Cat Ba Tours: 15 We Would Book Twice

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

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

Spend four hours exploring Cat Ba with a local English-speaking guide. Visit Trung Trang Cave, optional Quan Y Hospital Cave, and Chua Linh Quang Pagoda, then hike about 45 minutes to Ngu Lam Peak at 220 meters. Guides such as Tri and Chi add useful stories about nature, war history, and Buddhism.

“perfect half day trip with a local guide, small group, good organization, lots of interesting information and fun. definitely recommend.”

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

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

Spend a full day cruising Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba, with swimming near Ba Trai Dao, kayaking through Bright and Dark Cave, lunch on board, and a stop at Monkey Island. Guides such as Tin Tin, Joe, T, and Ba lead the day in English, Vietnamese, or Chinese. Hanoi pickup is available, but the early start is long.

“I liked that we were not in a rush and had plenty of time to enjoy every stop.”

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3.Bus Hanoi to Cat Ba Island with Cat Ba Express

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · from $14Top rated

Travel from Hanoi to Cat Ba Town in about 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. Cat Ba Express collects you near your Hanoi Old Quarter hotel, handles the bus and speedboat changes, then drops you at your Cat Ba hotel. Expect a road stop, island transfer, and helpful timing guidance.

“They called ahead to let you know when they're almost there to pick you up. They were also clear on the timings and process on how long the bus would take, the boat ride and then the bus on the island to get to your hotel and downtown. They had a tour guide giving travel tips for the island as well!”

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

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

Spend about nine hours moving through Cat Ba’s forest, past Frog Pond, and into Viet Hai village. You’ll hike roughly 9.5 km, eat lunch, cycle 5 km, then boat across Lan Ha Bay for kayaking and a swim. Guides such as Phu and Anh are noted for clear English and good humor, but the hike needs proper shoes and solid fitness.

“Le trekking n’a pas eu lieu dans son intégralité car une tempête était attendue. Au lieu de nous prévenir la veille afin d’éviter de rester bloqués l’organisateur a indiqué que l’activité avait bien lieu. Ce qui s’est avéré faux. Après 4 heures au lRead more”

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5.Bus Ha Noi to Cat Ba island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · from $13

Travel from Hanoi to Cat Ba by air-conditioned bus, a five-minute speedboat, and a final island bus. Pickup is offered around Hanoi’s Old Quarter, with hotel drop-off in Cat Ba Town. Choose a standard bus or pay $5 extra each way for the faster limousine van. Staff coordinate by WhatsApp.

“Easy, cheap, and efficient. I always love the fact that GoodMorningCatba always honours and treats kindly no matter who you are and I truly appreciate that level of service.”

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

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

From Cat Ba, take a local boat across Lan Ha Bay at sunset, eat a traditional Vietnamese dinner at a floating house, then kayak at night with guides such as Ryan, Linh, Luu, or Dan to find bioluminescent plankton. The four-hour outing includes transport, kayak gear, and hotel pickup in the town center.

“Experiencia especial que le da un toque diferente al típico barco y kayak en la isla. Muy recomendable.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $366

Start from Cat Ba at 11:30am for a small-boat cruise through Lan Ha Bay, with kayaking, swimming, secluded beaches, a 5km cycle to Viet Hai Village, and a 2 to 3 hour climb to Navy Peak. Guides such as Ninh, Kong, Hang, Jack, and Ben have helped make this active trip personal and informative.

“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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8.Cat Ba National Park Full Day Trekking Tour to Viet Hai Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $39

Spend 7 to 8 hours moving from Cat Ba’s tropical forest to Viet Hai Village and Lan Ha Bay. You’ll trek, enjoy a fish stream foot massage, eat local-style dishes, cycle 5 kilometers, cruise by boat, and kayak from a floating home. Pickup is offered, groups are capped at 15, and a moderate fitness level is needed.

“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”

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9.Rock Climbing Tour at Moody Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $46

Meet at 11:00 am in Cat Ba Town, cruise across Lan Ha Bay, and climb the cliffs of Moody Beach with a guide. Langur’s Adventures supplies the gear, sets the routes, and lowers you safely after the climb. No previous experience is required, and lunch is included. Guides such as Hung, Alexis, Anto, Megan, and Toan may lead different departures.

“Such a great day, the guides Antopitu and Hung were amazing and such friendly, fun people. They pushed me to lead climb and encouraged me to do things I didnt know I was capable of. Great communication and Transportation was easy. Im so happy with this experience.”

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10.Full day boat trip with Cat Ba’s captain Jack

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 8 hours · from $27

Spend eight hours cruising from Cat Ba through Lan Ha Bay and into Ha Long Bay. Swim at Ba Trai Dao beaches, kayak through Dark-Bright Cave, enjoy a Vietnamese lunch, and stop at another quiet beach before sunset. Hotel pickup, guide, kayak, entrance fee, and drinks-free lunch are included.

“our guide Tin Tin was lovely, there was a great meal and afternoon tea with fruits too! so many activities! 10/10”

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11.Cat Ba Cruise 2 Days 1 Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $90

Spend two days cruising Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba Island, swimming near Ba Trai Dao Beach, and cycling through Viet Hai Village. Your English-speaking guide, such as Minh, handles the shared-cabin trip, with meals, a sunset party, and cooking class included. Premium and boutique cabins cost extra.

“We had an amazing time. The boat on the picture ended up not being the same one that we went on but it was still a nice boat. Food was a lot and good. Crew was nice.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $23

Spend 4.5 hours exploring Cat Ba’s wartime Hospital Cave, cool Trung Trang Cave, and the forest trail to Ngu Lam Peak. Guide Phuc is known for explaining jungle wildlife, island history, and local life. Expect hundreds of steps, some rocky climbing, a small group of up to 12, hotel pickup, and a forest museum visit.

“The walk was great! Our guide Phuc led our group with great enthusiasm and care. Ngu Lam Peak has very beautiful views. Cave Hospital is a very rich testimony of a Vietnamese of other times. It was worth it!Auto-translated”

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13.Bus Cat Ba island to Ha Noi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 54 reviews · from $12Best value

Travel from Cat Ba Island to Hanoi in about 3 hours 30 minutes. You’ll be collected from a Cat Ba Town hotel or the Cat Ba Oasis meeting point, cross the bay by air-conditioned speedboat, then continue by Wi-Fi-equipped bus to your Hanoi Old Quarter hotel. Airport drop-off costs extra.

“The process was easy and clear. I was also able to reschedule my ticket 8 hours before my departure time as we decided to stay one extra day. It was really appreciated. The overall journey was at a perfect temperature as even the fast boat had AC. Thank you so much.”

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14.Bus Cat Ba to Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · from $12

Travel directly from Cat Ba to Hanoi in about 3 to 4 hours with hotel pickup, ferry or speedboat tickets, onboard guidance, WiFi, water, and an advertised snack. Pickup is available at most Cat Ba hotels, while drop-off is offered at Hanoi Old Quarter hotels when possible. Groups can reach 45 people.

“The guide is very friendly take care of everyone and his instruction is also very clear and feel safe for whole joinery. Value for money. We will recommend this service to our friend. Thank you for your service !”

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15.National Park Day Trip with Cycling and Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 35 reviews · from $66

Spend nine hours hiking across Cat Ba National Park, cycling or riding a golf car to Viet Hai Village, then kayaking and swimming in Lan Ha Bay. An English-speaking guide such as Van or Tony leads the day, with lunch, park admission, hotel pickup, and the boat ride back included. Moderate fitness and sturdy shoes are essential.

“The experience in the national park of cat ba was great, full of different views and emotions. Across walking, cycling and canoeing you’ll visit the park and see the local floating fisher village. Our guide explained the plants and animals you can find in the park and guided through the entire trip! You can’t miss it!”

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