Day 1: Hanoi – Hai Phong – Cat Ba (-, L, -)
Pick up at your hotel and drive to Hai Phong. Board a speed boat at Dinh Vu ferry for a cruise trip to the Cai Vieng ferry on Cat Ba Island. Have a land transfer to your selection resort. Then drive to the entrance of Cat Ba National Park, where you will start a long trek to explore the dense forest of Cat Ba National Park. Trek 6 km through the forest to Frog Pond. After having picnic lunch, continue trekking for another 3 km to Viet Hai village. Board a wooden boat at Viet Hai Pier for a boat cruise to the Beo Pier. Stay overnight on Cat Ba Island.
Cat Ba at sunset
Day 2: Cat Ba – Lan Ha Bay (B, L, D)
Transfer to the pier to embark a wooden boat for a 2-day/1-night cruise through Lan Ha Bay, Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay. Set sail through Lan Ha Bay, a tranquil corner south of Ha Long Bay, which boasts a wild beauty of clustered islets and crescent beaches. Lunch with fresh seafood served while cruising. Continue cruising to Ba Trai Dao Lagoon and Ho Ba Ham sea tunnels. Optionally enjoy a relaxing kayak ride. Stay overnight on board.
Bai Tu Long bay
Day 3: Lan Ha Bay – Ha Long Bay – Bai Tu Long Bay – Hanoi (B, L, -)
Wake up in the early morning for a sunrise view of bay’s landscape from the upper deck, while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee, fresh fruits and cake. Set sail again through Ha Long Bay and then Bai Tu Long Bay. Optionally enjoy a relaxing kayak ride. Lunch served while cruising. Arrive at Ha Long pier at noon. Disembark and visit a local market nearby. Drive back to Hanoi with stop-over at ceramic and hand embroidery workshops en route. Drop off at your hotel. End of service.
NB: B- Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner
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