Day 1:  Hanoi - Hai Phong - Catba Island (L/D)

5: 30 - Depart from your hotel in Hanoi for Hai Phong City then take express boat to Cat Ba Island; arrive in Cat Ba Island at about 10: 00am. Transfer across the island to the dock and board a small boat to Cruise to our private base camp. You'll enjoy a lunch of savory fresh local sea food. After lunch your guide will give you full instruction on the gear and safety, show you the basic paddle strokes and tell you about your paddling route. Then he'll gear you up for an afternoon of exploration! Return back to the base camp for a fresh water shower and a great dinner before retiring to your cozy hut for the night.  

 

Day 2: Bay Kayaking - Cat Ba Island - Hai Phong - Hanoi (B/L)

Lot of time for swimming or enjoy the sunrise before breakfast. Today, we will explore the other part of the Bay on your kayak. Lunch at the base camp and relax until 1h30 before taking the transfer boat back to Cat Ba Island for the Hai Phong ferry. Drive back to Ha Noi. Tour ends at your Hotel about 7.00pm. 

Note: The camping can be on the deserted beach with double tent or at ready-set-up basecamp (also on beach) with bamboo hut depending on the weather condition and availability. We use private support boat when paddling to explore hidden and untouristy corners of Halong Bay. That makes our itinerary different from those organized by other tour operators who just use the kayaking packages offered by the overnight junks. Our trips are designed for true and different kayaking experience in Halong Bay.