Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba Island are two well-known tourist attractions in the north of Vietnam. Ha Long Bay is the World Cultural Heritage recognized by UNESCO with hundreds of islets around. Coming to Ha Long, tourists will have chance to visit many beautiful limestone caves, beaches and islets. In addition, it is a good chance to enjoy the delicious local seafood. Not far from Ha Long is Cat Ba Island with stunning scenery and wonderful beach. Cat Ba comprises the Cat Ba National Park where tourists can spend time on sightseeing and studying the fauna and flora species….
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong bay (L,D)
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08.00: Depart from your hotel to Ha Long on our private mini-van. After 3,5 hrs driving on road with two road-sides of immense rice paddy fields stretching, we arrive in Halong city. Straight boarding on our own private boat, we start our amazing cruises to the Bay.
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Lunch served aboard with fresh sea specialties on the stunning picturesque cruising way. We visit one of the most beautiful caves here and then dive in the blue water for some nice swimming.
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More cruise closer to Cat Ba Bay where we will stay overnight, anchor and time for sunset view/photos on the deck until our dinnertime.
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Relax and sleep on boat at a quiet area near Cat Ba Island
Day 2: Halong bay - Catba island ( B, L, D)
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Wake-up early in the morning for the sunrise and morning swim (great moments for nice photos).
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After breakfast, we move the anchor for our cruise to Cat Ba National Park, where we will walk through a village of Viet Hai then trek up to a summit (3 hours trek). We will descend down to this village for our late lunch and some rest before we walk back to our boat in the afternoon for more cruising and swimming.
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We cruise to the main town of Cat Ba island for overnight, dinner at the hotel and free to explore the night life here.
Day 3: Catba island - Halong bay – Hanoi (B,L)
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We all do the check out before our breakfast; we get to our boat then head out onto the Bay of wonders.
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On our leisurely cruise back to Halong, we stop to visit the floating fishing village and listen about the fishermen’s daily life with other legendary stories about the bay. More swimming here in the middle of the bay before we cruise back to the pier
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We then have lunch ashore in Halong city, van head back to Hanoi afterwards, we arrive and finish our tour at your hotel by 5.00 p.m.
Inclusions
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All transportation and transfers by private car/ van /bus
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2 nights in standard hotel
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Meals as indicated in the itinerary
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Admission fees and permits where applicable
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Local ferry Cat Bat - Hai Phong
Exclusions
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International departure tax
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Pre and post trip accommodation in Hanoi
Note: Ticket for children
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Children under 5 years old: free of charge. Two adults are allowed to go together with only one child
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Children from 5-9 years old: ½ adult ticket
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Children over 9 years old: 1 adult ticket
Activity suggestions
Preparations
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Money in cash to buy souvenir
Most suitable for:
People of all ages, all occupations, especially those who love natural beauty of forest and beaches and who are looking for relaxation