Hanoi - Halong Bay - Cat Ba Island

Duration: 3 Days/ 2 Nights

Transport: Bus, Boat

Code: ODC HL 03

Day 1: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay – Halong Bay (-, L, D)

We will pick you up between 7:30am - 8:00am at your hotel and transfer to Halong Bay (170km). Stop over at ceramic and hand embroidery workshops in Hai Duong for relaxation and photos (15 minutes). Arrive in Halong Bay, embark on a tender and transfer to luxurious wooden boat for a cruise in Halong Bay. After lunch, visit Sung Sot Cave - the most beautiful cave of Halong Bay and go swimming at Titop beach (or climb up to the top of the mountain to see the overview of bay), admire landscape , take photos and so on. Dinner of fresh seafood is served and a show of traditional music on board. Overnight on boat in Halong Bay.



Day 2: Halong Bay – Cat Ba Island – Lan Ha Bay (Trekking – Kayaking) (B,L,D)

After breakfast, cruise to Lan Ha bay. On the way, you can admire the beautiful morning scenery of the World Heritage site. Stop over in Kiem Lam Wharf, transfer to small boat to Viet Hai. Trek 5km to Viet Hai village (the old fishing village located in the Cat Ba national park). Relax and take photos of the green fields and the daily lives of the local people. Trek further along the path to the forest to visit the “ Nha co” ( the old houses of Viet Nam) and the “Toi” the hidden local cave and the view of the forest. Lunch in the local family at the village. Back to the Habour. Kayak to explore “Tai Keo” lagoon, and some sandy beaches, swimming and relaxing at Van Boi Beach. Boat trip to “ Beo” Wharf. Dinner and O/N hotel in Cat Ba.

Day 3: Cat Ba Island – Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L, -)

After breakfast, take a bus back to “Beo” Wharf. Get on the small boat. Cruise along Lan Ha Bay and transfer to the Sleeping boat. Stop over for swimming, snorkeling. On the way back to Halong, you will have a chance for sightseeing at Dinh Huong “Incense burner” island, Cho Da, "stone dog”, Ga Choi “ fighting cocks”, etc. After having lunch at restaurant in Halong City, return to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi. Tour finished.