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Comparing 3-Day Floating Village Expedition vs Trekking National Park & Viet Hai Village

Different categories entirely (Overnight Tour vs Trekking). Use this to decide which kind of day you want.

3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionTour ASignature

3-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
Trekking National Park & Viet Hai VillageTour BTrekking

Trekking National Park & Viet Hai Village

Unique chance to see rare Cat Ba Langur

from 950.000 VND / person
Price
3-Day Floating Village Expeditionfrom 8.100.000 VND / person
Trekking National Park & Viet Hai Villagefrom 950.000 VND / person
Tour type
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionSignature
Trekking National Park & Viet Hai VillageTrekking
Category
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionOvernight Tour
Trekking National Park & Viet Hai VillageTrekking
Boat / Operator
3-Day Floating Village Expedition
Trekking National Park & Viet Hai Village
Capacity
3-Day Floating Village Expedition2–10 guests (small group only)
Trekking National Park & Viet Hai Villageunder 20 pax
Duration
3-Day Floating Village Expedition72h
Trekking National Park & Viet Hai Village8.5h
Pickup
3-Day Floating Village Expedition11:00 Day 1 (Cat Ba Town)
Trekking National Park & Viet Hai Village08:00 – 08:30
Return
3-Day Floating Village Expedition~17:00 Day 3
Trekking National Park & Viet Hai Village17:00
Difficulty
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionMedium
Trekking National Park & Viet Hai VillageMedium-Hard
Vibe
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionAuthentic, low-key, locals' choice
Trekking National Park & Viet Hai VillageActive 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.
Trekking National Park & Viet Hai VillageLunch at Viet Hai Village (local dishes).
Bay entrance fee
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionIncluded
Trekking National Park & Viet Hai VillageIncluded
Child policy
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionUnder 5 free (shares bed) · 50% off ages 5–10 · full price 11+
Trekking National Park & Viet Hai VillageUnder 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
Trekking National Park & Viet Hai Village
  • Trekking in Cat Ba National Park
  • Wildlife spotting (langurs, monkeys, birds, butterflies)
  • Frog Pond freshwater lake
  • Climb Doc Dai mountain
  • Visit Viet Hai ancient village (cycling & fish massage)
  • Boat trip through Lan Ha Bay
Best for
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionBackpackers, nature lovers, authentic seekers
Trekking National Park & Viet Hai VillageActive travellers, hikers, wildlife enthusiasts
Why this price?
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionLocal operator, no-frills, food cooked simple. The base rate.
Trekking National Park & Viet Hai VillageGuide-led, includes National Park entrance, transport.
One-line verdict
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionIf you want REAL Cat Ba
Trekking National Park & Viet Hai VillageGet out of the boat — into the jungle
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