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15 Cat Ba Tours Worth the Day

44 tours  ·  from $12

The good cat ba tours sell out in season and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to hold early, what each includes and how they differ.

Lan Ha - Ha Long Bay - Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas. - Day one: Lan Ha Bay by junk boat
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Lan Ha – Ha Long Bay – Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas.

1.Lan Ha – Ha Long Bay – Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,460 reviews · from $170Our pick

Set out from Cat Ba with guides such as Ben, Jack, Tony, Hang, or Danny for a small-group overnight cruise through Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay. Kayak into Ba Ham Lake, visit caves, fishing villages, beaches, and Dau Be Island, then sleep in a private cabin with a bathroom.

“My tour was originally cancelled due to the government closing the bay during a tropical storm. Although my time in Cat Ba was short, the company worked with me to get me another chance. In the end, I had a beautiful day and overnight, aRead more”

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Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds - Cai Beo floating village and daily life on the bay
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Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds

2.Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,317 reviews · from $41

Set out from Cat Ba at 8:30 a.m. for a nine-hour cruise through Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays. Kayak through caves and rock arches, visit Cai Beo floating village, swim at quiet beaches, and enjoy lunch onboard. Guides such as Hang, Jack, Tony, and Bee are known for lively, caring service.

“An absolutely amazing day! The guides, Hang and Kong, were fantastic. The beach swimming was awesome and the kayaking through the lagoons and caves was incredible. Very affordable; food and cold beers were great also.”

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Cat Ba: Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch - Beo Harbor and the floating fishing village
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Cat Ba: Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch

3.Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,166 reviews · 1 day · from $22Best value

From Cat Ba, you cruise Lan Ha and Ha Long bays, visit a floating fishing village, ride a bamboo boat through Bright Cave, swim, eat a Vietnamese lunch, and cycle through Viet Hai village. Guides such as Tony, Kai, and Ricky lead the day in English. Kayaking may be replaced by bamboo boat rides.

“It was a fantastic day out. Our guide Tony was awesome, very informative and efficient. The tour was adventurous and scenic. The lunch was delicious. We would definitely recommend this tour to our friends.”

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From Ha Noi/Cat Ba: Full-Day Cruise to Lan Ha bay - Ha Long Bay - Kayaking through Dark, Bat, and Bright caves
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From Ha Noi/Cat Ba: Full-Day Cruise to Lan Ha bay – Ha Long Bay

4.From Ha Noi/Cat Ba: Full-Day Cruise to Lan Ha bay – Ha Long Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · from $32

Spend about nine hours cruising Lan Ha and Ha Long bays from Cat Ba. Kayak through Dark, Bat, and Bright caves, visit Cai Beo fishing village, swim in a calm lagoon, and eat a fresh seafood lunch aboard a small-group boat. Hanoi pickup is not included in the $32 price.

“Great tour! The lenght and pace of the tour was pretty much perfect - had sufficient time to lay back and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Kayak ride and the fish farm were cool as well. Food was good and plenty. And the tour guide was greRead more”

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Lan Ha - Ha Long bay with local experts (small group guaranteed) - K.A Cave and Bats Cave by kayak
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Lan Ha – Ha Long bay with local experts (small group guaranteed)

5.Lan Ha – Ha Long bay with local experts (small group guaranteed)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · from $35

From Cat Ba, you cruise Lan Ha and southern Ha Long Bay with guides such as Hoan, Luffy, and Tony Cappuccino. Expect two kayaking sessions, quiet lagoons, Ba Trai Dao Beach, floating villages, karst towers, and a Vietnamese lunch served aboard the boat. The group can reach 30 people.

“Really good day trip, highlights were our tour guide Tony Cappuccino, the amazing scenery and the tasty lunch.”

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Half Day Hiking to Cat Ba National Park with a Guide - The climb to Ngu Lam Peak
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Half Day Hiking to Cat Ba National Park with a Guide

6.Half Day Hiking to Cat Ba National Park with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 312 reviews · 4 hours · from $22

Spend four hours exploring Cat Ba with guides such as Tri, Chi, or Anh. Walk through Trung Trang Cave, optionally visit the wartime Hospital Cave, climb to Ngu Lam Peak at 220 meters, and learn about Buddhism at a local pagoda. Hotel pickup, transport, park tickets, and water are included.

“So great!! Get ready to be a bit active - it was a fun hike with a beautiful view at the top accompanied by a drone ready to take footage of us. Lots of good education regarding the caves and pagoda we visited as well. Wonderful experience!”

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From Hanoi/Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Trip - Getting from Hanoi or Cat Ba to Ben Beo Pier
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From Hanoi/Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Trip

Cat Ba/Ha Noi: Lan Ha and Monkey Island Full Day Boat Trip - Starting at Cai Beo Floating Village
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Cat Ba/Ha Noi: Lan Ha and Monkey Island Full Day Boat Trip

8.Cat Ba/Ha Noi: Lan Ha and Monkey Island Full Day Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 252 reviews · 1 day · from $28

Spend a full day with Cat Ba Sonder cruising Lan Ha Bay, swimming at Ba Trai Dao, kayaking through Bright and Dark Cave, and visiting Monkey Island. Guides such as Tin Tin, Joe, T, and Ba lead the activities, while lunch, towels, snorkel gear, and sunset tea are included.

“Tom was a wonderful guide, and the day was really well planned and timed. Didn’t feel that malaise from overdoing sightseeing, but didn’t get bored either, it was perfect.”

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Full day hikes, Cycles, Kayaks & swims in Cat Ba National park - Six kilometers through Cat Ba National Park
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Full day hikes, Cycles, Kayaks & swims in Cat Ba National park

9.Full day hikes, Cycles, Kayaks & swims in Cat Ba National park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · from $39

Spend about nine hours hiking through Cat Ba National Park, cycling from Viet Hai village, boating across Lan Ha Bay, kayaking, and swimming. Guides such as Phu and Anh are praised for friendly English explanations. Expect a demanding forest trek, a local lunch, and a small group of up to 15 people.

“Our pick up time was supposed to be at 8:00 , however the mini van came over half an hour later — during which time were left wondering around the pick up point in confusion with no response from the organiser. During our hike, it starteRead more”

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1 Day Boat Tour: HaLong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Natural Beach and Full Moon Party - Kayaking through Bright Cave and Dark Cave
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1 Day Boat Tour: HaLong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Natural Beach and Full Moon Party

10.1 Day Boat Tour: HaLong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Natural Beach and Full Moon Party

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · from $29

Spend about eight hours cruising Lan Ha and Ha Long bays from Cat Ba, with kayaking through Bright and Dark Cave, swimming, snorkeling, beach time, lunch, and a floating fishing village visit. Guides King and Paul may lead the day, with equipment and entrance fees included.

“I start with the pros: good food, the experience itself is really cool, the bay is beautiful and if you are lucky, you will meet cool people. That's why they get 2 stars. Cons: - We weren't picked up at our hotel and had to drive there, they told us to Read more”

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From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking - Meeting the boat at Tuan Chau Marina
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From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

11.3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · from $272

Spend two nights aboard V’Spirit Cruises between Ha Long and Lan Ha bays. You’ll kayak at Tra Bau, visit Viet Hai village and Ba Trai Dao beaches, tour Bright Cave, and enjoy meals, cooking demonstrations, Tai Chi, and private cabins with balconies and bathtubs. Guides may include Victor, Andy, Tom, Dan, or Tony.

“We have a great experience with V'spirit Cruise. From the pick up it was on time, our guide Andy was very kind and friendly. He ensures we got all the information needed. He repeated it again just to ensure we dont get half information. The cruise itself is very neat and comfortable. Our cabin is also very nice and comfortable, everything worked, we are so happy about it. All the crews are nice and they tried their best to accommodate our needs, as we re travelling with a toddler. They are very considerate to ask whatever needs we might have, like foods or drinks or any requests we might have.…”

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Magical Sunset and Evening with glowing plankton by Cat Ba Local - A generous Vietnamese dinner on the water
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Magical Sunset and Evening with glowing plankton by Cat Ba Local

12.Magical Sunset and Evening with glowing plankton by Cat Ba Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · from $40

This four-hour evening trip takes you from Cat Ba to a floating house in Lan Ha Bay for sunset, a traditional Vietnamese dinner, and night kayaking among bioluminescent plankton. Guides such as Ryan, Luu, Linh, and Hoang lead small groups of up to 10 people.

“Geweldige ervaring. Leuke gids en hij wist goed de plekken waar je het plankton kon spotten! Alles was top georganiseerd en ik zou het zo weer doen! Zeker een aanrader”

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Cruising- Kayaking- Cycling- Trekking 3D/2N from Cat Ba in less tourist areas. - Day one: floating homes, kayaks, and a quiet lagoon
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Cruising- Kayaking- Cycling- Trekking 3D/2N from Cat Ba in less tourist areas.

13.Cruising- Kayaking- Cycling- Trekking 3D/2N from Cat Ba in less tourist areas.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $366

From Cat Ba, you cruise by small junk, kayak through quiet lagoons, cycle 5 kilometers to Viet Hai Village, and trek to Navy Peak. Guides such as Ninh, Kong, Jack, and Hang lead the way, with meals and kayaks included. Expect real activity, simple boat comfort, and less crowded parts of the bay.

“Overall, we had a great experience with Cat Ba Ventures. The crew were excellent, and our guide, Ninh, was particularly fantastic. On the first night he helped us go squid fishing and shared some wonderful stories about the area and his prevRead more”

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Cat Ba National Park Full Day Trekking Tour to Viet Hai Village - Four hours inside Cat Ba National Park
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Cat Ba National Park Full Day Trekking Tour to Viet Hai Village

14.Cat Ba National Park Full Day Trekking Tour to Viet Hai Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $39

Spend 7 to 8 hours moving from Cat Ba’s tropical forest to Viet Hai Village and Lan Ha Bay. You’ll trek for about four hours, enjoy a fish-stream foot massage and lunch, cycle 5 kilometers, then kayak from a floating home. Pickup and mobile tickets are offered.

“A great day for us. It was an extremely interesting and useful trip. Highly recommend the activities of Aroma Travel company. We had interesting experiences in Cat Ba with our guide. He is very dedicated and thoughtful. The food was delicious”

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Sunset & Bioluminescent Plankton Kayaking Lan Ha bay - Cai Beo floating village by boat
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Sunset & Bioluminescent Plankton Kayaking Lan Ha bay

15.Sunset & Bioluminescent Plankton Kayaking Lan Ha bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $43

From Cat Ba, a small-group boat ride reaches Cai Beo floating village and Van Boi Beach for sunset and dinner. Guides such as Tom, Lin, and Ryan lead the nighttime kayak outing, with a chance to swim and see your body sparkle in bioluminescent water.

“Such a fun experience! Tom was a great guide, had a lot of information about the people of Cat Ba and spoke English very well! We got to see the floating villages and some monkeys, Tom cooked dinner for us and the kayaking was awesome! Would recommend”

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