Trek & paddle, mountain & sea of Cat Ba. Join us on this 1 day challenge and let’s make your adventure unforgettable.
Avoid a crowdy Cat Ba and escape to the quiet mountain and sea of this beautiful island. You will find yourself in the wild of Cat Ba National Park, trek your way through the greenery trail to make it to the other side of the island, where you will have lunch at a peaceful local village. In the afternoon you will have the chance to experience kayking in Lan Ha Bay, which is known as the friendly neighbor of Ha Long Bay (and less touristy too).
Trip highlights
- Jungle trek to Viet Hai Village
- Great view along the trek
- Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay
- Friendly and professional English-speaking tour guide
7.00 Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel (or meeting at our office in Beo Quay, Cat Ba Town). Get on bus and travel to the National Park where we begin our trek through jungle to Viet Hai Village. The trekking time is about 4 hrs with breaks for drinks, snacks or taking pictures at beautiful spots that offer great view Lan Ha Bay. This is not an easy trek but the amazing experience gained from this trek route would be unforgettable to anyone. Viet Hai is a fishing village located in a quiet valley surrounded by high mountain ranges and jungle. Lunch in a local house. After lunch we ride bicycle 5km on a beautiful paved road through jungle to Viet Hai Quay. Our boat will wait for you there. Cruise to Lan Ha Bay where we can swim and paddle to Beo Fishing Village. Tour ends at Beo Quay around 17.30.
* Trekking time: 4-5 hours
* Kayaking time: 1-2 hours
* The majority of our lunch is seafood. Let us know if you are vegetarian or allergic to seafood
* Detailed program can be adjusted depending on the weather.
- Water and snacks
- Entrance fees
- SUP/ Kayak, paddling equipment
- English speaking tour guide
- Private bus
- Support boat
- Lunch
- Beer or soft drinks
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Transportation before and after the tour
Difficulty Level (7/10): Good physical skills are a requirement, as well as experience in outdoor activities. This level is not for children. The duration of each trip is from 2 - 4 days with a basic of eating, and sleeping condition. Accommodation is camping. Trekking time might take 5 – 6 hours/day to do the trek with the difficult terrain, slopes, and high elevation. The kayaking and SUP tours might take from 6 – 7 hours/day of paddling.
Suggested physical training: Practice running or kayaking/SUP 2 weeks in advance. Run 2 - 3 times a week, each session 5km. Or paddling from 2- 3 times, each time is 5 - 7 km.
- Kayak
- Dry-bag
- Life jacket
- First-aid kit
- Swimwear for summer
- Warm clothing for winter
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Anti-insect repellent
- Flip-flops/sandals
- Walking/ Trekking shoes
- Waterproof case for phones
- Passport or ID
- Pocket knife or Multi-tool
- Personal medication
- Toitletries
- Hand santiniser
Important info
Please be aware that the price on the website is for a group tour of 5 persons. If your group is less than 5 persons, please contact us to get price for smaller group.
Read our Booking terms & conditions
Address: 117 Van Cao Street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
Skype: kienatv
Mobile: +84979800588
Email: booking.tour@umove.com.vn
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