Places to visit in Cat Ba

THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Cat Ba, Vietnam

Places to Visit in Cat Ba

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Top Attractions in Cat Ba

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Serene coastal escape with pristine waters, limestone karsts, and secluded beaches for kayaking and cave explorations, offering a peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty.
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Tranquil island serving as a gateway to serene Lan Ha Bay and bustling Ha Long Bay, with activities like kayaking, trekking, and local village explorations.
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Challenging treks through lush landscapes with panoramic views, cave explorations, and serene boat rides in a tranquil bay setting. Includes wildlife encounters and water sports.
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From quick jaunts to full-day outings.



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What travellers are saying

  • mcivor f
    Taupo, New Zealand4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dora Cruise was amazing. It was well organized,nthe food was excellent and in abundance. The rooms were comfortable, clean and well maintained. Davies was our waiter and he did an excellent job taking care of us. He was always attentive and very accommodation dating. He made us feel very special. Good job, Davies!
    Written 17 February 2025
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  • chloe h
    22 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Island under construction.
    First impressions wernt great, as a lot of construction on island, so rubbish, dust and materials everywhere. So snorkeling, swimming and beach are just a no. Also it was out of season, so a lot of places were closed which is fair.
    But we did really enjoy our time here, I'd recommend hiring bikes to get out of cat ba town. Kayaking and caves/national park are also great. Spent a lot of money here with all the activities we did, but overall worth it for 3ish days.
    Written 20 January 2025
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  • Ashlyne N
    North Bay, Canada428 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    If you’re looking to get in some hiking and great views while on the Dolan of Cat Ba this is a must visit! It gets busier as the day goes on so I suggest getting here in the morning. Your park pass gives you entry to the hiking trails and caves within the park. The smog is quite bad in the winter months it seems so the views are quite obstructed.
    Written 11 January 2025
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  • MICHELE M
    4 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very nice and confortable place. A special guide very kind Mr. Hai, we did with him a wonderful trekking to the Navvy Peak
    Written 8 January 2025
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  • Shakeyjack
    Newcastle, UK128 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was part of the half day hiking tour with Cat Ba Ventures. I didn’t know what to expect on this part, our guide was able to give an overview and explanation of all of the rooms. The models and furniture are a bit basic but do help with understanding. The guide was able to offer some personal family experiences of the war which gave a much better insight, without which the museum alone lacks some interpretation of what you are seeing. This is a great attraction and could be better.
    Written 5 June 2024
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  • ctm7944
    Phoenix, AZ19,646 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Rented motorbike from accommodations. Rode to Trung Tram Cave. The Cave was interesting and scenic in many spots. 40KVND entry + FREE parking. You can pay another 40KVND (80K total) for a combination ticket, which also includes Ngu Lam Viewpoint. They are only about 2km apart.
    The hike to the cave was very photogenic; with a good number of stairs.
    Written 2 May 2023
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  • Charles R
    Stony Plain287 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    My wife and I went to Monkey Island not knowing what to expect. A lot of Vietnam has had attractions that have shut down, or at least they have been run down, and monkey island is no exception. From the beach chairs to the pathways that are getting overgrown, years of missing tourists have taken a toll on this island. We were glad we went, and can only imagine what it once was like. Be very careful around the monkeys. They become aggressive and will try and steal whatever you have. Stay in groups if at all possible
    Written 21 November 2022
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  • Ly La
    Hanoi, Vietnam143 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely place with local in Cat Ba. View is amazing, chef in here make a good food for us and show us a lot of things around island
    Written 9 November 2024
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  • arpitam
    Gurugram (Gurgaon), India1,074 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is one of the most popular beaches in Cat Ba Island. Since this is almost like a private beach to the Flamingo hotel looking right on to the sea. A nice little cove with a beautiful view from the stairs that climb up to the adjacent cliff. Also this is a bathing beach and there are facilities for changing and shower.
    Written 12 April 2024
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  • tung
    Cat Ba, Vietnam22 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent day to explore mangrove forest in Áo Coi valley and Thiên Long cave with our local guide Toàn. We loved the boat trip along the mangrove forests, the motorbike trips and the cave . Amazing day for all of us
    Written 15 April 2024
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  • Nam N
    107 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had a wonderful afternoon visiting the butterfly valley where we had a lovely trekking within 2 hours with trekking and climbing to conquer the different routes here. It's very serene and peaceful valley to visit while in Catba island
    Written 17 May 2024
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  • Nam N
    107 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We loved to explore the Catba island by the motorcycle along the green island. The diamond cave was really unique and beautiful. We loved the stalactites and stalagmites of this hidden cave. Highly recommended
    Written 17 May 2024
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