VIETNAM
Vietnam's standout days.
The 15 most popular cat ba tours in Vietnam. What each day is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
2-day Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay cruise from Cat Ba with kayaking, caves, Dau Be Island, and meals included in a smaller group.
“A very well organised trip. We have not seen al lot of boats. The food was very good and various and more than enough.”
A small-group Lan Ha and Halong Bay day cruise from Cat Ba with Cai Beo village, cave kayaking, beach swims, and an included lunch.
“It was a good day out and lots of beautiful views. Good vegan lunch was given. Guide was friendly and engaging.”
One day cruise from Cat Ba to Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay, with cave kayaking, calm-water swimming, fish-farm views, and an included seafood lunch.
“We loved this experience. Lan Ha bay is just so mesmerizing. The tour was well organised, with activities (kayaking, swimming stop and visit to a fish farm), lunch (that was quite delicious), and a lot of moments for relaxing on the boat deck and looking out at this wonder of nature. Definitely recomend this!”
Kayak secret caves, cruise Lan Ha and Ha Long from Cat Ba, and eat lunch at anchor. Small-group day trip with local guide.
“Amazing experience and our guide was awesome! The boat took us to beatiful locations and beaches. Everything was great.”
A quieter Lan Ha Bay day cruise from Cat Ba with hotel pickup, kayaking, snorkeling options, swimming, and fresh seafood lunch on Serenity Premium.
“Great recently remodeled boat and fun itinerary! It was one of the coldest days of the year and the guide did a great job to pivot our plan to explore an island instead of swimming.”
Cat Ba National Park hike, frog pond stop, Viet Hai village lunch, then Lan Ha Bay kayaking and swim for $39.
“Haben den Ausflug am 23. März gemacht. Reservierung über Viator einfach. 8:00 Uhr sollte Start am Treffpunkt sein, 08:15 Uhr kam dann auch jemand. Mit 6 Personen auf 5 Sitzplätzen im SUV ging es dann Richtung Nationalpark. Der FahrRead more”
An active day on Cat Ba water with Lan Ha and Ha Long views, kayaking through cave lagoons, snorkeling, swimming, and a full moon add-on.
“I start with the pros: good food, the experience itself is really cool, the bay is beautiful and if you are lucky, you will meet cool people. That's why they get 2 stars. Cons: - We weren't picked up at our hotel and had to drive there, they told us to Read more”
A full-day Cat Ba luxury cruise in Lan Ha Bay with a Dcharme boat, heated jacuzzi, water slide, Viet Hai Village, kayaking, and included lunch.
“Unfortunately the organization had forgotten us and have called after 30 minutes. Eventually solved fine by sending an extra taxi. Stressed we were placed on a boat that we had not ordered at all. We had booked the luxury version. After expressing some disappointRead moreAuto-translated”
Paddle and swim among bioluminescent plankton at night in Lan Ha Bay, paired with a golden sunset stop and a floating-house dinner.
“The most perfect experience of the bay from Cat ba! Loved the kayaking and getting to experience how beautiful nature is in Vietnam. Our tour guide was perfect and he catered to everyone’s needs.”
A full-day Cat Ba boat tour with kayaking in Lan Ha Bay, Viet Hai Village biking and fish foot massage, then Monkey Island tea and views.
“It was a small group, maybe 12 people, it was great! Very informative and a good pace, Phuc was a great guide!”
Cat Ba 3D/2N cruise with kayaking, biking, and forest trekking to Navy Peak, plus quiet lagoon nights and included meals.
“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.”
Cat Ba full-day forest-to-sea trek: hike Cat Ba National Park, fish spa foot massage, cycle to Lan Ha Bay, kayak and cruise. $39.
“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”
Full-day Cat Ba boat tour combining Dark & Light Cave, quiet Lan Ha Bay, kayaking, cycling in Viet Hai village, and great onboard meals.
“The boat tour was a highlight of our trip to Cat Ba Bay. It was an incredible experience, especially for families traveling with kids aged 8-10. The kayaking was a lot of fun and felt safe for the little ones, making it an unforgettable adventure for everyone.”
Night kayak in Lan Ha Bay to see glowing plankton, then sunset BBQ and a floating-house evening in Cat Ba, Vietnam.
“The tour was fine. Nothing exceptional. Massive tour with very little personality. The dinner on board wasn’t nice at all. If you’re vegan, you’ll eat nothing.”
Cat Ba Moody Beach rock climbing with Langur’s Adventures. Small group, guided 22m climbs, lunch included, about 5 hours from 11am.
“This was an amazing experience. The climbs were great and the location is just awesome. The guides were great and very helpful. We had a super cool climbing session.”
