Depart early from Hanoi (7:30am) for a 2.5-hour drive to Hai Phong to catch the 10am ferry to the Cat Ba archipelago located about 50 km east of Hai Phong.
Welcome and transfer to hotel. Check-in. Lunch at own account
Spend your first day relaxing and exploring local markets, beaches, historical sites (The Canon Fort) or rent a bike and cycle around the villages to feel the island lifestyle.
Dinner at own account
Accommodation in Cat Ba Island