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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.

“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.

“We arrived early in the morning before the crowds, so we enjoyed the trail by ourselves! a small group, which is my type, and a very nice guide who didn't speak all the time to distract you from the scenery! Totally worth it and recommend it if you want something chill and not too crowded”

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.

“We booked a round trip from Hanoi. I have never been on a more organised tour ever. The best communication from the transport companies involved and the tour guide himself. Tom was excellent and showed us the beautiful Lan Ha Bay. Even when it’s 14° we had the best day kayaking, cruising, swimming, eating and…”

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.

“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…”

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.

“The boat was absolutely lovely, really good tour guides Ba and Ti. The stop for swimming was great, was very fun going off the boat slide as was the kayaking. We also managed to get to places when they were a bit more quiet. Lunch was fab with plenty of options and there’s a bar…”

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.

“The tour was greatttt! The guide, awesome. He has so much energy, knowledge and a great English so we were able to ask him all our doubts. I also liked that we were a small group so we were able to meet with each other. The food was also very good. 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.

“Lovely experience, our guide Thanh was great- really informative. Especially about the recent Typhoon, which I imagine must have been really hard to talk about as so many locals perished. The bbq food was a highlight, especially the oysters! We didn’t see much of the floating village but the plankton was great. We also weren’t…”

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

13.Cat Ba: Sunset and Night kayak with bioluminescent plankton

★ 4.8

Sunset cruise, a Cai Beo night visit, and a bioluminescent plankton kayak in Lan Ha Bay. Dinner on a floating home included.

“There was so much to like about this experience that it's hard to pick one aspect, but the nighttime kayak among the limestone towers seeing bioluminescence was a standout moment. Our guide, Mr Lou, was excellent - so knowledgeable and sensitive to each member of the large group. This experience was the highlight of my…”

44 reviewsFrom $35by Cat Ba Local

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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.

“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.”

38 reviewsFrom $38by CAT BA PANORAMA TRAVEL LIMITED COMPANY

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