Cat Ba Nature & Local Life Experience
Duration:
6,5 hours
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Type:
Group tour
Discover the natural beauty of Cát Bà on a guided trek through Kim Giao Forest to Ngự Lâm Peak, explore the fascinating Trung Trang Cave, and cycle through scenic countryside to Khe Sau Village. Meet local families, taste fresh honey, discover traditional farming, and enjoy a home-cooked dinner for an authentic taste of rural life on Cát Bà Island.
13:00 – Hotel Pickup & Meet Your Guide
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cát Bà town and take you to the entrance of Cát Bà National Park, where you’ll meet your local guide and begin your adventure.
13:30 – Discover Cát Bà National Park
Start your journey at the park’s exhibition center, where you’ll learn about Cát Bà’s diverse ecosystems, unique wildlife, and conservation efforts.
Continue with a gentle ride into the park to enjoy the peaceful natural surroundings before setting off on a trek through the beautiful Kim Giao forest toward Ngự Lâm Peak. The manageable climb rewards you with panoramic views of the surrounding forest and dramatic limestone landscape.
15:00 – Cycle to Trung Trang Cave & Khe Sau Village
After descending to the park entrance, hop on your bicycle and head to Trung Trang Cave, an impressive limestone cave stretching approximately 300 metres, with fascinating stalactites, stalagmites, and natural rock formations to explore.
Continue cycling along one of Cát Bà’s most scenic countryside roads, winding through peaceful rural landscapes and limestone mountains on your way to Khe Sau Village.
16:45 – Local Bee Farm Experience
Arrive in Khe Sau Village and take a relaxing break at a local family’s home. Your host will welcome you into their lush garden and introduce you to their beekeeping activities. You’ll have the opportunity to taste fresh, locally harvested honey and learn a little about the family’s way of life.
17:15 – Vegetable Garden & Family Farm Visit
Continue to a neighbouring family’s home to discover another side of rural life. Walk through their vegetable garden, try watering the crops using traditional methods, and visit the family’s chickens and pigs.
Take the opportunity to chat with your hosts about their daily routines and farming traditions. If you wish, you may also join or try some gardening here.
18:00–19:00 – Home-Cooked Community Dinner
Enjoy the highlight of the day: a home-cooked dinner shared with a local family. Savour simple, delicious Vietnamese village-style dishes while experiencing the warmth of local hospitality and the relaxed rhythm of countryside life.
19:30 – Return to Your Hotel
After dinner, you will be transfered back to your hotel, bringing your day of nature, adventure, and local discovery to a close.
GROUP SIZE - PRICE PER PERSON
2 people: $59/ person
3 people: $53/ person
4-7 people: $48/ person
What's included
Local tour guide (Limited English); Bicycle and Helmets; Entrance fee and Visitting fee; All activities following program; Drinking water; Tea break and home-cooked dinner.
What's excluded
Hotel pick up and drop off if customers are not in the island’s centre ($5 surcgarge); F&B which are not included in the program; Tips and gratuities; Any not mentioned in “Inclusions”
What to bring
Comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes suitable for cycling and trekking
Refilled water bottle Sunscreen, hat, and insect repellent
Lightweight, breathable clothing suitable for cycling and hiking.
A small backpack for your personal belongings.
Sunscreen, a hat, and insect repellent.
A reusable water bottle.
A camera or phone to capture the beautiful scenery.
Some cash for personal purchases or optional extras.
Tip & Important Notes
Start: Cat Ba National Park / Finish: Khe Sau
Village Biking distance: 4.6 Km (total ascent 19m, total descent 38m)
Hiking distance: National Park: 2.8 Km round trip (total ascent 156m, total descent 10m)
Trung Trang Grotto: 2 Km a loop (total ascent 32m, total descent 48m)
Duration: 5 hours Departure: 13:00 at your hotel or meeting point
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