Cat Ba Island
Rugged, craggy and jungle-clad Cat Ba, the largest island in Halong Bay, has experienced a tourism surge in recent years. The central hub of Cat Ba Town is now framed by a chain of low-rise concrete hotels along its once-lovely bay, but the rest of the island is largely untouched and as wild as ever. With idyllic Lan Ha Bay just offshore you'll soon overlook Cat Ba Town's overdevelopment.
Almost half of Cat Ba Island (with a total area of 354 sq km) and 90 sq km of the adjacent waters were declared a national park in 1986 to protect the island’s diverse ecosystems. Most of the coastline consists of rocky cliffs, but there are some sandy beaches and tiny fishing villages hidden away in small coves.
Lakes, waterfalls and grottoes dot the spectacular limestone hills, the highest rising 331m above sea level. The island’s largest body of water is Ech Lake (3 hectares).
Approximately half of its area is covered by a National Park which is home to the highly endangered Cat Ba langur. The island has a wide variety of natural ecosystems, both marine and terrestrial, leading to incredibly high rates of biodiversity. Types of natural habitats found on Cat Ba Archipelago include limestone karsts, tropical limestone forests, coral reefs, mangrove and sea grass beds, lagoons, beaches, caves, and willow swamp forests.
Cat Ba is one of the nicest and most popular islands in Halong Bay. The charms are not only sights seeing but also beaches, lime-rocks, especially the Cat Ba National park. We - the travelers - love real experiences, we would like to bring you exactly what we could touch in Cat Ba and more.
Hanoi- Catba 2 days / 1 night
DAY 1: Hanoi – Catba – Dark & Light Caves – Ba Trai Dao beach- Monkey island (L/D)
07:00 : Pick up from your hotel around Hanoi Old Quarter. Drive to Haiphong. Enjoy the peaceful scenery through the countryside on the way.
08:45: Stop on the way for short break.
09:45: Get to Got Ferry Boat around 20 minutes. The same bus will discover with you along Catba road.
11:00 : Arrive at Beo Habor , Transfer to the boat – Boat carriesyou to Dark & Light Caves .
12.00 : Lunch to be served on boat.
13:00 : The boat will be cruise tohavevisitand do Kayaking at Dark & Light Caves area then stop at Ba Trai Dao beach to have swimming, more kayaking,play football or lazily lie on the sand to enjoy the landscape.
16:00: The boat cruising to have a visit on Monkey island .
18:00 : Check in hotel- Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Free time to discover Catba island by yourself.
Overnight in Catba hotel
DAY 2: Catba National Park – Hanoi (B/L)
Get up early to enjoy sunrise or go to the beach at your leisure.
07:00- 08:00: Coffee, tea and breakfast served at the hotel restaurant.
08:30: Bus takes you to have 2-hour trekking at Catba National park.
11:00: Back to the hotel. Shower, check out the room.
12:00: Lunch to be served
13.00: Get on bus to be back to Hanoi
16:30-17:00: Arrive in Hanoi. Drop you at hotel around Hanoi Old quarter, trip ends.
Tour price at 59USD/person
Single stay pay extra at 10USD person per night (stay at hotel)
Tour inclusive:
Buses and drivers, English-speaking tour guide, Boat, Clean air-conditioned rooms with private washrooms in hotel, Lunches, Entrance fees, Kayaking twice.
Tour exclusive: Insurance, Drinks, Tips, and other private services
Cat Ba is one of the nicest and most popular islands in Halong Bay. The charms are not only sights seeing but also beaches, lime-rocks, especially the Cat Ba National park. We - the travelers - love real experiences, we would like to bring you exactly what we could touch in Cat Ba and more.
Hanoi- Catba 3 days / 2 nights in hotel
(The unique way to experience both Catba Island and Halong bay)
DAY 1: Hanoi – Catba – Dark & Light Caves – Ba Trai Dao beach- Monkey island (L/D)
07:00 : Pick up from your hotel around Hanoi Old Quarter. Drive to Haiphong. Enjoy the peaceful scenery through the countryside on the way.
08:45: Stop on the way for short break.
09:45: Get to Got Ferry Boat around 20 minutes. The same bus will discover with you along Catba road.
11:00 : Arrive at Beo Habor , Transfer to the boat – Boat carriesyou to Dark & Light Caves .
12.00 : Lunch to be served on boat.
13:00 : The boat will be cruise tohavevisitand do Kayaking at Dark & Light Caves area then stop at Ba Trai Dao beachto have swimming, more kayaking,play football or lazily lie on the sand to enjoy the landscape.
16:00: The boat cruising to have a visit on Monkey Island .
18:00 : Check in hotel- Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Free time to discover Catba island by yourself.
Overnight in Catba hotel
DAY 2: Catba National Park – Hanoi (B/L/D)
Get up early to enjoy sunrise or go to the beach at your leisure.
07:00- 08:00 : Coffee, tea and breakfast served at the hotel restaurant.
08:30: Bus takes you to have 2-hour trekking at Catba National park.
11:00 : Back to the hotel. Shower, check out the room.
12:00 : Lunch to be served
Afternoon free to relax and discover Catba yourself.
18:30: Diner to be served at the Hotel.
DAY 3: Catba- Hanoi
08:00 : Coffee, tea and breakfast served at hotel restaurant. Please have 1 of below options for your best choice in advance
OPTION 1 : Back Hanoi through Halong way.
09:00: Bus takes you to Gia Luan Habor, take beautiful sleeping boat regular to visit Halong Bay area, through thousand spectacular wonderful islands and enjoy fresh air sea way back to Tuan Chau Hobor in Halong Bay. Join cooking class on boat.
11:00 : Lunch will be served on boat.
12:30 : Get on bus to be back to Hanoi
16:30-17:00: Arrive in Hanoi. Drop you at hotel around Hanoi Old quarter, trip ends.
OPTION 2 : Back Hanoi By Catba, Hanoi way.
Free morning in Catba
11:00 : Check out the hotel room.
12:00 : Lunch to be served
13.00 : Get on bus to be back to Hanoi
16:30-17:00: Arrive in Hanoi. Drop you at hotel around Hanoi Old quarter, trip ends.
Tour price at: 85USD per person
Single room at hotel with extra 10USD/person/night
Tour included:
Buses and drivers, English-speaking tour guide, Boat, Clean air-conditioned rooms with private washrooms in hotel, Lunches, Entrance fees, kayaking twice.
Tour excluded:
Insurance, Drinks, Tips, and other private services