CAT BA 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS (3-STAR HOTEL) WEEKEND TOUR

07:45: The coach picks up guests at the designated meeting point at the Hanoi Opera House or 09 Chợ Gạo, departing for Cát Bà via the Hanoi–Hai Phong Expressway . The route continues across the Tân Vũ – Lạch Huyện Bridge , the longest sea-crossing bridge in Vietnam, connecting Đình Vũ with Cát Hải Island District of Hai Phong City.

Note: On weekends, departure time may be earlier than usual. Guests are kindly requested to be at the meeting point as informed by the tour guide from the previous afternoon.

11:30: Arrival at Cát Bà island. Lunch will be served, followed by hotel check-in and rest.

Afternoon: Free time for swimming at beaches such as Cát Cò Beach 1 , Cát Cò Beach 2 , and Cát Cò Beach 3 .

18:30: Dinner. Evening at leisure to explore Cát Bà town, visit the night market, etc. Overnight in Cát Bà .

05:00: If possible, guests are encouraged to wake up early for a walk or take an electric car (or motorbike taxi) to visit the Cannon Fort . From here, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of surrounding islands either with the naked eye or through telescopes installed on site. After watching the sunrise over the sea, guests may enjoy a morning coffee in the fresh atmosphere of this island paradise.

07:00: Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.

07:45–08:00: Pick-up from the hotel and transfer to Bến Bèo Pier .

08:30: Check in on the cruise and begin the journey to explore Lan Ha Bay – one of the most beautiful bays in the world.

09:10: The cruise passes through Cái Bèo Fishing Village , one of the oldest floating fishing villages in the Gulf of Tonkin. Guests can take photos while passing landmarks such as Cụ Rùa Islet and Đũa Islet .

10:00: Visit Viet Hai Village – the only ancient village on Cát Bà Island that still preserves its pristine natural beauty, closely associated with traditional fishing and forest life. A wonderful experience here includes cycling along the coastal path near the fishing port and Cát Bà National Park , as well as enjoying fish massage, foot soaking, and visiting local households.

11:00: Arrival at Hang Luồn – Tay Kéo . Guests receive life jackets, paddles, and kayaks to begin paddling through the caves. This area features wide caves with stalactites overhead, with two-way water currents flowing in and out. Surrounded by towering limestone mountains, the scenery feels like a paradise. Guests may stop here to rest and enjoy the wild natural atmosphere.

12:30: Enjoy a seafood lunch served on the cruise with specialties from Cát Bà Island .

13:30: Swimming at Vạn Bội Beach or Ba Trái Đào Beach (depending on tidal conditions). These are among the most beautiful natural beaches in the bay, offering swimming, photography, and open-sea experiences—an unforgettable highlight of the trip.

15:00: The boat returns to Cái Bèo Pier , and guests are transferred back to the hotel. End of the Lan Ha Bay exploration day.

18:30: Dinner is self-paid at restaurants on the island. After dinner, guests can explore Cát Bà at night by walking, renting a tandem bicycle, or enjoying bars, clubs, or karaoke.