Catba Trekking And Lan Ha Bay Kayaking. Starting with a hydrofoil trip to Cat Ba Island, we have some time to enjoy the quiet town with beautiful beaches, fine seafood, and beer. The next day is a big challenge since we trek through the jungle and have a chance to see the panorama of Halong Bay from one of the mountain summits we would conquer during the trek. After the trek, we camp on a quiet beach to round up an adventure day. The next day is great paddling time, as you will paddle our unique route to explore Lan Ha Bay and continue to Halong Bay where we will spend the last night on a deluxe overnight junk. This tour offers flexibility in activity levels while still combining the best of sea kayaking. It is a good tour for both novice and experienced kayakers alike with a little more time to spare.
Day 1: Hanoi – Hai Phong – Cat Ba
5.30 am: Leave Hanoi for Hai Phong. Breakfast in Hai Phong. Take the 1-hr hydrofoil to Cat Ba Island. Upon arrival in Cat Ba, we check in the hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring the town or relaxing on Cat Co beaches. Overnight on Cat Ba Island.
Summary:
Activities: Free at leisure
Transportation: Hydrofoil
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel on Cat Ba Island
Day 2: Trek Cat Ba National Park – Camping on the beach
Breakfast in the hotel before taking a beautiful bus ride along the coast to reach Cat Ba National Park. Today we will have a long trek across the dense jungle to reach the peaceful village of Viet Hai. Short break at Frog Lake. We will have lunch in a local house in Viet Hai village. After lunch, we walk to Viet Hai Quay for a short paddling on Lan Ha Bay to a beach where we will camp for a night. The crew from the support boat will cook our dinner and make sure we have a comfortable night. Dinner and overnight at the campsite
Note: the camping can be on the deserted beach with a double tent or at a ready-set-up basecamp (also on the beach) with a bamboo hut depending on the weather condition and availability.
Summary:
Trekking: 5 hrs – Moderate grade
Kayaking: 1 – 1,5 hr – Introductory
Transportation: Bus, Boat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Day 3: Kayaking Lan Ha Bay & Halong Bay
After breakfast on the junk, we start paddling across Lan Ha Bay and reach Ba Chai Dao Beaches at noon. Lunch on the support boat. In the afternoon continue paddling to Dark Cave. Tide permitting, we explore this amazing cave by kayak. The cave is a 200m long, dark tunnel thrusting through a limestone mountain. The tunnel is the only entry to a secluded and beautiful lagoon. After the exploration of the cave, we paddle to our overnight junk in Halong Bay. Dinner and overnight on the junk.
Summary:
Kayaking: 5-6 hr – Moderate grade
Transportation: Boat, Kayak
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Twin shared, AC cabin
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Breakfast on the junk and enjoy the sundeck of the junk while she navigates the amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay to get back to Halong City. Lunch on the junk before reaching Halong Harbor for a drive back to Hanoi. On the way back to Hanoi we will have a stop in Dong Trieu Town for refreshments and to visit a ceramic factory. The trip completes in Hanoi.
Summary:
Transfer Halong – Hanoi: 3.5 hrs
Transportation: AC vehicle, Junk
Activity: Sightseeing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour Price: Contact Us
Inclusion:
• AC vehicle
• Twin shared cabin on junk
• Twin-share hotel room on Cat Ba Island
• Camping gears and permission
• Private support boat as paddling
• Sit-in kayak (single or double kayak depending on availability)
• Drybag
• Hydrofoil to Hai Phong
• English or French speaking guide
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• First-aid kit
• Water & Snacks
• Entrance and sightseeing fee
Exclusion:
• Travel insurance
• Accommodation in Hanoi
• Tips
• Personal expenses
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