Tours
Every trip below is small-group (private options available), led by a local guide who grew up here, and bookable in minutes. Pickup is available from your Cat Ba Town hotel, and we can arrange transfers from Hanoi for the multi-day tours. A small deposit confirms your spot; pay the rest on the day.
Lan Ha Bay Cruise & Kayaking
1 Day · Max 12 · Pickup: Cat Ba Town hotels
Spend a full day on the calmer, cleaner waters of Lan Ha Bay, the protected neighbour of Ha Long with a fraction of the boats. Paddle into hidden lagoons, swim off a quiet beach and share a fresh seafood lunch on board.
Highlights
- Kayak through floating fishing villages and secret lagoons
- Swim and relax at a secluded beach
- Visit a working floating fishing village
- Fresh seafood lunch cooked on board
- Small group, far fewer boats than Ha Long
Itinerary
- 08:00 Pickup from your hotel in Cat Ba Town.
- 08:30 Board our day boat at Beo Pier and cruise into Lan Ha Bay.
- 10:00 Kayaking session through lagoons and limestone arches.
- 11:30 Swim stop and free time at a quiet beach.
- 12:30 Seafood lunch served on board as we cruise.
- 14:00 Visit a floating fishing village.
- 16:00 Slow cruise back, return to pier and hotel drop-off.
Included
- Day boat cruise
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Kayak and paddling gear
- Lunch on board
- Life jackets and route fees
- Hotel pickup & drop-off in Cat Ba Town
Not included
- Drinks and snacks
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide and crew
- Personal expenses
2D1N Cat Ba & Lan Ha Bay Combo
2 Days 1 Night · Max 10 · Pickup: Hanoi or Cat Ba Town
The best of both worlds over two days: the island by land and the bay by boat, with a night on a boat or in a local homestay. Ideal if you want to slow down and actually feel Cat Ba rather than rush it.
Highlights
- Cruise and kayak in Lan Ha Bay
- Explore Cat Ba island and the national park
- Overnight on a boat or in a friendly homestay
- Sunset and sunrise over the bay
- Small group with a flexible pace
Itinerary
- Day 1 · 08:00 Pickup (Hanoi transfer available) and journey to Cat Ba Island.
- Day 1 · 13:30 Lan Ha Bay cruise, kayaking and a swim stop.
- Day 1 · 17:00 Check in to your homestay or boat, sunset and dinner.
- Day 2 · 08:30 Cat Ba National Park or Viet Hai village by bike.
- Day 2 · 12:00 Lunch and free time / beach.
- Day 2 · 15:00 Transfer back to Hanoi or Cat Ba Town.
Included
- 1 night accommodation (boat or homestay)
- All meals listed in the itinerary
- Boat cruise, kayak and gear
- English-speaking guide
- Bikes and entrance fees
- Transfers per the itinerary
Not included
- Hanoi-Cat Ba bus if not selected
- Drinks
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Ha Long Bay Day Cruise from Cat Ba
1 Day · Max 16 · Pickup: Cat Ba Town hotels
See the famous Ha Long and Lan Ha scenery the relaxed way, starting from Cat Ba instead of the crowded mainland piers. Limestone karsts, a hidden cave, kayaking and a seafood lunch on board.
Highlights
- Cruise both Lan Ha and Ha Long scenery
- Explore a hidden cave or lagoon
- Kayaking and swimming stop
- Seafood lunch on board
- Easy day trip with hotel pickup included
Itinerary
- 08:00 Pickup from your Cat Ba Town hotel.
- 08:30 Board and cruise out among the karsts.
- 10:00 Visit a cave or lagoon.
- 11:00 Kayaking and swimming.
- 12:30 Seafood lunch on board.
- 14:30 Relax on deck as we cruise back.
- 16:00 Return to pier and hotel drop-off.
Included
- Day cruise
- English-speaking guide
- Cave and route entrance fees
- Kayak and gear
- Lunch on board
- Hotel pickup & drop-off in Cat Ba Town
Not included
- Drinks
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Cat Ba National Park Trekking
Half Day · Max 8 · Pickup: Cat Ba Town hotels
A half-day trek into Cat Ba National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve covering nearly half the island. Climb through tropical jungle to a viewpoint over the archipelago, with a chance to spot rare golden-headed langurs.
Highlights
- Jungle trek with a local guide
- Panoramic viewpoint over the islands
- Chance to see rare langurs and birdlife
- Learn about the park’s ecology
- Great for active travellers
Itinerary
- 07:30 Pickup from your hotel (morning departure).
- 08:00 Drive to the national park entrance.
- 08:30 Guided trek through the jungle to the summit viewpoint.
- 10:30 Descend through the forest.
- 11:30 Return to the entrance and transfer back.
- 12:00 Hotel drop-off.
Included
- Park entrance fee
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Round-trip transfer
- Drinking water
- Hotel pickup & drop-off in Cat Ba Town
Not included
- Lunch
- Trekking shoes
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Viet Hai Village Cycling & Boat
1 Day · Max 10 · Pickup: Cat Ba Town hotels
Boat to a hidden valley and cycle through the countryside to Viet Hai, a remote village tucked inside the national park. A gentle, cultural day away from the tourist trail.
Highlights
- Scenic boat ride into the bay
- Easy cycling through rice fields and forest
- Visit the remote Viet Hai village
- Local lunch in the village
- Quiet, authentic and uncrowded
Itinerary
- 08:00 Pickup from your Cat Ba Town hotel.
- 08:30 Boat across the bay to the village landing.
- 09:30 Cycle along the valley road to Viet Hai.
- 11:00 Explore the village and meet locals.
- 12:00 Local lunch.
- 13:30 Cycle and boat back.
- 15:30 Return and hotel drop-off.
Included
- Boat transfers
- Bicycle and helmet
- English-speaking guide
- Village entrance and lunch
- Hotel pickup & drop-off in Cat Ba Town
Not included
- Drinks
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
3D2N Ultimate Cat Ba Experience
3 Days 2 Nights · Private Tour · Pickup: Hanoi or Cat Ba Town
Our full private package over three days: cruise, trek, kayak, cycle and local culture, with a private guide and all meals included. The most complete way to experience Cat Ba and Lan Ha Bay.
Highlights
- Private guide and a flexible itinerary
- Lan Ha Bay cruise and kayaking
- National park trek and Viet Hai cycling
- Two nights split between boat and homestay
- All meals included
Itinerary
- Day 1 Pickup and transfer to Cat Ba, afternoon Lan Ha Bay cruise and kayaking, overnight on a boat.
- Day 2 National park trek in the morning, Viet Hai village by bike in the afternoon, overnight in a homestay.
- Day 3 Relaxed bay cruise and beach time, then transfer back to Hanoi or Cat Ba Town.
Included
- 2 nights accommodation (boat + homestay)
- All meals
- Private English-speaking guide
- All cruises, kayaks, bikes and entrance fees
- Transfers per the itinerary
Not included
- Hanoi-Cat Ba bus if not selected
- Drinks
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
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