Kayak Halong Bay Vietnam

Hanoi – Halong Bay – Cat Ba National Park – Hai Phong – Hanoi, 5-day tour with 2,5-day kayaking & 1-day trekking, Kayaking & Trekking grade: Moderate

Highlights Amazing limestone formations Inclusive junk for overnight Great trek in jungle

“The perfect balance of kayak and trek” You will find this tour a great combination of kayaking and trekking. Kayaking in the wonderland of karst topography with 3,000 limestone islets and trekking through the national park with great view of Halong Bay from mountains’ summits. We will paddle amongst islets, visit hidden caves, lagoons, unspoiled beaches, floating fishing village and talk with local fish-man. On Cat Ba Island we will trek through jungle and have a chance to see the panorama of Halong Bay from one of the mountain summits we would conquer during the trek. Before heading back to Hanoi via Hai Phong we would have a half day to relax on the beach of Cat Ba.

Itinerary at a glance

Day 1: Transfer/kayaking Halong Bay
Day 2: Kayaking Halong Bay
Day 3: Kayaking Halong Bay – Cat Ba Island
Day 4: Trek in Cat Ba National Park
Day 5: Back to Hanoi via Hai Phong

TRIP NOTES

Duration: 5 days, 4 nights
Group size: 8 persons
Depart from: Hanoi
End at: Hanoi
When:  Year round – best time is from Sep – July
Activities: Kayaking, Cruising, Trekking
Kayaking grade: Moderate
Trekking grade: Moderate
Transportation: AC vehicle, Junk, support boat, kayak, hydrofoil
Accommodation: 02 nights on junk, 02 nights in hotel
Tour guide: English or French speaking guide
Meals:
- Day 1: Lunch, Dinner
- Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 3-4: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 5: Breakfast

Food
All meals, which are indicated in the itinerary, are included in the price of this trip. Since we are in the sea our meals are mainly dominated by fresh seafood. Please inform us if you have any special dietary requirement.

Hotel on Cat Ba Island
On Cat Ba Island we use the best 3-star hotel looking over Cat Ba Bay.

The junk
The beautiful Chinese junk functions as a hotel and we would share it with other travelers. We will get twin shared cabin with AC and restroom.
The next day when we go kayaking a smaller wooden boat will support us the whole day.

ATV tour guide
The tour will be guided by one of our tour guides who are experienced in guiding kayaking tours in Halong Bay. He has been carefully trained in this field and is fully licensed in tour guiding by the government. In addition, he has been trained in first-aid by SOS International and he knows how to deal with difficult situations. You will have a great time traveling with him.

The kayak
On this trip we use hard-cell, tandem kayak. Paddle, life-jacket and dry bag are available

The kayaking day
A typical kayaking day starts at about 8.00 am after breakfast. Lunch will be served on support boat. At the end of a kayaking day, we would return to the junk by 5 pm or 5.30 pm.

What to bring
Sun block, hat, anti-insect repellent, sunglasses, rain coat, original passport.

Note on client safety
We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including weather conditions or for any other factor which may influence client safety.

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