Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

2-Day Ha Long and Cat Ong Island Cruise with Cat Ba Trekking

2 Days Round trip from Hạ Long Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Go for a 2-hour trek in Cat Ba National Park
02 Explore the private beaches of Cat Ong Island
03 Enjoy panoramic views from Ngu Lam Peak
04 Kayak at Dark-Light Cave between Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay
05 Swim in the beautiful Ba Trai Dao area of Lan Ha Bay

Sign up for this 2-day trip to Cat Ong Island and enjoy a range of activities at the private beach. Explore the Cat Ong hills, swim in the Ba Trai Dao area - one of the most beautiful areas in Lan Ha Bay - and go kayaking at Dark-Light Cave between Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. You can also take a 2-hour trek in Cat Ba National Park to Ngu Lam Peak and enjoy panoramic views of Cat Ba Island.

You can also take a 2-hour trek in Cat Ba National Park to Ngu Lam Peak and enjoy panoramic views of Cat Ba Island.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Halong, Hanoi, Cát Bà Island

Languages English, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ong Island

07:30 to 08:30 - Get picked up by car from the Old Quarter and travel to Gia Luan Port.
12:05 - Board the cruise, have lunch, and begin cruising through Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
14:30 - Go kayaking at Dark-Light Cave between Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
16:00 - Swim in the Ba Trai Dao area, one of the most beautiful areas in Lan Ha Bay, where you may also see coral reefs depending on the season.
17:30 - Upon arrival at Cat Ong Island, check in, receive welcome drinks, and take in the amazing views from the island.
19:00 - Enjoy dinner on the island with a Vietnamese-Western mixed menu.
20:00 - Spend free time in the bar area, enjoy a bonfire on the beach, or sleep early for the next day's activities.

Day 02

Cat Ong Island, Cat Ba National Park and Hanoi

07:00 to 08:00 - Enjoy breakfast on the island.

(* Option 1: Cat Ong hills trekking - kayaking, swimming)

09:30 - Optional trek on the Cat Ong hills, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the bay and Cat Ong Island.
10:00 to 11:00 - Free time on the beach. Swimming and kayaking around the island are optional.
11:00 - Check out of the room and enjoy a delicious set-menu lunch on the island. After lunch, a small boat will pick you up and take you to Cat Ba Island before heading back to Hanoi.
Arrive back in Hanoi around 17:30, marking the end of a wonderful trip.

(* Option 2: Cat Ba National Park)

08:15 - Leave the island by small boat for Cat Ba Island, then continue by bus to Cat Ba National Park.
09:00 to 11:30 - Go on a 2-hour trek in Cat Ba National Park to Ngu Lam Peak, where everybody can enjoy panoramic views of Cat Ba Island. Have lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, the car will pick everybody up and take you back to Hanoi.
Arrive back in Hanoi around 17:30, marking the end of a beautiful trip.

Where this trip takes you

Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ong Island

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Hạ Long 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Lunch x 2
Dinner x 1
Breakfast x 1
All entrance fees and activities included
Bilingual Vietnamese tour guide

What's Not Included

Personal expenses
Beverages
Tip for the Vietnamese tour guide

Know before you go

Please be ready and wait in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time.
Hotel pick-up is available from most centrally located Old Quarter hotels.
Pricing is per person but based on two-person occupancy.
Substitutions for boats or transportation may need to be made. If so, a comparable or higher-value option will be chosen.
December 24th and December 31st will incur a higher price.
Stay overnight on Cat Ong Island on this 2-day/1-night Lan Ha Bay trip.
Note: The options and itinerary depend on the weather, water level, and season, and may be changed according to your choice. The guide will make sure that everybody has a full itinerary. Cat Ong Beach Cottages has 39 rooms equipped for your stay with quality bedding, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with a hot shower.
Your room has a view of hundreds of islets in front, and you can enjoy drinks while sitting on the room balcony. Cat Ong Beach Cottages Restaurant is next to the beach and in front of a beautiful eco garden, where you can enjoy Vietnamese or Western food. You can sit here for drinks, wait for the sunset in the afternoon, or watch thousands of stars in the evening.
Cat Ong Island is one of the best places for travellers who want to enjoy many activities and love a private beach on a tour to Ha Long Bay and Cat Ong Island. There are many beautiful sightseeing spots around Cat Ong Beach Cottages, and we hope you will have time to visit these places so that you can enjoy a truly relaxing holiday.