Hanoi – Cat ba Ecolodge – Hanoi (Free & Easy) – 03 Days 02 Nights

Day 1 : Ha Noi – Cat Ba Island – Lan Ha Bay (L/D)

7h30 : Catba Travel Island tour guide will pick up you from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter area and transfer to Hai Phong city .

10h30 – 11h00: Arrive Dinh Vu harbor (Hai Phong City), get on speed boat to get Cat Ba Island.

11h00 – 11h30 : The car takes you going through Catba National Road to Catba town. Then Have Lunch at restaurant. Check in hotel .

12h30 – 13h00 : The car will take you to Beo habour and get on the boat to visit Lan Ha Bay. Boat trip though CB fishing village, keep cruissing around Lan Ha bay,enjoying wonder nature,seeing fish farm,beautiful beaches,more visiting ,swimming or Kayking ,climbing at the Monkey island.

15h30 : The boat will take you back to Beo habour then transfer back to Catba Ecolodge Resort . Have dinner and overnight at Resort .

Day 2 : Catba Ecolodge – Free

Day 3 : Catba Ecolodge – Hanoi

7h00 : Have breakfast then the cả will take you to Good Morning Catba.

9h00 : Get on the bus back to Ha Noi

12h30 : Arrive in Ha Noi . End Tour

Cat Ba island is known as twin of Halong bay but less famous and still under tourist’s rada. This helps the island reserve its natural beauty and local culture

Structure : Group guided – max 12 people

Activity Level : Easy to Active

Start / Finish :Hanoi capital / Hanoi capital

Price : $99 USD

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Kayaking in Cat Ba National Park and it’s Lan Ha bay is the best way to explore local life on the water, natural beauty, incredible geology and diverse biodiversity. This trip is design to make the good sense of combination of physical activities and relaxing time while experiencing off beaten route cruising and kayaking in Lan Ha bay and Cat Ba National Park.

Summary:

Kayaking to visit secret lagoon, beaches and floating fish farm, cruising out to remote area of Lan Ha bay, swimming on secluded beaches. The highlight of the trip is the boat ridding around Lan Ha bay and trekking to Butterfly Valley in the edge of Cat Ba National Park and the peacefulness and quietness at Cat Ba Eco Lodge. 

Itinerary

Day1: Hanoi – Cat Ba island via Hai Phong city (L,D)

08:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi for journey to Hai Phong city the largest harbor in Red River Delta. The bus ridding on free way N05 also bring you a good view of rice field and local village.

10:30 AM: Arrive in Hai Phong city and aboard speed boat to Cat Ba island. Following speed boat is the lovely ride of 20 minutes to Cat Ba Eco Lodge. Check in and having lunch. 

14: 00:  Gear up for the trekking to butterfly valley. It will take just around 40 minutes on single trail into Cat Ba National Park which is used to carry fresh water by local in the past but now it’s just for farming are of litchi, sweet potatoes and pine forest. At the end of the trek is small beautiful village of Liên Minh where is quite isolated from the main island. The Valley is pretty with a very green field for cow and buffalo. People also come here for rock climbing sometimes. We will visit one local family and having break there before heading back the same way to the lodge. 

19:00: Enjoying the cocktail happy hour time next to the pool before dinner

Day2: Lan Ha bay – Halong bay – Cat Ba island – Hanoi (B, L)

08:30 AM: Departure from hotel for short driving to Ben Beo pier and boarding traditional boat for cruising out to Lan Ha bay, witness local life on floating fish farms and houses and further cruising toward Halong bay for kayaking to explore cave and tunnels systems (tide permitted)

12:30 AM: Fresh Vietnamese cuisine is served on boat near the beach. There many chances for swimming in 3 peaches island area where is famous for crystal water and secluded beaches, therefore snorkeling is an option. More kayaking in the afternoon as an option, then cruising toward mainland to visit local fish farm and sunset view (summer time only from April – November)

15:30 PM: Get back to Ben Beo pier and transferred back to hotel.(L)

This package includes:

•      English speaking tour guide in Cat Ba island
•      All indicated – meals: (B = breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner)
•      Traditional boat cruising
•      Cat Ba Eco Lodge – Deluxe Garden View
•      Kayaking equipments
•      Entrance fee ticket

Day 1: Hanoi – Cat Ba island via Hai Phong city (L,D)

07:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi for journey to Hai Phong city the largest harbor in Red River Delta. The bus ridding on free way N05 also bring you a good view of rice field and local village.

10:00 AM: Arrive in Hai Phong city and aboard speed boat to Cat Ba island. Following speed boat is the lovely ride of 20 minutes to Cat Ba town which mostly giving you the sea view and jungle smell of Cat Ba National Park

12:00. Get on a traditional wooden junk boat, check-in procedures.

In the afternoon:
1.00 p.m: Lunch with fresh seafood is served (vegetarian and kids menus available). We are slowly getting off the classic cruising routes, keep admiring the amazing kasts with different formations on the way. Limestone rock formations will parade around us for about 1 hours before our first stop.

14:00 AM:  Start kayaking around Lan Ha bay and Cat Ba National Park for visiting local fish farm, secluded beaches and secret lagoon. You will kayak through the beautiful scenery of the bay and  tide permitting, will be able to paddle right into Dark Cave and Bat Cave.

Amongst the many ways to explore this legendary stone world, kayaking has been emerging as a new, exciting and adventurous way that can lead tourists to the most primary parts of the bay.

After one/one and a half hour kayaking, we get back on boat, and then the afternoon is perfect for some diving, swimming, fishing, sunbathing or snorkeling….Relax on the sundeck, enjoy fuits and drinks.

7.00 p.m: A romantic dinner embraced by one of the most spectacular sunsets in the world will warm up every sense and passion of yours, and the evening will be full of surprise with party on boat and night squid fishing, relaxing, enjoy music.

Staying overnight in a cozy air-conditioned cabin with en-suite bathroom facilities is also a favorite of many visitors.

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Island.

In the morning:
7.00 a.m: Coffee, tea and fruit will be served from 7.00 a.m. Wake up smoothly while witnessing the silence of beautiful misty bay, energize your body and soul or just allow yourself some idle time on a sunbath with a cup of coffee

Then you Sailing to Three Tunnels Lagoon and Cave for some more kayaking, you will want to see more and more of the incredible scenery here!

10.00 a.m: Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.

11h00: Have lunch on Three Peaches Island which is famous for crystal waters and natural beaches.

12h00 : come back the habour and the car takes you to Cat Ba Ecolodge .

13.00: Pm:  Arrive and Free for relaxing at the Lodge. Overnight at Cat ba ecolodge.

Day 3: Cat Ba Island – Hanoi (B, L)

8:30 am: After breakfast,pick you up and van transfer to Cat Ba national park for the day out trek and hike which leading you the top of Ngu Lam peak offering a great view of the whole island and its biosphere reserve.

Following the hike and trek,we’ll visit Hang Quan Y(know as Army Hospital cave)- a amazing man – made building in American war 1962 which playing an important role as bomd shelter and rescue center for locals and soldiers.

Back to the hotel for lunch and then you’ll catch the transport back to Ha noi.Trip ends at around 16:00 in Hanoi.

Cat Ba Eco Lodge

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Day 1: Hanoi – Cat Ba island via Hai Phong city (L,D)

07:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi for journey to Hai Phong city the largest harbor in Red River Delta. The bus ridding on free way N05 also bring you a good view of rice field and local village.

10:00 AM: Arrive in Hai Phong city and aboard speed boat to Cat Ba island. Following speed boat is the lovely ride of 20 minutes to Cat Ba town which mostly giving you the sea view and jungle smell of Cat Ba National Park

12:00. Get on a traditional wooden junk boat, check-in procedures.

In the afternoon:
1.00 p.m: Lunch with fresh seafood is served (vegetarian and kids menus available). We are slowly getting off the classic cruising routes, keep admiring the amazing kasts with different formations on the way. Limestone rock formations will parade around us for about 1 hours before our first stop.

14:00 AM:  Start kayaking around Lan Ha bay and Cat Ba National Park for visiting local fish farm, secluded beaches and secret lagoon. You will kayak through the beautiful scenery of the bay and  tide permitting, will be able to paddle right into Dark Cave and Bat Cave.

Amongst the many ways to explore this legendary stone world, kayaking has been emerging as a new, exciting and adventurous way that can lead tourists to the most primary parts of the bay.

After one/one and a half hour kayaking, we get back on boat, and then the afternoon is perfect for some diving, swimming, fishing, sunbathing or snorkeling….Relax on the sundeck, enjoy fuits and drinks.

Accommodation: Overnight in  Private Cabin of the Junk.

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay  – Hanoi (B/L/-)       

In the morning:
7.00 a.m: Coffee, tea and fruit will be served from 7.00 a.m. Wake up smoothly while witnessing the silence of beautiful misty bay, energize your body and soul or just allow yourself some idle time on a sunbath with a cup of coffee

Then you Sailing to Three Tunnels Lagoon and Cave for some more kayaking, you will want to see more and more of the incredible scenery here!

10.00 a.m: Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins.

Have lunch on Three Peaches Island which is famous for crystal waters and natural beaches before heading back to Ben Beo to catch the transport back to Hanoi. 16h00 Arrive in HA Noi & End tour.

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Hanoi – Lan ha bay – Cat ba National Park – hanoi (02 days 01 night at Cat ba Ecolodge resort)

Day 1 : Hanoi – Cat Ba Island – Lan Ha Bay (L/D)

7h30 : Catba Travel Island tour guide will pick up you from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter area and transfer to Hai Phong city .

10h30 – 11h00: Arrive Dinh Vu harbor (Hai Phong City), get on speed boat to get Cat Ba Island.

11h00 – 11h30 : The car takes you going through Catba National Road to Catba town. Then Have Lunch at restaurant. Check in hotel .

12h30 – 13h00 : The car will take you to Beo habour and get on the boat to visit Lan Ha Bay. Boat trip though CB fishing village, keep cruissing around Lan Ha bay,enjoying wonder nature,seeing fish farm,beautiful beaches,more visiting ,swimming or Kayking ,climbing at the Monkey island.

15h30 : The boat will take you back to Beo habour then transfer back to Catba Ecolodge Resort . Have dinner and overnight at Resort .

Day 2 : Cat Ba National Park – Hospital Cave – Ha Noi (L)

 8h00 : Have breakfast at your hotel .

9h00 : Driver pick up at office.First visit cannon Fort,enjoying nice view, Visit the museum, let to know special history during american&french war.Visit hospital Cave,the most beautiful cave,look like Military Base and hospital in the war.visit CB National park,treckking through

Kim Giao forest,up to the Ngu Lam peak,enjoying nice view around  . Cat Ba island at the highest limestone moutain.

13h00 : Back to hotel and have lunch.

15h30 : Our tour guide and car will take you back to Ha Noi.

19h00 – 19h30 : Arrive in Ha Noi. End tour.