Cat Ba National Park and Hien Hao Village day
Runs in English
- Easy
Your guide
This immersive tour combines a visit to the National Park, Trung Trang cave with exploration of Hien Hao village, including a local lunch, a bike ride, and visits to a historic temple and cave
Highlights
- Home-cooked lunch at a local family’s table in Hien Hao village, made with village produce
- Trek into Cat Ba National Park with a guide born and raised on the island
- Cycle quiet village roads and farmland at the pace of a bicycle
- Meet local friends in Hien Hao and see everyday village life on the island
- Bike, helmet, water, lunch and all park tickets included, in a small group
What's included
- English-speaking guide
- National Park entrance fee
- Local home-cooked lunch
- Bike rental
- Transport (pickup & drop-off)
- Bottle of water
Not included
- Personal drink and expense
- Tips
What to bring
- Comfortable closed-toe shoes with good grip (sneakers or trail shoes)
- Light, breathable clothing, and long pants or a light long-sleeve top for the forest trail
- Sun hat or cap, and sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Light rain jacket or poncho in the wet season
- Small backpack for your personal items
- Camera or phone
- A little cash for personal expenses
Know before you go
- This day is intentionally slower after lunch — it's built around the village's pace, not a checklist of sights.
Pickup: Anywhere within 3.0 km of Cat Ba Town. You agree the place with your guide after booking.
Hotels, hostels and homestay
Cancellation policy: Free until 2 days before: Full refund if you cancel at least 2 days before the start. After that, no refund.
Cancel within that window and you get your full deposit back. After it, you do not get your deposit back. If the guide cancels, you always get your deposit back.
What you'll do
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1
08:00 — Welcome
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Our driver will pickup you at your hotel in Cat Ba island. Guide meets you at entrance of Cat Ba National Park.
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2
08:30 — National Park visit
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Your tour begins with a visit to the Cat Ba National Park exhibition center, where your guide will introduce you to the area's distinctive flora and fauna. Guided walk to Ngu Lam Peak through the Kim Giao forest — a manageable climb rewarded with a 360° view over the park and Lan Ha Bay.
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3
11:00 — Cycle to Trung Trang Cave then continue to Hien Hao
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From the peak, cycle down toward Trung Trang Cave before continuing on to Hien Hao village, on the western side of Cat Ba — a quieter, less-visited part of the island.
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4
11:30 — Lunch at a local home
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A home-cooked lunch with a Hien Hao family — simple, local dishes, and a chance to sit and talk with the people who actually live here.
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5
13:00 — Explore Hien Hao by bike
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An easy-paced ride through the village: Đền Mẫu Bà (Mau Ba Temple), a centuries-old spiritual site tied to local legend and still central to village life; Hien Hao beach, Hien Hao Mother Temple - the most sacred temple dedicated to the Mother Goddess on Cat Ba Island; and the quiet lanes, valleys, and hillsides of the village.
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6
13:30 — Return transfer
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Car pickup from Hien Hao village, transfer back to Cat Ba town center.
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