Explore Cat Ba National Park’s Hidden Wonders: Hike, Bike, Kayak

8 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Escaping the crowds of Ha Long Bay can be difficult, but this guided trek through Cat Ba National Park offers a peaceful and unique alternative. Hike through lush trails to Frog Lake, where you may spot deer, native cats, snakes, squirrels, and even the endangered langur. Enjoy a home-cooked meal in the charming Viet Hai village, where you’ll connect with friendly locals and experience authentic Vietnamese hospitality. Afterward, immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Lan Ha Bay, explore a floating fishing village, and unwind on a secluded beach. This adventure perfectly combines wildlife encounters, cultural immersion, and stunning natural landscapes for an unforgettable experience.

What's Included

Trekking, Hiking, Kayaking, Boat from Viet Hai back to Cat Ba Town
Entrance Fees & Sightseeing tickets, Bicycle or Golf car
Friendly & experienced English speacking tour guide
1 bottel of water/ per person
Explore the most beauty of Cat Ba National Park, Viet Hai Village & Lan Ha Bay
Delicious Vietnamese lunch
Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Cat Ba Town Center
Personal expenses & Drinks
Holiday surcharge & Other services are not listed above

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Cat Ba Town Center. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Cat Ba Center for pick-up arrangements and check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time and more details.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    8.00: Our bus and tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cat Ba town and start the journey to Cat Ba National Park.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Cat Ba National Park is a World Heritage Site designated as a biosphere reserve in northern Vietnam. Arrival at National Park, Our tour guide will help you to take the entrance tickets and start hiking from the entry of 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. 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 create a beautifully natural picture and located on the route trans-forest from the national park center to Viet Hai village.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Viet Hai Village

    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 anymore, the path is mostly downhill and flat. Arrive at Viet Hai Village and meet the friendly local people who live inside the National Park. Enjoy delicious 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. Start cycling 5km from Viet Hai Village to Viet Hai harbor, this is the most beautiful road for cycling.

    4 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Lan Ha Bay

    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. 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.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Arrive at Ben Beo harbor, get in the car to go back to your hotel in Cat Ba town. End Trips!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Make sure to eat breakfast before you start the activity
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
Supplied by Authentic Travel in Vietnam

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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