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Cat Ba
Cat Ba
Halong Bay's rugged little sister. No luxe cruises here, just raw karst beauty, hidden caves and nature hikes.
Top Things to Do in Cat Ba
Go beyond the tourist checklist - into the hidden spots & heartfelt stories
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Explore Lan Ha Bay: Ha Long’s Hidden Twin
Set sail from Cat Ba into Lan Ha Bay—like Ha Long, but blissfully uncrowded. Kayak, swim, and cycle through stunning karst scenery.
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Kayak Into a Sea of Glowing Plankton
Paddle under the stars as the water lights up with bioluminescent plankton. A magical night adventure that feels straight out of a fantasy.
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Stay Overnight on a Cruise in Lan Ha Bay
Trade hotel walls for gentle waves. This overnight cruise lets you fall asleep to the sounds of the bay and wake up surrounded by Lan Ha’s stunning limestone karsts.
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Rappel Down Hidden Jungle Walls
Gear up and descend vertical rock faces hidden in Cat Ba’s lush forests. It’s part hike, part adrenaline – all adventure.
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05
Leap Into Deep Water Solo Adventures
Climb up and dive off. With no ropes or gear, it’s just you, the rock, and a thrilling splash into the sea. Pure, playful adrenaline.
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Trek Wild Trails in Cat Ba National Park
Hike through dense jungle, spot endangered langurs (if lucky!), and climb to panoramic island views. A wild and scenic adventure through Cat Ba’s rugged national park.
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Experience Fishing Life
Get hands-on with Cat Ba’s fishing life: go with a local guide to cast your own line in Cai Beo & Vem Lake, hear island stories, then feast on a hotpot from your fresh catch.
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Climb Cat Ba’s Wild Limestone Walls
Test your nerves and climb sea cliffs with epic jungle views. Whether beginner or pro, this is Vietnam’s best outdoor rock climbing spot.
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superhost
4.9 (31)
|8 hrs
|Up to 10 guests
“Uncrowded kayaking stunning views delicious bonfire dinner ”
4.9 (11)
|5 hrs
|Up to 30 guests
“It was so surreal. Very very very peaceful ”
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superhost
5.0 (22)
|4.5 hrs
|Up to 12 guests
“Fun safe lagoon adventure great guide great value”
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4.9 (11)
|2D1N
|Up to 8 guests
“Amazing landscape would highly recommend”
4.8 (55)
|2D1N
|Up to 16 guests
“The kayaking was beautiful and we enjoyed all the activities”
5.0 (40)
|6 hrs
|Up to 10 guests
“Amazing Ha Long Bay climbing with superb guides”
superhost
4.9 (31)
|8 hrs
|Up to 10 guests
“Uncrowded kayaking stunning views delicious bonfire dinner ”
4.9 (11)
|9 hrs
|Up to 25 guests
“our guide was so sweet and kind we had an amazing day ”
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4.7 (17)
|2D1N
|Up to 26 guests
“Morning activities with far fewer people around”
4.9 (11)
|2D1N
|Up to 8 guests
“Amazing landscape would highly recommend”
4.8 (55)
|2D1N
|Up to 16 guests
“The kayaking was beautiful and we enjoyed all the activities”
4.9 (54)
|2D1N
|Up to 22 guests
5.0 (40)
|10 hrs
|Up to 10 guests
“Some of the most enthusiastic guides”
4.7 (17)
|3D2N
|Up to 18 guests
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4.8
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414 reviews
Very good program , food and excellent host.
Room for improvement, Bathroom and room are generally clean, however is you lift up the standard of cleanliness to details will give the experience perfect 5 stars.
Lulu Ling
I just took part in a fishing tour in Lan Ha Bay, starting from Cat Ba Island with Chans Tien Anh. It was really enjoyable. Chans is a fishing enthusiast who first took me to a kind of lake in the bay, nestled between karst rocks. At high tide, the bay fills the lake; at low tide, the lake drains back into the bay. Chans’s favorite fishing spot is right at the intersection. At high tide, you fish in the lake where the bay water rushes in. At low tide, you fish on the other side of the intersection, where the lake water flows out into the bay. This spot is teeming with small fish—we caught a good dozen. Chans also took me to the inner lake in search of bigger fish, but none showed up. According to him, fish are less active in winter (it was around 22–23°C), but when it’s warmer, it’s apparently crazy—he reels in a fish almost every cast.
Once the fishing session was over, Chans took me to a floating restaurant near the fishermen’s village, where they prepared a local specialty with our catch of the day—an incredibly delicious fish soup. All in all, it was a really pleasant activity.
Fred
Lovely views, good food and very quiet area. Bring water if you don’t want to drink purified tap water. Good with mosquito repellant!
Linn
Our guide Moka was lovely - super happy, helpful and informative. The boat was a nice size for 11 people who were on our trip and The rooms were spacious and clean though the sundecks are a little dated and could be more comfortable. Overall we really enjoyed our trip and activities (kayaking, bioluminescence, cooking class, cave, viet hai) were fun but could do a little better organisation.
Georgie
Booked: 2D1N Cat Ba Cruise
This tour was absolutely incredible—by far our favorite experience in Vietnam. Chan and Bruce were outstanding guides who made the day both fun and informative. Their deep knowledge of local fishing traditions added so much value to the experience. Meeting local fishermen and getting a firsthand look at their daily lives was truly meaningful and offered an authentic way to explore Vietnam. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone and everyone.
Ariana & Quinn
The boat trip was really nice with a fitting amount of people around 20. After a police inspection on the floating home our 2 day trip got canceled. Cat Ba local did all they could to help and offered another tour with our private guide Tylor. We really appreciated their effort and had a super day with Tylor. I highly recommend Cat Ba local.
Anders Munk
Small group, proffecional local guide. We get to experience hidden spots, fishing, eating good. Highly recomended
Michal Arnon
We really enjoyed the trip, there was a great organisation, also tasty food on the boat and we just loved the nature
Zuzana
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