Adventure Your Way – Private Cat Ba Tour for Climbers & Explorers

Day 1: Pick up in Hà Nội - Top rope/lead climbing on Moody beach - Kayak at night to see plankton.
- Private Car Pickup: Your day begins with a private car picking you up from Hanoi (please message us if you prefer another pickup location). Sit back and relax as we take you to Cát Bà Island.

- Lunch on the Boat: Upon arrival in Cát Bà, you’ll board our boat and enjoy a fresh, local-style lunch while cruising through the scenic waters of Lan Ha Bay.
- Around 12:30 PM, the boat will drop anchor near Moody Beach (or Tiger Beach, depending on weather and conditions), where your climbing adventure begins. Our professional guides will set up top rope and lead routes, ensuring everything is safe and ready.

Start climbing while the guides belay and instruct you from below. 

• Based on each one’s climbing experience and strength, the guides will recommend you the routes you should try. There is no time limit in climbing – this is the first step to introduce you to climbing technique, challenge and defeat your own fear. Our guides will be your coaches and supporters to help you complete the climbing routes. During the trip, the guides will give you a course about tying the figure 8-knots, communicating in technical terms, and you’ll learn the names of different movements on the wall. A quick introduction about the climbing devices will help you understand the importance of safety in climbing.
• The reward for every climb is the wonderful view of Lan Ha Bay from the top of the route. The guides will lower you down, then you can relax on the beach or swimming in the refreshing water.
• Our rock climbing trip will take place on Moody Beach, Lan Ha Bay. This beach is a great crag for beginning and intermediate climbers, with 6 routes graded from 4c to 6b. Aside from one overhanging climb, routes are all vertical. Rock quality is very good, with numerous good holds and ledges to rest.

1. MAO DE – 5a, 21m, 10 bolts. Start from a stone a few meters right of the line. Climb diagonally up and leftward to an exposed step and small chimney finish.
2. BAREFOOT VIETNAMESE – 6b+, 15m, 10 bolts. The most challenging route in the crag, with nice overhang movements.
3. KHONG CO GI – 4c, 14m, 6 bolts. Climb up the big boulder and follow the chimney to the top. The upper section can be a bit tricky.
4. HONEYMOONER’S DELIGHT – 5a, 11m, 6 bolts. Climb the arete to the top of the pillar. Traverse up and left through  a series of pockets to the top.
5. ROUTINE HEAVEN – 6a, 20m, 9 bolts. Two meters of tricky climbing at the second bolt make the grade. The rest is pure fun.
6. DO IT FOR BILLY JOEL – 5a, 20m, 8 bolts. Follow the line of least resistance up the big chimney.

                                                                                                                  Luca De Giorgi, Ha Long Bay Climbing

- Evening: Check-in & Night Kayaking with Bioluminescent Plankton

• After the climbing session, you'll head to either a floating house or a boat to check in and unwind. (Please note: The price varies depending on whether you choose to stay overnight on the boat or in the floating house.)
• A freshly prepared dinner awaits you on board — enjoy a delicious local meal as the sun sets over the bay.

-Later in the evening, prepare for a truly unforgettable experience: Night Kayaking to See Bioluminescent Plankton.

Our guide will take out the kayak and lead you into the calm, quiet waters of Lan Ha Bay. In the darkness, you'll paddle into hidden coves and peaceful inlets where the water sparkles with plankton bioluminescence — tiny organisms that glow when disturbed, lighting up the water with every stroke.

Want a closer look? Feel free to take a refreshing swim and watch your body shimmer and sparkle under the water — a surreal moment that feels like swimming through stardust.

This peaceful, otherworldly adventure is the perfect way to end your first day in Cat Ba.

Day 2: Deep water solo - Kayaking - visit Việt Hải village

Morning Wake-Up & Breakfast
Start your day with a peaceful breakfast on the floating house or boat, surrounded by the calm beauty of Lan Ha Bay.

Deep Water Soloing (DWS) – ~2 hours
After breakfast, we begin the day’s main adventure: Deep Water Soloing. The boat will cruise toward the iconic climbing wall known as Sea Face, where the real fun begins.

Our experienced guides will brief you on the essential jumping and landing techniques to ensure both safety and enjoyment. Before each route, they will introduce the climb’s name, difficulty grade, and give tips for tackling any tricky movements. You’ll start with an easy warm-up (around 4a, ~5 meters high) to get familiar with the feeling of falling into water safely.

Depending on your strength and comfort, we’ll suggest routes that suit you best.
Sea Face offers around 15 routes, mostly graded from 5a to 6b, with a few easier (4a) and some challenging climbs up to 7a.
Prefer to stay lower? We also have traverse routes that let you climb across rather than up, with minimal jumping.

Note: If you want to focus on climbing only, we can adjust the itinerary and extend your DWS time instead of kayaking.

• Kayaking through Hidden Lagoons – ~1.5 hours

After the climb, relax and paddle through quiet inlets and lagoons with our provided kayaks. Glide across emerald waters, soak in the peaceful scenery, and enjoy the silence of nature.

• Lunch in Viet Hai Village

Around noon, the boat will head to Viet Hai Village, a charming traditional village nestled in the heart of Cat Ba National Park. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch prepared with local ingredients.

Explore Viet Hai by Bicycle
After lunch, take a bike ride around the village, passing through lush jungle trails and rice fields. You’ll also have the chance to try the unique fish massage — let small fish gently nibble your feet as you relax after a full day of activity.

Return & Homestay Check-in

In the afternoon, the boat will take you back to the harbor. From there, we’ll transfer you to your homestay for check-in and a well-deserved rest.

Day 3: Rock Climbing on the Main Island - Fisher Valley 

Morning Start
After breakfast at yourhomestay, head to our office to pick up your climbing equipment and meet your guide team.

8:20 AM – Climbing Begins
Our experienced guides will set up top rope and/or lead climbing routes and provide full technical support throughout your climbing session. They'll also clean the anchors and gear after each climb.

Start your session with a personalized coaching approach:
Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned climber, our guides will assess your skill level and recommend suitable routes for you to try. There’s no time pressure — focus on learning, enjoying, and challenging yourself.

During your climb, you will:

• Practice Figure-8 knot tying
• Learn basic technical climbing terms
• Understand movement techniques and route reading
• Be introduced to safety systems and climbing equipment

Our guides are both instructors and motivators, helping you overcome your fear, improve your technique, and enjoy the vertical journey.

• CLIMBING at Fisher Valley:
  Fisher Valley is one of the standout climbing areas in Cat Ba, known for its solid limestone, excellent friction, and a wide variety of features such as pockets, edges, and gentle overhangs. The crag is suitable for both beginners and experienced climbers thanks to its diverse range of grades and climbing styles.
• The height of the cliff allows for long, sustained routes, offering a more complete climbing experience compared to shorter crags. Some pitches exceed 35 meters, requiring good endurance and rope management skills. From the anchors at the second pitches, climbers are rewarded with stunning panoramic views of Cat Ba’s limestone valleys — well worth the effort.
• This area is sport climbing, with well-bolted routes. However, due to the route length, climbers should come prepared with a sufficiently long rope (70m recommended), appropriate quickdraws (some routes require extended draws to reduce rope drag), and always tie a knot at the end of the rope for safety.
• Routes 16 through 21 are extensions, with lengths measured from the ground. These routes require more advanced rope management:
• For routes 16, 17, 19, and 20 (assuming a 70m rope): you will need to lower the climber from the intermediate anchor at the belay ledge, or perform multiple rappels from the top.
• Clear communication between climber and belayer is essential on these longer routes.

Beyond the technical aspects, Fisher Valley offers a peaceful, less crowded environment — ideal for those looking to focus on improving their skills or simply enjoy climbing in a beautiful natural setting.

12:30 PM – Return & Departure
After climbing at Fisher Valley, you will return to the homestay for lunch and some time to rest, before heading back to Hanoi.

Note:If you’d like to extend your stay on Cát Bà Island or need help arranging transportation to another destination, feel free to let us know — we're happy to assist!

Included:

• Professional, English-speaking climbing tour guides
• All climbing equipment (harness, helmet, shoes, ropes, belay device, etc.)
• Private round-trip car transfer Hanoi – Cát Bà
• All ferry tickets, taxi transfers to/from pier
• 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner.
• Kayak/bicycle/massa fish
• Dry bag
• 1 night in a floating house or boat, 1 night in a hotel on Cát Bà Island
• Boat & entrance fee
• 2 drinks, fruit.
• Travel insurance with compensation up to 100,000,000 VND per case.

Note:

- Minimum 2 guests required to organize the tour.

- The price will be different depending on whether you stay overnight on the boat or in a floating house. Staying on the boat costs an additional 70 USD per person.

- The price may vary if pick-up/drop-off is outside the Hanoi – Cát Bà route.

- Payments by credit card incur a 5% fee, and Paypal payments incur a 5% fee.

- No refunds will be given if guests cancel mid-tour or choose not to continue.

- Guests must notify us at least 2 weeks in advance for any changes or cancellations. After 2 weeks, no refunds or changes will be accepted under any circumstance.

- In the event of severe weather (storms, floods, heavy rain) or if departure is prohibited by local authorities, customers who have deposited or paid will receive a 100% refund.