CAT BA ISLAND
Cat Ba is the largest island in the Bay and approximately half of its area is covered by a National Park, which is home to the highly endangered Cat Ba Langur. The island has a wide variety of natural ecosystems, both marine and terrestrial, leading to incredibly high rates of biodiversity. Types of natural habitats found on Cat Ba Archipelago include limestone karsts, tropical limestone forests, coral reefs, mangrove and sea grass beds, lagoons, beaches, caves, and willow swamp forests. Cat Ba Island is one of the only populated islands in Ha Long Bay, with roughly 13,000 inhabitants living in six different communes, and 4,000 more inhabitants living on floating fishing villages off the coast. The large majority of the population can be found in Cat Ba Town which is located at the southern tip of the Island (15 km south of the national park) and is the commercial center on the Island. Since 1997, Cat Ba Town has grown rapidly and has become a tourist hub for both the Island and greater Ha Long Bay.
CAT BA NATIONAL PARK
Cat Ba’s beautiful national park is home to 32 types of mammal, including most of the world’s 65 remaining golden-headed langur, the world’s most endangered primate. There are some good hiking trails here, including a hard-core 18km route up to a mountain summit.
HIGHLIGHTS
Experience cruising at Ha Long Bay with one of the best cruising boats, Apricot Cruise.
Have an unforgettable sundeck sunset party and a squid hunt at Ha Long Bay.
Enjoy the blending colors view of the blue sky and the emerald sea.
Learn how to make the Vietnamese Spring Rolls through a cooking lesson.
Have the most comfortable stay in every room you get to have.
Get to see one island to another, trek through a forest and climbing to the best view points.
WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?
Comfortable footwear for both cruising and mountain climbing.
Pocket money
Swimwear
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Passport
Hat
DAY 1
NINH BINH / HANOI – HA NOI – CAT BA TOWN
7:30 |
Depart from Ninh Binh or Hanoi to Cat Ba Town. Then transfer to the boat that leads you to Monkey Island Resort. |
12:00 |
Check in at Lepont Bungalow and have lunch. |
14:00-17:00 |
Enjoy your afternoon with a motorbike ( Visit canon fort/ swim at Cat Co 3 beach) .Wonderful time for watching Sunset at Lepont Bungalow with sea view. |
19:00 |
Dinner will be served and after that you can have your own time to enjoy the night. |
DAY 2
MONKEY ISLAND – LAN HA BAY- – NINH BINH / HANOI
8:00 |
Have breakfast at Lepont Bungalow. |
8:30 |
Car pick up to discover around Cat Ba National Park. |
9:00 |
Visit Trung Trang cave or Hospital cave. |
10:00 |
Trek through Kim Giao forest ‘til Ngu Lam peak and enjoy a nice view from the top. |
12:30 |
Have lunch at Hoi Lake farmstay. Take a rest. |
14:30 |
Return to Tam Coc or Ha Noi by bus. End of our tour! |
NOTE:
- Tides and weather conditions may cause a change of schedule for meals and other activities.On our way to Cat Ba and back to Hanoi, we will have a stop at a souvenir shop which sells foods and beverages. It is only where you can have a toilet break. You are NOT forced to buy anything from the store.
- Children under 4 years old : 100% discount
- Children from 5 to 8 years old : 25% discount
- Children above 9 years old : 0% discount
INCLUDED:
- English speaking tour guide
- Transportation
- Bottled water during the bus rides
- Entrance fees & tickets
- Meals
- Kayak
- Games & fishing stuffs
- Cooking class & Tai Chi lessons
- Motorbike
EXCLUDED:
- Drinks
- Personal fees and other services that were not mentioned in the tour information.