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15 Best Cat Ba Island Tours In Hanoi

Hanoi’s best days out.

The 15 cat ba island tours worth planning a day around in Hanoi and the north. What each one includes, what it costs, and who runs it.

15 Best Cat Ba Island Tours In Hanoi

Lan Ha - Ha Long Bay - Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas. - Getting on the water: timing, transfers, and how the flow works
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Lan Ha – Ha Long Bay – Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas.

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1.Lan Ha – Ha Long Bay – Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas.

2 days from Cat Ba cruising Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long with small-group kayaking, caves, Dau Be Island, Ba Trai Dao Beach, and 4 meals.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Had a great time with our guide Ben! Got to visit some more less travelled areas of the bay to see amazing lagoons and views. The accommodation was also great, nice bed and all the bathroom facilities you would need. Would recommend for anyone looking for a great trip!”

3,460 reviewsFrom $170.16by Cat Ba Ventures

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Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds - Cai Beo Floating Fishing Village: more than a photo stop
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Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds

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

Full-day Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay cruise from Cat Ba with cave kayaking, Cai Beo fishing village, secluded beach swims, and lunch included.

★ 5.0

“This was incredible! No crowds as promised and our guide, Hang, was absolutely lovely (knowledgeable, fun, and so caring—he truly went above and beyond for each of us). The first swim spot in particular was like something out of a dream—everyone in our group was just full of excitement and wonder. Highly, hig”

3,317 reviewsFrom $41.47by Cat Ba Ventures

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Mon Chéri Cruises 5 star: Amazing 3 days exploring Halong & Cat Ba island - Day 1 in Lan Ha Bay, then Ha Long Bay: getting the wow early
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Mon Chéri Cruises 5 star: Amazing 3 days exploring Halong & Cat Ba island

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3.Mon Chéri Cruises 5 star: Amazing 3 days exploring Halong & Cat Ba island

A 3-day, 5-star Mon Chéri yacht cruise linking Lan Ha, Halong Bay, and Cat Ba, with sunrise activities, kayaking, and full meals.

★ 5.0

“The Mon Chéri cruise is an absolute must-do for three days and two nights. You’ll get so much more out of it. Everyone was incredibly friendly and attentive throughout the trip. The views were spectacular, and we cruised to several different Read more”

1,280 reviewsFrom $360.00by Mon Cheri Cruises

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Cat Ba: Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch - Getting picked up in Cat Ba and getting on the water fast
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Cat Ba: Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch

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

Cat Ba day cruise to Lan Ha and Ha Long: cave boat time, Viet Hai bike ride, fish massage, swim stops, lunch included.

★ 4.8

“What an experience!! From start to finish we were treated like royalty. A pick up from our Homestay and straight to the luxurious boat. Tony our host was super attentive and funny and kept us entertained the whole time. It was a nice balance of information, activity and with chilled time for ourselves. The lunch…”

1,166 reviews1 dayFrom $22by Halong Dolphin Travel

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Best Lan Ha Bay Cat Ba Cruise 2 Days 1 Night Less touristy - Day 1: Hanoi to the port, then Lan Ha’s karst-water world
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Best Lan Ha Bay Cat Ba Cruise 2 Days 1 Night Less touristy

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3D and 2N Lan Ha Bay Cat Ba Island Kayaking & Trekking with Vega

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6.3D and 2N Lan Ha Bay Cat Ba Island Kayaking & Trekking with Vega

3-day Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba adventure with Vega: kayaking, cave stops, jungle time, Viet Hai biking, great meals, and Hanoi pickup.

★ 5.0

“We were lucky to have sunny weather as November is the rainy season. Ha Long Bay was beautiful. The thing that people don't realize is you do little to no cruising on the ship that you sleep in. Everything is done through tenders. We diRead more”

593 reviewsFrom $365.00by Vega Travel

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From Ha Noi/Cat Ba: Full-Day Cruise to Lan Ha bay - Ha Long Bay - Ha Long Bay caves: Dark, Bat, Bright kayaking (and why it’s the main event)
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From Ha Noi/Cat Ba: Full-Day Cruise to Lan Ha bay – Ha Long Bay

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

One full day from Cat Ba through Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay, with cave kayaking, calm-lagoon swimming, a solid seafood lunch, and lots of deck time.

★ 5.0

“Really enjoyable tour with kayaking, swimming and fishing village visit. Lunch had a good selection and was delicious. The guide was friendly and enthusiastic (tiny tiger) and made the trip very fun!”

504 reviewsFrom $32.00by Cat Ba Green Trail Travel

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Lan Ha Bay day tour from Cat Ba, Hanoi - Serenity Boutique Cruise - Getting There: Hanoi Old Quarter vs Cat Ba Pickup Windows
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Lan Ha Bay day tour from Cat Ba, Hanoi – Serenity Boutique Cruise

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8.Lan Ha Bay day tour from Cat Ba, Hanoi – Serenity Boutique Cruise

Lan Ha Bay day tour from Cat Ba or Hanoi on Serenity Boutique Cruise with kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, seafood lunch, and a calm small-boat feel.

★ 5.0

“Negatives: My partner and I requested vegetarian food but were forgotten about at lunch. When I raised the issue with the guide “Tony” he said that we never told him. He then dismissed me and we only able to eat rice for lunch while the reRead more”

456 reviewsFrom $34.20by Serenity Premium Cruises

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Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island Day Tour - Nature Escape, Less Crowds - Tropical Cruise lunch on Lan Ha Bay: comfort before the nature sprint
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Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island Day Tour – Nature Escape, Less Crowds

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

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10.From Hanoi/Cat Ba: Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Full Day Boat trip

Full-day Lan Ha Bay boat from Cat Ba with kayaking, swimming, Cai Beo village, seafood lunch, and sunset cooking class, plus Hanoi pickup.

★ 5.0

“The tour was great, very well done and interesting itinerary. Tony, our tour guide, was fantastic, very knowledgeable, kind and enthusiastic. The boat was spacious with a moderate group of people, the food was also very good, the staff were very helpful!”

353 reviewsFrom $35.00by Beka Travel

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Half Day Hiking to Cat Ba National Park with a Guide - Getting to Cat Ba National Park: pickup, comfort, and timing
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Half Day Hiking to Cat Ba National Park with a Guide

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

Half-day hike in Cat Ba National Park with caves, the Quan Y Hospital Cave, Trung Trang grotto, and Buddhist incense at a pagoda.

★ 4.8

“The Tour was really good - it was well orgnized, the Tour Guide was very friendly and funny and could provide us with interesting facts about the environment and nature there. We also got a free drone shot of us :) we can highly recommend this tour!”

312 reviews4 hoursFrom $22by TRAN NGUYEN TRAVEL TRADING COMPANY LIMITED

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Hanoi: Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay Day Trip Cruise with Lunch - Ben Beo Harbour to the cruise intro: when the “bay day” finally starts
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Hanoi: Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay Day Trip Cruise with Lunch

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12.Hanoi: Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay Day Trip Cruise with Lunch

Cat Ba and Lan Ha Bay cruise from Hanoi with lunch, Viet Hai village visit, plus swimming, kayaking, and a deck sunset party.

★ 4.8

“This was a great tour. The activities were well planned, the food extraordinary and overall it was a lot of fun. Binh did an outstanding job in sharing interesting information about Vietnam and in guiding this tour. I can highly recommend this tour. The only negative point is that I learned from other guests that…”

308 reviewsFrom $59by Tinny Travel Co.Ltd

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From Hanoi/Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Trip - Price and logistics from Hanoi or Cat Ba: what $30 really buys
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From Hanoi/Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Trip

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Cat Ba/Ha Noi: Lan Ha and Monkey Island Full Day Boat Trip - Lan Ha Bay cruising, Three-Peach swimming, and why this feels less crowded
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Cat Ba/Ha Noi: Lan Ha and Monkey Island Full Day Boat Trip

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

Full day boat from Beo port through Lan Ha Bay: cave kayaking, crystal swimming, Monkey Island sunset tea. Hanoi or Cat Ba pickup.

★ 4.7

“The tour was great. Especially for the price. We had two spots to swim. The food was also very good. What we "criticize" is that there was little water on the boat and you could not buy extra water at the end.”

252 reviews1 dayFrom $28by Cat Ba Sonder

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Bus Hanoi to Cat Ba Island with Cat Ba Express - The exact route: bus to Got, short speedboat, then bus into town
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Bus Hanoi to Cat Ba Island with Cat Ba Express

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

Door-to-door Hanoi–Cat Ba transfer with bus + short speedboat and hotel drop-offs. Fast, well organized, good value.

★ 5.0

“Transfer were easy and seamless. Bus pickup from hotel in Hanoi, then boat transfer to Cat Ba and then hotel drop off in Cathy Ba. The guide was great and it was relatively cheap (about $17 AUD each way). It’s about a 2 hour drive from Hanoi to the boat and they stop about halfway…”

245 reviewsFrom $14.00by Cat Ba Express

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