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National Park Trek & Lan Ha Bay Cruise

Duration:

8 hours

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Type:

Private tour

Explore the wilder side of Cát Bà Island on a full-day adventure through Cát Bà National Park and Viet Hai Village. Trek through lush rainforest and limestone landscapes, enjoy a home-cooked lunch with a local family, cycle through the peaceful village, and finish with a scenic cruise through Lan Ha Bay with time for a refreshing swim.


Tour Itinerary

08:00 – Hotel Pick-up

Meet your private guide at your hotel or retreat and travel by private car or motorbike to the entrance of Cát Bà National Park, where your adventure begins.


08:30 – Trek Through Cát Bà National Park

Set off on a scenic trek through lush tropical rainforest, limestone mountains, and peaceful valleys on the way to Frog Lake.

The approximately 5-hour trek takes you deep into the natural landscapes of Cát Bà, with spectacular scenery and opportunities to observe the island's rich biodiversity along the trail.

Keep an eye out for native wildlife, including macaques, deer, civets, squirrels, colorful birds, and butterflies. With some luck, you may even catch a glimpse of the Cát Bà langur, one of the world's rarest primates and a species found only on Cát Bà Island.


13:00 – Home-Cooked Lunch in Viet Hai Village

Arrive at the peaceful and secluded Viet Hai Village, nestled within the national park. Enjoy a traditional home-cooked lunch at a local family home while experiencing the warm hospitality and tranquil lifestyle of this remote island community.


15:00 – Cycling & Lan Ha Bay Exploration

After lunch, enjoy a leisurely bicycle ride through Viet Hai Village to the nearby pier.

Board a small local boat and cruise into the breathtaking waters of Lan Ha Bay, passing dramatic limestone karsts and traditional floating fishing communities along the way.

Weather and sea conditions permitting, there will be time to stop at a quiet beach for a refreshing swim and a moment to relax surrounded by the peaceful scenery of the bay.


17:00 – Return to Cát Bà

Return to Ben Beo Pier by boat. Get picked up and transfer back to Cabalina Grove to end the day.

GROUP SIZE - PRICE PER PERSON

2 people:

US $ 105 per person

3-4 people:

US $ 78 per person

5-6 people:

US $ 58 per person

Group tour: No

What's included

Pick-up and drop-off in Cabalina Grove; English-speaking local guide; Entrance fees to Cat Ba National Park; Home-cooked lunch at a local family in Viet Hai Village; Bicycle rental; Boat trip in Lan Ha Bay

What's excluded

Beverages; Banking fee (if any); Personal expenses; Towels; Tips and gratuities; Travel insurance

What to bring

Swimwear; Lightweight, comfortable clothing; Sun hat or cap; Sunscreen; Sunglasses; Waterproof phone pouch or dry bag; Camera or smartphone; Reusable water bottle; Personal towel; Insect repellent

A change of clothes; Cash for personal expenses

Tip & Important Notes

Wear comfortable, quick-drying clothing and bring only essential belongings, as you will be swimming.

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