Explore a hidden side of Cát Bà on a peaceful journey through mangrove forests, winding waterways, and limestone landscapes. Travel by local motorized fishing boat into a tranquil wetland, stop to explore the natural surroundings, and discover the fascinating Thien Long Cave tucked inside a small limestone island. End your journey with a visit to a local family near Cabalina Grove, where you can enjoy a fun duck massage experience and try your hand at traditional rod fishing in the family's garden pond.

Detailed Itinerary:

Included Meal: No

Get picked up at Cabalina Grove by a private car and transfer to the nearby boat launch, where your adventure begins.

Cruising Through the Mangrove Forest

Board a local motorized fishing boat and cruise along peaceful waterways winding through the mangrove forest. Admire the lush vegetation, intricate root systems, quiet waterways, and dramatic limestone peaks rising beyond the forest.

The journey offers a chance to experience a remarkably peaceful wetland environment, away from the usual tourist routes.

Nature & Photography Stops

Along the way, the boat will make several stops at scenic locations where you can take photographs, observe the surrounding ecosystem, and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the mangrove landscape.

Exploring Thien Long Cave

Continue to Thien Long Cave, a limestone cavern hidden within a small island. Leave the boat for a short walking exploration into the cave, where you can admire naturally formed stalactites and fascinating limestone formations shaped over thousands of years by the slow movement of water.

Return to Cabalina Grove

After exploring the cave, return to the boat and enjoy a leisurely journey back through the mangrove waterways before returning to Cabalina Grove.

Local Family Experience – Duck Massage & Fishing

Before returning to the resort, take a short walk to a nearby local family home for a fun and authentic glimpse into rural island life.

Enjoy the unique duck massage experience and try your hand at traditional rod fishing in the family's garden pond. This relaxed and interactive visit offers a memorable opportunity to connect with local people and experience a side of Cát Bà that most visitors rarely see.

After the experience, take a leisurely walk back to The Mangrove Restaurant a complimentary drink. End of Tour.

Departure Time

This experience can be arranged in the morning or afternoon, depending on the day's tide conditions and navigational conditions.

As the water level can affect access to certain sections of the mangrove waterways and Thien Long Cave, the exact departure time will be confirmed after checking the tide conditions for your preferred date.

We will recommend the most suitable time for your visit to ensure the best possible experience.