Sea Canoeing Halong Bay and Cat Ba Island in Northern Vietnam

Day 01: Hanoi – Halong Bay. Boat cruise. Kayaking. O/n on board (L,D).

Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong and board the Bai Tho traditional sailing junk (or similar junk). Whilst cruising the exquisite waters sample the regions fresh seafood. Visit the recently discovered Surprise Grotto with its great views, and on the next island see the yawning mouth of Bo Nau Cave. Enjoy about one-hour paddling trip to explore a bit further the bay. Watch the sun set over the bay whilst enjoying a delicious dinner. Overnight on board junk.

Day 02: Halong Bay – Catba island. Kayaking. O/n on board (B,L,D).

Breakfast on board. Then we continue kayaking zigzagging through many small islets of different shapes. We will kayak to the Black Grottoe and The lake of Three Grottoe. The journey is really wonderfull and adventurous! Back to the support boat for our lunch which will be provided on board.

In the afternoon, we cruise towards the Islands of Rocks and visit the Fishermen floating village. We will kayak in Ba Men temple area which is also a important highlight of our journey. Swimming at the sandy Three Peach beach if weather permits and enjoy the great view of Halong bay sunset. Dinner and Overnight on board.

Day 03: Kayaking. Lunch on board. Take speed boat to Haiphong. Drive back to Hanoi (B,L).

Breakfast on board. Then we continue our cruise towards Catba island, through beautiful karst rocks. It is possible to paddle more before the boat arrives Catba island boat pier.

After lunch in a local restaurant in town, we will take the speed boat to reach Hai Phong. Then drive back to Hanoi. End trip.