Tour Code: SQNH91003 - Full Day
Tour type: Island Tour, Nature Tour, Adventure Tour
Wheelchair availability: No
Experience Highlights:
● Ferry: the boat across to Cat Ba island, passing islands of the bay
● Hike: a walk up through Kim Giao forest to Ngu Lam peak. It is uphill and can be slippery after rain
● Quan Y Cave: a hospital hidden in a cave during the war, on three levels
● Beach: some free time on one of the beaches on Cat Ba
Tour Overview:
A day trip to Cat Ba Island, part of the Ha Long Bay area that UNESCO lists as a Biosphere Reserve. Take the ferry and walk in Cat Ba National Park, through the Kim Giao Forest up to Ngu Lam peak for the view. Visit Quan Y Cave from the war, then rest on the beaches of Cat Ba town.
Tour Description:
Take a ferry from Tuan Chau Island to Cat Ba Island, part of a chain of 366 islands within the UNESCO-recognized Ha Long Bay Archipelago Biosphere Reserve, established in April 2005.
Upon arrival, we will venture to the heart of Cat Ba National Park for an exhilarating hike up the mountain. The trails here take you through the Kim Giao Forest, filled with a rare and precious type of wood that appears on Vietnam’s “Red List” due to its remarkable ability to detect toxins. Next, we climb to the top of Ngu Lam, where panoramic views of Cat Ba and its many mountains open up in front of you. Good for photos.
Continuing our journey, we will make our way to Cat Ba town, taking advantage of scenic stops along the route. One highlight will be our visit to Quan Y Cave, a natural cave that served as a war hospital during the resistance from 1960 to 1965. The cave features three floors with rooms used to aid the sick and injured. Finally, we arrive in Cat Ba town, where you can relax on the beach after an active day.
What to bring: Sun cream, hat, flip flops or sandals, swimsuit, beachwear, towel, camera.
Departure: 08:00
Duration: 9.5 hours
Price: VND 3,900,000/pax ~ USD 159/pax (min.2 pax)
* Private tour available upon request
Inclusions:
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bai Chay area
Transportation with air-conditioning
Entrance fees
Ferry
Lunch
Bottled drinking water
English speaking guide (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
Travel Insurance
This tour accommodates a maximum of 15 travelers
Exclusions:
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
Children policy:
Free for children 0-5 years old
50% off for children 6-10 years old
A maximum of one child may accompany one adult; a second child will be charged the adult price
