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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.

“Honestly, our tour was much more luxurious than the one pictured. We had a bigger, nicer boat and a smaller group. Jam-packed day and even though it was cloudy, everybody had a really nice time and a few of us even swam to the beach! Lunch was yummy and plentiful. My favorite part was the…”

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.

“What an amazing tour! I would recommend it to anyone who’s visiting Cat Ba. Ba our tour guide was a ray of sunshine. You get to see and get up close to monkeys, jump off the boat for a swim and then kayak! Seeing the plankton was like something from avatar it’s amazing and a…”

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

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.

“Would do it again 100%. Just the perfect Ha Lan bay I was hoping for. Easy going, simple, not too crowded (we were 8 in total + the crew). Tyler was so nice, so enthusiastic, explaining everything in perfect English. We went kayaking, renting kayaks at a floating house to support local businesses. Lot’s of…”

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.

“Marvelous cruise in Halong Bay. Cool boat with Vintage wood touch. Tours and activities are well organized. Staff is welcoming and meal tasty and generous. Rooms are specious and comfortable. It is worth staying 2 nights to enjoy the full experience.”

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.

“We are staying in a hotel quite far away but they managed to pick us up and bring us back home. Super friendly guide! It’s low season now so we were with a small group. The crew made an amazing lunch and the kayaking tour was super beautiful. I would really recommend this tour!”

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

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

★ 4.8

A small-group 2-day Lan Ha Bay cruise with kayaking, swimming, Viet Hai Village biking, and onboard meals, shows, and fishing.

“We had a great time, Tony our guide and cruise director was great! His English was exceptional and the schedule kept us busy and entertained. Would definitely recommend this cruise smaller boat not as crowded.”

84 reviewsFrom $108by Venezia cruises

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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.

“Tyler was fantastic! He spoke amazing English, was incredibly friendly, and really knew how to connect with everyone in the group. He shared so much information and made the whole experience enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommend!”

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.

“I've enjoyed the trip wholeheartedly. It's absolutely spectacular value for money, the food was great, the tourguide - B - was one of the best tourguides I've ever had. The trip was well planned, most of the time we were the only boat in sight and everything was very very beautiful, and the boat was…”

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.

“We saw some very beautiful places, had a nice barbecue, the guides were very nice and friendly. I went in March so the plankton was white, but apparently there are periods during the year when it's blue.”

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.

“I had an amazing boat trip! Our guide (he was called „black“) was incredibly friendly and made the experience unforgettable. He handled everything perfectly, making us feel safe while ensuring we had a great time. The views were stunning, the boat was great and also the food was good. Highly recommended!”

38 reviewsFrom $38by CAT BA PANORAMA TRAVEL LIMITED COMPANY

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