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15 Best Cat Ba Island Tours In Vietnam

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The 15 most popular cat ba island tours in Vietnam. What each day is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.

15 Best Cat Ba Island Tours In Vietnam

Cat Ba: Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch

Cat Ba: Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch - Getting to the boat: pickup, Beo Harbor, and a smooth start

1.Cat Ba: Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch

Most Popular★ 4.8

Cat Ba full-day cruise through Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay with swimming, caves, biking Viet Hai village, fish massage, lunch, and sunset.

“This was one of my favourite days I’ve spent in Vietnam. Despite having a bit of rain, the boat cruise was amazing and Tony was so knowledgable and fun. We learnt so much about Lan Ha bay, Viet Hai and the communities in Cat Ba. The food was great and there was more than enough.…”

1,166 reviews1 dayFrom $22by Halong Dolphin Travel

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Cat Ba : Lan Ha Bay Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Boat Tour

Cat Ba : Lan Ha Bay Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Boat Tour - Floating Fisherman Village cruising: a calm primer before the monkeys

2.Cat Ba : Lan Ha Bay Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Boat Tour

★ 4.9

Cat Ba bioluminescent plankton kayak tour in Lan Ha Bay with Monkey Island sunset, rock jump, and dinner at Alibaba’s.

“Ba was a great guide and host at this restaurant. We had a great time together and shared a great meal. The plankton were a neat experience, though hard to capture with photos. so enjoy the experience because it iis magical”

316 reviewsFrom $36by Alibaba's Tour

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Half Day Hiking to Cat Ba National Park with a Guide

Half Day Hiking to Cat Ba National Park with a Guide - From Cat Ba pickup to the climb: what the morning or afternoon hike really means

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

★ 4.8

Half-day Cat Ba National Park hike with caves and a pagoda visit, plus wartime Quan Y cave and a viewpoint from Ngu Lam peak.

“Great day exploring! We couldn’t go to the hospital cave because it was closed but the trek up to the viewpoint in the Cat Ba national park was amazing! Our guide was fantastic too!”

312 reviews4 hoursFrom $22by TRAN NGUYEN TRAVEL TRADING COMPANY LIMITED

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From Hanoi/Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Trip

From Hanoi/Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Trip - The morning cruise: Cai Beo Floating Village and the karst-view parade

4.From Hanoi/Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Trip

★ 4.8

Full-day Lan Ha Bay boat trip from Hanoi or Cat Ba: caves kayaking, quiet swimming at Ba Trai Dao, onboard lunch and cooking class.

“had a fantastic time with my family. The tour helped us out with each and everything including transport from hanoi to cat ba. Everything was well organized and surpassed our expectations. Our guide Hana was also very informative and funny and helped us with each and every one of our requests. Thankyou!”

264 reviewsFrom $30by Beka Travel Co. Ltd

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From Hanoi/Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Trip

From Hanoi/Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Trip - The morning cruise: Cai Beo Floating Village and the karst-view parade

5.From Hanoi/Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Trip

★ 4.8

Full-day Lan Ha Bay boat trip from Hanoi or Cat Ba with cave kayaking, swimming, onboard lunch, and a sunset cooking class.

“Amazing experience. It’s great you get to do a cruise, kayaking, swimming and lunch and thr spring rolls at the end. Our guide, Tyler, was amazing. Very knowledgeable, spoke good English and good sense of humour. I did the return trip to Hanoi and it was 5:30am to 8:30 so full day but it was…”

178 reviewsFrom $36by Beka Travel Co. Ltd

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

From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking - The ship’s private-suite comfort: balcony time is the real upgrade

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

★ 4.5

3-day Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay cruise from Tuan Chau with private balcony suite, kayaking, Viet Hai cycling, and meals included.

“This activity is a must see and this VSpirit cruise is excellent with customer care and rooms were beautiful with good decors and bathroom was very stylish too with bath tub almost in the bay , and the rooms with balcony makes a great choice too! Our stay was a like dream holiday with Sunrise…”

131 reviewsFrom $272by V'Spirit Cruises

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From Cat Ba: Lan Ha and Monkey Island Full Day Boat Trip

From Cat Ba: Lan Ha and Monkey Island Full Day Boat Trip - Cai Beo Fishing Village: Watch Real Life Before the Scenery Takes Over

7.From Cat Ba: Lan Ha and Monkey Island Full Day Boat Trip

★ 4.7

A full-day boat trip from Cat Ba through quieter Lan Ha Bay spots, kayak caves, swim in clear water, and catch Monkey Island at sunset.

“In one word, it was perfect. They organized car to pick us up before the trip and drop us off of after. Even we stayed beyond the standard area. Day itself was really nice, everything due to plan. Including delicious lunch! We had a fruits instead a tea at the end, which was even better…”

116 reviewsFrom $22by Cat Ba Sonder

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Lan Ha Bay: 2-Day Cruise with Meals, Activities and Pickup

Lan Ha Bay: 2-Day Cruise with Meals, Activities and Pickup - From Hanoi Old Quarter to Beo Harbour: where the time really goes

Lan Ha bay cruise and kayak (small group guaranteed)

Lan Ha bay cruise and kayak (small group guaranteed) - Your day at a glance: how it flows

9.Lan Ha bay cruise and kayak (small group guaranteed)

★ 4.9

Small-group Lan Ha and Ha Long bay cruise with kayaking, calm lagoons, a real local guide, and a filling lunch for just $30.

“We absolutely loved the tour! Our local tour guide, Ryan lived on the floating fishing village and was super informative! We felt like we were getting the full experience. We had a rare encounter with some monkeys 10 minutes after the boat took off from Cat Ba, as well as during the kayak journey. The…”

71 reviews8 hoursFrom $30by BAE Travel Company

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Lan Ha Bay: Sunset & Plankton Bioluminescent Night Kayaking

Lan Ha Bay: Sunset & Plankton Bioluminescent Night Kayaking - Cruising to the Floating Fishing Village: The Part You Actually Remember

CAT BA: LAN HA & HALONG BAY – KAYAK, BIKE, LUNCH, SNORKEL

CAT BA: LAN HA & HALONG BAY – KAYAK, BIKE, LUNCH, SNORKEL - Getting to the boat: the small-group advantage from Cat Ba

11.CAT BA: LAN HA & HALONG BAY – KAYAK, BIKE, LUNCH, SNORKEL

★ 5.0

Small-group Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long cruise in Cat Ba: kayak caves, swim and snorkel, bike Viet Hai, plus great lunch and optional glowing plankton.

“Great experience! Kai looked after us so well, spoke good English, and made the trip easy and enjoyable. Beautiful cruise away from the crowds, small group, delicious lunch, and the chance to freshen up with a shower on a hot day, perfect!”

52 reviewsFrom $6by VietNam Venture

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Lan Ha Bay: Sunset & Plankton Bioluminescent Night Kayaking

Lan Ha Bay: Sunset & Plankton Bioluminescent Night Kayaking - Cruising to the Floating Fishing Village: The Part You Actually Remember

12.Lan Ha Bay: Sunset & Plankton Bioluminescent Night Kayaking

★ 4.8

Sunset cruise in Lan Ha Bay, then night kayaking for bioluminescent plankton and a BBQ dinner in Cat Ba.

“Swimming with glowing plankton is like swimming in a sky full of stars. The guide was great, nice and spoke great English. Although there was a lot of trash on the water surface after the storm, the staff on board made an effort to clean it up, commendable for this effort!”

50 reviewsFrom $38by Beka Travel Co. Ltd

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Cat Ba: Sunset and Night kayak with bioluminescent plankton

Cat Ba: Sunset and Night kayak with bioluminescent plankton - The 4.5-hour flow: from Dong Bac pickup to a late return

CAT BA :2D1N Lan Ha bay-Ha Long bay with Plankton Excursion

CAT BA :2D1N Lan Ha bay-Ha Long bay with Plankton Excursion - From Bèo Harbour to floating life: the morning cruise rhythm

14.CAT BA :2D1N Lan Ha bay-Ha Long bay with Plankton Excursion

★ 4.6

2 days in Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba with cave kayaking, Cam Lagoon swim, and a night bioluminescent plankton excursion.

“Le programme de la première journée a été respecté. Grosse déception quand nous avons compris que nous ne dormirions pas sur le village flottant mais sur un bateau dans une chambre en fond de cale. Heureusement le groupe était fort sympathique et un couple nous a même proposé leur salle de bain pour nous doucher.…”

39 reviewsFrom $110by Cat Ba Smile Tours

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Cat Ba Island: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day with Luxury Cruise

Cat Ba Island: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day with Luxury Cruise - From Cat Ba pickup to Cai Beo Floating Village: you start with motion

15.Cat Ba Island: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day with Luxury Cruise

★ 4.5

Luxury Lan Ha Bay day cruise from Cat Ba: Bright Cave kayaking, Ba Trai Dao swim, onboard lunch, and a sunset party.

“Lovely cruise, great staff, you have enough time to do the activities. We were also given the option to stay 3 hrs longer and watch the sunset which was brilliant, new people do get on the boat at 3 when you have the option to get off but that’s not a problem. It didn’t feel…”

38 reviewsFrom $38by CAT BA PANORAMA TRAVEL LIMITED COMPANY

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