Overview
Cat Ba National Park is located in Cat Ba island and recognized by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve with a rich and unique landscape. The area includes tropical humid forests, wetlands, mangroves, and coral reef ecosystem types . The easiest way to explore the amazing beauties of Cat Ba island is by trekking from Cat Ba town through the jungle, see wild animals and exploring the local life, by this route to Viet Hai Village and then take a boat back. This tour will be an adventure from Cat Ba town and also is an interesting experience you should try.
Thing To Carry
- Hikking shoes
- Bug spray
- Sun screen
- Swimming clothes
- Towels
Itinerary
8:00-8:20 : 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.
9:00 Arrival National Park, Our tour guide will help you to take the entrance tickets and start hiking from the entry of Cat Ba 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. It was a fantastic experience.
11:30 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 creating a beautifully natural picture, and located on the route trans-forest from the national park center to Viet Hai village.
12:00 After a 30 minutes 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 any more, the path is mostly downhill and flat.
13:00 Arrive Viet Hai Village and meet the friendly local people who live inside the National Park.
Enjoy the 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.
14:00 Start cycling 5KM from Viet Hai Village to Viet Hai harbor, this is the most beautiful road for cycling.
15:00 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.
16:30 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.
17:00 Arrive at Ben Beo harbor, get in the car to go back to your hotel in Cat Ba town.
Includes
- Pick up from your hotel in Cat Ba town
- Entrance tickets
- 1.5 L of water / person
- Experienced English speaking tour guide
- Lunch
- Bicycle or Golf car
- Kayaking
- Boat from Viet Hai back to Cat Ba town
Excludes
- Beverage
- Personal expenses
- Taxes
- Holiday surcharge (Xmas, New year, lunar new year)
There is no specific age restriction, but participants should have a moderate level of physical fitness. Families with children are welcome, but please contact us for specific child pricing.
No, prior experience is not required. Our tour is suitable for participants with moderate fitness levels, and our experienced guides will provide instructions and assistance.
Yes, you can cancel your booking up until 24 hours before the activity starts to receive a full refund.
Yes, meals are included in the tour, as mentioned in the itinerary. We can often accommodate dietary restrictions, please inform us in advance.
The best time to visit Cat Ba Island for pleasant weather and stunning scenery is typically during the dry season, which is from October to April. However, weather conditions can vary, so it’s a good idea to check with the forecast before you go.
