Cat Ba Island Tours and Tickets

Some of the top attractions and activities on Cat Ba Island include hiking, rock climbing, and looking for wildlife at Cat Ba National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, enjoying the views from Cannon Fort, visiting the ancient fishing village of Cai Beo, exploring the island’s many caves, and swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving.

There is a wide range of accommodation options on Cat Ba Island, from homestays to hostels, hotels, and even resorts with swimming pools and other amenities. It’s also possible to camp at a beach camp resort with tents and bungalows or even stay in glamping tents on nearby Monkey Island.

Cat Ba Island is the biggest island in Halong Bay, located in the La Ha Bay portion. Many visitors visit Cat Ba Island as part of a day-long or multi-day Halong Bay cruise, which often includes transfers from Hanoi. You can take a ferry to the island from Halong City.

Plan to spend two to three days on Cat Ba Island to experience its many attractions fully. That will give you enough time to visit Cat Ba National Park, Cannon Fort, caves such as Hospital Cave and Trung Trang Cave, and spend time on the beach and in the water.

There are plenty of dining options on Cat Ba Island, especially in Cat Ba Town, where you can find Vietnamese food and Western options like pizza and burgers. Fresh seafood is a specialty of the island and can be enjoyed at one of the floating villages or restaurants and street food stalls at the fishing harbor.

Monkey Island is located close to Cat Ba Island and Cat Ba town. Known for its large population of monkeys, it also offers two beautiful beaches ideal for sunbathing and clear waters for swimming. It’s accessible by a short boat ride from Beo Wharf through Cai Beo Fishing Village.