Trekking Cat Ba National Park
Step away from the beathen path and discover Cat Ba Island's hidden treasure. With our local guide, explore the steep and rugged limestone jungle before emerging from the canopy for a fantastic view of the island. Our trekking itinerary is unique and more challenging compared to normal National Park hike.
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AGENDA
Half-day Itinerary
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AM Session: Arrive at 8:30 am > Transport to Lien Minh > 3-hr Trek > Lunch > Return to our office by 12:30 pm
PM Session: Arrive at 1:00 pm > Transport to Lien Minh > 3-hr Trek > Dinner > Return to Cat Ba Local Office by 5:00 pm
Full-day Itinerary
08h00 Start from office to National park entrance
09h00 4-5hrs trek through the mountain rainforests to discover Cat Ba National Park, which is World’s Biosphere Reserve Area. You will, of cause, see a variety of wide animals such as cats, squirrels, spotted dear, snakes, thousands of butterflies, and luckily Cat Ba Langurs
13h30 Lunch at a local house with many delicious dishes
14h30 Take a bicycle to visit Viet Hai village, one of the oldest local communities on Cat Ba Island. You will see many rice fields, fruit gardens, and traditional Vietnamese thatched houses while filling your lungs with the fresh air of the countryside
15h30 Visit Lan Ha Bay as the boat brings you back to Cat Ba Island. On the way back, the boat might stop at Monkey Island for swimming.
17:00 Drop at our office to end up the trip
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Variety of Activities
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Local Guide
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Traditional Vietnamese Food
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​Special discount up to 10% for other tours and onward transport tickets.
Price
Half-day : $35/person
​Full-day : $48/person
Trekking FAQs
I HAVE NEVER TREKKED BEFORE. IS THIS A GOOD OPTION FOR ME?
Maybe. Our treks are rugged, including sections of scrambling, and many people find them quite difficult. You are, after all, following goat trails in a Vietnamese limestone jungle.
CAN WE TAKE OUR KIDS TREKKING?
No. Although our treks are strenuous (although rewarding) for adults, we trek on goat paths that require some amount of scrambling on sharp rock and are not suitable for children.
WHAT IF I DON'T WANT TO GET ON THE BACK OF A MOTORBIKE?
Don't worry! We'll call a taxi to pick you up. The scenery remains the same but you won't get the wind on your face.
WILL MY TREK GO INTO THE NATIONAL PARK?
Since we prefer to stay in a less-traveled area of Cat Ba Island, we do not normally run treks in the national park. If you are interested in trekking in the national park specifically, contact us and we can customize a trip for you.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
Sturdy, close-toed shoes. Long pants may be helpful to protect against insects.
