Begin your adventure with a pickup at Halong International Cruise Port. Meet your guide at the port gate after immigration and drive to Tuan Chau Marina. Board a speedboat or ferry to Cat Ba Island, taking in the stunning scenery of limestone mountains and calm bays.
Arrive at Gia Luan Pier and transfer to Cat Ba National Park. Choose between two trekking options:
Option A – Trung Trang – Kim Giao Forest – Ngu Lam Peak (Classic Route)
Distance: 4–5 km
Duration: 2.5–3 hours
Highlights:
Dense Kim Giao forest (rare wood)
Wildlife: langurs (rare), birds, butterflies
Beautiful limestone karst jungle
Ngu Lam Peak viewpoint – best panorama in Cat Ba
Option B – Shorter Trek (1.5 hours) – Trung Trang Nature Trail
- Suitable for groups or limited mobility
- Cave visit optional (Trung Trang Cave)
After your trek, enjoy a delicious lunch in Cat Ba Town or a local village restaurant. Savor island dishes like seafood (squid, clams, prawns), stir-fried noodles, and a Vietnamese set menu.
In the afternoon, choose from optional add-on activities:
A. Visit Hospital Cave
- Historical secret wartime hospital inside the mountain
- Guided walk through tunnels (30–40 min)
B. Visit Cannon Fort Viewpoint
- Stunning sea views
- WWII bunkers and old gun emplacements
C. Relax at Cat Co Beach
- Quick swim or beach walk (seasonal)
Finally, transfer back to Gia Luan Pier, take a speedboat or ferry back to Tuan Chau Marina, and return to Halong Port, timed safely for cruise schedules.