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15 Tours in Cat Ba Worth Booking

43 tours  ·  from $12 a head

The 15 best tours in Cat Ba you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason, so start at the top.

Lan Ha - Ha Long Bay - Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas. - The overnight cabin: comfort with a few limits
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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

Join Cat Ba Ventures for a small-group 2-day cruise from Cat Ba through Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays. Guides such as Ben, Tony, Tom, Hang, and Danny lead kayaking, cave visits, swimming, and meals aboard a traditional junk. Expect quieter waters, private cabins, and a few boat transfers.

“The whole experience was just amazing and well organized. Jack, our guide on the boat, was very helpful and took very good care. He took us to beautiful location away from the crowds. The boat, room and facilities were clean and comfy. DiRead 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 life on the water
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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

Leave Cat Ba at 8:30 a.m. for Cai Beo Floating Village, then kayak through rock arches toward Dark, Bat, and Bright caves. Swim at Ba Trai Dao Beach and another quiet shore, enjoy a filling lunch, and cruise through Ha Long Bay before returning around 5:30 p.m. Guides such as Hang, Jack, Ben, and Bee are known for lively, helpful commentary.

“Highly recommended! Peaceful tour, no crowds, friendly and knowledgeable guides, and delicious food on board”

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Cat Ba: Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch - 8:00 pickup and the short ride to Beo Harbour
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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, cruise Lan Ha and Ha Long bays, visit a floating fishing village, take a bamboo boat through caves, swim, eat Vietnamese lunch, and cycle through Viet Hai village. English-speaking guides such as Tony, Kai, Ricky, and B keep the day moving. Kayaking is currently replaced by a local bamboo boat.

“The all day was really good, excellent care from the beggining until the end of the day, our guide was great, explained everything to us. We loved the lunch, so much food to share with the group. We could swim as well ! and for the end we were not sure where to go back and our guide helped us a lot to find our way! thank you so much for this great day!”

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From Ha Noi/Cat Ba: Full-Day Cruise to Lan Ha bay - Ha Long Bay - Starting at Beo Pier and entering Lan Ha Bay
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From Ha Noi/Cat Ba: Full-Day Cruise to Lan Ha bay – Ha Long Bay

4.Full-Day Cruise to Lan Ha bay – Ha Long Bay

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

Spend about nine hours cruising Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba. You will visit Cai Beo fishing village, kayak through caves, swim in a calm lagoon, enjoy a fresh lunch, and see islets such as Frog and Turtle. Guides including Jack and Tiny Tiger bring humor and useful local context to this small-group day.

“Very pleasant day. We enjoyed the different activities offered (1 hour of canoeing very quiet rhythm in the bay), lunch on the boat, swimming in a 28 degree water and visit fishing village on the water. The boat offers deckchairs, tables, chairs tRead moreAuto-translated”

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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

Set out from Cat Ba with a licensed English-speaking guide such as Hoan, Luffy, or Tony, then cruise Lan Ha and southern Ha Long Bay. You’ll kayak through K.A. and Bats caves, eat lunch beside Ong Cam Islet, swim near Ba Trai Dao Beach, and return around sunset. The group can reach 30 people.

“Great experience! The tour guide was engaging and very helpful. Activities were well planned and away from the crowded touristy spots. Food on the boat was really good too.”

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Half Day Hiking to Cat Ba National Park with a Guide - Climbing Ngu Lam Peak through Cat Ba National Park
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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’s caves, forest, and Buddhist culture with a local English-speaking guide such as Tri or Chi. The tour includes transport, park and Trung Trang Cave tickets, water, and a hike to Ngu Lam Peak at 220 meters. Hospital Cave is optional and costs 50,000 VND extra.

“Absolutely amazing tour!! The organisation was fabulous and the tour guide and organiser were both super helpful!! I would 100% recommend this to anybody! Just make sure you wear proper trainers as the hike is uneven terrain! Thank you so much!!!”

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From Hanoi/Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Trip - The early journey from Hanoi to Ben Beo Pier
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From Hanoi/Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Trip

7.Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 264 reviews · from $30

Spend a full day on Lan Ha Bay with guides such as Hana, Tom, or Tyler, cruising past Cai Beo Fishing Village, kayaking through Dark and Bright Caves, swimming at Ba Trai Dao, and joining a cooking class at sunset. Transport from Hanoi or Cat Ba is available, with lunch and sightseeing tickets included.

“We had the best day! Hana was such an incredible guide. We would 100% recommend this experience to anyone coming to Vietnam”

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Cat Ba/Ha Noi: Lan Ha and Monkey Island Full Day Boat Trip - Cruising through quieter Lan Ha Bay
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Cat Ba/Ha Noi: Lan Ha and Monkey Island Full Day Boat Trip

8.Lan Ha and Monkey Island Full Day Boat Trip

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

Spend a full day cruising Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba, with swimming, snorkeling, kayaking through Bright and Dark Cave, lunch, and a stop at Monkey Island. Guides such as Tin Tin, Joe, Ti, and Ba are known for warm, lively hosting. Hanoi pickup is available, but the day starts around 5:00am.

“A quiet and relaxing way to experience Lan Ha Bay. Never felt like there was too many other groups around but maybe that’s because of the season. The boat was really nice, and our guide was great! Would recommend :)”

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Full day hikes, Cycles, Kayaks & swims in Cat Ba National park - Frog Pond brings a change of pace
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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

This nine-hour Cat Ba day combines a demanding forest trek, Frog Pond, Viet Hai village, a 5-kilometer bike ride, Lan Ha Bay by boat, kayaking, and a swim. Guides such as Phu and Anh are praised for friendly English and helpful trail support. Expect a small group, proper hiking shoes, and a full day outdoors.

“Phu was the best guide ever and we had an adventurous and really funny day together with the group! Best activity for cat ba.”

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1 Day Boat Tour: HaLong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Natural Beach and Full Moon Party - Bright Cave and Dark Cave by kayak
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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 from Cat Ba cruising Lan Ha and Ha Long bays, kayaking through Bright Cave and Dark Cave, swimming at a small natural beach, snorkeling, and visiting a floating fishing village. Lunch, entrance fees, kayak gear, and a guide are included. Guides King and Paul have led this outing.

“Amazing experience . The tour was great and organised very efficiently. In addition, our tour guides King and Paul were clearly very experienced and were available to answer the many questions that came from all 14 of us. Special mention tRead more”

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From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking - Day one: from Tuan Chau Marina to Lan Ha Bay
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From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

11.From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

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

Cruise V’Spirit from Tuan Chau Marina for two nights among Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay. You’ll kayak at Tra Bau and Viet Hai, visit Bright Cave by local boat, cycle or ride an electric cart to Viet Hai village, swim at Ba Trai Dao, and enjoy meals, Tai Chi, cooking, and sunset views. Guides may include Victor, Andy, Bobbi, Tony, Jimmy, Dan, or Tom.

“In this tour, there are many staff, tour guides, some of them are very experienced and new but they were all very good. They were smiling and pleasant all the time. It was a fun and memorable experience for me so far! Highly recommended! Transportation was very good. Stress free. For the 1st day, it was Bobbi. He was very funny smiley and organized. He kept on reminding us about the itinerary for the next few hours which is really important so that we are aware about what’s happening. I enjoyed the boat ride. Cooking lesson was fun. The vodka prawn cooking show was also interesting. Delicious too! Taichi lesson…”

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Magical Sunset and Evening with glowing plankton by Cat Ba Local - Leaving Cat Ba at 4 p.m.
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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

From Cat Ba, you cruise to a floating house in Lan Ha Bay, eat a traditional Vietnamese dinner, then kayak at night with guides such as Ryan, Luu, Linh, or Hoang. Paddle and swim among bioluminescent plankton, with the best visibility often coming on darker nights. Hotel pickup, gear, and dinner are included.

“A great curated experience brought by Dan. The dinner was good but it would have been nice to have also included a few more vegetables. Dan's enthusiasm was the highlight of the trip - taking us on a gentle kayak to see the plankton (although they don't 'glow' as vividly as you might think). Being in the water at night with the full moon shining was a unique experience and one I would recommend!”

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

Join Cat Ba Ventures for a 3-day, 2-night boat trip from Cat Ba, with kayaking, swimming, cycling to Viet Hai Village, and a demanding climb to Navy Peak. Guides such as Ninh, Kong, Hang, Jack, and Ben have led this route. Expect quiet anchorages, basic boat comfort, included meals, and a small group of up to 18 people.

“First time in a lifetime to be able to conquer the mountain and the sea. Mr. Tung and his team Mr. Tuân, Mr. Hien, and Mr. Hang are wonderful tour guides. Couldn’t ask for anything better. 10 stars for Cat Ba Ventures.”

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Cat Ba National Park Full Day Trekking Tour to Viet Hai Village - Five kilometers by bicycle to Viet Hai harbor
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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. A guide leads the trek, followed by lunch, a fish-stream foot massage, a 5-kilometer bicycle ride, boat travel, and kayaking. The group is limited to 15 people, with pickup available.

“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 - The 3:30 pm start and the trip through Cai Beo
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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

You’ll watch sunset at Van Boi Beach, eat a BBQ dinner, visit Cai Beo floating village, then kayak through glowing plankton after dark. Guides such as Tom, Lin, and Ryan have been praised for clear English and local insight. Swimming is optional, and the group is limited to 15 people.

“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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