Ha Noi/ Cat Ba island: 2 Day with Trekking and Cruising

Ultimate Cát Bà & Lan Hạ Bay Adventure: 2-Day Trekking, Kayaking & Floating Homestay Experience in Vietnam’s Hidden Paradise

Unlike mass-market tours that mainly focus on sightseeing from the boat, this two-day itinerary is designed to bring visitors closer to the heart of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The beauty of Cát Bà lies not only in its vast seascapes but also in its ancient forests and the peaceful rhythms of local village life.

Day 1: Trekking through the rainforest to Viet Hai Village

For those whose stay at HA NOI OLD TOWN prefers to join the trip on the same day, we will pick you up at your hotel at 5:30am to reach Cat Ba town at 8:30 to join the group. Please note: this transfer is not included in the price.

7:45 – 8:30: If you are in Cat Ba town, you can meet at our office (35 Nui Ngoc Street, Cat Ba Town)) or you can opt for pickup/dropoff from your hotel (Cat Ba Town area only), then transfer to Cát Bà National Park.

9:00 – 12:00: A 3-hour trek through the rainforest and valleys to Frog Lake. Along the way you may encounter squirrels, snakes, thousands of butterflies, and even the rare Cát Bà Langur if you’re lucky.

12:30: Arrive in Việt Hải Village, rest, and enjoy a traditional lunch prepared by locals.

13:30 – 18:00: Walk around the village, meet residents, observe farming activities, and try fish-foot massage in a natural stream. Then cycle across fields and valleys to Việt Hải pier, board the boat to explore Lan Hạ Bay, and check in to your floating homestay.

18:30 – 21:00: Enjoy a Vietnamese dinner and stay overnight at the homestay

Day 2: Lan Ha – Ha Long Bay Cruise

7:00 – 9:00: Sunrise on the bay, fresh morning air, and breakfast before continuing the journey.

9:15 – 11:00: Depart the homestay, cruising through Lan Hạ Bay and onwards to the bordering area of Hạ Long Bay. Admire unique limestone islets such as Pen Rock, Sail Rock, Frog Rock.  The boat stops at Cam Lagoon for swimming.

11:30 – 12:30: Enjoy a set-menu lunch on board.

13:30 – 17:00: Continue cruising to the quietest and most scenic part of the bay. Guests kayak through caves and hidden lagoons, then visit a local fish farm. On clear-weather days, the boat may stop at Monkey Island for swimming or simply relaxing on deck with tea and snacks while watching the sunset before returning to Cát Bà town.