Halong - Cat Ba - Monkey Island - Viet Hai 3-Day Tour

Tour Program

On this journey, you have the opportunity to explore two famous tourist destinations. One is Halong Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage site and a renowned natural wonder both locally and internationally. The other is Cat Ba Island – a stunning landscape known for its status as a World Biosphere Reserve, with its long, pristine sandy beaches blending harmoniously with the majestic beauty of the mountainous region. With this in mind, you can certainly imagine the journey: Halong Bay – Cat Ba Island (3 days - 2 nights). Join Ciao Asia Travel to discover the timeless beauty of these two world-famous destinations.

Tour Itinerary
DAY 01: HANOI – HALONG BAY (Meals: Lunch + Dinner)

Morning:
08:30 - The company’s bus will pick up guests at Hanoi and head to Halong Bay. On the way, there will be a 20-minute stop at Sao Do, Hai Duong (guests can enjoy breakfast or rest).
12:00 - Arrival at Halong Bay's cruise port. The tour guide will assist guests in boarding the cruise ship and checking into their rooms to rest.
12:30 - Lunch will be served in the restaurant with dishes prepared from the freshest ingredients, allowing guests to enjoy a delicious meal while admiring the breathtaking scenery of Halong Bay, such as: Dog Stone Islet, Lư Hương Peak, Trống Mái Islet, and thousands of other stone islands in Halong Bay.

Afternoon:
After lunch, guests can rest in their rooms before continuing the exploration of Halong Bay, visiting famous attractions such as Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Halong Bay (45 minutes to explore the stunning beauty of the cave).
Afterward, the boat will take the group to visit Ti Top Island, one of the most famous islands in Halong Bay, known for its beautiful beach. Guests can relax by swimming or conquer the peak of Ti Top to enjoy the panoramic view of Halong Bay from above.
17:00 - Return to the cruise ship and sail to the overnight anchorage area.
18:00 - Free time to relax and enjoy dinner at the cruise restaurant. After dinner, guests can rest or join activities like night squid fishing, watching movies, or karaoke on the cruise (overnight on the cruise).

DAY 02: HALONG BAY – CAT BA ISLAND (Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

Morning:
Guests will wake up early to watch the sunrise over Halong Bay and capture this beautiful moment.
07:00 - Breakfast will be served at the cruise restaurant.
08:00 - The group will transfer to a shuttle boat to begin the journey to Cat Ba Island. Along the way, guests can admire the scenery of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
10:00 - Arrival at Viet Hai Fishing Village, one of the most famous fishing villages in Lan Ha Bay. Guests will receive bicycles and begin exploring this ancient village and experiencing the life of the local fishermen (stopping to take photos along the way).
12:00 - Return to the cruise ship for lunch in the restaurant.

Afternoon:
After lunch, the group will visit Monkey Island, one of the most famous islands in Lan Ha Bay, known for its natural beaches. Guests can swim in the crystal-clear water of Cat Ba Beach. For those who enjoy adventure, they can hike up to meet wild monkeys and explore the island’s unique beauty.
15:00 - The group will return to the Cái Bèo pier, with a stop to admire the beautiful scenery along the way.
17:30 - Arrive at Cái Bèo pier. A bus will take guests to the hotel, where they can check in and rest, or relax on Cat Co beaches 1, 2, or 3.
19:00 - Dinner at a local restaurant. After dinner, guests are free to rest or rent tandem bikes (optional) to explore Cat Ba at night (overnight in Cat Ba).

DAY 03: CAT BA – HALONG BAY – HANOI (Meals: Breakfast + Lunch)

Morning:
Guests will wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the sea, then return to the hotel for a buffet breakfast.
08:00 - The group has free time to rest or visit the Cat Ba Seafood Market, where guests can shop for local specialties as souvenirs for family and friends.
08:30 - Check out of the hotel and head to Gia Luận pier. Board the boat for the return journey to Halong Bay, taking in the stunning scenery once more.
12:00 - Lunch at a restaurant in Halong City.

Afternoon:
After lunch, the group will board the bus to return to Hanoi. On the way back, there will be a stop in Hai Duong to purchase local specialties like green bean cake and gai cake as souvenirs.
17:30 - Arrive at the hotel in Hanoi, marking the end of the Halong Bay – Cat Ba Island tour.

Tour Policy

Tour Includes:

Air-conditioned luxury vehicle for transportation as per the itinerary.
1-night stay on a 3-star cruise + 1-night stay at a 3-star hotel (2 guests per room; if there’s an odd number, 3 people will share one room).
5 main meals + 2 snacks (meal value: 120,000 VND per person).
Boat tour of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay as per the itinerary.
Bicycles for exploring Viet Hai Fishing Village.
Entrance fees for Halong Bay sightseeing as per the itinerary.
Kayak rental for exploring Halong Bay.
Entrance fees for Monkey Island and Viet Hai Fishing Village.
Travel insurance (for visits to Halong Bay).
Experienced and attentive tour guide throughout the trip.
1 bottle of water per guest per day.

Tour Does Not Include:

Personal expenses: Laundry, telephone, etc.
VAT (10% tax).

Terms & Conditions

Notes:

Children aged 1-4 are free of charge (parents are responsible for the child's costs).
Children aged 5-9 will pay 75% of the tour price when sharing a room with parents.
Children aged 10 and above will be charged as adults.
Each family can bring one child under 5 years old for free; the second child will be charged at 50% of the adult price.