Highlights
- Immerse yourself in nature and spot mammals such as mink and squirrels
- Stop at the frog pond
- Order lunch yourself and enjoy a fish foot massage
- Cycle 5 km through the jungle and tunnel cave to Viet Hai Harbor
- Travel by boat through Lan Ha Bay and kayak to discover the bay yourself
Description
Cat Ba National Park is an extremely unique national park in the system of national parks of Vietnam, the first national park in the country established with both forest and marine ecosystems. Cat Ba National Park is a typical example of typical tropical and subtropical marine - island ecosystems including primeval rainforest ecosystem on limestone island, mangrove ecosystem, coral reef ecosystem, tidal flat ecosystem, cave ecosystem, lake ecosystem salty, bay, pine, aqua.
These ecosystems are adjacent and follow each other, creating extremely rich landscapes and habitats. The park is also the only conservation area of Vietnam and the world where populations of Cat Ba langur exist.
7.45 AM -8.00 AM: Our experienced tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Cat Ba town to the National Park.
8.20 AM: Arrive at the National Park gate to start your trekking experience.
8.30 AM - 11.30 AM: On the trail through the tropical forest, you will be immersed in nature and will see some mammals such as mink, squirrel, monkeys, birds, and butterflies. If you are lucky you will see the species of yellow-headed langurs, one of the rarest animals that are listed in the Red Book. Climb over 3 mountains named locally as: “Áng Vắt, Mây Bầu, Áng Phay”.
11.30 AM: After 2.5 hours of trekking with a distance of about 6 km, you will stop at the frog pond. This is the largest freshwater lake in the middle of the National Forest. Reaching up from the bottom of the frog pond are thousands of “Va Nuoc” trees, a species only found in the frog ponds and not anywhere else in Cat Ba island. There are many types of fish and crabs in the pond. You can take a rest for 30 minutes here.
12.00 PM - 1.00 PM: Continue trekking from Frog Pond up the last mountain named “Dọc Dài” to Viet Hai village (4 km). This is a small ancient village with local residents and about 100 families.
1.00 PM: Have lunch by choosing our menu restaurant, start from 60k VND or you can bring food with you, then take a rest at Viet Hai village.
2.00 PM: Enjoy some free time to explore the lives of people in the village. Take cycling or electric van pass 5km to Viet Hai harbor.
2.30 PM: Get on a travel boat through Lan Ha Bay, and stop at a floating home for kayaking to discover the beauty of Lan Ha Bay. Next, stop at one of the natural beaches for swimming - a great time to immerse yourself in Lan Ha Bay’s clear blue waters.
4.30 PM: The boat will take you back to Cai Beo wharf, you can visit the Cai Beo Fishing floating village on your way back. Cai Beo was formed hundreds of years ago, associated with the process of ancient Cat Ba residents' movement from the forest to the sea to find food from the ocean.
5.00 PM: Arrive at Cai Beo wharf, where a car will take you back to the Cat Ba town center. Finish your journey with unforgettable memories.
(If come back early at 3:30 pm to Cat Ba town to leave the island in the afternoon; please note that with us on your booking)
Includes
Pickup and drop-off at your hotel around Cat Ba Town island to Cat Ba National Park gate
Experienced hiking local guides
Cat Ba National Park entrance fee: 160k VND each
Fish massage your feet at Viet Hai Village's restaurant
Bicycles in Viet Hai Village (or electric van)
Boat through Lan Ha Bay to Cai Beo Harbor
Kayaks on Lan Ha Bay
Drinking water
Tourist insurance
Excludes
Lunch at Viet Hai Village on your order, start from 80k VND each, at our Viet Hai Village's restaurant or you can bring food with you
Other drinks
Personal expenses
Tips for local guide
Important Information
- Wonderful trip to visit both land and sea area of Cat Ba National park
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
