailing junk.
Day 2 : Lan Ha Bay - Cat Ba Island (B, L, D)
After breakfast, you’ll start cruising to Three Tunnel Lagoon and Cave for some more kayaking and exploring the incredible scenery of the bay. Lunch will be served on the Three Peach Island which has a really beautiful beach with crystal water and white sand. After lazy on the beaches for a while, you will start to experience rock climbing in Thap Nghieng (Moody Beach) for about 3 hours and then cruise back to Cat Ba before sunset. Overnight in Cat Ba Home-stay in Cat Ba island.
Day 3 : Cat Ba Island - Hanoi (B, L)
Day 3 : Cat Ba Island - Hanoi (B, L)
After breakfast, you'll start cycling to Cat Ba national park, then hiking through the Kim Giao forest to the top of Ngu Lam Peak where you can see the panoramic view of Cat ba island (2 hour hike).
Back to the homestay for lunch and then you'll be transferred to the pier for high speed boat back to Hai Phong city where your driver with a private car will take you back to Ha noi.
Trip ends at around 17:00 in Hanoi.
Back to the homestay for lunch and then you'll be transferred to the pier for high speed boat back to Hai Phong city where your driver with a private car will take you back to Ha noi.
Trip ends at around 17:00 in Hanoi.
Inclusion:
Private wooden fishing sailing for cruising and overnight
Traditional homestay
Local experienced English speaking guide
Entrance fees, and sightseeing tickets
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Express hydrofoil tickets from HaiPhong to Cat Ba Island
2-seater sea kayak, life jackets for children are available
Bike rental
A/C transportation from and back to hotel in Hanoi
Gear and guide for rock climbing
Exclusion:
Visa arrangements
Beauty spa services
Other beverages
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned
Special note:
This is a private trip by car.
Guide speaking other languages is subject to availability.
This trip is to the sea, please bring your sun-glasses, sun-scream and hat for your convenience.
Tour program is subject to change due to weather and operating conditions.
Private wooden fishing sailing for cruising and overnight
Traditional homestay
Local experienced English speaking guide
Entrance fees, and sightseeing tickets
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Express hydrofoil tickets from HaiPhong to Cat Ba Island
2-seater sea kayak, life jackets for children are available
Bike rental
A/C transportation from and back to hotel in Hanoi
Gear and guide for rock climbing
Exclusion:
Visa arrangements
Beauty spa services
Other beverages
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned
Special note:
This is a private trip by car.
Guide speaking other languages is subject to availability.
This trip is to the sea, please bring your sun-glasses, sun-scream and hat for your convenience.
Tour program is subject to change due to weather and operating conditions.
