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Cat Ba

Halong Bay's rugged little sister. No luxe cruises here, just raw karst beauty, hidden caves and nature hikes.
Halong Bay's rugged little sister. No luxe cruises here, just raw karst beauty, hidden caves and nature hikes.
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1 Day Hidden Lan Ha Bay | Secret Spots, Crabbing & Seafood Hotpot
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1 Day Hidden Lan Ha Bay | Secret Spots, Crabbing & Seafood Hotpot
One of the most unique Lan Ha Bay itineraires with secret caves & crabbing
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1 Day Lan Ha Bay | Secret Caves and Hidden Lagoons
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1 Day Lan Ha Bay | Secret Caves and Hidden Lagoons
Kayak through the lesser-known side of Lan Ha Bay!
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3D2N Cat Ba Boutique Cruise | Cat Ba National Park & Clam Digging
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3D2N Cat Ba Boutique Cruise | Cat Ba National Park & Clam Digging
Slow-paced boutique cruise on a brand new boat in Cat Ba & Lan Ha Bay
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2D1N Lan Ha Bay Cruise | More Time on the Water & Longer Kayaking
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2D1N Lan Ha Bay Cruise | More Time on the Water & Longer Kayaking
Less crowded 2D1N Lan Ha Bay Cruise with more time on the water
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Free Climbing & Cliff Jumping in Lan Ha Bay | Deep Water Solo
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Free Climbing & Cliff Jumping in Lan Ha Bay | Deep Water Solo
One of the few deep water soloing adventures in the world - right here in Cat Ba
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Seaside cabin with neatly made twin beds, purple curtains and large windows framing Cat Ba’s Lan Ha Bay water
Twin cabin beds with red linens and sea-view windows on a Cat Ba Lan Ha Bay 2D1N cruise, ready for kayaking days
Lan Ha Bay in Cat Ba from above, with limestone karsts and a full-length cruise boat gliding across calm waters
Kayaker paddling a bright yellow kayak on Lan Ha Bay waters near Cat Ba, with limestone cliffs rising under cloudy skies
Wood-finished cabin with a double bed, armchairs and purple curtains facing the bay on a Cat Ba Lan Ha Bay 2D1N cruise
Passengers sharing a meal at a long table inside a cruise dining room, enjoying a set spread during a 2D1N Lan Ha Bay
Cruise boat on turquoise water with limestone karsts and a sandy cove, setting sail from Cat Ba for a 2D1N Lan Ha Bay
Twin beds in a 2D1N Lan Ha Bay cruise cabin in Cat Ba, with matching red blankets and cushioned headboards
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4.9 (58)
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2D1N
|Up to 22 guests
2D1N Lan Ha Bay Cruise | More Time on the Water & Longer Kayaking
“wonderful crew took us to less crowded areas”
superhost
Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba, as a traveller waves from a bright yellow boat with green limestone hills in view
Gulls flying over a rocky limestone islet in Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba, surrounded by teal water and jagged cliffs
Single kayaker paddles in Cat Ba, seen from behind with a leaf tucked in her hair, as limestone cliffs rise beside
Kayaking on calm waters in Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba, with limestone cliffs and fellow paddlers near a cave-lined cove
Fisher on a Cat Ba boat in a floating fish-net area, wearing a conical hat while working on tanks and gear
Kayak paddler in Cat Ba lifts her double-bladed paddle above the water as other kayakers wait in the background
Cat Ba tour boat gliding over glassy water with reflections of limestone peaks ahead, cruising Lan Ha Bay
Yellow kayak ride in Cat Ba with a bright splash as a paddler raises a double-bladed paddle, with another near her
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4.9 (29)
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9 hrs
|Up to 25 guests
1 Day Lan Ha Bay | Secret Caves and Hidden Lagoons
“our guide was so sweet and kind we had an amazing day ”
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Sunset light through a cave opening frames a boat with silhouetted people by the shoreline across the sea in Vietnam
Aerial view of a sandy cove beside rugged limestone cliffs, with a small boat anchored in turquoise water, Cat Ba
Kayaker in a green boat paddling past limestone karsts on calm waters in Vietnam during a guided paddle trip
Yellow kayak paddleboard resting on shallow sand beside limestone karsts in a calm tropical bay in Vietnam
Kayakers in orange lifejackets drifting near a rocky cave entrance during a Hidden Lan Ha Bay stop, Cat Ba
Kayakers paddle two-person kayaks through a narrow limestone canyon with turquoise water on a sightseeing route in Vietnam
Sunset glow across Lan Ha Bay off Cat Ba, calm sea with a distant boat and silhouetted mangrove shoreline in the foreground
Orange kayak on a sandy cove, framed by greenery and rocky islets, with turquoise water in Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba
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4.9 (53)
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8 hrs
|Up to 10 guests
1 Day Hidden Lan Ha Bay | Secret Spots, Crabbing & Seafood Hotpot
“We discovered so many secret spots”
Deep water solo climber on an overhanging limestone wall above Lan Ha Bay water in Cat Ba, with Cat Ba Pathfinders
Climber gripping a handhold on a rugged limestone cliff at Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba, deep water solo with Cat Ba Pathfinders
High-angle panorama of jungle-covered islands, winding channels and small boats near Cat Ba in Lan Ha Bay
Rock climber stretches for a hold on wet limestone over calm green water in Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba with Cat Ba Pathfinders
Aerial view of sheltered waters with many boats and dock-like pontoons among lush islets around Cat Ba, Lan Ha Bay
Free solo climbers on a limestone crag over the sea in Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba, deep water solo with Cat Ba Pathfinders
Cliff jumping off a limestone wall into Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba, with Cat Ba Pathfinders on a deep water solo session
Free-solo climber above turquoise water while a swimmer floats below in Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba, with Cat Ba Pathfinders
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5.0 (27)
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5 hrs
|Up to 20 guests
Free Climbing & Cliff Jumping in Lan Ha Bay | Deep Water Solo
“Had an amazing time rock climbing”
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Local fishing trip on the water in Cat Ba: an angler in a small boat holds up a freshly caught fish today
Friends smiling over hotpot dining on a Cat Ba boat, with large windows showing calm bay water and limestone hills
Seafood hotpot simmering in a metal pot with prawns and vegetables on a table during the cooking in Cat Ba
Tien Anh smiling aboard a green fishing boat, holding a silvery fish beside a cliff-lined shore in Cat Ba
Tien Anh, seated on a small boat, holds up a freshly caught fish against rocky sea cliffs in Cat Ba
Tien Anh, Cat Ba local fishing enthusiast, holds up a freshly caught fish from a small boat near limestone cliffs
Fish & cook hotpot meal on a boat in Cat Ba, with a group gathered around a steaming red pot and side dishes
Tien Anh, Cat Ba local fishing enthusiast, paddles a stand-up board on calm bay water near limestone cliffs for hotpot
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4.9 (53)
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5 hrs
|Up to 6 guests
Fish & Cook Hotpot in Cat Ba | With a Local Fishing Enthusiast
“by far our favorite experience in Vietnam”
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Hiker with a backpack and cap treks along a narrow jungle path through tall grass, with forested hills behind, Cat Ba
Aerial view of a winding river cutting through lush karst hills and forest ridges, with misty mountains beyond, Cat Ba
Kayakers in bright touring boats paddle past tall limestone cliffs and forested islets on calm green water in Cat Ba
Jungle trek on Cat Ba: guide in hard hat and harness talks to hikers by the trail, with dense forest behind
Manh Pham of Cat Ba Pathfinders briefing travellers on a half-day jungle trek in the green forest of Cat Ba
Group of friends splash and float in a calm inlet, with forested limestone cliffs rising in the background, Cat Ba
Aerial view of kayakers paddling on calm water beside forested cliffs on a half-day trek & kayak in Cat Ba
Kayaking on Cat Ba calm water: paddlers in bright kayaks near a floating platform by limestone cliffs
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5.0 (27)
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4.5 hrs
|Up to 12 guests
Cat Ba's Wild Side | Half Day Jungle Trekking & Kayaking
“Beautiful views & a guide who makes you feel safe”
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Cozy twin cabin on a wooden boat charter in Cat Ba, with two beds, flowers on a small table and sea views in Halong Bay
Orange and black private cruise boat gliding past limestone cliffs at sea on a Cat Ba charter in Halong Bay
Cat Ba Ocean Cruises deck view with wooden benches and canopy ropes over the green-lined bay, for a private Cat Ba 3D2N
Red kayaks on a sandy bay beneath limestone cliffs during a private 2D1N Cat Ba cruise in Lan Ha Bay
Kayakers in a small green kayak paddle across calm turquoise water beside towering limestone karsts in Lan Ha Bay
A traveller holds up a fish caught during night fishing from a boat on a 2D1N private cruise in Cat Ba
Sheltered cove with green water, a small sandy beach, and steep limestone cliffs in Lan Ha Bay for cruise stopovers
Limestone karst islands jut from calm blue water in Lan Ha Bay, seen across the bay during a Cat Ba wooden junk cruise
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4.7 (29)
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2D1N
|Up to 6 guests
2D1N Private Cat Ba Cruise | Traditional Wooden Junk Boat
“everything was perfect”
Private trip
Abseiling trek participant on a roped viewpoint overlooking Cat Ba bay with limestone karsts and calm water
Abseiling on a rugged rock face in Cat Ba: helmeted climbers in harnesses with red ropes and a waiting team
Kayaker from behind in Cat Ba, steering past limestone cliffs through cool misty light toward a narrow channel
Cat Ba Pathfinders guide in a hat arranging fruit and snacks on a boat deck beside a rocky cliff in Cat Ba
Abseiling trekker in an orange helmet descending a wet limestone cliff on Cat Ba, with guided safety rope
Abseiling trek climbers in orange helmets pausing on a rocky cliff above the bay in Cat Ba, Vietnam
Cat Ba boat picnic lunch on the deck with sandwiches and oranges, with life jackets beside the limestone islands
Kayakers in orange life jackets smiling from boats on dark water beneath towering limestone cliffs in Cat Ba
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4.5 hrs
|Up to 15 guests
Cat Ba Trekking & Abseiling Adventure
“Our guides were wonderful and took care of everything”
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Son Tung Express coach bus stopped on a mountain road for Cat Ba to Halong transfer with ferry tickets included
Front view of Son Tung Express coach bus for Cat Ba to Halong Bay transfers, parked by a curving road in Vietnam
Passengers on a Son Tung Express coach, seated along the aisle during the Cat Ba to Halong Bay transfer journey
Empty passenger seats inside a Son Tung Express bus for Cat Ba to Halong transfer, ready for ferry ticket journey
Luggage piled up on seats inside a Son Tung Express bus for the Cat Ba to Halong transfer, ferry tickets included
Close-up of travellers relaxing inside a Son Tung Express bus on the Cat Ba to Halong Bay transfer, seat rows ahead
Travellers seated on a Son Tung Express bus during the Cat Ba to Halong Bay transfer, bright interior with rows
Son Tung Express coach bus parked on a street for the Cat Ba to Halong transfer, ferry tickets included
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5.0 (4)
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3 hrs
|Up to 22 guests
Cat Ba to Halong Bus Transfer | Ferry Tickets Included
“Very easy to book and communication was great”
Cat Ba Ocean Cruises wooden cabin on a Cat Ba Boutique Cruise, with twin beds and sea views through large windows
Green-tiled ensuite bathroom with a vanity sink, toilet and shower, plus a window view of the bay on Cat Ba Ocean Cruises
Wooden luxury cabin with a made-up double bed, pillows and side sofa, overlooking calm waters from Cat Ba Ocean Cruises
Cat Ba Ocean Cruises suite interior on a Cat Ba Boutique Cruise, showing two neatly made beds and bay views
Sunlit wooden cruise balcony with lounge chairs and balcony rail, overlooking calm karst waters on a boutique cruise in Cat Ba
Cosy wooden cabin lounge on Cat Ba Ocean Cruises’ 3D2N Cat Ba boutique cruise, with sofa, wine glasses and sea-view window
Alfresco dining deck on Cat Ba Ocean Cruises, with set tables and chairs overlooking Lan Ha Bay and limestone cliffs
Garnished plated appetiser on a wooden dining table on a Cat Ba boutique cruise, served with utensils and tableware
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4.7 (29)
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2D1N
|Up to 22 guests
2D1N Boutique Cruise in Cat Ba
“We had a gorgeous time, the boat was beautiful”
Wooden luxury cabin with a made-up double bed, pillows and side sofa, overlooking calm waters from Cat Ba Ocean Cruises
Cat Ba Ocean Cruises wooden cabin on a Cat Ba Boutique Cruise, with twin beds and sea views through large windows
Green-tiled ensuite bathroom with a vanity sink, toilet and shower, plus a window view of the bay on Cat Ba Ocean Cruises
Sunlit wooden cruise balcony with lounge chairs and balcony rail, overlooking calm karst waters on a boutique cruise in Cat Ba
Kayakers paddle past limestone cliffs and sandy shallows in Cat Ba National Park on Cat Ba Ocean Cruises’ 3D2N cruise, Halong Bay
Cat Ba Ocean Cruises suite interior on a Cat Ba Boutique Cruise, showing two neatly made beds and bay views
Wooden cabin interior with beds and red cushions, framed by sliding windows to the deck on a boutique cruise in Cat Ba
Green-tiled ensuite bathroom with ornate mirror, wooden vanity sink and toilet, aboard a boutique cruise in Cat Ba
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3D2N
|Up to 22 guests
3D2N Cat Ba Boutique Cruise | Cat Ba National Park & Clam Digging
“The crew & boat are great. So much wonderful food!”
Twin beds in a Cat Ba Ocean Cruises cabin with an ocean view through the large window during a 2D1N Cat Ba cruise
Anh relaxing on a bed inside a wooden cabin as karst islets unfold outside the window on Halong Bay
Chef cooking over a steaming buffet station on board Cat Ba Ocean Cruises’ boutique cruise, with bowls and plates ready for diners
Small group cycling along a calm road in Cat Ba, passing flowering bushes and lush jungle greenery outside
Kayakers on green boats paddling on calm waters near limestone cliffs, during a 2D1N Boutique Cruise from Cat Ba in Halong Bay
Clam digging on Cat Ba beach: travellers sift sandy shore with a mesh basket, collecting clams in shallow water
Yellow kayak resting on a sandy cove with towering limestone cliffs and calm turquoise water, in Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba
Green-lit window on a night-time cruise cabin overlooking misty water on Lan Ha Bay, with rain streaks across the glass
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4.7 (29)
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2D1N
|Up to 22 guests
2D1N Cat Ba Cruise | Clam Digging & Kayaking
“Morning activities with far fewer people around”
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