Cát Bà Island 2 Days: Lan Hạ Bay Kayaking, Việt Hải Cycling & National Park Trek
Two days on Cát Bà: a boat trip and kayaking in Lan Hạ Bay, then cycling in Việt Hải village and a short hike in Cát Bà National Park.
Hanoi – Cát Bà – Lan Ha Bay – kayaking and swimming – Viet Hai Village – Cát Bà National Park – Hanoi
Overview
Two days on Cát Bà, built around water and forest. The first afternoon is spent on a boat in Lan Hạ Bay with kayaking and swimming; the second morning goes inland to Việt Hải Village and Cát Bà National Park. One night in a hotel on the island, with an English-speaking guide throughout.
Lan Hạ Bay by boat and kayak, Cát Bà National Park on foot
Cát Bà is the largest island in the Gulf of Tonkin, and the Cát Bà Archipelago is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Lan Hạ Bay, on its east side, has around 400 limestone islets and is quieter than Hạ Long Bay.
On day one you travel from Hanoi to Hải Phong by road, take the ferry to Cát Bà and check in to your hotel. After lunch you take a boat into Lan Hạ Bay, kayak through the water caves, and swim at Ba Trái Đào beach.
On day two you take a boat to Việt Hải, a village set among cliffs, and cycle through it. You then go into Cát Bà National Park and walk up to Ngự Lâm Peak for a view over the forest and karst peaks before heading back to Hanoi.
Three parts of the trip
Lan Hạ Bay by boat and kayak
A boat among the limestone islets, then kayaking through caves and swimming at Ba Trái Đào.
Cycling in Việt Hải
A bike ride through the village in a valley enclosed by limestone cliffs.
Cát Bà National Park
A short uphill hike to Ngự Lâm Peak.
Highlights
Boat trip in Lan Ha Bay with kayaking toward the rock walls and a swimming stop
Cycling or light trekking in Viet Hai Village, then a visit to Cát Bà National Park
One night in a hotel on Cát Bà, with one breakfast, two lunches and one dinner
Round-trip road transfer between Hanoi and Hai Phong, plus the high-speed ferry to Cát Bà and back
English-speaking guide included
From 186 USD per person
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Hanoi – Hải Phòng – Cát Bà – Lan Hạ Bay Kayaking & Swimming
- Morning departure from Hanoi by expressway towards Hải Phòng
- Cross to Cát Bà Island by ferry and check in to your hotel
- Lunch with local seafood
- Boat trip into the limestone islets of Lan Hạ Bay
- Kayak through the water caves (Hang Sáng Hang Tối / Tai Kéo area)
- Swim and relax at Ba Trái Đào beach
- Return to port, seafood dinner and a free evening in Cát Bà town
Day 2
Việt Hải Cycling – Cát Bà National Park Trek – Return to Hanoi
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Boat to Việt Hải pier, then cycle on the village roads
- Visit Việt Hải village in its valley
- Walk in Cát Bà National Park
- Hike up to Ngự Lâm Peak for a view over the forest and karst peaks
- Lunch and hotel check-out
- Ferry to the mainland, then the expressway to Hanoi
- Arrive in central Hanoi in the late afternoon
Included / Not Included
Included
- Round-trip transfer between Hanoi and Hai Phong
- Round-trip high-speed ferry between Hai Phong and Cát Bà
- One night in a hotel on Cát Bà
- Sightseeing boat in Lan Ha Bay
- Kayaking and swimming
- Cycling or light trekking in Viet Hai Village
- Cát Bà National Park entrance ticket
- Meals: one breakfast, two lunches and one dinner
- English-speaking guide
Not included
- Drinks outside the programme
- Spa and massage
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Single room supplement
- Korean, Chinese or Japanese-speaking guide
- Personal insurance