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We compared all 79 experiences in Cat Ba so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.9 79 experiences from US$ 12 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

2-Day Ha Long Bay Kayaking & Cave Cruise from Hanoi
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Most booked
2-Day Ha Long Bay Kayaking & Cave Cruise from HanoiKayak through Ha Long Bay's caves and islands on a 2-day cruise from Hanoi with guide, meals and cabin included: Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island.
6,451 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2d
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · KO · ZHPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 56per person
Cat Ba to Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay: Day Cruise, Kayak, Swim
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★Top rated
Cat Ba to Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay: Day Cruise, Kayak, SwimSlip away from Cat Ba for a quiet day trip through Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay: kayak caves, swim at empty beaches, and share lunch on deck. Includes pickup.
3,901 reviews
4.98★
Duration
9h
Every day
08:30
Live guide EN · VIFree cancellationfromUS$ 44per person
Overnight Cruise Kayak Lan Ha Bay Cat Ba: 2 Days 1 Night
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Best value
Overnight Cruise Kayak Lan Ha Bay Cat Ba: 2 Days 1 NightOvernight cruise from Cat Ba with kayaking through Lan Ha Bay's caves and lagoons. Includes meals, snorkel gear and headlamp. Depart 11am, return 12pm.
4,017 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2d
Every day
11:30
Live guide EN · VIFree cancellationfromUS$ 163per person

Recommended (7)

Ha Long Bay Cruise from Hanoi: Sung Sot Cave & Kayaking
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Travelers' pick
Ha Long Bay Cruise from Hanoi: Sung Sot Cave & Kayaking
3,537 reviews
4.72★
Duration
2d
fromUS$ 49per person
2-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi: Sung Sot Cave & Titop Island
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Travelers' pick
2-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi: Sung Sot Cave & Titop Island
2,575 reviews
4.86★
Duration
2d
fromUS$ 54per person
Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba: 2-Day Cruise with Kayaking, Less Crowded
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Travelers' pick
Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba: 2-Day Cruise with Kayaking, Less Crowded
1,067 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2d
fromUS$ 112per person
2-Day Ha Long Bay Kayaking & Cooking: Cruise with Balcony Cabin
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Travelers' pick
2-Day Ha Long Bay Kayaking & Cooking: Cruise with Balcony Cabin
1,006 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2d
fromUS$ 180per person
Ha Giang Loop 3 Days 2 Nights: Motorbike Tour from Hanoi
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Ha Giang Loop 3 Days 2 Nights: Motorbike Tour from Hanoi
757 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3d
fromUS$ 270per person
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat & Mua Cave Climb
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Travelers' pick
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat & Mua Cave Climb
722 reviews
4.97★
Duration
9h–11h
fromUS$ 115per person
Cat Ba to Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay: Full-Day Cruise with Kayaking
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Cat Ba to Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay: Full-Day Cruise with Kayaking
614 reviews
4.92★
Duration
9h
fromUS$ 35per person

Top rated (10)

Cat Ba Island: Trek, Cycle & Kayak to Viet Hai Village
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Cat Ba Island: Trek, Cycle & Kayak to Viet Hai VillageFeel the wild side of Cat Ba Island with a guided trek, cycling through Viet Hai Village, local lunch, and kayaking in Lan Ha Bay. Includes all gear and lunch.
181 reviews
4.96★
Duration
7h–8h
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 42per person
Kayaking Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi: Cooking class at sunset
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Kayaking Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi: Cooking class at sunsetKayak through hidden caves in Lan Ha Bay, swim at Three Peach Islets, then cook spring rolls while watching the sunset over the water on the way back to the boat.
421 reviews
4.94★
Duration
12h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per person
Kayaking Lan Ha Bay: Small group, hidden lagoons
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Travelers' pick
Kayaking Lan Ha Bay: Small group, hidden lagoonsKayak through hidden lagoons and sea caves in Lan Ha Bay on a full-day cruise from Cat Ba with a local guide, lunch and all gear included.
359 reviews
4.93★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Cat Ba, Lan Ha Bay & Monkey Island: Full-Day Boat Tour
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Travelers' pick
Cat Ba, Lan Ha Bay & Monkey Island: Full-Day Boat TourFloat past limestone islands in Lan Ha Bay, kayak at Tai Keo Cave, bike to Viet Hai Village and meet monkeys on Monkey Island. Includes hotel pickup & lunch.
149 reviews
4.93★
Duration
8h–9h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · VIHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 26per person
Cat Ba & Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day Kayak, Trek & Boat Tour Quiet Areas
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Cat Ba & Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day Kayak, Trek & Boat Tour Quiet AreasWake up to quiet lagoons, kayak at sunrise, trek Viet Hai village, and sleep on a boat in Lan Ha Bay. Includes all meals, guide, and flexible kayaking stops.
154 reviews
4.92★
Duration
3d
Every day
11:30
Live guide EN · VIFree cancellationfromUS$ 369per person
Cat Ba Day Cruise: Lan Ha Bay, Kayaking & Monkey Island
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Cat Ba Day Cruise: Lan Ha Bay, Kayaking & Monkey IslandFull-day Cat Ba cruise through Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay. Kayaking, swimming, Monkey Island hike, fresh lunch, and English-speaking guide included. Around 8 hours.
216 reviews
4.91★
Duration
8h
Every dayLive guide EN · VIPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 31per person
Kayaking Cat Ba: Sunset and bioluminescent plankton at night
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Travelers' pick
Kayaking Cat Ba: Sunset and bioluminescent plankton at nightKayak at night through glowing plankton in Cat Ba after sunset from a floating house, then enjoy traditional Vietnamese dinner while the water lights up around you.
132 reviews
4.91★
Duration
4h
Every day
16:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Lan Ha Bay kayaking tour: Bioluminescent night paddle
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Lan Ha Bay kayaking tour: Bioluminescent night paddleKayak Lan Ha Bay's lagoons and bioluminescent waters on a 2-day trip from Cat Ba, staying in a jungle bungalow with meals and boat transport.
133 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2d
Every day
11:30
Live guide EN · VIPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 142US$ 120per person
Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay Luxury Cruise with Kayaking & Water Slide
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Travelers' pick
Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay Luxury Cruise with Kayaking & Water SlideFull-day Lan Ha Bay cruise from Cat Ba with hotel pickup, gourmet lunch, kayaking, jacuzzi and water slide. 9.5 hours, small groups, all fees included.
195 reviews
4.85★
Duration
8h–9h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · VIPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Snorkeling in Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba: Caves, villages, cycling
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Snorkeling in Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba: Caves, villages, cyclingSnorkel Ba Trai Dao and kayak limestone caves in Lan Ha Bay, then cycle through Viet Hai village and try a fish-foot massage in the stream.
136 reviews
4.85★
Duration
9h
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 42per person

Lowest price (10)

Cat Ba to Hanoi: Fast Bus & Speed Boat with Hotel Drop-Off
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Travelers' pick
Cat Ba to Hanoi: Fast Bus & Speed Boat with Hotel Drop-OffTravel from Cat Ba Island to Hanoi Old Quarter by speed boat and bus, with hotel pickup, air conditioning, WiFi, and a friendly English-speaking guide.
56 reviews
4.18★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 12per person
Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba: Sunset on the Daiichi Cruise
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Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba: Sunset on the Daiichi CruiseKayak through Lan Ha Bay's limestone karsts on an afternoon cruise from Cat Ba with hotel pickup, a tea party.
26 reviews
4.77★
Duration
3h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 19.36per person
Cat Ba National Park hiking tour: Hospital Cave and Ngu Lam Peak
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Cat Ba National Park hiking tour: Hospital Cave and Ngu Lam PeakHalf-day hiking tour of Cat Ba National Park with a guide, climbing to Ngu Lam Peak and exploring Hospital Cave, a three-story wartime structure built into the mountain.
72 reviews
4.83★
Duration
4h 30m
Every day
13:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 23per person
Half-Day Cat Ba National Park Trek: Hospital Cave
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Travelers' pick
Half-Day Cat Ba National Park Trek: Hospital CaveTrek Cat Ba National Park in 4 hours with an English-speaking guide, exploring Trung Trang Cave and the wartime Quan Y military hospital carved into the mountain.
33 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Lan Ha Bay & Ha Long: Full Day Boat Trip with Kayak & Lunch
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Lan Ha Bay & Ha Long: Full Day Boat Trip with Kayak & LunchFloat past Cai Beo village, kayak through arch caves, swim at wild beaches and share a fresh Vietnamese lunch on Lan Ha Bay. Includes pickup and guide.
71 reviews
4.63★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · VIPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 27per person
Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba: 3 caves and swimming
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Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba: 3 caves and swimmingKayak through tunnel caves and swim at golden-sand beaches in Lan Ha Bay on a full-day boat trip from Cat Ba, including meals and diving among coral reefs.
62 reviews
4.77★
Duration
8h
Mon–Fri
08:30
Live guide EN · VIPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 27per person
Kayaking in Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay full day with lunch
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Kayaking in Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay full day with lunchKayak through Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba with hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, lunch and a guide. Seven hours exploring limestone islands.
11 reviews
4.55★
Duration
7h
Next departure: 21 Aug 2027Live guide EN · VIFree cancellationfromUS$ 32per person
Kayaking Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba: Caves and fishing villages
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Kayaking Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba: Caves and fishing villagesKayak through Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba, paddling past limestone caves and fishing villages to reach secluded beaches, with a full day guided tour including lunch.
11 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 32per person
Kayaking Lan Ha Bay: Hidden lagoons and limestone cliffs
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Kayaking Lan Ha Bay: Hidden lagoons and limestone cliffsKayak through Lan Ha Bay's limestone islands to hidden lagoons and caves, with guide, lunch and hotel pickup included.
64 reviews
4.94★
Duration
6h
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 38per person
Kayaking Lan Ha Bay at sunset with bioluminescent waters
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Likely to sell out
Kayaking Lan Ha Bay at sunset with bioluminescent watersKayak Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba, paddling through glowing bioluminescent waters at night while enjoying dinner and sunset on your boat.
27 reviews
4.96★
Duration
6h
Next departure: 4 Mar 2027Live guide EN · VIPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
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Cat Ba at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05

  • Most booked: 2-Day Ha Long Bay Kayaking & Cave Cruise from Hanoi, US$ 56 (2d, 4.91★ · 6,451).
  • Top rated: Cat Ba to Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay: Day Cruise, Kayak, Swim, US$ 44 (9h, 4.98★ · 3,901).
  • Best value: Overnight Cruise Kayak Lan Ha Bay Cat Ba: 2 Days 1 Night, US$ 163 (2d, 4.97★ · 4,017).

Of the 79 experiences: 79 with free cancellation, 76 with instant confirmation, 60 with hotel pickup and 50 bookable last-minute.

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