Where you will go
Overview
Embark on a scenic 2-day, 1-night adventure from Hanoi to Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay. Explore the stunning landscapes of Lan Ha Bay by boat, visit picturesque beaches, and experience the vibrant island culture. Enjoy activities like kayaking and swimming in crystal-clear waters. This brief yet immersive tour offers a perfect escape into Vietnam’s natural beauty.
DAY 1: HANOI – CAT BA
DAY 2: CAT BA – LAN HA BAY – VIET HAI – KAYAKING – HANOI
Itinerary
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07h45: The bus and tour guide will pick you up at the Opera House or 09 Cho Gao to depart for Cat Ba in the direction of Hanoi – Hai Phong highway, then cross the Tan Vu – Lach Huyen bridge, the longest sea-crossing bridge in Vietnam, to get to Cat Hai island district of Hai Phong city.
Note: On weekends, departure times may be arranged earlier than usual. Please be present at the meeting point according to the tour guide’s information from the afternoon of the previous day.
11h30: Arriving at Cat Ba Island, you will have lunch, then check in to the hotel and rest.
In the afternoon: You are free to swim at beaches such as Cat Co 1, 2, 3.
18h30: Dinner. Free evening to explore Cat Ba town, go to the Night Market… Overnight in Cat Ba.
DAY 2 CAT BA - LAN HA BAY - VIET HAI - KAYAKING - HANOI
05h00: If possible, you should wake up early to walk or freely call a tram (or motorbike taxi) to take you to visit the “Cannon Fortress” here. You can see the entire area of the surrounding islands with the naked eye or through the lens of the telescope located here. After watching the sunrise on the sea, you can sit and sip a cup of morning coffee in the fresh space of a pearl island.
07h00: You have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
07h45-08h00: The car will pick you up at the hotel and take you to Ben Beo Port..
08h30: Check in on the cruise and begin your journey to explore Lan Ha Bay – one of the most beautiful bays in the world.
09h10: Cruise through Cai Beo floating fishing village, one of the oldest fishing villages in the Gulf of Tonkin, take photos while the cruise passes by Hon Cu Rua, Hon Dua…
10h00: Visit Viet Hai Ancient Village, the only ancient village on Cat Ba Island that still retains its wild beauty associated with fishing and forest trekking. A great experience when visiting Viet Hai Ancient Village is cycling along the coast of the fishing port and Cat Ba National Park. Experience fish massage, foot bath and visit the local people’s house.
11h00: The ship arrives at Hang Luon – Tay Keo area, where the group receives life jackets, paddles, and kayaks, and you begin rowing through the caves. Hang Luon – Tay Keo is quite large with many stalactites above, and there are always two streams flowing from inside to outside. Surrounded by high mountains. The scenery is like being lost in Heaven. The group can stop here to rest and enjoy the wild natural atmosphere.
12h30: Enjoy a seafood lunch on a cruise with special seafood dishes of Cat Ba island.
13h30: Swimming at Van Boi or Ba Trai Dao beaches (depending on actual water conditions). These are the largest and most beautiful natural beaches in the Bay, where visitors can bathe and experience taking photos, swimming in the ocean… will be memorable experiences on this trip.
15h00: The ship returns to the dock, ending the tour. Tourists get on the bus back to the hotels to get their luggage and get on the bus back to Hanoi..
20h30: Arrive in Hanoi. End of Cat Ba tour. See you again!
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Include
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Transport- Transportation: a 7-45 seater bus for the entire itinerary.
- Accommodation
- One night in a hotel in Cat Ba town
- Meals
- Three main meals (lunch, dinner) and one breakfast, with specific meal allowances.
- Guide
- A Vietnamese or English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
- Additional Services
- Entrance Fees: Tickets to all attractions mentioned in the itinerary.Lan Ha Bay Boat trip
- Kayaking in Hang Luon - Tay Keo
- Electric car or bicycle ticket from outside to fish massage area
- Drinks: Water on the bus.
TransportNot included
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- VAT invoices (if required, additional fees may apply)
- Optional
- Single room surcharge is applied in case the customer registers to travel alone and cannot share a room with another person or due to the customer's request to sleep alone.
- Drinks during meals, in hotels and other personal expenses
- Cost of motorbike taxi, electric car to go to the beach if tourists are not willing to walk
- Tram or bicycle ticket through the forest to the Ancient House area and sightseeing ticket in the Ancient Village area (in Viet Hai)
- Other services not mentioned in the program or not included in the inclusions
- Any additional costs or self-funded expenses mentioned in the program content
- TIPS: minimum $3/day x 2 day = $6/passenger/trip
TaxesRegulations
Expand allChildren policy (need to read carefully to understand the children’s standards):
- Infants (1-4 years old): Free, but parents are responsible for all expenses.
- Children from 2 to under 4 years old will be charged an additional fee of 350,000 VND for the cost of a boat trip to visit Lan Ha Bay.
- Children from 5-9 years old are charged 75% of the tour price (separate meals, separate seats on the bus but must share a bed with parents). 02 children charged also do not have a separate bed standard.
- Children 10 years and older: Pay the full adult price.
Notes on purchasing Seafood:
- In case of purchasing seafood, it must be contained in a sealed and clean styrofoam box.
- Do not bring any seafood into the cabin.
- The driver has the right to refuse to transport if you bring seafood onto the vehicle without careful packaging.
- The driver has the right to refuse to transport seafood if you buy too much seafood and there is no room in the trunk.
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Payment currency
Vietnamese currency: VND (Vietnam dong)
You should prepare cash (US dollars) in advance or use a credit card to pay in VietnamSpecial services
If you have special service requests such as vegetarian meals, single room requests or special assistance, please contact the consultant directly.Other notes about departure schedule
Please read the tour's applicable conditions carefully. You can also contact Dainam Travel to receive prices and programs according to your request.
