3-Day Discover the Hidden Beauty of Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay

Day 1: Hanoi/Ninh Binh – Lan Ha Bay Full-day Boat Tour– Bioluminescent Night Kayak (L, D)

1. Old Quarter
   4h · Admission ticket included
   7:00 AM: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Ninh Binh, then depart for Cat Ba Island. We’ll make a short stops along the way for rest. Upon arrival in Hai Phong City, we’ll take a ferry to Cat Ba Island and continue by road to Ben Beo Pier.
2. Cat Ba Island
   4h · Admission ticket included
   Arrive at Ben Beo Pier. Board the boat, begin your cruise through the stunning Lan Ha Bay. We’ll pass Cai Beo Fishing Village - one of the oldest and most traditional floating villages in northern Vietnam.
   12:00: Enjoy a freshly prepared Vietnamese lunch onboard (vegetarian options available).
   14:30: Paddle through the Dark and Bright Caves, natural tunnels, and majestic archways.
   16:30: Stop at Ba Trai Dao Beach for swimming and jumping from the boat. This beach is remote, quiet, and less touristy.
3. Lan Ha Bay
   15h
   17:30: Visit a local floating fish farm to learn how fishermen live and work on the water. Join a hands-on cooking class onboard, where you'll learn to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes. Dinner will be served on the boat.
   19:30: As the sun sets, experience the enchantment of bioluminescent plankton. Join our guide for a special kayaking session in areas glowing with natural light. You may also swim under the stars and watch your silhouette sparkle in the dark water.
   20:00: Arrive at Viet Hai Village, located around 10 kilometers from Cat Ba Town. Nestled in the heart of the jungle, this charming village is surrounded by lush forest, towering mountains, and serene natural beauty.
   
   Overnight at our homestay.

Day 2: Discover Viet Hai Village – Swimming/ Trekking (B, L, D)

1. Viet Hai Village
   2h · Admission ticket included
   06:30: Enjoy a hearty breakfast at our restaurant.
   07:30: Hop on a bicycle and cycle around Viet Hai Village. Take in the fresh mountain air, scenic views, and even try a fun fish massage in the natural stream.
   08:30: Check out of your room. We’ll return to Viet Hai Pier and set sail once more toward Monkey Island.
2. Lan Ha Bay
   18h
   09:30: Arrive at Monkey Island. Relax and swim on the sandy beach, interact with playful monkeys, or take a short trek up to the island’s viewpoint for a panoramic view of Lan Ha Bay.
   10:30: Time to check-in our cruise.
   15.00 – 17.00: Explore the magnificent quiet bay by kayaking or just relaxing on a wild
   beach on the island
   17.30 – 19.15: Back to junk for refreshing and enjoying your relaxing time on the sundeck and having dinner on board. After dinner: Relaxing on the sundeck or enjoying some drinks at the bar.
   
   Overnight on board.

Day 3: Lan Ha Bay – The world Heritage Journey - Hanoi/Ninh Binh ( B,L)

1. Lan Ha Bay
   4h · Admission ticket included
   08:00: 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 mysterious caves and amongst the remote islets
   12:00: Back to the harbor and take a bus to Hanoi or Ninh Binh.
2. Old Quarter
   4h · Admission ticket included
   12:00: Back to the harbor and take a bus to Hanoi. Around 16:00: Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. End trips!

Pickup details

We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time and more details.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.