4 Days – 3 Nights: 2 Night on Junk and 1 Night at Viet Hai Village

Day 1: Hanoi – Cat Ba Island – Lan Ha Bay

7:00 am: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi for the 3-hour journey by bus to Hai Phong City the largest harbour in the Red River Delta. The bus ride on the highway also brings you a good view of the rice field and local villages all the way to Cat Hai Island.

10:00 am: Arrive in Bến Gót harbour and board the speed boat to Cat Ba Island. Upon arrival, we transfer to the bus for a lovely road on the island for about 10 minutes to Cái Viềng pier in Cat Ba Town

11:20 am: Arrive at Cat Ba Island where our staff will meet you then transfer you to our office at Ben Beo Pier. Following a short introduction, you will board the Junk and cruise in style around the unique floating villages, home to many families then anchor in a quiet lagoon on Lan Ha Bay, a delicious lunch will be served on the junk.

After a delicious welcome lunch, we will keep cruising to Áng Vạn Tà (known as Dark Cave and Bat Cave). We kayak through the beautiful scenery of the bay and will be able to paddle right into Dark Cave and Bat Cave (if the tide permits). Kayaking around the lagoon that is only accessible through the cave to enjoy the beautiful scenery, natural environment and fresh air. In the afternoon we kayak back to the Junk and continue our journey to Dam Ong Cam (opposite Ha Long Bay) to anchor for the night. This is a quiet area with a beautiful natural landscape, dinner will be served onboard the junk. Relax in the evening on deck and enjoy cold malt beverages (beer & wine) available on board.

Food: Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight in a Private Cabin on Deluxe Junk

8:30 am: After breakfast, we will cruise on the junk to Đầu Bê Island, This area is part of the Bai Tu Long Bay and its highlight is Hồ Ba Hầm (Three Tunnels Lagoon and Cave) here we kayak through caves through the mountain to explore a hidden lagoon. then paddle to visit Đền Bà Men Temple (a sacred temple for fishermen of the region).

11:30 am: After a stop on the island and temple, we will kayak back to the junk and then cruise toward Three Peaches Beach, famous for its’ crystal clear waters and clean beaches, we drop anchor and served an authentic seafood lunch amidst the beautiful scenery of the calm emerald waters and limestone cliffs. After lunch, we will do more kayaking around the area and find private beaches for swimming and relaxing.

16:30 pm: In the afternoon we kayak back to the Junk and continue our journey to the Centre of Lan Ha Bay, where we drop anchor and have time to relax on deck, take a swim, and take a shower before dinner. This is a very quiet area with a beautiful natural landscape, dinner will be served onboard the junk. Relax in the evening on deck and enjoy cold malt beverages (beer & wine) available on board.

Food: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight in a Private Cabin on Deluxe Junk

Day 3 Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba National Park – Viet Hai village

8:30 am: After breakfast, we will cruise on the junk to Lan Ha Bay and get back in the kayaks to visit Tay Keo Lagoon. If Tides permit we kayak into the Ba Do cave and paddle back out to visit beaches, floating pearl farms & peaceful lagoons as we kayak back to Junk.

11:30 am: We drop anchor and served an authentic seafood lunch amidst the beautiful scenery of the calm emerald waters and limestone cliffs. After lunch, we will do more kayaking around the area and find private beaches for swimming and relaxing.

15:00 pm: In the afternoon we cruise to Viet Hai Peir and cycle to Viet Hai Village Homestay, we have time to relax and clean up before dinner we take dinner at the homestay, relax in the peaceful environment to have a cold drink or beer or wander around the village at the edge of the forest.

Food: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight in Viet Hai Village Homestay