A Day Exploring Cat Ba Island on Cruise
About this tour
Cat Ba Island is one of the 8 World Heritage Sites in Vietnam, renowned for its pristine, abundant, and diverse natural resources. Despite not being as widely known as Ha Long Bay, this precious gem still shines and is increasingly recognized by many travelers. Located to the south of Ha Long Bay, within the jurisdiction of Hai Phong, Cat Ba maintains its pristine charm and tranquil beauty. Visiting Cat Ba, tourists will be amazed by the natural beauty bestowed upon this island cluster. Here, travelers have plenty of options, from luxury cruises on 5-star yachts, cruising around the Cat Ba archipelago, to experiencing trekking and visiting the national park with countless natural offerings. Rare and precious species of animals here will surprise and captivate nature enthusiasts.
Highlights
Relax and swim at Ba Trai Dao Beach, where you can immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Halong Bay and enjoy its poetic coastline.
Pass by famous islets, blending harmoniously with nature and the sea in this scenic area.
Experience kayaking through caves, arches, and marvel at the natural beauty of the sea here.
Itinerary
  • 07:30: From your hotel or the agreed-upon meeting spot in the center of Cat Ba town or at the meeting point, you are picked up by a car and driven to Cai Beo dock to start the Lan Ha Bay day cruise – Cat Ba boat tours.
  • 08:10: Get on the boat and start your journey to explore Lan Ha bay. The boat will gradually bring you to explore Cai Beo floating village – one of the oldest fishing villages in North Vietnam. From here you will get to the heart of Lan Ha bay with its majestic karst formation and smooth sandy beaches
  • 09:30 to 10:30: Our boat will bring you  to the Light cave – Dark cave area. This is an area on the border between Lan Ha bay and Ha Long bay, with interesting lagoons and a system of fauna and flora for you to explore and kayak.
  • 10:30: Get back to the boat and move to Ba Trai Dao or Van Boi beach – two of very beautiful beaches in Lan Ha Bay. You will have the chance to swim or relax on the boat.
  • 11:30:
    • Get back to the boat. Relax and enjoy lunch within the restaurant space of our boat. This is the time when you can take in some energy, have a decent chat with new friends while enjoying the majestic beauty of Lan Ha bay.
    • Sample Lunch Menu:
      • Roasted Shrimp
      • Stir-fried squid
      • Grilled oysters with onion
      • Mackerel with sweet and sour sauce
      • Sour clam soup
      • Jellyfish salad
      • Fried egg rolls with onion
      • Seasonal stir-fried vegetables
      • Fried sweet potato
      • Rice
      • Seasonal fruit dessert
  • 13:30: From here, you can get on an electric shuttle bus and be brought to the heart of this Viet Hai Village – where people still live a really rural life.
  • 14:30: Our boat will bring you back to Beo wharf. Along the way, you can enjoy the peaceful setting of Lan Ha bay in the afternoon and enjoy our tea party on the rooftop.
  • 15:30: You arrive at Cai Beo wharf. The shuttle bus takes you back to the center of Cat Ba town, marking the end of the Lan Ha Bay tour from Cat Ba – kayaking tour.
A Day Exploring Cat Ba Island on Cruise
Hotel Pick-up
Cruise
Sunset Watching
Seafood at Restaurant
Type:
Sharing Tour
Duration:
8 hours
Total
$
32
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