The 15 Cat Ba Tours That Earn Their Price

Lan Ha - Ha Long Bay - Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas. - Ba Ham Lake is the trip’s active highlight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,460 reviews · from $170.16Our pick

Review of the 2-day Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay cruise from Cat Ba, with kayaking, quiet coves, island stops, meals, cabins, and practical tips.

“The boat we were on was very old and tired and the catering is limited given the cost of the excursion - this is not to take away from the friendly staff who did their best to keep our group active on the water.- In hindsight we would not have booked an overnight cruise but just a day cruise.”

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Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds

2.Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,317 reviews · from $41.47

Cruise Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays from Cat Ba, kayak through caves, swim at quiet beaches, and enjoy lunch for $41.47.

“Had an amazing time on the boat trip with Jack! Beautiful views, really nice swim spots and a joyful kajaktour. Would really recommend this trip.”

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

3.Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,166 reviews · 1 day · from $22Best value

Review of Cat Ba’s $22 full-day cruise through Lan Ha and Ha Long bays, with swimming, bamboo boats, Viet Hai cycling, lunch, and practical tips.

“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!!”

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From Ha Noi/Cat Ba: Full-Day Cruise to Lan Ha bay – Ha Long Bay

4.From Ha Noi/Cat Ba: Full-Day Cruise to Lan Ha bay – Ha Long Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · from $32

Review of the $32 Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay cruise from Cat Ba, with kayaking, caves, lunch, swimming, timing, value, and practical tips.

“The boat was clean and spacious. The tour guide was informative and knowledgeable. The activities were all interesting and well timed. Plenty of free time to relax. Kayaking in particular was fun. Lunch was good and substantial. Afternoon tea is a nice touch.”

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Lan Ha – Ha Long bay with local experts (small group guaranteed)

5.Lan Ha – Ha Long bay with local experts (small group guaranteed)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · from $35

Cruise Lan Ha and Ha Long bays from Cat Ba with lunch, kayaking, beaches, caves, fishing villages, and fewer crowds for $35.

“Great experience! The tour guide was engaging and very helpful. Activities were well planned and away from the crowded touristy spots. Food on the boat was really good too.”

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Half Day Hiking to Cat Ba National Park with a Guide

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 312 reviews · 4 hours · from $22

Hike Cat Ba National Park, explore Trung Trang and Hospital caves, visit a pagoda, and enjoy a 220-meter viewpoint for $22.

“Fabulous! Our guide was super nice and had loads of knowledge on the history of the caves and ha long/lan ha bay! We had a great time :)”

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

7.Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 264 reviews · from $30

Review of the $30 Lan Ha Bay day tour from Hanoi or Cat Ba, with kayaking, swimming, lunch, caves, floating villages, and a sunset cooking class.

“Jumping from the boat and kayak tour was really fun.”

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

8.Lan Ha and Monkey Island Full Day Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 252 reviews · 1 day · from $28

Review of the $28 Lan Ha Bay boat trip from Cat Ba or Hanoi, with kayaking, swimming, lunch, Monkey Island, and sunset views.

“The guide was great, super knowledgable and a storyteller. We also found that the schedule was a perfect fit for us: enough activities to keep us interested, but not so much we would resent it. The views were amazing of course, kayaking was fun and the monkey island was a hit. No complaints!”

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Full day hikes, Cycles, Kayaks & swims in Cat Ba National park

9.Full day hikes, Cycles, Kayaks & swims in Cat Ba National park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · from $39

A practical review of Cat Ba’s full-day hike, cycling, kayak, swim, lunch, and Lan Ha Bay boat trip for $39.

“Phu was the best guide ever and we had an adventurous and really funny day together with the group! Best activity for cat ba.”

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1 Day Boat Tour: HaLong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Natural Beach and Full Moon Party

10.1 Day Boat Tour: HaLong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Natural Beach and Full Moon Party

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · from $29

Review of Cat Ba’s $29 Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay boat tour, with kayaking, snorkeling, lunch, caves, swimming, beach time, and practical tips.

“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”

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

11.Cat Ba Island: Full-day Tour Lan Ha Bay with Luxury Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · from $69

Review of Cat Ba’s $69 Lan Ha Bay luxury cruise, with Viet Hai Village, kayaking, lunch, jacuzzi, water slide, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“The boat itself was really nice. Comparing it to many of the other boats out on the water, it was probably one of the nicest. The activities were well programmed and we enjoyed the kayaking and the swimming the most. I wish they would've explained the significance/historRead more”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · from $272

Review of V’Spirit’s 3-day Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay cruise, with kayaking, Cat Ba village, private balconies, meals, and practical tips.

“Absolutely fantastic. I don’t even know where to start. Staff, extremely friendly and kind. Food was top tier, specially for us vegans. Activities were well planed and organized. Communication was clear and effective. The boat itself was beautiful. Nothing to complain about.”

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Magical Sunset and Evening with glowing plankton by Cat Ba Local

13.Magical Sunset and Evening with glowing plankton by Cat Ba Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · from $40

Kayak Lan Ha Bay at sunset, share a Vietnamese dinner on a floating house, and swim among glowing plankton on Cat Ba Island.

“A truly magical experience and well worth it! Definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Vietnam.”

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Cat Ba – Monkey Island – Lan Ha, Ha Long Bay – Viet Hai Village

14.Monkey Island – Lan Ha, Ha Long Bay – Viet Hai Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $27

Review of Cat Ba Gem Cruise’s $27 day trip through Lan Ha Bay, with kayaking, Viet Hai Village, Monkey Island, lunch, and practical tips.

“It was a small group, maybe 12 people, it was great! Very informative and a good pace, Phuc was a great guide!”

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Cruising- Kayaking- Cycling- Trekking 3D/2N from Cat Ba in less tourist areas.

15.Cruising- Kayaking- Cycling- Trekking 3D/2N from Cat Ba in less tourist areas.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $366.65

Explore Cat Ba, Lan Ha Bay, and Ha Long Bay by boat, kayak, bicycle, and foot on a quieter 3-day Vietnamese adventure.

“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.”

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