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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
5.0 (28)
|8 hrs
|Up to 10 guests
“Uncrowded kayaking stunning views delicious bonfire dinner ”
4.9 (10)
|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 (10)
|2D1N
|Up to 8 guests
“Amazing landscape would highly recommend”
4.8 (54)
|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
5.0 (28)
|8 hrs
|Up to 10 guests
“Uncrowded kayaking stunning views delicious bonfire dinner ”
4.7 (16)
|2D1N
|Up to 26 guests
“Morning activities with far fewer people around”
4.9 (10)
|2D1N
|Up to 8 guests
“Amazing landscape would highly recommend”
4.9 (10)
|9 hrs
|Up to 25 guests
“our guide was so sweet and kind we had an amazing day ”
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4.8 (54)
|2D1N
|Up to 16 guests
“The kayaking was beautiful and we enjoyed all the activities”
5.0 (40)
|10 hrs
|Up to 10 guests
“Some of the most enthusiastic guides”
4.7 (16)
|3D2N
|Up to 18 guests
4.9 (56)
|2D1N
|Up to 10 guests
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4.8
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352 reviews
We really enjoyed the trip, there was a great organisation, also tasty food on the boat and we just loved the nature
Zuzana
We loved our experience. Our guide, Ty, was an absolute delight. He was so personable and kind and very funny! He was knowledgeable about area, as he is a local. We always appreciate that insider info! We were able to see the bioluminescent plankton, as it is there year round but is only really visible without light (so days without moonlight). We heard the best time to visit is May and September. We’d love to come back to see it in its peak. Everything was well organized and professional. The dinner was tasty and family style, like those in the tours of Ha Giang. We would recommend Ty or SeekSophie / Cat Ba Local to anyone visiting Vietnam!
Sara R
It was a real adventure:) out guide was the nicest and sweetest! Thank you!
Elly
Loved the free climbing and jumping into the water, so much fun and adrenaline! Would highly recommend.
Karli Leonard
Tyler was an incredible guide! The whole program was incredible. We enjoyed every minute of the day. We were especially impressed that the staff made special efforts to accommodate our Kosher needs and cooked us special food.
Cindy
Chan’s tour was amazing!! Went kayaking to an amazing lagoon and spent time there (we had the whole place to ourselves) before tourists from the boats arrived. Then went kayaking to a hidden area that was stunning.
We finished kayaking at the perfect time to watch the sunset, then stopped by one of the fishing villages and spoke with several fishermen and their families, before finishing the day with hotpot
Chan also helped provide a lot of context and information throughout and was really passionate and personable. One of the better tours I’ve had, and I thoroughly recommend if you want to experience Lan Ha bay in a less rushed way and have quiet time to take in its beauty
Will L
The boat trip was really nice! Not touristy and we had really good food on the boat. The activities were also fun! De vould kayak and bicyle. The cooking class was a bit short but ok and we couldn’t go fishing but instead we did some karaoke! ;) thank you
Aurelie
Bella esperienza organizzata da Tien. Luoghi magici raccontati da un professionista che li conosce e li ama. Divertente la pesca, dinamico il kayak, interessante e bello conoscere i pescatori nella loro quotidianità.
Andrea & Angela
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