Cat Ba Day Tour: National Park Walk, Viet Hai Village & Lan Ha Bay Kayaking
Forest walk in Cat Ba National Park, lunch in Viet Hai Village, then a boat and kayaking on Lan Ha Bay.
Cát Bà – Cat Ba National Park – Viet Hai Village – Lan Ha Bay
Overview
This day tour follows a clear progression from Cat Ba National Park to Viet Hai Village, then out onto Lan Ha Bay. It is designed around light trekking or forest walking, a bay cruise and kayaking, with lunch included.
A day shaped by changing landscapes
The day begins in the wooded setting of Cat Ba National Park, where the programme includes forest walking or light trekking. This opening keeps the focus on moving through the landscape rather than viewing it solely from transport.
Viet Hai Village provides the middle point of the route before the programme continues to the water. Lunch is taken locally or on the boat, depending on the tour arrangement.
On Lan Ha Bay, the boat journey leads into the kayaking portion of the day. A swim or beach stop may be included when weather conditions are suitable, while the order of activities can change in response to weather, tides, port instructions and forest-route conditions.
This is a landscape transition in a single day: forest underfoot, village pause, then bay-level exploration by kayak.
How the Cat Ba and Lan Ha Bay day unfolds
Forest walk or light trek in Cat Ba National Park
The day starts on foot in the national park, with forest walking or a light trek.
Viet Hai Village and lunch
Stop in Viet Hai Village for lunch. A bicycle or electric vehicle is available there when included in your package.
Boat and kayaking on Lan Ha Bay
Take a boat out on the bay and paddle a sea kayak, with a life jacket. A swim or beach stop is added if the weather allows.
Who this Cat Ba day suits
This tour suits travellers who enjoy outdoor activity and have basic fitness for light walking or trekking and kayaking within a day. Kayaking is available to non-swimmers who wear a life jacket and follow safety instructions.
It is not recommended for travellers with serious mobility or heart conditions, or for those not suited to outdoor activities.
Operational notes for the Cat Ba route
The sequence may change according to weather, tides, port instructions, forest-route conditions and the group’s health. During heavy rain, trekking or kayaking may be adjusted for safety.
Guests with vegetarian requirements, seafood allergies, no-pork preferences or other dietary needs should advise in advance.
Highlights
Forest walking or light trekking in Cat Ba National Park
Visit to Viet Hai Village
Lunch served locally or on board
Lan Ha Bay sightseeing boat journey and kayaking
Kayak and life jacket included
Swimming or a beach stop when weather permits
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Cat Ba National Park – Viet Hai Village – Lan Ha Bay
- Forest walking or light trekking in Cat Ba National Park
- Visit Viet Hai Village
- Lunch
- Lan Ha Bay sightseeing boat journey
- Kayaking on Lan Ha Bay
- Swimming when conditions permit
Included / Not Included
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cat Ba town for packages departing from Cat Ba
- Transfer vehicle from Hanoi or Hai Phong when a package with transfers is selected
- English-speaking guide
- Cat Ba National Park entrance fee as stated in the programme
- Lan Ha Bay sightseeing boat as stated in the programme
- Kayak and life jacket
- Bicycle or electric vehicle in Viet Hai Village when included in the package
- Local lunch or lunch on board
- Swimming or beach stop when weather permits
- Bottled water or basic drinks, depending on tour category
- Operational support during the tour
Not included
- Drinks not included in the programme
- Personal expenses
- Tips for the guide, driver and boat staff
- Surcharges for pick-up or drop-off outside central Cat Ba, Hanoi or Hai Phong
- Surcharge for a Korean-, Chinese- or Japanese-speaking guide if requested
- Weekend, public holiday, Lunar New Year or peak-season surcharges
- Hotels in Cat Ba, Hanoi or Hai Phong
- Services outside the programme, such as upgraded snorkelling, night kayaking, photography services or an overnight cruise