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~ 8.5 – 9 Hours
Daily Tour
45 people
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Looking for the best way to travel from Cat Ba Island to Mai Chau? Join our daily connected bus service departing at 12:00 PM. The journey takes ~8 hours via Hai Phong, offering a seamless transfer from the ocean to the mountains. Book online now for only 450,000 VND!
| Feature | Details |
| Departure Time | 12:00 PM (Pick-up starts 11:30) |
| Arrival Time | Approx. 20:30 – 21:00 PM |
| Total Duration | ~ 8.5 – 9 Hours |
| Price | 450,000 VND / Person |
1. 11:30 – 12:00: Pick up passengers at hotels in Cat Ba Town.
2. Travel to the ferry terminal and cross to Hai Phong City.
From Cat Ba to Hai Phong, Local 29 seats bus provide soft seats to help passengers feel comfortable during the journey. After arriving in Hai Phong, visitors have about an hour to rest and eat, then transfer to sleeping bus to continue the journey lasting about a few hours
4. Board the connecting bus heading to Hoa Binh Province.
5. Enjoy the scenic drive through Thung Khe Pass (White Stone Pass). You can see the panoramic view of the valley from above.
6. 21h30 – 22:00: Arrival in Mai Chau Valley.
7. Drop-off at Mai Chau Town Center (near Pom Coong / Lac Village). From here, you can easily walk or take an electric cart to your homestay.
Long Journey: This is a full-day trip. Please bring some snacks, a book, or fully charge your phone.
The Transfer: Please be aware that you will change vehicles. Our guide/driver will instruct you clearly. Don’t worry, we guarantee your seat on the next bus.
Homestay Drop-off: The bus usually stops at the town center. If your homestay is deep inside the village (small roads), you might need to take a local taxi/motorbike taxi for the last 1-2 km.
All you need to do is:
– Click the Book Ticket button above and fill in some of your information.
– Mail us via email: Catbadiscoverytravel@gmail.com
In 8 working hours, we will contact you to confirm the ticket. However, for faster support, please contact us:
– Via Whatsapp, Kakaotalk at: + 84988 558 392
– Call directly at: +84988 558 392
11:30 – 12:00: Our shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel in Cat Ba Town center.
12:15: Arrive at the port to board a speedboat or ferry to the mainland (Hai Phong).
13:00: Arrive in Hai Phong. You will have approximately one hour to rest and eat at the station, allowing you to recharge before the next leg of the journey.
14:00: Board our comfortable Sleeping Bus to depart for Mai Chau.
14:00 – 21:30: Relax as the bus travels through the scenic Northern Vietnamese landscape, including short breaks at rest stops for your comfort.
22:00: Arrive in Mai Chau. The bus will drop you off at a central location or designated stop, ready for you to explore the lush green valleys.
The local 29-seat bus and the sleeping bus may not always have a toilet inside, but we make regular stops (every 2-3 hours) at high-quality rest stops with clean toilets and food services.
Yes! You will have a 1-hour break in Hai Phong and another short break along the way where you can find local food, snacks, and drinks.
Yes. The total price includes all transport fees, including the bus ticket, ferry/speedboat crossing, and the final leg to Mai Chau.
The total travel time is about 7 to 9 hours. It is a full-day journey that transitions from the coastal scenery of Cat Ba to the lush green mountains and rice terraces of Mai Chau.
