Trekking Cat Ba National Park and Lan Ha Bay Kayaking Tour (4 Days - 3 Nights)

Trekking Cat Ba National Park and Lan Ha Bay Kayaking Tour (4 Days - 3 Nights) 

Situated on Cat Ba Island, 50km to the east of Hai Phong City, in Northern Viet Nam, Cat Ba National Park now comprises of 15,200ha in total including 9,800ha of mountain area and 5,400ha of marine area. Many archaeological sites, Ha Long cultural vestiges and the marks of the old Vietnamese were found here. The plant system consists of 620 species including 123 valuable families; the fauna system comprises of 20 species of mammal, 69 species of bird, 20 species of reptile and amphibian, especially Trachypithecus poliocephalus (Vooc dau trang) living in cliffs. Cat Ba Sea contains 300 species of fish, 500 species of mollusc and crustacean, among which a number of species are used to make valuable handicraft products.

Cat Ba Island was recognised by UNESCO as World Biosphere Reserve on 19 December 2004. Nowadays, Cat Ba still attracts visitors by its pristine beauty and legends of its history and culture. We will have a long trek across 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

Tour code: TRE 20
Tour Itinerary:Day 1: Hanoi - Hai Phong - Cat Ba Island

Day 2: Trek Cat Ba National Park - Camping on beach

Day 3: Whole Day Kayaking

Day 4: Bay Kayaking - Cat Ba Island - Hai Phong - Hanoi

Tour Detail:

Day 1: Hanoi - Hai Phong - Cat Ba Island (L, D)

5: 30 - Depart from your hotel in Hanoi for Hai Phong City then take express boat to Cat Ba Island; arrive in Cat Ba Island at about 10: 00am. Transfer across the island to the dock and board a small boat to Cruise to our private base camp. You'll enjoy a lunch of savory fresh local sea food and spend the rest of the day to explore the town or relax on Cat Co beaches. Overnight on Cat Ba Island..

Day 2: Trek Cat Ba National Park - Camping on beach (B, L, D)

Breakfast at hotel before taking a beautiful bus ride along the coast to reach Cat Ba National Park. Today we will have a long trek across 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 support boat will cook our dinner and make sure we have a comfortable night. Dinner and overnight at the campsite

Day 3: Whole Day Kayaking (B, L, D)

Whole day paddling and exploring the Bay at your own pace, while having a closer look at the amazing karsts. You'll explore some of the many caves that lead to stunning lagoons, paddle to some floating villages to see this unique way of life, and stop to chill out at one of the many beaches here. You'll be met by a support boat which you'll board to enjoy lunch before you continue paddling in the afternoon. Cruise back to the base camp for dinner. Enjoy another relaxing night at the base camp.

Day 4: Bay Kayaking - Cat Ba Island - Hai Phong - Hanoi (B, L)

Our base camp is staffed by friendly locals who'll cook you up a hardy breakfast before you head out for the morning to explore more of the amazing karst limestone formations and grottos. Return to the base camp for lunch where you can relax on the beach, throw around the Frisbee and take a swim. Cruise back to Cat Ba Island, ferry to Hai Phong then drive to Hanoi; arrive about 7: 30pm. Trip ends in

Hanoi.

Note: The camping can be on the deserted beach with double tent or at ready-set-up basecamp (also on beach) with bamboo hut depending on the weather condition and availability. We use private support boat when paddling to explore hidden and untouristy corners of Halong Bay. That makes our itinerary different from those organized by other tour operators who just use the kayaking packages offered by the overnight junks. Our trips are designed for true and different kayaking experience in Halong Bay.

The facts…

Physical activities

Hiking and trekking with

- a 4-7 km hike on Day 1.

- a 5-8 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

- 3 breakfasts.

- 4 lunches.

- 3 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 (2 nights).

- Camping (1 night).

Tour price includes

+ Private door-to-door pick-up & -off services.

+ All private transfer and transportation

+ Accommodation

+ Experienced English or French speaking guide.

+ Boat trip & kayaking

+ Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)

+ All sightseeing tickets.

+ No extra charge after confirmation

+ 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Tour price excludes

+ Personal expenses, tips and gratuities

+ Travel insurance

+ Beverage

+ Other services not mentioned above.

What to take

+ Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes. Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking.

+ It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat...

Have a good journey!

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