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The easiest way to explore the amazing beauties of Cat Ba island is by trekking from Cat Ba town through the jungle, see wild animals and exploring the local life, and then take a boat back.

Highlights

• Trek through Cat Ba National Park, and bike to Viet Hai village
• Cruise around Lan Ha bay and kayak and swim in the blue waters
• Immerse yourself in Cat Ba National Park with its many rich plant species
• Learn about the rich history of the area from your guide
• Visit local villages to learn about the cultures of the region

Description

5:15 - 5:30. Pick you up at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter 8:00 - 8:20: Start the journey to Cat Ba national park. 9:00. Arrival National Park, Our tour guide will help you to take the entrance tickets and start hiking from the entry of Cat Ba national park. On the way we will pass 3 peaks named : Ang Vat, May Bau, Ang Phay where we can take a short break in 5-10 minutes for taking pictures, and experiencing the diversity of the viewpoint. The route to Frog Pond will take around 2.5 hours. En route is the chance for enjoying bird watching, sightseeing in the primary forest. 11:30. You will arrive at Frog Pond – the largest freshwater lake on Cat Ba island. You will see hundreds of Va Nuoc trees growing on the water, you will only see this kind of tree here in the whole Cat Ba national park. Frog Pond is also known with about 400 large and small islands and 130 small golden sand beaches. All creating a beautifully natural picture, and located on the route trans-forest from the national park center to Viet Hai village. 12:00. After a 30 minute break we will keep going to Viet Hai village (around 4 km more). The way from here to Viet Hai village will be easy going as there is no uphill any more, the path is mostly downhill and flat. 13:00. Arrive at Viet Hai Village and meet the friendly local people who live inside the National Park. Enjoy the Lunch with home cooked food at a local house in Viet Hai village, after lunch we will cycle to explore this ancient village with nearly 100 houses, try fish massage experience in the cool stream or local fish pond. 14:00. Start cycling 5km from Viet Hai Village to Viet Hai harbor, this is the most beautiful road for cycling. 15:00. The boat will stop at a floating house, we will see the local life on the water of Lan Ha bay, get a kayak and explore Lan Ha Bay – One of the most beautiful bay in the world. 16:30. The boat will take you back to Cat Ba town, on the way back we will visit Cai Beo Floating village, the oldest floating village in Viet Nam with hundreds of houses on the water. 17:00. Arrive at Ben Beo harbor, get in the car to go back to your hotel in Cat Ba town/ Ha Noi Old Quarter

Includes

Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Entrance tickets 1.5 L of water / person Experienced English speaking tour guide Lunch Bicycle or Golf car Boat from Viet Hai back to Cat Ba town

Important Information

• Before booking, check to see if pickup is available from your lodging Make sure to eat breakfast before you start the activity A moderate fitness level is required

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund