Cat Ba is a hidden gem with so much to offer.

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Cat Ba is a hidden gem with so much to offer.

This was the perfect evening adventure! Our guide spoke excellent English so communication was easy. The food was awesome and they made sure there was something for everyone. There was plenty of down time to enjoy the scenic views and Oceanside location before we took off to see the plankton.

Kayaking with Bioluminescent Plankton 

This was the perfect evening adventure! Our guide spoke excellent English so communication was easy. The food was awesome and they made sure there was something for everyone. There was plenty of down time to enjoy the scenic views and Oceanside location before we took off to see the plankton. 

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.

2D1N Cat Ba Cruise | Clam Digging & Night Kayaking

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.  

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.

Cat Ba Fishing Escape with Local Fisherman’s Hotpot

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.

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.

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. 

Small group, proffecional local guide. We get to experience hidden spots, fishing, eating good. Highly recomended

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1 Day Hidden Lan Ha Bay | Secret Spots, Crabbing & Seafood Hotpot

Small group, proffecional local guide. We get to experience hidden spots, fishing, eating good. Highly recomended

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!

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! 

It was a real adventure:) out guide was the nicest and sweetest! Thank you!

2D1N Cat Ba 5-Cabin Cruise | Longer Itinerary, Smaller Group Overnight

It was a real adventure:) out guide was the nicest and sweetest! Thank you!

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

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

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