Hanoi: 3-Day Discover the most stunning Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay
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72 hours
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Exploring Lan Ha Bay for 3 days and 2 nights, including a stay at a homestay in Viet Hai Village and a night on a cruise, offers a rich and immersive experience. Staying in a local village allows you to experience the traditional lifestyle of the Vietnamese people. You can interact with the villagers, learn about their customs, and enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Known for its stunning karst formations, clear waters, and numerous islands, Lan Ha Bay is less crowded than Ha Long Bay, offering a more serene and unspoiled natural environment. Kayaking, swimming, and hiking, allowing you to explore the bay and its surroundings actively. Spending a night on a cruise provides breathtaking views of the bay, especially during sunrise and sunset, creating a truly memorable experience.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have a dietary requirement, kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
All meals on the trip (2-breakfast, 3-lunch, 2-dinner)
1 night stay at Homestay in Viet Hai Village + 1 night stay on cruise
Shuttle bus pick up & drop off from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Explore the most stunning of Cat Ba National Park, Viet Hai Village & Lan Ha Bay
Golf car pick up from Viet Hai harbor to Lan homestay. Entrance tickets
Activities: Hiking, Plankton Bioluminescent night kayak, Kayaking and swimming
Amazing English speaking tour guide
Personal expenses & Beverages
Holiday Surcharge, Other services are not listed above
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Day 1: Hanoi- Lan Ha Bay- Navi Peak- Plankton Bioluminescent Night Kayak (L,D) Overnight at homestay in Viet Hai Village
Accommodations
Overnight at Homestay in Viet Hai Village
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Old Quarter
7:00-7:30: Picking up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter area and departing for Cat Ba island. On the way, we make some stops for a short break. Transferred by a ferry from Hai Phong city to Cat Ba island and keep going to the Ben Beo Pier.
Cat Ba Island
11:30. We will arrive at Ben Beo pier on Cat Ba island. The pier for fishman and tourist boats to visit the 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.
Cat Ba National Park
Afternoon. Following our tour guide you will do trekking and hiking in Navi 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, Ha Long bay and Cat Ba national park. 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 Lan homestay.
Day 2: Viet Hai Village-Lan Ha Bay -Experience the Floating Village (B, L, D) - Overnight on Cruise
Accommodations
Overnight on the Cruise
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Viet Hai Village
8:00. Enjoy the breakfast at our restaurant. 9:00. Our golf car will pick you up from Viet Hai village to Viet Hai harbor, welcome aboard. Boarding the Boat to Lan Ha bay. At first the boat was sailing around Lan Ha Bay. The bay itself is spectacular, with towers of limestone rocks rising from the sea. Transfer by tender.
Lan Ha Bay
13:00. Relax and allow your lunch to settle. Grab a drink, play photographer as we head to Three Peaches Area. Visit white sand beaches, explore the islands, caves.
Lan Ha Bay
Afternoon: Dropping anchor at Dark and Bright Caves where we begin our morning kayaking. Once we've helped you work up an appetite, a traditional Vietnamese lunch waits for you on the boat. We cater to all dietary requirements, vegan, vegetarian and meat. 18:00. Then head into the magical sunset if the weather is good enough before enjoying the lavish dinner which is the perfect atmosphere for you to socialize with other guests. Overnight on the Cruise
Day 3: Lan Ha Bay – The world Heritage Journey- Hanoi ( B,L)
Accommodations
Not Included
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Lan Ha Bay
8:00. Enjoy breakfast in the fresh air and peaceful beauty of the Bay then go to the top deck - catch a perfect time to take some of your best snapshots of the day. 10:30. The final stage of your trip is to be taken through the mys-terious caves and amongst the remote islets.
Cat Ba
08.00: The Ship passed by the Frog Pond area for sightseeing where the Hollywood blockbuster movie King Kong was filmed. Customers can take Sea Swimming or Go Kayaking in 45 minutes around the mother boat.
Old Quarter
12:00: Back to the harbor and take a bus to Hanoi. Around 16:30: Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Options
3-Day From Cat Ba Town
Shuttle bus: Pick up & drop off from your hotel in Cat Ba Town Centre
Pickup included
3-Day From Hanoi
Shuttle bus: Pick up & drop off from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Pickup included
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