3D and 2N Lan Ha Bay Cat Ba Island Kayaking & Trekking with Vega

ou up at your hotel (in the Old quarter area) for a 3-hour drive through the Red river Delta to Ha Long city, short break on the way. -11:45 – 12h00 arrive at the wharf on Tuan Chau island -13:00 Vega crew warmly welcome you on the boat and enjoy a welcome tropical drink under the sun in a pleasant atmosphere before room check in. -13:30 enjoy fresh lunch on Vega legend cruise ( We can cater vegetarian or vegan food on your request) -Cruise on Ha Long bay, past beautiful rocky islands and clear blue sea and the spectacular seascapes of Ha Long bay in the unique route heading to Lan Ha bay for kayaking and swimming. -Continue towards Lan Ha bay on the hidden route for different amazing sightseeing, pass by the Dark and Light cave, Frog lagoon, Ba Trai Dao beach, Stick islet, Buddhist statue stone….

On each 2- seat kayak, our tour guide will lead you through the narrow lanes of the karst mountains to fishing villages. -Paddle under a Tunnel grotto a stunning lagoon (depending on the tide sometimes ). Here you can swim in the emerald waters or also reach some secluded beaches for a while relaxing lying on sand… -Enjoy the sunset falling on the crystal bay, happy hour drinks, cooking class, dinner and overnight on the lovely peaceful bay once on your lifetime. -Squid fishing is a good choice to those who love night tranquility. -Enjoy a peaceful lovely night on the bay Inclusive services: Sharing transfer in a 35 seats bus or minivan, deluxe sea view room on the Vega Legend cruise, full-time English speaking tour guide, kayak, cooking class, entrance fees into Ha Long bay – Lan Ha bay, meals (Lunch+ Dinner)

09:00 Tender boat to Cat Ba Island, it will take you 40 minutes through Lan Ha bay pass by floating fishing villages of Cat Ba island then a car drive up to the central of the park for trekking. -A moderate trek into the park up to Ngu Lam peak (the trek up and down takes 2,5-3 hours depending). At the summit you will obtain a universal view of Cat Ba Island – Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long bay. Triple scenes in your one Photo shot! that is amazing -Trek down to visit Trung Trang cave and hospital cave, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant at 13h30. -Walk on the on-cliff path for spectacular landscapes…from the beach Cat Co 1 to Cat Co 3. -Dip to swim on Cat Co 3 beach for relaxing moments, afterwards boat back to the cruise, you can enjoy more kayaking or swimming from the cruise. -Dinner on the boat desk, fishing at night is available, enjoy the second peaceful lovely night on the bay.

07:00 Tender boat to Cat Ba island, Viet Hai dock for a bicycle trip to Viet Hai village. -Ride a bike for 30 minutes on the shadowed paths, enjoying the landscape on the way to the village located in a beautiful valley of the National Park of Cat Ba. - Visit local house to get to know about the local people as well as their daily life of work or visit the island school… -Afterward cycling back and tender to return to the cruise. -Relaxing on board or swimming in the bay or breathing nature on the large sundeck chairs. -10:30 check out and start cruising on another route throughout thousands of limestone islands and islets, taking precious unique pictures meanwhile enjoying our buffet lunch. -12:00 arrive back at Ha Long dock, 12:10 disembark, say goodbye Ha Long bay and drive back to Hanoi Estimated to arrive in Hanoi between 15:00 – 15:30, we will drop you back to Vega office or to your hotel (old quarter)