Top 5 activities to do in Viet Hai Village | Vietnam Diaries | Part 2
Top 5 activities to do in Viet Hai Village | Vietnam Diaries | Part 2
Looking for the top things to do in Viet Hai Village? Check out our list of the top 5 activities to do in this beautiful and serene destination. Part 2 of our series!
“Colors are the smiles of nature” — Leigh Hunt
Nature is at its best and this is definitely a lifetime experience if you love to connect with nature. Situated in Cat Ba islands, Viet Hai is a must-visit place in Vietnam.
How can you get to Viet Hai ??
Only by boat !!
You have two options:
Ha long bay(UNESCO Heritage)
You can book a Ha Long Bay cruise and check with your operators for the Viet Hai village day tour. Ask them for a rented bicycle so that you can ride and see the village by yourself or you could check once you reach the village.
Cat Ba Island
You have options to get to Viet Hai.
#1 Either you trek to this village through the jungle of Cat Ba National Park (about 17km — this will be mostly 1-day trek). This is difficult and tiresome.
#2 You book Airbnb (yes, you have limited Airbnb options in Viet Hai) and can take a private boat from Beo tourist dock. (It will be an hour by boat then book a golf cart which will get you to the village).
Viet Hai Village
For those who haven’t heard about Viet Hai, this village is typically surrounded by tall mountains, dense jungles, and a vast ocean. Viet Hai keeps itself away from the hush-bush city world. With its untouched natural landscape and warm and welcoming locals, Viet Hai sets it apart from regular Vietnam tourist attractions/destinations. It typically has very few homestays and all seem to be very close-knit to each other. You can rent out a bicycle to explore the village and experience the essence of serene village life.
Viet Hai is truly a land of joy, happiness, complete relaxation and disconnect from the rest of the world. All you need is to immerse yourself in nature.
Best time to visit Viet Hai
You can visit during winter (December -February) or spring (March-April) is the best. But honestly, there is no right or wrong time to visit :)
Top 5 activities to do in Viet Hai Village
Day 1: Trekking
Reach your homestay in the morning. Have your lunch and rest for a while. You could start your trip with a small half-day trek at Cat Ba National Park in the nearby jungle or you could exclusively do a one day trek. On the top it overlooks the Ha long Bay.
Firefly Hunt Tour
This is typically a two-hour night trip wherein you hop into kayaks at the nearby floating village to immerse yourself in thousands of lighting creatures. Worth the experience!
Cycling
Enjoy the real beauty of the village by riding a bicycle through the narrow road to enjoy the fresh air and admire the green nature. You could also take a walk or a tram.
One-day Cruise and Kayaking
One-day cruise along Lan Ha Bay. This isolated heaven is an extension of Ha Long Bay and is equally beautiful and less visited. Lunch is served on the cruise with a good seafood spread which includes prawns, lobsters, clams with rice. The cruise stops at a nearby beach where you can either swim/kayak depending upon your choice or you can be on the cruise as well.
Bat Cave (Tien Duc Cave)
You could also go for a Bat Cave tour which is 10 mins walk from the village. Trekkers will encounter plenty of bats sticking or swinging onto the caves. You will need a torch, water and good pair of shoes.
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