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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
01
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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4.9 (8)
|5 hrs
|Up to 30 guests
“It was so surreal. Very very very peaceful ”
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4.9 (8)
|2D1N
|Up to 8 guests
“Amazing landscape would highly recommend”
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5.0 (27)
|8 hrs
|Up to 10 guests
“Uncrowded kayaking stunning views delicious bonfire dinner ”
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5.0 (22)
|4.5 hrs
|Up to 12 guests
“Fun safe lagoon adventure great guide great value”
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4.8 (53)
|2D1N
|Up to 16 guests
“The kayaking was beautiful and we enjoyed all the activities”
5.0 (39)
|6 hrs
|Up to 10 guests
“Amazing Ha Long Bay climbing with superb guides”
4.9 (8)
|2D1N
|Up to 8 guests
“Amazing landscape would highly recommend”
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5.0 (27)
|8 hrs
|Up to 10 guests
“Uncrowded kayaking stunning views delicious bonfire dinner ”
4.9 (8)
|9 hrs
|Up to 25 guests
“our guide was so sweet and kind we had an amazing day ”
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4.9 (15)
|2D1N
|Up to 26 guests
“Morning activities with far fewer people around”
4.8 (53)
|2D1N
|Up to 16 guests
“The kayaking was beautiful and we enjoyed all the activities”
5.0 (39)
|10 hrs
|Up to 10 guests
“Some of the most enthusiastic guides”
4.9 (55)
|2D1N
|Up to 10 guests
4.9 (15)
|3D2N
|Up to 18 guests
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4.8
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338 reviews
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
Very well organized and there was enough time for every activity. We loved the way the guide explained everyhting. He was very kind and attentive, and his english was very good! Totally recommended
Eleonor
Our family enjoyed our Cat Ba adventure with Chans.
Chans was informative, friendly and accommodating throughout our tour. He was very passionate and knowledgeable about the Cat Ba area . He showed us beautiful places away from the busy tourist spots.
Highlights of our day included foraging for mussels and crabs. We found an octopus and sea snails too. We enjoyed a gorgeous sunset while snacking on our seafood.
We kayaked through a lagoon before any of the other tourists got there.
We stopped in for a cup of tea at a floating fishing home with local fisherman. Chans helped us chat with the fishermen and we learnt about their daily life.
We finished our day sharing a sensational seafood hot pot together.
We recommend Chans’ tour for those who like to travel in a small group, and spend time seeing the details, and meeting the locals. Today it was a private tour for just our family.
Thank you Chans for taking such good care of us.
Mish Jeff
Quiet, peaceful, informative, adventurous and so much fun. If you’re bored of the tours filled with tourists this is the perfect tour to take. Couldn’t have asked for anymore. Riley was so kind and made our experience amazing - thank you so much!
Jude
The day was intimate and full of adventures. Definitely different experience from the large cruise boats we saw! The hike on Monkey Island was straight up, steep terrain with amazing views. A controlled adrenaline rush! We love our tour guide, Thai, and the boat drivers. We visited in December and it was a bit chilly - we didn’t go crabbing or swim. We ended with a hot pot of fresh seafood on a floating restaurant. Lovely!
Sarah Houston
Our guide Linh was very knowledgeable and funny! We learnt a lot about the surrounding nature and we even managed to see bioluminescent plankton!! This was a dream coming true! Thank you Linh for the amazing evening!
CJ
Had an amazing time rock climbing with Halle and Bee!! They were so kind, patient and experienced. Felt so safe and got so many good tips. Would definitely recommend this place!!
Fenne
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