Pu Luong Nature Reserve Trekking Halong Bay Scuba Diving and Cat Ba Island Kayaking Tour 8 days

Pu Luong Nature Reserve Trekking Halong Bay Scuba Diving and Cat Ba Island Kayaking Tour 8 days

The 8-days tour is arranged in the northern Vietnam taking you to such places as Pu Luong Nature Reserve, Halong Bay, Hanoi and Cat Ba island. Different outdoor activities have been added to the multi activity tour – jungle treks, home stays, visit Thai and Muong hamlets, scuba diving, sea kayaking. The tour is highly recommended for small group tours, family holidays, individuals and those looking a active adventure vacations to Vietnam.
Tour code: TRE 15

Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi - Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Day 2: Continue trekking Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Day 3: Continue trekking Pu Luong
Day 4: Continue trekking. Travel back to Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi - Halong Bay
Day 6: Halong Bay Scuba Diving
Day 7: Kayaking Cat Ba Island
Day 8: Continue kayaking. Travel to Hai Phong, then Hanoi
Tour Detail:

Day 1: Hanoi - Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Trek to Hang village (L, D)
Depart for Pu Luong Nature Reserve. This scenic drive takes around four hours. Along the way we pass fields of tapioca and sugar cane as well as rice paddies. Following lunch in Ban Sai village we drive further into the reserve where we begin our trek. We enjoy the Pu Luong trek for approximately

three hours before arriving at the Thai village of Hang. We spend the night with a local Thai family who will be our host in a traditional house on stilts. Whilst enjoying their hospitality we will discover a little more about their lives and culture.

Day 2: Continue trekking Pu Luong Nature Reserve (Hang village - Kho Muong village), (B, L, D)
Today we will walk for about six hours. Along the way we pass through several Thai villages and hamlets before arriving at the village of Kho Muong. As the name suggests this is a Muong minority village and we will be their guests for the night.

Day 3: Continue trekking Pu Luong (Kho Muong village - Hin village), (B, L, D)
This morning we set out from Kho Muong and trek for roughly three hours on an uphill gradient through a picturesque forest passing several villages along the way. We break for lunch in the village of Nua before setting off again for a further two hours, this time the trail is predominately downhill. Our final destination for today is Hin village, another Thai community. Dinner and overnight at village.

Day 4: Continue trekking. Travel back to Hanoi (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we will catch motorbike-taxi to La Han ferry where our car will be waiting for us for our journey back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 5: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B, L, D)
Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong bay and board the Bai Tho traditional sailing junk (or similar junk). Whilst cruising the exquisite waters sample the regions fresh seafood. Visit the recently discovered Surprise Grotto with its great views, and on the next island see the yawning mouth of Bo Nau Cave. Enjoy a swim in the emerald waters of Halong Bay or walk uphill the Titop mountain to have a great view. Watch the sun set over the bay whilst enjoying a delicious dinner. Overnight on board.

Day 6: Halong Bay Scuba Diving (B, L, D)
At 8h00, you will be picked up at the boat/junk by The B Tourist Vietnam, Diving Team an d transferred by another wooden boat to our first dive site, Chim Island. Enjoy 01 dive before having lunch on board. In the afternoon, we will move to another dive site, Me Cung Island where we will enjoy one more hour diving before being ped off at another boat-house for overnight. Dinner and overnight at local boat-house.

Day 7: Kayaking Cat Ba Island (B, L, D)

Breakfast in the boat-house. You will be picked up and transferred to Hai Pies Beach. Briefing and gear-up before start paddling through Lan Ha Bay towards Ba Trai Dao beach for a lunch break. In the afternoon, continue paddling along the cliff through the Monkey Lagoon to Ranger’s base. Fresh seafood home cooked dinner then bunk down in your tents on the front yard or overnight at our eco base-camp.

Day 8: Continue kayaking. Travel to Hai Phong, then Hanoi (B, L)
After breakfast, navigate your way through quiet small bays through floating fish farms. Lunch break on the way before docking at Gia Luan to take the local shuttle bus to Cat Ba town. Then take hydrofoil to Hai Phong where your car will be ready for your journey back to Hanoi. Trip ends.

The facts…

Physical activities
Hiking and trekking with
- a 5-7 km hike on Day 1.
- a 6-9 km trek on Day 2.
- a 4-7 km trek on Day 3
- a 3-5 km trek on Day 4

Climate
From July to September, the climate is usually humid and hot.
From October to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather.

Transport
- Boat.
- Vehicle.

Tour Guides
Our experienced and friendly Tour Guide(s) speak excellent English or French.
They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.

Meals
- 7 breakfasts.
- 8 lunches.
- 7 dinners.
We choose local ingredients, typical of the way people eat in the area, at local restaurants, markets or homes.
We also cater for Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.

Accommodation
- Hotel (7 nights).

Inclusion
+ AC vehicle
+ English or French speaking guide
+ Porter & cook
+ Entrance fees
+ Meals as indicated in the itinerary
+ Home stay permissions
+ First-aid kit
+ Water & Snack
+ Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees

Exclusion
+ Travel insurance
+ Visa
+ Tips
+ Personal expenses


Have a good journey!

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