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Cat Ba National Park Is Ecosystem Hub For Halong Trekking Tours

Embark on a thrilling in Cat Ba National Park with Halong Trekking Tours, where adventure meets the beauty of untouched nature. Nestled in the stunning Cat Ba Archipelago, this UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve offers a perfect blend of adventure and natural beauty. As one of Vietnam’s top ecotourism destinations, Cat Ba National Park is home to diverse wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and rich biodiversity. With Halong Tours, you’ll embark on a unique journey, trekking through ancient forests, discovering hidden caves like Trung Trang and Quan Y, and scaling peaks like Ngu Lam. This tour stands out for its commitment to sustainability, providing an eco-friendly and thrilling adventure in Vietnam’s wildest nature.

Exploring the Natural Wonders of Cat Ba National Park

The UNESCO-Recognized Biosphere Reserve

Let’s find out what natural wonders are in store for you on your trekking experience in Cat Ba National Park with Halong Tours! Going to any other destination, the park is a UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve – that is to say, in other words, it is globally recognized for its high level of biodiversity and for hosting key ecosystems. While you are trekking, this is the living natural wonder you are going to be treading through!

Flora and Fauna of Cat Ba National Park

rekking Experience in Cat Ba National Park

Cat Ba National Park

Cat Ba National Park is a place of incredible beauty, with a diversity of flora and fauna within the park. The dense forests of the park range from tall trees to flowering plants that are rare and flowers that abound, creating amazing scenes that take one’s breath away. But it is not just the plant life that is impressive, for there is a real wealth of wildlife here! You may just be lucky enough to see the Golden-headed langur, one of the world’s rarest primates, migratory birds overhead, and exotic reptiles in the underbrush. I can just about promise you that being able to see the wildlife adds a lot to the adventure here.

Scenic Features: Limestone Karsts, Dense Forests, and Waterfalls

Now, let’s go to the breathtaking scenery of this park. Limestone karsts come right out of the earth, forming an ethereal backdrop for our trek. While we weave through dense forests, following streams to serene waterfalls, every turn greets us with something new and magical. These features are only some of the fixation points that make trekking in Cat Ba National Park so unforgettable.

The Park’s Diverse Ecosystems

Its diverse ecosystems are equally astounding, ranging from a marine coastal environment with active mangrove swamps to the rich tropical forests we will be trekking through. Each ecosystem adds some unique scene of natural beauty to Vietnam. Be it wildlife trekking or simply wishing to lose yourself in the very heart of nature, Cat Ba National Park has got it all. Slip on your boots and ready yourself for a Experience in Cat Ba National Park with Halong Trekking Tours unlike any other!

Detailed Itinerary of the Unique Trekking Experience

8:00 AM – Your Trekking Experience in Cat Ba National Park will start with a convenient and comfortable hotel pickup from Cat Ba Town. Right at the entrance of our air-conditioned vehicle, you will be welcomed by our energetic guide who will give you an insight into today’s adventure. After a short briefing about the upcoming trek and some interesting facts about the park’s ecosystem, it is time to start. It gets even more thrilling as we drive out of Cat Ba Town and make our way across the island through one of the most pictorial sceneries filled with green field views and coastal views until we reach the starting point of the trek. This will be a perfect prelude to our exciting trek ahead!

8:30 AM – Arrive at the Cat Ba National Park to have some time to appreciate this UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Our guide will then introduce the fascinating history of the park: its ecological importance and what makes trekking in Cat Ba National Park so special. It will then be time to hit the trail by beginning the moderately difficult journey toward the highest point in the park, Ngu Lam Peak. The dense forests with tall trees and vibrant flora will fall on our way. Keep your eyes open for the rare sighting of Golden-headed langur or exotic birds flying above while one is trekking on the path. The more the trail rises upwards, the more rewarding each step gets, as the sense of adventure and all the natural beauty that surrounds us make the process even more rewarding.

Break for Photography and Panoramic Views

rekking Experience in Cat Ba National Park

rekking Experience in Cat Ba National Park

After beating Ngu Lam Peak and subjugating it, you will be out of words by the panorama of beauty that unfolds before your eyes. Rolling hills combined with expanses of forest and the ocean create this breathtaking scene. You will have ample opportunities to stop at this spot for amazing interjections of photography. The serenity and sense of accomplishment make the peak incomparable. It is one of the most exciting points of the Ngu Lam Peak trekking, and such moments are remembered long afterward.

10:00 AM – We proceed to the beautiful Trung Trang Cave, the biggest natural cave in Cat Ba Island. The moment we step inside, we enter a cool, mystic world of stalactites and stalagmites, some of which have taken millions of years to develop. Walking through this 300-meter-long cave is something else; our guide will explain all about the fascinating geology and history behind these formations. The serenity inside the cave and its natural beauty are among the must-see sights in this Experience in Cat Ba National Park.

10:15 AM – Following Trung Trang, we will make a stop at Quan Y Cave, a venue replete with historic meaning. Quan Y Cave served as a secretive hospital during the Vietnam War because it could house soldiers and nurse them back to health. Walking through its narrow cool tunnels, you’ll be surrounded by a feeling of weight above and around you. Our guide will tell us stories regarding how the cave played an important role during the war; this stop is full of both nature and history. Quite an interesting part of the trek, offering a more profound understanding of the Vietnam War history with a combination of beauty in the National Park Cat Ba.

11:45 AM – After an event-filled morning of trekking and cave exploration, head back to the entrance of Cat Ba National Park. Our vehicle will be in attendance to drive you back to Cat Ba Town to relax and reflect on the wonderful sights and experiences of the day. Starting from the view of Ngu Lam Peak down to mysterious Trung Trang and Quan Y Caves, this half-day trekking tour has been replete with memorable moments: Driven back to your hotel, you have a lot of tales to tell and memories to keep from this amazing Trekking Experience in Cat Ba National Park with Halong Tours!

Things to Keep in Mind Before Trekking

Physical Fitness Requirements

The physical fitness required is moderate: whereas most people will find the trek within their capabilities, the track does have some steep particularly while making the ascent to Ngu Lam Peak-so you must be comfortable with uphill hiking. Not having been a seasoned trekker is not a problem since our guide will set a manageable pace, and lots of time for rest stops and taking in scenery. With that said, however, being in good shape will help you realize the full potential of this Experience in Cat Ba National Park with Halong Trekking Tours!

Packing List: What to Bring

Equipped with the proper gear, you can fully enjoy your trek. Following is a quick checklist of things you should bring along:

  • Comfortable hiking shoes: Good footwear, stout and with proper grip, is called for, along with rocky and uneven parts of the route.
  • Water: This is essential to stay hydrated. In the case of a hot weather condition, make sure to bring along at least 1-2 liters of water to keep you going for the entire duration of the trek.
  • Snacks: Pack enough light snacks, such as energy bars or fruits.
  • Sunscreen and hat: The sun can be strong, considering those open areas. Protect yourself with sunscreen and a hat to avoid sunburns.
  • Insect repellent: Sometimes the very beautiful forest gets the better of you when you want to keep the mosquitoes at bay! Lastly, remember this packing list, and you shall be fully equipped to see everything there is to be seen and done during this unforgettable Cat Ba trekking experience.
Rich fauna in rekking Experience in Cat Ba National Park

Rich fauna

Weather Conditions and Best Times to Visit

The timing makes the Cat Ba National Park with Halong Trekking Tours, and the best time to go there would be between April and November because, in general, the weather is warm and pleasant. With less likelihood of muddy trails during these months and clearer skies for those panoramic views, be sure to check the forecast prior to heading out; expect quite variable weather, especially in the transitional seasons.

If you are visiting during the hotter months, be sure to pace yourself, take breaks often, and drink plenty of water so that you stay hydrated. A comfy trek is a safe trek!

Safety Tips for Trekking

Safety first! Here are some safety tips for trekking, so all goes well and you have a great time:

  • Follow the guide: Our guide is knowledgeable about the inside of every trail for we have to stick to their guide at all times. They’ll bring you through the safest and most scenic paths!
  • Stay on marked trails: The temptation to go off-trail is big, but following official trails remains the best guarantee for your safety and the protection of park naturality.
  • Take your time: Don’t rush! Hiking is about the journey, not just the destination. Slow down; take in the sights and don’t hesitate to ask to stop if it’s needed.

Environmental Responsibility: Do’s and Don’ts in a Biosphere Reserve

Since we will be trekking within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, treading with care and respect for the environment is of utmost importance. Here are a few dos and don’ts that should yield attention during the Trekking Experience in Cat Ba National Park:

  • Do: Take all trash with you. Leave the trails in the same condition as when you arrived.
  • Do: Stay on the trails, and avoid trampling sensitive vegetation and disrupting wildlife habitat.
  • Don’t: Touch or pick plants, disturb or touch wildlife, or remove any natural objects.
  • Don’t: Litter! It helps keep the park clean and will be a beautiful, thriving ecosystem for many years hence.

These will guarantee that our trek is an amazing adventure and at the same time respect and preserve the natural wonders of Cat Ba National Park.

Save wonderful moments

Save wonderful moments

Conclusion

This full-day Experience in Cat Ba National Park with Halong Trekking Tours combines adventure, nature, and history in one. From the hike to the top of Ngu Lam Peak for its panoramic views down to the historic Quan Y Cave, this unique tour will be one of unforgettable memories for any kind of traveler. If you’re ready to uncover nature’s best and richest history, don’t wait! Book your Cat Ba trekking tour with Impress Travel today. Let’s create memories right in the middle of Cat Ba’s pristine wilderness! Don’t forget to regularly follow our Impress Travel for more interesting information about traveling to Ha Long and to book HaLong Tour at the best prices.

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TOUR IN BRIEF

Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL – GREETING – HANOI CITY TOUR– Private Tour (L)

Day 2: HANOI – NINH BINH (TAM COC, HOA LU) TOUR (B/L)

Day 3: HANOI – HALONG CRUISE  BY SEAPLANE (B/L/D)

Day 4: HALONG BAY – HANOI BY SEAPLANE (B/L)

Day 5: HANOI CITY CENTER TO NOI BAI AIRPORT – DEPARTURE (B)

Tours Itinerary

Day 01

HANOI ARRIVAL – GREETING – HANOI CITY TOUR– Private Tour (L)

  • Good morning, pick you up at Noi Bai International
  • Airport and transfer to Hanoi Capital city.
  • Check-in the hotel then have lunch at the restaurant.
  • Afternoon sightseeing tour begins with a visit to President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum ( closed on Monday and Friday, every afternoon, and whole from 15 June – 15 August, view the outside the building). Inside the mausoleum, there are sightseeing of the Presidential Palace (view from outside), President’s Fishpond, House On Stilts, and One Pillar Pagoda.
  • Next, we will pay a visit to the Temple of Literature. It is where Confucius – The founder of Confucianism was worshiped. This place as known as the first National University of Vietnam. It is where kings, mandarins, talented people of Vietnam training to the functionary.
  • Our tour continues with an exciting visit. We will visit one of the most beautiful lakes in Hanoi is Hoan Kiem Lake. Then, we will go to the Ngoc Son Temple, which is in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake.
  • Continue a short walking tour around the old quarter with a tour guide.

Day Inclusions: Private A/C transfer, English-speaking tour guide in Hanoi, lunch, entrance fee, hotel in Hanoi

Day 02

HANOI – NINH BINH (TAM COC, HOA LU) TOUR (B/L)

  • Good morning, have breakfast at the hotel.
  • 7.30 – 8.00 AM: Pick you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter and transfer to Tam Coc.
  • 8.00 – 10.00 AM: After two hours of transferring, our tour guide will introduce you to Vietnam as the history, culture, lifestyle of local people on the way from Hanoi to Ninh Binh.
  • 10 AM: We will prepare for a boat trip to visit the beautiful Tam Coc. It takes 1.30 hours rowing along the Ngo Dong river through the three mysterious caves. You can enjoy spectacular scenery surrounded by rice paddies and towering limestone mountain peaks.
  • 11.30 AM: We will get on Thanh pier for a short walk to visit Thai Vi Temple, which is one of the well-known temples in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. We will continue 10 minutes walking along majestic valley with rice fields, rivers.
  • Enjoy your lunch – Vietnamese food.
  • 2:00 – 3:00 PM: We ride a bike to Thung Nang, along the river among the rice field, lotus ponds, and limestone Mountains. We will continue to through a peaceful Dan Khe Trong village. This area is a real picture of the rural countryside in the north of Vietnam.
  • 15: 00: Return the van, drive to visit Hoa Lu Ancient citadel which was built in the 10th century, and the temple dedicated to King Dinh and King Le
  • Return to Hanoi Capital.
  • Overnight at the Hanoi Hotel.

Day Inclusions: Transfer, breakfast, lunch, tour guide, rowing boat, entrance fee, bicycles, hotel in Hanoi. 

Day 03

HANOI – HALONG CRUISE BY SEAPLANE (B/L/D)

  • 08:30: Your English-speaking guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel for transfer to Noi Bai airport to check in at the VIP lounge.
  • 10:00: Board the seaplane for a 30-minute flight to Halong for a 15-minute flight over the unbelievable panorama below – Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • 11:45 Arrival in Catherine Cruise’s Lounge at Tuan Chau marina, you enjoy a Catherine homemade welcome drink and meet the crew.
  • 12:15 Check-in cabins.
  • 12:30 The cruise manager will give you a short cruise briefing and safety guide.
  • 12:45 Enjoy your lunch in dining room 2nd floor.
  • 14:30 Visit Sung Sot Cave – the largest cave in Halong Bay which is in the center of the UNESCO World Heritage area (around 700 steps up and down). Rubber shoes and sandals are highly recommended.
  • 15:45 You continue to visit Titop Island for hiking or swimming (Towels are supplied).
    17:30 Relax with Happy Hour promotion (Buy One Get One Free) and join in Cooking demonstration.
  • 19:15 Fine dining with set menu is served in dining 4th floor.
  • 20:45 Bar shows on sundeck and Happy hour promotion. Have squid fishing or play mini-golf as well as spa services. Overnight on cruise.

Day 04

Luon Cave by kayaking/sampan boat – Halong Bay - Hanoi BY SEAPLANE(B/L)

  • 06:15 Start your wonderful day with Tai Chi class on the sundeck.
  • 06:45 Enjoy your light breakfast in the restaurant.
  • 07:45 Time to explore the spectacular beauty of Halong Bay by kayaking/sampan boat at Luon Cave.
  • 09:15 Room check-out: After visiting the cave, return to our Catherine Cruise to pack your luggage and room key return to reception 1st floor
  • 09:45 Full brunch buffet is served in the dining room 2nd floor. Settles your bills at the reception counter.
  • 10:45 Disembark Catherine vessel at Tuan Chau marina.
  • 10:30: Arrive Tuan Chau Island.
  • 11:15: Take the seaplane back to Hanoi
  • The guide and car will pick you up at Noi Bai airport to transfer you to your hotel in Hanoi.

Day 05

HANOI CITY CENTER TO NOI BAI AIRPORT – DEPARTURE (B)

  • Good morning, enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Then, you have some free time to explore Hanoi city before going to Noi Bai airport for your scheduled flight.
  • The end of the tour, thank you and see you again!
Day Inclusions: Hotel breakfast, transfer, tour guide.

What’s included in this trip :

  • A/C accommodation with DOUBLE or TWIN ROOM (2 persons share 1 room; single room can be available on request) with daily breakfast
  • A/C limousine from Airports to the hotel and other tourist destinations according to the itinerary
  • Seaplane from Hanoi to Halong Bay then Halong Bay to Hanoi
  • A/C limousine round trip to Hanoi – Ha Long Bay; (private land transfer available on request)
  • 2 days 1 night on Joint Cruise trip in Ha Long Bay, with DOUBLE or TWIN (2 persons share 1 cabin; single cabin can be available on request), full meals on board
  • Kayaking in Ha Long Bay
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary. 
  • English- speaking guides as specified (Chinese/ Malaysian speaking guide can be available on request)
  • Rowing boat & biking in Tam Coc, Ninh Binh
  • Entrance fees
  • Mineral water (2 bottles/ per day with sightseeing tour)
What’s excluded in this trip:
  • All international and domestic flights
  • Specified as Chinese/ Malaysian/ Indonesian/Thai speaking guide can be available on request to pay for extra-fee.
  • Travel Insurance
  • Airport taxes
  • All meals not mentioned
  • Tips for tour guides, drivers, crew members in Ha Long Bay, other attendants if may have (3 USD/pax/day)
  • Other personal expenses not mentioned.

LUXURY HOTEL & CRUISE

City Hotel Room
Hanoi Hanoi Legend Metropole  Opera Wing, Premium Room
Halong Bay Essence Grand Cruise/Catherine Cruise Halong Bay Royal Suite with balcony

Ranana

You feel like organized tour, but you are in a privet tour. Impress Travel make the different.

We went on a private trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, the whole trip plan was organized for us by the Impress Travel Company from Vietnam, the company did an amazing job, the whole trip was organized in a wonderful way with an amazing match between the various parties, their choices were correct and the quality of the hotels chosen were very high quality and it is important to note that the price was low in comparison To other agencies, thanks to Impress Travel and especially to Daniel who was tolerant and open to changes and organized the route for us.

Ebrahim

Tour of Vietnam

Impress travel were amazing. Did my bookings with Daniel for our tour of Vietnam and I must say Daniel was very professional and prompt with his services. All the arrangement, plans, pick-up & drop-off services, hotels, vehicles, sightseeing tours and guides were spot on and excellent. Did 4 nights Hanoi, 1 night Hà Long Bay cruise, 3 nights Hoian, 4 nights Saigon and 1 night in Can Tho. It was totally awesome. Every part of the journey was superbly arranged and planned. I will highly recommend Impress Travel for anyone interested in visiting Vietnam. Very organized and reliable!

Solly Pochee

The tour was fantastic

I booked with Impress Travel in July. My contact person was Tommy Thang. He is an amazing person. He was very helpful. He changed my program twice for me. Very accommodating!
We started our holiday in the north (Sapa)of Vietnam and travelled down to HCMC.
The tour was fantastic, Tommy's arrangements were to the"T".
I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all.
Thank you once again Mr.Tommy and the Impress Team.
Sulaiman Pochee

Bernard Lim

Great value for money with 4 stars hotel

Great value for money with 4 stars hotel accommodation for 4 couples. The tour guide has been very helpful and brought us to amazing places in Sapa. We want to thanks Thuy the tour guide and especially Mark from Impress Travel for his great service and assurance throughout our trip. We’ll definitely use his service for other tour packages in other parts of Vietnam.

Derek.Schooling

We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel

This is the second time we travel to Vietnam with IMPRESS Travel. First time, we booked our holiday to Hanoi, Halong Bay & Sapa during Dec 2018 with Impress.
Second time, we travel to Hoi An, Hue & Danang (Central Vietnam) during Jan 2019.

My friends & I are very glad & happy with all the hotels stay in Central Vietnam, the meals provided are delicious. We are greatly appreciated with all the tour arrangement by Tommy & his team (tour guide).
Especially, Mr. NHAT C.V. He is helpful, cheerful, knowledgeable and very professional. He always volunteer to take a nice pictures for six of us (group) .

We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel. We will definitely come back to Vietnam again with Impress

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