Hanoi: Cat Ba Island 2-Day Tour with Bike & Cruise & Kayak

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Explore Cat Ba Island on a 2-day tour from Hanoi. Cycle through villages, visit a wartime hospital cave, cruise Lan Ha Bay, kayak hidden lagoons, and stay at Cat Ba Eco Lodge.

Highlights

  • Cycle through rural Cat Ba and visit a local bee farm
  • Discover the Military Hospital Cave, a secret wartime hospital
  • Cruise among towering limestone karsts and emerald waters
  • Kayak into hidden lagoons and caves to uncover secret corners
  • Stay at Cat Ba Eco Lodge, a tranquil retreat nestled in nature

Description

Begin your adventure with a pickup from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Take a scenic journey passing the Red River Delta to Hai Phong City. Board a speedboat to Cat Ba Island, where your host awaits you at Cat Ba Eco Lodge. After checking in, enjoy lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, start your exploration with a cycling trip. Cycle from the Eco Lodge to the peaceful village of Hien Hao, visiting a local bee farm and enjoying a short break. Continue cycling to the entrance of Cat Ba National Park to visit Military Hospital Cave, a fascinating site that served as a secret hospital during the war. Here, your guide will share stories about Vietnam’s history. After exploring the cave, drop off your bikes at Khe Sau station and be transferred back to the lodge. Enjoy your peaceful evening with dinner, relaxing and breathing in the fresh atmosphere. Spend the night at Cat Ba Eco Lodge. After breakfast at the lodge, pack your luggage and check out. Get ready for a full-day group boat tour to explore the stunning Lan Ha Bay. The boat will take you through the bay's iconic limestone karsts and emerald waters. Have plenty of time for kayaking to explore hidden lagoons and caves. Enjoy a delicious lunch on the boat, featuring fresh, local seafood. Have a chance to swim and relax in a pristine area of the bay. The boat trip concludes in the afternoon. Be transferred back to your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

Includes

Transportation: Shuttle bus Hanoi - Cat Ba – Hanoi, speed boat Hai Phong – Cat Ba and all transfers around Cat Ba Island Accommodation: One night stay at Cat Ba Eco Lodge based on TWIN/DBL sharing room Meals: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, and 1 breakfast Activities: biking, boat trip and kayaking Guide: An English-speaking tour guide for all activities on the island and in the bay Equipment: All biking and kayaking equipment are included Tickets: All entrance fees as per the itinerary VAT

Important Information

  • Start/ Finish in Hanoi: 07:30 / 16:00 Complimentary pickup & drop off around Hanoi Old Quarter only Vietnam uses 220V, plugs A, C, D, G Summer clothes from April to November, warm clothes from December to March Strong sun, especially in central & southern Vietnam Dengue & malaria risk in some areas

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