2 Day 1 Night - Lan Ha - Ha Long Bay - Kayak - Overnight on Floating Homestay
Highlights
CB09
Itinerary
DAY 1: HANOI – CAT BA – LAN HA BAY – KAYAKING – SQUID FISHING
- 07:30 – 08:00: Our shuttle bus will pick you up at 9B Cho Gao Street, departing from Hanoi Old Quarter to Cat Ba. The journey takes approximately 2.5 hours, including a 5-minute speedboat ride at Cai Vieng Pier and a 30-minute drive to Cat Ba Town.
- 11:00 – 11:30: Arrive at the bus station in Cat Ba Town, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
- 12:30: Transfer by car to Cai Beo Pier, receive tickets, pass through the ticket checkpoint, and board a traditional wooden boat to visit the floating fishing village. Here, you will explore the daily life of fishermen living on small boats and learn about traditional fishing practices.
- 14:30: Kayak through untouched lagoons such as Tung Thit, Tung Trang, and Van Boi. If the tide allows, you will explore sea caves like Ba Do Cave, Seo Cave, and Tay Keo Cave. After kayaking, enjoy swimming and watching the sunset.
- 18:00: Dinner at a floating homestay. Afterward, enjoy a magical experience of kayaking under glowing bioluminescent plankton, swimming in the bay, and trying night squid fishing. Overnight at a floating homestay in Lan Ha Bay.
DAY 2: HALONG BAY – KAYAKING – HANOI
- 6:00: Greet the sunrise amidst the peaceful beauty of the bay.
- 9:00: Board a cruise to explore Halong Bay – Đầu Bê Archipelago, admiring the majestic limestone karsts of this world-famous natural wonder.
- 11:00: Kayak through the stunning Bright & Dark Cave, weaving through scenic lagoons. With luck, you may spot the rare Cat Ba Langur, an endangered primate.
- 12:30: Enjoy lunch on the cruise.
- 13:30: Swim and relax at a secluded beach in the Ba Trái Đào (Three Peaches) Islands.
- 15:30: Return to Cái Bèo Pier and depart for Hanoi.
- 19:30: Arrive in Hanoi Old Quarter, concluding an unforgettable 2-day, 1-night journey.
Included
- Round-trip bus tickets Hanoi – Cát Bà.
- 1-night stay at floating homestay.
- Sightseeing boat as per itinerary.
- Transfers within Cát Bà.
- Entrance fees to all attractions.
- Kayak, life jacket, and paddle.
- Night squid fishing experience.
- 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner.
- Local English-speaking guide.
- Travel insurance.
Not Included
- Personal drinks
- Expenses outside the itinerary
- VAT tax
Children’s Ticket Prices
- Ages 5 - 7: 50% of the adult ticket price
- Ages 8 - 10: 80% of the adult ticket price
- 11 years and above: Full adult ticket price
What to Bring?
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Swimwear
- Trekking shoes
- Towel
- Hat
- Some light snacks
- Drinking water
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