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Cat Ba Island

Cat Ba Island, the largest gem of the Cat Ba Archipelago, offers a stunning blend of lush national parks and pristine coastline. Trek through the island's rugged interior, home to the endangered Cat Ba langur, or kayak through the karst-studded waters of Lan Ha Bay. Relax on the sandy shores of Cat Co Beach, explore hidden lagoons, and discover the charm of floating fishing villages. With its dramatic landscapes, abundant wildlife, and tranquil atmosphere, Cat Ba is the perfect off-the-beaten-path escape for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Don’t miss: Cat Ba National Park Lan Ha Bay Cat Co Beaches floating fishing villages kayaking trekking Cat Ba langur pristine coastline Hospital Cave Cannon Fort boat tours limestone karsts Monkey Island Viet Hai Village hiking biodiversity seafood dining rock climbing serene bays eco-tourism Ha Long Bay alternative wildlife spotting mangrove forests hidden lagoons local fishing communities bicycle tours sunrise viewpoints

Top Things to Do in Cat Ba Island

From Cat Ba town: Lan Ha Bay - Viet Hai Village - Bright Cave – Ba Trai Dao

  • From Cat Ba town: Lan Ha Bay - Viet Hai Village - Bright Cave – Ba Trai Dao

  • 291 Booked
  • Different from Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay consists of 139 small and clean sandbanks of which lots of them lying in the middle of 2 mountains are sloping, long and quiet without rough waves, they are actually beautiful bathing beaches.

  • US$ 28.00

    US$ 35.00
Cat Ba to Ninh Binh bus

  • Cat Ba to Ninh Binh bus

  • 1,116 Booked
    • Departure time: 9:00, 13:00, 16:00 daily
    • Pick up at hotel around Cat Ba town

  • US$ 15.00

    US$ 16.00
Cat Ba to Hanoi daily bus

  • Cat Ba to Hanoi daily bus

  • 729 Booked
    • Departure time: 9:30, 12:30, 16:00
    • Pick up and drop off service

  • US$ 13.00

    US$ 15.00
Cat Ba to Hanoi by Cat Ba Express bus

  • Cat Ba to Hanoi by Cat Ba Express bus

  • ★ 5 (4 reviews) | 458 Booked
    • Departure time: 9:15 AM, 12:30 and 15:30
    • Hotel pick up and drop off service

  • US$ 14.00

    US$ 16.00

Travel guides & tips for Cat Ba Island

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What to do in Cat Ba

What to do in Cat Ba | A21 Tours travel guide. There are several beautiful beaches scattered throughout the island. But the main ones are located at the South of the island near Cat Ba town. Unimaginatively, they are called Cat Ba beach 1, 2, & 3.
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How to get from Hanoi to Cat Ba - The complete guide

A21 Tours offer a detail transfer guide from Hanoi to Cat Ba with Bus, Private Car, Train or Seaplane.

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Cat Ba to Ninh Binh bus

  • Cat Ba to Ninh Binh bus

  • 1,116 Booked
    • Departure time: 9:00, 13:00, 16:00 daily
    • Pick up at hotel around Cat Ba town

  • US$ 15.00

    US$ 16.00
Cat Ba to Hanoi daily bus

  • Cat Ba to Hanoi daily bus

  • 729 Booked
    • Departure time: 9:30, 12:30, 16:00
    • Pick up and drop off service

  • US$ 13.00

    US$ 15.00
Cat Ba to Hanoi by Cat Ba Express bus

  • Cat Ba to Hanoi by Cat Ba Express bus

  • ★ 5 (4 reviews) | 458 Booked
    • Departure time: 9:15 AM, 12:30 and 15:30
    • Hotel pick up and drop off service

  • US$ 14.00

    US$ 16.00
Cat Ba to Sapa by Bus

  • Cat Ba to Sapa by Bus

  • ★ 4 (1 reviews) | 536 Booked
    • Depart at 8:30 and 15:30
    • Including bus and ferry tickets

  • US$ 32.00

    US$ 35.00
Cat Ba Island to Sapa private car transfer

  • Cat Ba Island to Sapa private car transfer

  • 606 Booked
    • 09 hours driving
    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

  • US$ 180.00

    US$ 275.00
Cat Ba island to Hanoi City by Private car

  • Cat Ba island to Hanoi City by Private car

  • ★ 5 (2 reviews) | 203 Booked
    • High-quality cars, and fair price, professional drivers,
    • Hotel pick up and drop off

  • US$ 100.00

    US$ 120.00
Cat Ba to Hanoi Airport private car transfer

  • Cat Ba to Hanoi Airport private car transfer

  • ★ 5 (1 reviews) | 203 Booked
    • High-quality cars, and fair price, professional drivers,
    • Hotel pick up and drop off

  • US$ 100.00

    US$ 120.00
From Cat Ba town: Lan Ha Bay - Viet Hai Village - Bright Cave – Ba Trai Dao

  • From Cat Ba town: Lan Ha Bay - Viet Hai Village - Bright Cave – Ba Trai Dao

  • 291 Booked
  • Different from Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay consists of 139 small and clean sandbanks of which lots of them lying in the middle of 2 mountains are sloping, long and quiet without rough waves, they are actually beautiful bathing beaches.

  • US$ 28.00

    US$ 35.00
Cat Ba island to Hanoi by luxury limousine van

  • Cat Ba island to Hanoi by luxury limousine van

  • 192 Booked
    • Departure time: 7:00 AM, 08:30 AM, 09:00 AM, 12:00, 13:00, 16:00 and 17:00
    • Hotel pick up and drop off service

  • US$ 18.00

    US$ 19.00
Cat Ba to Ninh Binh private car transfer

  • Cat Ba to Ninh Binh private car transfer

  • 144 Booked
    • High-quality cars, and fair price, professional drivers,
    • Hotel pick up and drop off

  • US$ 105.00

    US$ 120.00

Why Travellers love Cat Ba Island

4.9/5 ★ Based on 7 reviews
William (Edinburgh, UK)
William (Edinburgh, UK)
★★★★★
Direct Transfer from Cat Ba island to Hanoi international airport. We booked a direct transfer from Cat Ba island to Hanoi Noi Bai airport using A21 tours. The driver picked us up early and dropped us off in plenty time for our flight. We were very impressed with the service including the quality of car, it was a new Toyota Fortuner and was clean and very comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
William (Edinburgh, UK) review for Cat Ba Island
Posted 23 Oct 2024 on TripAdvisor
Matthew C
Matthew C
★★★★★
Great experience! My wife and I used Cat Ba express to travel from Hanoi to Cat Ba and also did a day cruise with them on the Serenity Cruise ship. All the staff we met were professional and friendly, the bus was clean and comfortable with a rest stop half way. The transfer between bus and speed boat was smooth and easy. The day cruise was also a great experience. The serenity boat was lovely and the views around Lan Ha Bay were excellent despite some cloudy weather. They provided vegetarian options for lunch (albeit pretty basic). Our guide Phuc (AKA Tony) was brilliant and made the day fun and enjoyable.
Posted 25 Feb 2024 on TripAdvisor
Setiawani S
Setiawani S
★★★★★
Convenient transport to/from Cat Ba. It was very convenient using Cat Ba express to go to/from Cat Ba. They also picked up/dropped off at our hotel. The timing was on time as well.
Posted 20 Feb 2024 on TripAdvisor
Wouterhaak (The Netherlands)
Wouterhaak (The Netherlands)
★★★★★
Very good service Tinh did a great job guiding us Good comms Timely despite lots of traffic Clean bus. Water was provided
Posted 10 Feb 2024 on TripAdvisor
Monet (Windsor, United Kingdom)
Monet (Windsor, United Kingdom)
★★★★★
So comfortable and easy. Dream. Most comfortable trip from Hanoi to Cat Ba ever. Even if you just landed in Hanoi on a flight and go straight to Cat Ba via this service. 45min coach > 20min service stop > 1hr coach > 5min speedboat > 20min coach
Posted 30 Jan 2024 on TripAdvisor
BeckyMalby (UK)
BeckyMalby (UK)
★★★★★
Use this company for your transfers! We organised our transfer from Hanoi airport to Cat Ba through A21 Tours. It was really efficient including checking we were clear where to meet and proving photos, timings and pick up car details. By far the best transfer we had in Vietnam. Very reasonable prices compared to others.
Posted 15 Oct 2022 on TripAdvisor
Sébastien Fournier
Sébastien Fournier
★★★★★
We took the bus from Sapa to Catba. The organization and customer service was very good and the communication in very good English by WhatApp also helped a lot. I forgot my jacket on the bus and the company brought it to back to Catba. They really did a great job and were always replying to our communication.
Posted 16 Nov 2018 on Google Review

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