Sapa To Cat Ba Island Private Car

With the advantage of convenience, self-determination of travel time and route, using Sapa to Cat Ba Island private car is a convenient means of transportation among current travel options.

Sapa to Cat Ba Island private car overview

• Distance: 310 miles (500 kilometers)
• Duration: 9 hours
• Departure time: 6 – 7 o’clock
• Pick-up: Sapa hotel/homestay/guesthouse
• Drop-off: Cat Ba Island hotel/homestay/guesthouse
• Transportation: Sedan, SUV, Minivan
• Way of transfer: Lao Cai – Ha Noi – Hai Phong Highways
• Price from: $200/car

The distance from Sapa to Cat Ba Island (Hai Phong city) is about 310 miles (500 kilometers). So, it will take about 9 hours to transfer.

More specifically, our trip will have 3 routes, including 8 hours from Sapa to Dong Bai Ferry Terminal in Hai Phong, a 40-minute ferry ride to Cai Vieng Ferry Terminal in Cat Ba, and 20 minutes to the hotel in Cat Ba Island.

The distance from Sapa to Cat Ba Island (Hai Phong City) is about 310 miles. So, it will take about 9 hours to transfer.

For land travel from Sapa to Hai Phong, you can choose one of the means, such as plane (to Cat Bi Airport), train, or bus. However, a private car is still the optimal choice because it is convenient, fast, and takes you all the way to Cai Vieng Ferry Terminal.

In particular, a Sapa private car can accompany you throughout the ferry trip from Dong Bai Ferry to Cat Ba Island.

Highlights of the trip

• 24/7 customer service: We provide customer support and consulting services anytime, anywhere. Just contact us via phone number or social networking platform, and customers can quickly connect and get answers to all questions about the trip.
• Door-to-door service: No need to go to a fixed pick-up point, you will be provided with a pick-up service right at your accommodation in Sapa or Cat Ba Island.
• Optional stops: Choose any stop on the route to rest, sightsee, eat, or take care of personal needs.
• Choose your pick-up time: Choose your pick-up time at your Sapa hotel to best suit your schedule.
• English-speaking driver: A Professional driver can communicate in basic English, support you throughout the trip
• Support for buying ferry tickets to Cat Ba Island: We support buying ferry tickets to Cat Ba Island. The cost of ferry tickets is outside of the private car fee.

SAPA TO CAT BA ISLAND PRIVATE CAR

1/ Booking Sapa to Cat Ba island private car

You can quickly book our services via:

• Phone number/WhatsApp/Viber/Zalo: +84343662242
• Email: phamvanhoa28@gmail.com

After receiving your contact information, our staff will quickly confirm the information and respond to you via the phone number or email you provided. We support holding the booking for up to 20 minutes.

During the consultation process, please feel free to share any questions and personal requests, if any, and we will try to answer and prepare according to your needs.

When the consultation process is completed, if you agree to choose the service, we will send a confirmation letter via your email or phone number.

Please carefully check your personal information, payment terms, and departure date and time. Then you pay for the service according to the date provided in the confirmation letter.

So the process of booking a Sapa to Cat Ba Island Private Car is complete.

2/ Sapa to Cat Ba Island Itinerary

On the day of departure, the driver will be at your hotel/homestay/guesthouse in Sapa about 10-15 minutes before. He will welcome you with a friendly smile, help you carry your luggage to the car, and check if you have forgotten any important documents.

When you are ready, we can start the 9 hours from Sapa to Cat Ba Island private car trip. With his experience, the driver will choose a flat, spacious road to quickly reach your desired destination.

We will travel on the Lao Cai – Ha Noi – Hai Phong Highways route. This is a popular highway for vehicles such as cars, coaches, and buses.

Since our trip takes place in 9 hours, you can stop at any time to rest, sightsee, eat, or shop. The English-speaking driver is ready to listen and support you most attentively.

When arriving at Dong Bai Ferry Terminal (Hai Phong), we must travel by ferry to Cai Vieng Ferry Terminal (Cat Ba Island). With a distance of 30km in the direction of the Tan Vu – Lach Huyen bridge, it will take us about 40 – 50 minutes to reach your Cat Ba island hotel.

When you arrive here, you have two options:

• Option 1: We will support you in buying ferry tickets to Cat Ba Island. You will travel alone on the ferry from Dong Bai Ferry Terminal to Cai Vieng Ferry Terminal. Then, continue the private car journey to your Cat Ba Island hotel.
• Option 2: We will accompany you on the ferry to Cai Vieng Ferry Terminal, then we continue by private car to the Cat Ba Island hotel. 

When you arrive, the driver will help you bring your luggage out. He will check one last time to see if you have forgotten anything. Here we can end the trip to Sapa to Cat Ba Island by private car.

Travel Thoughts

• Weather, traffic jams, and stopovers can affect travel times.
• We recommend departing between 7 am and 8 am to arrive before the ferry service closes.
• Please arrive at the ferry terminal at least 15-30 minutes before departure to complete procedures and avoid missing your trip.
• You can request an additional child seat if needed.
• Do not hesitate to share your personal needs with the driver for support.

Which private car is suitable for you?

With a private car from Sapa to Cat Ba Island, we provide car lines such as Sedan, SUV, and Minivan with different capacities:

• Sedans are suitable for solo travelers, couples, and families with small children.
• SUVs can accommodate up to 4 passengers with small luggage. This car line is also more suitable for foreigners than Vietnamese travelers (larger stature).
• Minivans can accommodate up to 12 passengers with more luggage.

Q/A about Sapa to Cat Ba Island private car

How long does it take from Sapa to Cat Ba Island by private car?

The distance from Sapa to Cat Ba Island is about 310 miles. So you can reach your Cat Ba Island hotel in about 9 hours.

Are there any stopovers during the trip?

Yes. You can freely request in advance to stop at the attractions along the way. Besides, you can stop to take a rest, eat, or take a bath. 

What types of private vehicles are available in this service?

With this service, you can book one of these private cars: Sedan, SUV, or Minivan.

How much is a private car from Sapa to Cat Ba Island?

The price of this private car service is from $200/sedan.

What are Dong Bai Ferry’s operating hours?

The opening hours of the Dong Bai Ferry Terminal are:

• 05:30 am – 06:30 pm (low season)
• 05:00 am – 07:30 pm (high season)

Frequency: 30 – 45 minutes/way

How much is a ferry rental to the Cat Ba Island hotel?

Below are the ferry fares to Cat Ba Island in 2 cases: for passengers on foot and vehicles with less than 24 seats:

• Passengers on foot: 12,000 VND/person/ferry trip.
• Cars with less than 9 seats (excluding passengers): 190,000 VND/car
• Vehicles with 9 to less than 24 seats: 210,000 VND/car/ferry trip

Does the service include a ferry ticket?

Our private car service does not include the ferry cost.

Price

Inclusion

• Door-to-door private car transfers
• Experienced driver
• Tolls, parking fees, and gasoline
• Bottled water and tissues

Exclusion

• Personal expenses
• Tips
• Ferry tickets

Children Policy

• The price is per car, not per person.