VIETNAM
Vietnam's standout days.
The 15 most popular cat ba island tours in Vietnam. What each day is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Cat Ba full-day cruise through Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay with swimming, caves, biking Viet Hai village, fish massage, lunch, and sunset.
“The trip is so fun, I recommend it to anyone. It's well organized, we got all information we needed and the day was just perfect. Thank you!!”
Cat Ba bioluminescent plankton kayak tour in Lan Ha Bay with Monkey Island sunset, rock jump, and dinner at Alibaba’s.
“This tour was amazing !! I thought that monkey island was beautiful and jumping off the boat was super fun but the bioluminescent plankton was unreal like nothing i’ve ever seen before 🤩 would love if they offered some snacks on board as dinner was quite late :)”
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.
“Tri, our guide, was great fun. The pace up the hill was not too bad if you are of average fitness, plenty of rest stops while Tri gives info. The caves are well worth a look.”
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.
“We had the best day! Hana was such an incredible guide. We would 100% recommend this experience to anyone coming to Vietnam”
Full-day Lan Ha Bay boat trip from Hanoi or Cat Ba with cave kayaking, swimming, onboard lunch, and a sunset cooking class.
“The trip was better than expected. Tyler, our guide, was super nice, professional and enthusiast. Even though we didn’t have the best weather, the bay landscape was breathtaking. We also saw a fishing village and went to an animal preservation and research area. The logistics were also great, we had to change transportation a few…”
3-day Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay cruise from Tuan Chau with private balcony suite, kayaking, Viet Hai cycling, and meals included.
“Dan the man was the absolute best - what an incredible guy. I also thought that Victor was amazing too. They both made us feel so at home!!”
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.
“It was a very good tour, Joe was very knowledgeable and the activities were enjoyable. The food was excellent also.”
A small-group 2-day Lan Ha Bay cruise with kayaking, swimming, Viet Hai Village biking, and onboard meals, shows, and fishing.
“Exceptional value for money. 4 hour coach pickup from Hanoi, with stop offs for a break, very comfortable. Tom was an excellent guide, very good English and a good sense of humour. The rest of the staff at Venezia cruises were faultless. Kayaking was great, probably my favourite part of the trip. We cycled through…”
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…”
Cat Ba sunset cruise, dinner on the water, then night kayak to watch bioluminescent plankton glow from your paddle marks.
“Tim was a great guide who hat everyones wellbeing in sight. Great Tour, unforgettable!”
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!”
Sunset cruise in Lan Ha Bay, then night kayaking for bioluminescent plankton and a BBQ dinner in Cat Ba.
“Loved the beach BBQ and the beautiful scenery from LAN Ha Bay”
Sunset cruise, a Cai Beo night visit, and a bioluminescent plankton kayak in Lan Ha Bay. Dinner on a floating home included.
“Ryan is amazing and look out for us during the tour. Gave us tips on what to do for filming. If you love the glow this is an activity not to miss.”
2 days in Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba with cave kayaking, Cam Lagoon swim, and a night bioluminescent plankton excursion.
“We really enjoyed the whole cruise and the different activities in it. Moreover, our guide Chilly was fun, full of enthusiasm and eager to show us this corner of Vietnam and to let us know more about Vietnamese culture and lifestyle in general.”
Luxury Lan Ha Bay day cruise from Cat Ba: Bright Cave kayaking, Ba Trai Dao swim, onboard lunch, and a sunset party.
“Well organised, great food and good amount of space on board. I would say I was expecting more to see on the trip but in fact, halong bay doesn’t actually have a whole lot to do (which is another point entirely). But the boat trip was a great way to spend the day.”
