Detailed Itinerary:
Day 01: Hanoi - Cat Ba - Lan Ha bay

7:00 am: Depart from Hanoi(by bus or private transport) to Cat Ba Island.

11:30am: Lunch is served, and once you are comfortably full of delicious Vietnamese food you will have a few minutes to   digest while we give you a short briefing. The next stage is to head out and visit our traditional floating fisherman’s village, a fascinating experience.  You will see their fish farm, and floating houses. We will take the rest of the day to paddle slowly over to the Eco Bungalow on beach, with plenty of time for swimming and relaxing on the way.  This is a great opportunity to experience the beauty of your surroundings in peace, away from the crowds.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Overnight in  Superior room at our Eco Bungalow on Beach.


Day 02: Lan Ha bay - Halong Bay

8:30am: A delicious breakfast will give you all the energy you need to tackle the cycle ride to Viet Hai National Park & village.  Don’t worry, it’s not too challenging!  Dependant on how much you eat for breakfast you can choose to wander around the village and meet the locals, or take a two hour trek up into the stunning Natural Park.  The effort of the walk is well worth it when you see the fantastic panoramic views of Halong Bay.  Photographic opportunities abound!  Following lunch we will pop you back in kayaks and visit some secluded beaches, beautiful temples, floating farms & still lagoons.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Overnight in  Superior room at our Eco Bungalow on Beach.


Day 03: Lan Ha bay - Cat Ba - Hanoi

8:30am: After breakfast you Cruising to Three Tunnels Lagoon and Cave for some more kayaking, you will want to see more and more of the incredible scenery here!  Have lunch on Three Peaches Island which is famous for crystal waters and natural beaches before heading back to Ben Beo to catch the transport back to Hanoi (Express shuttle bus or Private transfer).

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Including: Sea kayaking, Bike, Meals as listed above (Lunch on day 1 to Lunch on day 3), Entrance fees, Local guide, Room at Eco Bungalow on Beach, Cruise boat.

Excluding: Personal expenses, tips and gratuities

Tripadvisor reviews

"Amazing Experience"

Two days kayaking in Lan Ha bay. Spectacular. Kevin offered all the info and advice needed to plan the trip and make accommodations. They offer so many more options than what is listed on the website…kayak, bike, camp, bungalows; day trips or multi-day adventures. The equipment is decent. Kayaks are efficient and in good condition, but with finicky rudders and no spray skirt (although you might sweat to death with a closed deck, so I didn’t mind too much). Chinh is a fantastic guide who has spent a lifetime working the nooks and crannies of Lan Ha. The base camp bungalows are situated on a private island in the bay. Basic but quite comfortable and extremely quiet and private. This is not Outward Bound, Linbad, or Sobek…it’s VN. Don’t expect EPIRBS and extensive first aid kits or doting, fluent English speaking guides. DO expect guides with loads of local knowledge and a safety network of every family and fishing vessel in the area; a comfortable pace; a few mildly challenging open water crossings; wonderful fresh food. Bring an extra SD card, extra battery, and something waterproof for your camera. I came back with 1200 images from three days and I’m not usually that snap happy.

Dave D D (Bozeman, Montana)
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