Meal: lunch, dinner | Accommodation: Cat Ba Ecolodge

8:00 AM - Pick up from your hotel and set off on a drive to Hai Phong City by an express bus. The driving takes around 2.5 hours passing lush rice fields of the Red River Delta.

Upon reaching Hai Phong City at 10:30 AM, we'll board a speedboat that will whisk us away to the picturesque Cat Ba Island. A delightful 20-minute ride will transport you to the enchanting Cat Ba Eco Lodge, where you'll check in and savor a delicious lunch.

In the afternoon, we will be ready for a light trek to the Butterfly Valley, We'll head through a lush landscape of litchi orchards, sweet potato fields, and thriving pine forests. At the trek's end, you'll discover the secluded and stunning village of Liên Minh, tucked away from the island's bustling main areas. The valley itself is a vision of green pastures, where cows and buffalo graze peacefully. We'll pay a visit to a local family, taking a break and immersing ourselves in their way of life before retracing our steps back to the lodge.

As the day turns into night, enjoy a delectable dinner and settle in for a peaceful overnight stay at the Cat Ba Eco Lodge. 

Meal: breakfast, lunch | Accommodation: not included

8:30 AM A quick transfer takes you to Beo Pier. Here, you'll board a traditional boat that will transport you into the heart of Lan Ha Bay. As we cruise through the bay, take in the mesmerizing sights of local life on floating fish farms and houses. Get ready to kayak and explore the hidden cave and tunnel systems, with the tide permitting our exploration.

At 12:30 AM, a delectable spread of fresh Vietnamese cuisine awaits you on the boat. After lunch, there's time for a refreshing swim or snorkeling before our boat makes its way back to Beo Pier.

Disembark from the boat around 14:30 PM, we'll transfer you back to the lodge, in good time to catch up with an express bus which brings you back to Hanoi. The trip ends around 19:00 PM in Hanoi.