Cat Ba National Park Full Day Trekking Tour to Viet Hai Village
Description
What makes this trekking trip special is that it satisfies the passion of those who love both the forest and the sea. It’s a tour program where guests can explore the biodiversity between the forest and marine ecosystems, along with unique and exciting activities in one day: walking, fish spa foot massage, cycling, kayaking, and more. The journey back to nature allows guests to make fascinating discoveries about the beautiful Cat Ba Island, recharge with positive energy, and conquer various challenging terrains. We hope these fresh experiences will provide guests with unforgettable memories of the people and the World Natural Heritage site of Cat Ba, writing beautiful stories on your journey to explore the world.
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Itinerary
Arrive at the National Park entrance, pay the entrance fee, and embark on an invigorating trek. Immerse yourself in the vibrant tropical forest as you encounter an array of wildlife, including agile minks, curious squirrels, playful monkeys, colorful butterflies, and perhaps even the elusive yellow-headed langur, a rare primate listed in the Red Book. Conquer three mountains known locally as "Ang Vắt," "Mây Bầu," and "Ang Phay."After completing a 2.5-hour trek covering approximately 6 kilometers, reach the Frog Pond, the largest freshwater lake nestled amidst the National Forest. From the pond's depths, towering "Va Nuoc" trees reach skyward, a species unique to the Frog Pond and found nowhere else on Cat Ba Island. Observe the diverse fish and crab species inhabiting the pond, and take a well-deserved 30-minute break. Continue your trek from Frog Pond, ascending the final mountain named "Doc Dài" to reach Viet Hai village, a tranquil ancient settlement of approximately 100 families.
During our trekking trip through Cat Ba National Forest, we will stop at Viet Hai Village. Here we will have a foot massage at the fish stream, and have lunch at the restaurant with dishes imbued with the cultural identity of the local people. Next, we will cycle to visit the Village and move to the wharf to board the boat to visit Vinh Lan Ha. Viet Hai is a village deep in Cat Ba National Park with pristine beauty and extremely peaceful. This place will truly bring visitors interesting experiences and discoveries
Take a leisurely 5-kilometer bicycle ride to Viet Hai harbor, where you'll board a scenic boat cruise through Lan Ha Bay. Stop at a floating home and embark on a kayaking adventure, exploring the mesmerizing beauty of Lan Ha Bay, renowned as the world's most captivating bay. Relish the tranquility as you immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of Lan Ha Bay. The boat will transport you back to Cai Beo Wharf, where you'll have the opportunity to visit Cai Beo Fishing Village on the return journey. Established centuries ago, Cai Beo bears witness to the legacy of Cat Ba's ancient residents who transitioned from forest dwellers to seafaring communities, seeking sustenance from the ocean's bounty.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick up guests at the hotel or at our office in the center of Cat Ba town.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(142)
I had a great day under the guidance of Cảnh. He’s so enthusiastic, supportive, friendly and knowledgeable about the National Park. The service is 10 out of 10, highly recommend to anyone who loves immersing in nature. The trekking route was quite challenging but I slowly came over and enjoyed the nature more and more. Should bring mosquito spray, good hiking shoes and more clothes and sandals to change after finishing trekking.
The experience with Gecko was absolutely perfect. We was looking after us and taking care of every single detail the whole day!
We had an extraordinarily beautiful day on this tour. Our guide Gecko spoke excellent English, was in an infectiously good mood, and gave us a lot of interesting information about the park. The trail through the jungle is fascinating, but also physically demanding. Gecko supported and helped us well. The Viet Hai Valley is dreamily beautiful and the boat trip through Lan Ha Bay was very idyllic. Absolute recommendation!
We purchased the trekking package for Cat Ba National Park with a boat and kayak excursion in Lan Ha Bay. The experience was truly perfect. The guide, a really nice and kind young guy, super expert and fun, showed us a lot of animals and insects. Very thoughtful and attentive to our needs, he gave us water and fresh fruit during the trek. The lunch included in the park village was very good. After a 5-minute bike ride in the valley, the boat tour in the bay begins, culminating at the famous Monkey Island where we enjoyed a beautiful moment of sharing while swimming at the beach. Unrepeatable experience, truly highly recommended.
The experience with our guide Gecko was great. He is professional and sets the mood at the same time. The pace of the day was quite intense with many diverse activities (hiking, biking, fish spa, boat, kayak, swimming).
Everything is out of 10. The tour guide is out of 10 too. Super enthusiastic & friendly I love your tour
Beautiful day of trekking in an international group of about 12 people including Vietnamese and Europeans, with animals and nature. Also beautiful bike ride once you reach the village, good lunch and return to Cat Hai by boat with stops for kayaking and swimming. Gecko is a careful and fun guide!
Great trek with a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, fun and with great food 🙌
This day will be forever etched in my memory. It was a great experience, the guide was too cool, the scenery was beautiful. Thank you!
We had so much fun on this tour! We loved that there was a mix of hiking, biking, and swimming! Two people on our tour slipped on rocks and cut their leg (very minor injuries) but our guide Gecko, was quick to attend these injuries and assist first aid on both of them. Gecko was a stand up guide, he gave us lots of information on the history and pointed out every creature we saw! He even took lots of photos for us! Gecko was super friendly and we cant recommend him and this tour enough!
