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Cat Ba: Full-Day Trekking Cat Ba National Park & Viet Hai Village in Vietnam, Ha Long

Ha Long, Vietnam

Escaping the crowds in Halong Bay can be challenging, but this guided trek through Cat Ba National Park offers a unique alternative. As you hike to Frog Lake…

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Duration 8h 30m

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Language

English

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

Escaping the crowds in Halong Bay can be challenging, but this guided trek through Cat Ba National Park offers a unique alternative. As you hike to Frog Lake, keep an eye out for deer, snakes, native cats, squirrels, and perhaps even the endangered langur. Enjoy a home-cooked lunch in the charming Viet Hai village, where you’ll meet friendly locals. Afterward, explore the serene beauty of Lan Ha Bay, visit a floating fishing village, and relax on a tranquil beach. This adventure blends wildlife spotting, cultural encounters, and breathtaking scenery in one unforgettable experience.

Itinerary

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Meals: 1
  • Transfer
  • Entrance fee
  • Pick up from your hotel in Cat Ba Town Center
  • Experienced English-speaking tour guide
  • A delicious Vietnamese lunch
  • Trekking, Hiking, Kayaking, Boat from Viet Hai back to Cat Ba Town
  • Entrance tickets, Bicycle or Golf car
  • 1 bottel of water/ per person
  • Explore the most beauty of Cat Ba National Park, Viet Hai Village & Lan Ha Bay

Not included

  • Personal expenses & Drinks
  • Holiday surcharge & Other services are not listed above

Important information

Meeting point

Ha Long, Vietnam

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessibleNot stroller accessibleNot suitable for petsNo public transportation nearbyInfants must not sit on lapsInfant seats unavailableNot recommended for pregnant travelersNot recommended for people with heart conditionsMake sure to eat breakfast before you start the activityWe can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.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.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

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