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Tour Code: NHL0014 – Full Day
Pick-up at your hotel and take a local ferry through the Bay to Gia Luan Pier, Cat Ba Island. Cat Ba Island is part of a chain of 366 islands that lie within the larger area of Ha Long Bay. At over 200 sq.km., Cat Ba is the largest island in the Ha Long Bay area. The island is easily accessible and matches the neighboring Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay for stunning natural beauty. It also offers visitors the added options of relaxation, adventure and cultural exchange. In April 2005, Cat Ba was officially recognized as Cat Ba Archipelago Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
Upon arrival at Gia Luan, we start our day trip to the center of the Cat Ba National Park and the journey begins with hiking and climbing the mountain. The trails lead you to Kim Giao Forest, filled with a rare precious kind of wood that was recorded in the Red List of Vietnam because of its ability to detect toxins. Next, climb to Ngu Lam top; standing there you can enjoy the extensive panoramic view from high above of the forest of Cat Ba with hundreds of mountains undulating like pyramids. Heading on to Cat Ba town with many stops on the way giving you a chance to take photographs of local life, fishing villages, etc… En route, stop to visit the Quan Y Cave, local tour guides will lead you through the inside of the cave. This is a natural cave but during the period of resistance from 1960 to 1965 it was built into a war hospital. This cave has 3 floors with full of rooms built by the scale of war hospitals. Arrive in Cat Ba town is the time for beach enjoyment (make sure you bring along your swimsuit, sunbath gel, sunglasses). Seafood lunch is served before heading back to Ha Long.
Depart: 8:00 AM
