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ABOUT THIS CYCLE TOUR
Explore Cat Ba by bicycle and on foot, combining forest-lined roads, limestone scenery and village visits. Visit Trung Trang Cave, learn about the island’s natural environment at Cat Ba National Park, and stop for tea and honey at a local home in Hien Hao. After lunch at Cat Ba EcoLodge, leave your bicycle behind for a guided walk to Lien Minh Village, also known as Butterfly Valley.
Tour Details Overview
To complete this trip, is it important that you are both confident and competent in riding a bicycle.
The biking level is moderate, which covers 22km mix of flat and hilly terrain, some longer and higher slopes. This level requires steady pace and moderate stamina. If you feel like doing all the riding but with less effort, we do provide an option of hiring an electric bike.
Easy hiking 2km through the path.
Visiting spot: Trung Trang Cave - Hien Hao commune - Lien Minh Village
Riding area: a loop passing aside of Cat Ba National Park and coastal road along Lan Ha bay.
| Detail | Programme information |
|---|---|
| Duration | Approximately 8.5 hours |
| Start time | 08:00 |
| Start and finish | Cat Ba Town, with transfers described in the itinerary |
| Cycling distance | Approximately 22 km |
| Walking distance | Approximately 2 km |
| Cycling difficulty | Moderate, with a mixture of flat roads, hills and some longer climbs |
| Suitability | Confident cyclists with cycling experience and a moderate level of fitness |
| E-bike option | Available at an additional cost, subject to availability |
Flexible Start & End Points
Start and finish your tour in Hanoi or Cat Ba, with transfers arranged to suit your travel plans. Choose a return trip or start in one location and finish in the other. Please let us know your preferred pickup and drop-off locations when booking. The price will be adjusted accordingly.
08:00 — Hotel pickup, bicycle preparation and briefing
Your day begins with pickup from your hotel and a transfer to the cycling starting point at Khe Sau Village. Meet your local guide, select a suitable bicycle and receive a safety briefing and introduction to the route before setting off.
08:30 — Cycle to Trung Trang Cave
Begin riding along quiet roads bordered by limestone peaks and lush greenery. Your first stop is Trung Trang Cave, set within the island’s limestone landscape. Explore the cave and its stalactite formations before returning to your bicycle and continuing towards Cat Ba National Park.
10:00 — Cat Ba National Park and Hien Hao Village
Stop at the park’s Biodiversity Exhibition House to learn about Cat Ba’s ecosystems, wildlife and conservation efforts. Continue cycling through the island’s countryside, passing rice paddies and small hamlets on the way to Hien Hao Commune. Visit a local family’s home, enjoy Vietnamese tea and taste local honey while learning about village customs and everyday life.
11:30–13:30 — Lunch and a break at Cat Ba EcoLodge
Cycle to Cat Ba EcoLodge, a peaceful retreat away from the main road. Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch prepared with locally sourced ingredients in an open-air setting. After lunch, take time to relax in the lodge’s surroundings. Guests who wish can also take an optional dip in the saltwater swimming pool before the afternoon walk.
13:30 — Guided walk to Butterfly Valley
Leave your bicycles behind and follow your guide along the “Water Path”, a trail traditionally used by villagers to collect fresh water. The walk towards Lien Minh Village takes approximately 1.5 hours. Follow the forest trail to a ridge overlooking Butterfly Valley, with views of its limestone cliffs and green landscape. The partner describes this walking section as easy, covering approximately 2 km.
15:00 — Lien Minh Village and return to Cat Ba Town
Descend into Lien Minh Village, where gardening and livestock farming remain part of daily life. After the village visit, meet the support vehicle for your transfer back to Cat Ba Town.
Inclusive of:
- Bicycle and helmet.
- English-speaking tour guide.
- Snack, tea break and lunch.
- Vehicle transfer from Lien Minh Village to Cat Ba Town.
- VAT.
Exclusive of:
- Transport to the starting point and from the finishing point; hotel pickup arrangements need confirmation.
- Food and drinks not specific in the program.
- Accommodation on Cat Ba Island.
- Gratuity.
- Services not listed under "Inclusive of"
What to bring
- Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for cycling.
- A filled water bottle.
- Sunscreen, a hat and insect repellent.
- A camera or phone for photographs.
Connecting Tours
Keep exploring Vietnam after your Cat Ba adventure with our Hanoi–Halong or Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City tours. Contact us to find out how these tours can fit into your onward travel plans.
