Tour ASignature3-Day Floating Village Expedition
Kayak, trek and sleep on the bay — three days off the grid in Lan Ha
from 8.100.000 VND / person
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Comparing 3-Day Floating Village Expedition vs Halfday Trekking — National Park & Caves
Different categories entirely (Overnight Tour vs Trekking). Use this to decide which kind of day you want.
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Tour BTrekkingHalfday Trekking — National Park & Caves
Best choice if short on time
from 550.000 VND / person
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3-Day Floating Village Expedition
Halfday Trekking — National Park & Caves
Price
3-Day Floating Village Expeditionfrom 8.100.000 VND / person
Halfday Trekking — National Park & Cavesfrom 550.000 VND / person
Tour type
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionSignature
Halfday Trekking — National Park & CavesTrekking
Category
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionOvernight Tour
Halfday Trekking — National Park & CavesTrekking
Boat / Operator
3-Day Floating Village Expedition—
Halfday Trekking — National Park & Caves—
Capacity
3-Day Floating Village Expedition2–10 guests (small group only)
Halfday Trekking — National Park & Cavesunder 20 pax
Duration
3-Day Floating Village Expedition72h
Halfday Trekking — National Park & Caves4h
Pickup
3-Day Floating Village Expedition11:00 Day 1 (Cat Ba Town)
Halfday Trekking — National Park & Caves08:00 or 13:30
Return
3-Day Floating Village Expedition~17:00 Day 3
Halfday Trekking — National Park & Caves12:30 or 17:00
Difficulty
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionMedium
Halfday Trekking — National Park & CavesEasy-Medium
Vibe
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionAuthentic, low-key, locals' choice
Halfday Trekking — National Park & CavesActive outdoor — jungle, climbs, caves
Food
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionAll meals included — 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners. Family-style Vietnamese seafood, caught that morning. Vegi/Vegan options on 24h notice.
Halfday Trekking — National Park & CavesNot included. Snack/lunch can be added on request.
Bay entrance fee
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionIncluded
Halfday Trekking — National Park & CavesNot applicable
Child policy
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionUnder 5 free (shares bed) · 50% off ages 5–10 · full price 11+
Halfday Trekking — National Park & CavesUnder 5 free · 50% off ages 5–10
Highlights
3-Day Floating Village Expedition
- Sleep two nights on a working floating homestay run by a Lan Ha family
- Paddle Tay Keo Lagoon and Ba Do Cave before tour boats arrive
- Cycle 5km through Cat Ba National Park to car-free Viet Hai Village
- Optional summit trek with dual-bay views over Lan Ha and Halong
- Kayak Hồ Ba Hầm (Three Tunnels) — limestone passages only reachable at low tide
- Swim at Three Peaches Beach with the boat to yourself
- Group discounts: 2 pax 8,100k · 3–5 pax 7,700k · 6–8 pax 7,100k · 9–10 pax 6,800k
Halfday Trekking — National Park & Caves
- Trekking in Cat Ba National Park
- Visit Quan Y (Hospital Cave) & Trung Trang Cave
- Hike to Ngu Lam Peak (220m) for panoramic view
- Visit Flora & Fauna Specimen Gallery
- Stop at Linh Quang Pagoda
Best for
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionBackpackers, nature lovers, authentic seekers
Halfday Trekking — National Park & CavesActive travellers, hikers, wildlife enthusiasts
Why this price?
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionLocal operator, no-frills, food cooked simple. The base rate.
Halfday Trekking — National Park & CavesGuide-led, includes National Park entrance, transport.
One-line verdict
3-Day Floating Village Expedition“If you want REAL Cat Ba”
Halfday Trekking — National Park & Caves“Get out of the boat — into the jungle”
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