CAT BA 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS 3-STAR HOTEL ON WEEKDAYS

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 journey 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 scheduled earlier than usual. Guests are kindly requested to be at the meeting point according to the guide’s instructions provided the day before.

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 recommended to wake up early for a walk or take an electric car (or motorbike taxi) to visit the Cannon Fort . From here, guests can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding islands either with the naked eye or through telescopes available 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 Rùa Islet and Đũa Islet .

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

11:00: The boat arrives at Hang Luồn – Tay Kéo . Guests are provided life jackets, paddles, and kayaks to begin paddling through the caves. This area features wide caves with beautiful stalactites and dual water currents flowing in and out, surrounded by towering limestone mountains, creating a paradise-like scenery. 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.

15:00: Return to Cái Bèo Pier . Transfer back to the hotel. End of the Lan Ha Bay exploration day.

18:30: Dinner is on your own at local 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.

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, guests may choose one of the following options:

• Option 1: Free time for swimming at the beach, relaxation, or visiting the local market to buy seafood.
• Option 2: Join an optional tour to visit Cát Bà National Park , including Trung Trang Cave , Hospital Cave , and Ngự Lâm Peak (surcharge: 290,000 VND per guest). A minimum of 10 participants is required to operate this option.

11:00: Guests return to the hotel to complete check-out procedures and have lunch.

12:30: Departure back to Hanoi . On the way, stop at a highway rest station to purchase local specialties from Hải Dương as souvenirs.

17:00–17:30: Arrival in Hanoi . End of the program. See you again!