Cat Ba National Park Full Day Trekking, Biking from Cat Ba Island

Overview

Escaping the crowds of Halong Bay is easier with this guided trek through Cat Ba National Park, offering a refreshing, off-the-beaten-path adventure. Hike to the serene Frog Lake, keeping watch for wildlife like deer, snakes, native cats, squirrels, and even the rare, endangered langur. Enjoy a home-cooked lunch in the quaint Viet Hai village, where you’ll have the chance to connect with welcoming locals. Afterward, soak in the tranquil beauty of Lan Ha Bay, visit a traditional floating fishing village, and relax on a secluded beach. This journey effortlessly combines wildlife encounters, cultural immersion, and breathtaking landscapes for a truly unforgettable experience.

Itinerary

1. Cat Ba Town

   8:00 - 8:30 AM: 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 min

2. 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.

   · 3 h· Admission 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 h· Admission 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 h· Admission included

5. Cat Ba Town

   17:00 - 17:30: Arrive at Ben Beo harbor, get in the car to go back to your hotel in Cat Ba town. End Trips!

   · 15 min

Pickup

Pickup included.

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.

How to use your ticket

What to know before you go

• 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.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Product code: 246616P103

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