Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Full-Day Cát Bà and Hạ Long Bay Tour with Ba Ham Lake

1 Day Round trip from Đường xuyên đảo Cát Bà Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Cát Bà Islands
02 Explore Cát Bà National Park
03 Enjoy kayaking at Ba Ham Lake
04 Cruise near the islands of Hạ Long Bay
05 Discover Hospital Cave and its secret bomb-proof hospital

Take this short nature tour to some of Vietnam's highlights. Marvel at the Cát Bà Islands, enjoy ferry rides past limestone karst formations, and admire Cát Bà National Park, a biosphere reserve. Explore nearby islands on a cruise and enjoy kayaking at Ba Ham Lake.

The lake lies in the middle of a narrow, rectangular area, with all sides enclosed by vertical cliffs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Halong, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Cát Bà Island

Languages English, German, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cát Bà Island, National Park and Ba Ham Lake Cruise

Pick up from your hotel in the Old Quarter and travel to Got ferry station.
Transfer by ferry to Cát Bà Island.
Take a short cycle ride through the valleys to reach Cát Bà National Park.
Arrive at Hospital Cave for cave exploration, including an ancient secret bomb-proof hospital and a safe house built inside the cave.
Travel by bus to Beo Pier for your cruise journey and begin with a welcome drink.
On board the cruise, enjoy a local lunch of fresh seafood while cruising near the islands of Hạ Long Bay.
Arrive at Ba Ham Lake, situated on the southwest side of Hạ Long Bay. The lake lies in the middle of a narrow, rectangular area, with all sides enclosed by vertical cliffs.
The boat will then depart for Van Boi, a small fishing village.
Enjoy a short tea break in the village.
Disembark at Beo Pier for the bus transfer back to Hanoi city, followed by drop-off at your hotel in the Old Quarter area.