Lan Ha Grand Expedition: 4-Day Private Junk & Beach Bungalow

DAY 1: HANOI TO CAT BA – THE PRIVATE BEACH BUNGALOW (L, D)

• Morning: Your journey begins with a pick-up from your Hanoi hotel. Relax in a premium Limousine/Express Bus as we drive via the modern expressway to Got Harbor (Hai Phong). From here, a thrilling 10-minute speedboat ride whisks you across the water to Cat Ba Island, offering your first stunning views of the sea and the dense jungle of the National Park.

• Lunch: Arrive at the main port and enjoy a welcome lunch featuring fresh, traditional island dishes.

• Afternoon: Following a quick briefing, board a tender boat and cruise past vibrant floating fisherman’s villages where families have lived on the water for generations. Paddle gently through incredible limestone scenery until you reach a secluded private island.

• Check-in & Relax: Check into your own private beach bungalow. Spend the rest of the afternoon swimming in the pristine waters or simply relaxing on the beach with a cocktail in hand.

• Evening: Enjoy a delicious dinner at the island restaurant.

• Overnight: Deluxe Room at a Beach Bungalow.

DAY 2: LAN HA BAY & THREE PEACHES ISLAND – OVERNIGHT ON JUNK (B, L, D)

• Morning: Wake up to the sound of crashing waves and enjoy breakfast at your bungalow. Today, you transition to your private traditional wooden junk to explore the deeper, untouched parts of Lan Ha Bay. Grab a kayak and paddle through the labyrinth of breathtaking islets and hidden caves, totally immersing yourself in the bay’s tranquility.

• Lunch: Drop anchor at the stunning Three Peaches Island (Ba Trai Dao), famous for its crystal-clear waters and secluded white-sand beaches. Enjoy a freshly prepared seafood lunch on board.

• Afternoon: Sail towards the Three Tunnels Lagoon and Cave. Here, you will experience the serene beauty of hidden lagoons, floating oyster farms, and ancient island temples.

• Evening: As the sun sets, the junk anchors in a quiet, sheltered bay. Enjoy a magical dinner under the stars on the deck.

• Overnight: Private Cabin aboard the Traditional Junk.

DAY 3: VIET HAI VILLAGE CYCLING & JUNGLE TREKKING (B, L, D)

• Morning: Enjoy breakfast on the junk as you watch the sunrise over the karst mountains. Disembark and head to the Viet Hai pier. Hop on a bicycle for a deeply scenic, achingly beautiful ride through a jungle canopy tunnel, leading you into the isolated Viet Hai Village, nestled entirely within the National Park.

• The Trek: Choose your pace! You can either relax in the village to experience the rural lifestyle or join your guide for an energetic 2-hour jungle trek. The hike rewards you with stellar photo opportunities and breathtaking panoramic views over the Halong – Lan Ha Bay archipelago.

• Lunch: Enjoy an authentic home-cooked lunch with a local family in the village.

• Afternoon: Cycle back to the pier and transfer back to your private island. Check into your beach bungalow once again and enjoy a refreshing shower.

• Evening: Celebrate your adventure with a spectacular outdoor set-menu BBQ dinner on the beach.

• Overnight: Deluxe Room at a Beach Bungalow.

DAY 4: CAT BA NATIONAL PARK & RETURN TO HANOI (B, L)

• Morning: Have a leisurely breakfast at the bungalow. Today, you have two fantastic options to conclude your trip:

  • Option 1 (Water Focus): Kayak to Monkey Island, visit a nearby fishing village, and enjoy a final swim in the bay.

  • Option 2 (History & Panorama): Take a water taxi back to Ben Beo pier. Our van will transfer you to the heart of Cat Ba National Park to explore Quan Y (Hospital) Cave—a fascinating secret bomb-proof hospital used during the Vietnam War. Continue with a hike up to Ngu Lam Peak for one last, epic jungle panorama.

• Lunch: Enjoy your final Vietnamese cuisine lunch at a top-rated restaurant in Cat Ba town.

• Afternoon: Board your premium transfer vehicle for the comfortable journey back to Hanoi.

• 04:30 PM – 05:00 PM: Arrive safely back at your hotel in Hanoi. End of a truly unforgettable 4-day grand expedition!

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Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights

Route: Hanoi – Cat Ba Island – Lan Ha Bay – Viet Hai Village – Cat Ba National Park – Hanoi

Style: Premium Cruise, Active Exploration, Beach Relax & Jungle Trek